Festival Title: Country Jam Colorado Music Festival 2024 Festival Duration: June 20-22, 2024 Venue: Jam Ranch in Grand Junction, Colorado Performers Include: Parker McCollum, Jelly Roll, Thomas Rhett and more Ticket Information: Get Your Tickets Here Since 1992, Country Jam Colorado has been serving up platters of sizzling performances from the genre’s favorites. They’re doing … Read more
To anyone who said love is dead hasn’t surely met Keith Urban and Nicole Kidman. The longtime couple of almost 18 years –with two kids, Sunday and Faith – is still going strong and stronger. On May 6, 2024, they turned heads when they walked down the Met Gala red carpet – their first since … Read more
Released in November 2004, “God’s Will” is a faith-filled country song that will lift up your spirits. Martina McBride’s chart-topping songs such as “A Broken Wing” and “Wrong Again” have made her a promising star during the late 90s and early 2000s. She then entered the pop realm with hit albums like Martina (2003) and … Read more
Written by Wesley Schultz and Jeremiah Fraites, The Lumineers’ “Cleopatra” is a notable record for its raw and acoustic sound. Released on March 25, 2016, the song was a track from the indie folk band’s second studio album with the same name. The song climbed to No. 4 on the Billboard Adult Alternative Chart and … Read more
Kentucky natives Eddie Montgomery and Troy Gentry released a single, “Lucky Man,” in January 2007 to express gratitude and appreciation for life despite its negativities. It was the second single from their fifth studio album, Some People Change (2006). Speaking of luck, the song was nominated for Best Country Performance by a Duo in the … Read more
It seems that Mo Pitney has stayed true to his words and kept traditional country music relevant with his new song, “Duct Tape and Jesus.” American country singer Morgan Daniel Pitney, better known as Mo Pitney, became interested in country music at a young age and started honing his musical skills by singing bluegrass songs, … Read more
With a career in the country music scene for over 50 years, Parton is known for singing several gospel songs, like “The Seeker,” “I Believe,” and “Daddy Was An Old Time Preacher.” In 1999, she released her cover of the hit gospel song “Power in the Blood” as part of her album Precious Memories, and … Read more
American country musician and songwriter Al Dexter has written and recorded numerous Western country songs like Pistol Packin’ Mama, which have become big hits. That is why the world was devastated when the country legend’s death was announced in 1984. Born in 1905, Clarence Albert Poindexter, known best as Al Dexter, was considered one of … Read more
In 1992, The Statler Brothers released a cover of the hit gospel song “Rock of Ages” on their album Gospel Favorites. The song was originally written as a hymn by Augustus Toplady in 1763. What makes it extra special is that it revolves around Toplady’s real-life experience. According to The Times, Toplady was traveling when … Read more
In 1982, Dolly Parton and Willie Nelson released their first-ever collaboration song, “Everything’s Beautiful (In Its Own Way),” as part of Dolly Parton’s studio album, My Favorite Songwriter, Porter Wagoner. The song was considered one of Dolly Parton and Willie Nelson’s greatest hits, with it landing at the no. 7 spot on the US Country … Read more
In 1971, known American country rock band Crazy Horse released “I Don’t Want To Talk About It” as part of their debut album of the same name. The band consists of four members: Danny Whitten, Nils Lofgren, Ry Cooder, and Billy Talbot. Before their debut, the group played alongside famous artists of the 1960s, like … Read more
“When You Love Someone Like That” is a duet track from Reba McEntire’s twenty-sixth studio album Reba: Duets, released on September 18, 2007. It featured diverse collaborations of artists from country to pop and rock. In addition to LeAnn Rimes, Ronny Don’s “Does that Wind Still Blow in Oklahoma?” Kelly Clarkson’s “Because of You,” Justin … Read more
Festival Title: Summerfest 2024 Festival Duration: June 20- July 6, 2024 Venue: Lake Michigan in downtown Milwaukee, Wisconsin Performers Include: Kane Brown, Mötley Crüe, Sza, Illenium, Tyler Childers, Keith Urban, AJR, Maroon 5, Lil Uzi Vert, and more Ticket Information: Get Your Tickets Here Lake Michigan in downtown Milwaukee, Wisconsin, won’t be beat with all … Read more
Festival Title: Country Summer Music Festival 2024 Festival Duration: June 14-16, 2024 Venue: Sonoma County Fairgrounds in Santa Rosa, California Performers Include: Old Dominion, Little Big Town, Jordan Davis, and more Ticket Information: Get Your Tickets Here The Sonoma County Fairgrounds in Santa Rosa, California, is ready for the summer heat and the biggest party … Read more
Festival Title: Black Deer Festival of Americana 2024 Festival Duration: June 14-16, 2024 Venue: Eridge Park near Tunbridge Wells in Kent, England Performers Include: Joe Bonamassa, Sheryl Crow, Rufus Wainwright, and more Ticket Information: Get Your Tickets Here The Black Deer Festival of Americana will return to Eridge Park in Kent, England, from June 14 … Read more
Festival Title: Tailgate N’ Tallboys Bloomington 2024 Festival Duration: June 13-16, 2024 Venue: Bloomington Interstate Center in Bloomington, Illinois Performers Include: Bailey Zimmerman, Riley Green, Eric Church, Cody Johnson, and more Ticket Information: Get Your Tickets Here Tailgate N’ Tallboys is more than ready to take over Bloomington Interstate Center in Bloomington, Illinois, this coming … Read more
Festival Title: The Country Fest 2024 Festival Duration: June 12-15, 2024 Venue: Clay’s Resort Jellystone Park in North Lawrence, Ohio Performers Include: Chris Janson, Lainey Wilson, Cody Johnson, Thomas Rhett, and more Ticket Information: Get Your Tickets Here On June 12-15, 2024, The Country Fest is hosting its 12th round of blockbuster performances from the … Read more
Festival Title: Laurel Cove Music Festival 2024 Festival Duration: June 7-8, 2024 Venue: Laurel Cove Amphitheater, Pine Mountain State Resort Park in Bell County, Pineville, Kentucky Performers Include: The Red Clay Strays, Wyatt Flores, and more Ticket Information: SOLD OUT Laurel Cove Music Festival 2024 is returning to Pine Mountain State Resort Park in Pineville, … Read more
Festival Title: Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival 2024 Festival Duration: June 13-16, 2024 Venue: The Bonnaroo Farm in Manchester, Tennessee Performers Include: Post Malone, Pretty Lights, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Fisher, Fred Again, and more Ticket Information: Get Your Tickets Here The Bonnaroo Music Festival is celebrating its 12th year anniversary from June 13-16, 2024, … Read more
Country star Reba McEntire is set to come back on network comedy after her iconic Primetime Emmy-nominated and People’s Choice winner TV sitcom Reba. And it’s an all-new comedy series titled Happy’s Place, premiering on NBC. Fans were hoping for a revival of her 2001 show, which was abruptly canceled after six seasons. In an … Read more
The Kelly Clarkson Show always opens with “Kellyoke,” where she does a musical performance of fan-requested song covers. And she has since done hundreds. On May 8, 2024, she covered a fellow country singer’s track titled “Two Story House.” This was the second time she covered a song from the artist’s discography. In August 2023, … Read more
Festival Title: Kick’n Up Kountry 2024 Festival Duration: June 12-15, 2024 Venue: Wagon Wheel Ridge in Karlstad, Minnesota Performers Include: Lady A, Parmalee, Warrant, and more Ticket Information: Get Your Tickets Here Get ready to Kick’n Up Kountry (KUK) this coming June 12-15, 2024, at Wagon Wheel Ridge in Karlstad, Minnesota. It’s the music festival’s … Read more
Post Malone has never been one to stick to just one genre. In his latest collaboration with country superstar Morgan Wallen, he’s shown how versatile he can be. Their joint single, “I Had Some Help,” marks a significant milestone for Malone as he steps fully into the country music scene. Featured as the lead track … Read more
Festival Title: CMA Fest 2024 Festival Duration: June 6-9, 2024 Venue: Nashville, Tennessee Performers Include: Kelsea Ballerini, Brothers Osborne, Luke Bryan, Jordan Davis, HARDY, Jelly Roll, Cody Johnson, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Ashley McBryde, Parker McCollum, Jon Pardi, Carly Pearce, and more Ticket Information: Get Your Tickets Here The longest-running country music festival, CMA Fest, is gearing … Read more
“How Do I Live” was written by Diane Warren in 1997 and was first performed by LeAnn Rimes for her album “You Light Up My Life: Inspirational Songs.” Another version was recorded by Trisha Yearwood, which became the featured track of the Nicolas Cage film “Con Air.” Both versions were released that same year. RELATED: … Read more
“Luckenbach, Texas” is a song co-written by Chips Moman and Bobby Emmons, both prominent producers and songwriters in the country music scene. To get Waylon Jennings interested in a song, songwriters who knew him well used a little psychology by telling him, “Here’s a song you can’t do, but I would like you to listen … Read more
In 1994, the iconic country legend Martina McBride surprised fans with her rendition of Hank Williams’s classic gospel song “I Saw the Light” during the 1994 Grand Ole Opry. “I Saw the Light” was originally released by Hank Williams in 1948. The song is about praising and thanking God for always guiding people through dark … Read more
In 1943, Al Dexter released the unexpected hit “Pistol Packin’ Mama,” which would later conquer the whole of America. As part of his album Tumbling Tumbleweeds, this Al Dexter hit has served as the people’s strength during dark times. The song’s legacy includes being covered by several country artists and even being the theme song … Read more
Country legend Conway Twitty was known for his signature song formula: infidelity and guilt. It had been a winning combination that earned him success, especially in the early years of building up his career. His 1975 track “Linda on My Mind” was written just like that, and it hit number one and reigned for eight … Read more
Festival Title: In The Pines 2024 Festival Duration: June 1, 2024 Venue: Downtown Bristol corner of M.L.K. Jr. Blvd and Cumberland St., Tennessee/Virginia Performers Include: Dwight Yoakam and more Ticket Information: Get Your Tickets Here The Birthplace of Country Music Museum (BCM) is presenting the inaugural In The Pines on June 1, 2024, in the … Read more