Country singer and songwriter Rory Feek definitely knows what it is like to come upon the unexpected. Rory and his wife, Joey — more popularly known as their musical pseudonym Joey + Rory — stepped away from the country music scene in 2014 to prepare for the birth of their first child. During that time, … Read more
The Petersens recently released a cover of the country favorite, “Take Me Home, Country Roads” by John Denver. Not only is John Denver a family favorite, but the patriarch of the house actually grew up in West Virginia. Some of the fondest childhood memories of the young Petersens happened to be in those hills. The … Read more
Roses are red, violets are blue. If you’re broke and want to drink booze, this job is for you. If you hate it when people try to hit you up with the “classic” clichés, you’re in luck because this newly opened beer beverage company does too. If you like earning money by just drinking or … Read more
Rory Feek’s ‘This Life I Live’ Series has found a new home. The country music singer-songwriter has spent years telling his stories through songs, books, film, and his popular blog “This Life I Live,” which he started in 2014. It was the year when he and his wife and fellow country singer, Joey Feek, decided … Read more
Darius Rucker’s children are the center of his world, and nothing makes him more attractive than seeing how great of a father he is. Despite his busy and hectic work schedule being one of the leading country music artists today, he knows family comes first, no matter what. Rucker makes sure he keeps his children … Read more
Darius Rucker’s wife, Beth Leonard, quickly stole the “It Won’t Be Like This For Long” singer’s heart the first time they met in New York City. The couple has been happily married since 2000 and is still going strong. Learn more about the gorgeous brunette beauty below! Darius Rucker Fell in Love With Her At … Read more
In 2014, fans were stunned when Trace Adkins and his wife of 16 years, Rhonda Forlaw, announced they were getting a divorce. This is already his third divorce. The country music artist definitely had a very eventful life. Let’s learn more about the “Ladies Love Country Boys” singer’s marriage with Rhonda Forlaw. She Knew Trace … Read more
Trace Adkins’ wife, Victoria Pratt, maybe his source of joy today, but did you know that she’s not the first woman in the “Honky Tonk Badonkadonk” singer’s life? As a matter of fact, there are three more before her. The country icon is definitely no stranger to heartbreaks and tough times. His singing career may … Read more
In June 5, 1993, the world of country music mourned for the death of one of the finest singer-songwriters, Conway Twitty. He was only 59 then. Conway’s life and his contribution to the music industry can’t be overstated. During his career, he recorded over 55 singles that appeared on the top list of the most … Read more
George Floyd, the 46-year-old father who was killed in the custody of the Minneapolis police stood as a reminder not just for the nation of America but for the whole world of what true equality is all about. George Floyd’s death incited the nation that has long been tired and frustrated by the unjust killings … Read more
The world of country music is mourning for the death of a legendary guitarist. Jimmy Capps, a longtime Grand Ole Opry house band guitarist and a member of the Musicians Hall of Fame, died Tuesday at age 81. The Grand Ole Opry, where Capps played for over 50 years, confirmed the sad news, though no … Read more
In the summer of 2016, country music singer Craig Morgan found himself in the middle of what seems to be every parent’s worst nightmare. His son, Jerry, died in a tragic tubing accident on Kentucky Lake in Tennessee. Jerry was only 19 then. One particular evening, Morgan found himself feeling the deep heartbreak from losing … Read more
Inside the rich history of country music, there has been no other duo that has matched or even exceeds the success that Brooks & Dunn have achieved. Recording 20 number one singles and an additional of 19 top ten songs, Brooks & Dunn have certainly defined country music during the ‘90s and 2000s. But with … Read more
Keith Urban is back with new music this year, an introspective track titled, ‘God Whispered Your Name.’ He debuted the song late February during his label’s luncheon, held at the Ryman Auditorium during Country Radio Seminar. The new tune, which is a flirty, bouncy and danceable ode to the kind of love that comes along … Read more
The country music industry lost someone very special when legendary singer, Merle Haggard, passed away at the age of 79 on his 79th birthday. Most people know him because of his huge success as a country musician. Merle Haggard songs are wildly popular such as “Today I Started Loving You Again,” “Mama Tried,” and, of … Read more
Jason Aldean’s Ex-Wife, Jessica Ussery, has moved on the best way possible after all the heartbreak and drama. In case you forgot, before the “Big Green Tractor” married his current wife Brittany Kerr, his heart belonged to Jessica. Jason Aldean and Jessica Ussery were high school sweethearts and were married for twelve years before they … Read more
Robert James Ritchie who is also known as Kid Rock entered the music industry as a part of the hip hop group “The Beast Crew” in the late ‘80s. He was called Bob by his close friends but created a stage name for himself and is now known as “Kid Rock.” He received his first … Read more
Anyone who says that line dancing is a thing of the past has not visited any dance hall or country bars recently. The dance moves may have enjoyed their heyday in the ’80s and most notably in the early ’90s, but there are still a lot of people across the country lining up and stomping … Read more
Before Kenny Rogers became a highly acclaimed country singer, with a career that spanned six decades, he first became popular during the late 1960s as a pop/rock artist for the band Kenny Rogers and The First Edition. The group, which was billed as The First Edition, was an eclectic rock band featuring a style that … Read more
In the early years of country music, you will rarely see Black country singers. It was a genre often viewed as white music. But things have changed since the late 1960s when African-American singer Charley Pride hit the scene. He paved the way for the many Black country artists today. Let’s get to know some … Read more
Chris LeDoux’s children, Clay, Ned, Will, Beau, and Cindy, grew up in a rodeo life with a list of chores to do in their family ranch near Kaycee, Wyoming. Their father is known as a real rodeo cowboy in a country music world saturated with artificial ones. He was the 1976 Bareback World Champion who … Read more
For the sake of entertaining other people, there is always going to be someone who will reach greater heights just to make his audience burst out with laughter. Usually, we see these types of entertainers at birthday parties, or perhaps, comedy bars. Amusing Rodeo Clown As for Omak Stampede, which is located in the Eastside … Read more
Keith Whitley’s son, Jesse Keith Whitley, was not even two years old when he lost his father from alcohol intoxication thirty-one years ago. Today, he’s now all grown up and is keeping his father’s legacy alive. To honor his father, the younger Whitley recently self-released the mid-tempo country rocker “Try to Change My Ways,” in … Read more
Almost everyone knows that the “Okie from Muskogee” has married five times, but not much has been known about Merle Haggard’s children. Did you know that they are as musically talented as their father? Most of them are even following their father’s musical footsteps. Let’s get to know more about them below. Dana Haggard View … Read more
Johnny Cash has unapologetically made strong statements through the songs that he wrote during the Vietnam war. These songs were in opposition to the Vietnam war like “What is Truth” and the socially conscious “Man in Black.” Following the resignation of the then President Nixon, Cash wrote “Ragged Old Flag“. Cash has always been a … Read more
Patsy Cline’s Children, Julie and Randy, were just four and two when they lost their mother to a plane crash in 1963 while flying back home from a show in Kansas City. But strange as it may seem, Cline knew her time was short. So after giving birth to her youngest child, she spontaneously wrote … Read more
There have been several very talented families in the history of Country Music, but only a few could come close to the pure talent of the Mandrell Sisters. In the early 1980s, Barbara landed a contract with NBC for a variety series, and it was a boon to the entire Mandrell clan. Her sisters, Louise … Read more
The spirit of observing Memorial Day still lingers in the air. Once again, a snappy salute to all men and women who lost their lives in service to their country! Both Memorial Day and Veterans Day are two of the federal holidays that are held customarily to honor the countless veterans who have served the … Read more
Barbara Mandrell’s children were born into a life of wealth and fame. They grew up in a home of over 27,000 square feet. They grew up expecting visits from famous people. Well, that’s pretty normal when your mom’s a legendary country singer. But there’s actually more about Kenneth Matthew Dudney, Jaime Nicole Dudney, and Nathaniel … Read more
Ranked as the 28th song on CMT’s list of the 100 greatest country songs, “Where Were You (When the World Stopped Turning ” deserves to be counted among the list of patriotic country songs we play on Memorial Day. On twitter, this Alan Jackson song is also among the most picked by users to commemorate … Read more