Lukas Nelson, who inherited his guitar chops and unmistakable vocals from dad, country legend Willie Nelson, has managed to create a renowned name and reputation of his own. He has created a spot of his own in the industry separately from his father, who he greatly respects and has worked with for more than a … Read more
Lukas Nelson’s career was more than just being the legendary Willie Nelson’s son. Ever since he started his band in 2008, Promise of the Real, he has created a name for himself that is no longer overshadowed by his father. There are so many interesting things to find out about Willie Nelson‘s son. 1. Lukas … Read more
Nine-time Grammy winner, Dolly Parton took to Instagram her thoughts and reflection about the present global pandemic we’re experiencing. In a brief, but sweet message, Dolly Parton lifted her fans’ spirits by telling them to not be scared, and to keep the faith because God loves us. Being the lady incarnation of joy, Parton begins … Read more
John Prine was admitted to hospital last week with COVID-19 symptoms. His wife, Fiona, has just posted an update, saying he’s still “very ill” and has developed pneumonia in both lungs and is still on a ventilator. “This is John’s 8th day in ICU . He is receiving excellent medical care and being treated with … Read more
Country music star Kenny Rogers was one of the most celebrated performers of his time. He “passed away peacefully at home from natural causes under the care of hospice and surrounded by his family” on March 20, 2020, at the age of 81. He leaves behind a loving family, including his five children, Carole Lynne, … Read more
Music was pretty much the blood and life of American singer, Anita Carter. She was the youngest daughter of Maybelle Carter who was a founding member of The Carter Family. At age 17, she played upright bass for their Mother Maybelle and Carter Sisters‘ stints when they joined the WSM’s Grand Ole Opry Show in … Read more
John Prine is 73 years old and has a career that spanned to almost 50 years. He is a two-time Grammy-winner, singer-songwriter, Bob Dylan and Kris Kristofferson praised him, Bette Midler and Bonnie Raitt recorded his songs but little did people know that he has an inspiring Cinderella-story to tell. 1. John Prine learned the … Read more
John Prine’s one-of-a-kind ‘Cinderella story’ of how his career got started will truly be an inspiration to all the budding artists out there.
Featured in and further popularized through the 1972 film “Deliverance,” “Dueling Banjos” has quite a fascinating history. First Release The tune was originally composed and played by Country star Arthur “Guitar Boogie” Smith in 1955 with the title, “Feudin’ Banjos.” Some music experts state that it could have been based on a 17th-century dance tune, … Read more
Such disheartening news to hear Joe Diffie’s passing on March 29, 2020, two days he announced that he has tested positive of the Covid-19 virus. He was known to be a strong supporter of the non-profit organization, First Steps which provides education for mentally and physically challenged children. Joe Diffie had been organizing charity concerts … Read more
Joe Diffie, an icon to many country fans for his No. 1 hit string in the 1990s, died of coronavirus-related complications, a spokesperson revealed on Sunday afternoon. He was 61 years old. “Grammy-winning country music legend Joe Diffie passed away today, Sunday, March 29, from complications of coronavirus (COVID-19),” the statement read. “His family respects … Read more
Legendary chart-topping country singer, Jan Howard died on Saturday in Gallatin, Tennessee at age 91. Being a 49-year member of the Grand Ole Opry, she was known as one of “The Grand Ladies of the Grand Ole Opry”. “Jan Howard was a force of nature in country music, at the Opry, and in life,” Grand … Read more
UPDATE: Joe Diffie died Sunday from complications of coronavirus. Country singer Joe Diffie, through his publicist, has stated that he has tested positive for COVID-19. “I am under the care of medical professionals and currently receiving treatment. My family and I are asking for privacy at this time. We want to remind the public and … Read more
Country Music has flourished over the years. Along with it were notable artists who have cemented their names in the industry. Let’s have a recall of their top country albums over the past 4 decades. The 1980s The era when Country music was subject to numerous innovations including the addition of synthesizers, saxophones, and pop … Read more
Flashback to the 46th Annual ACM Awards in 2011 for that momentous duet of Carrie Underwood and Steven Tyler! Their remarkable performance on stage earned them a standing ovation from the audience. Steven Tyler, known for his hard-rock musical style, had his share of exposure and appreciation of other genres during his short stint as … Read more
Who wouldn’t be familiar with Sheryl Crow’s 2003 single, “The First Cut Is The Deepest.” Quite a striking song that hits hard to the core isn’t it? But believe it or not, Sheryl Crow’s not the first to record nor chart with it. There were actually 68 versions of the song. The original “The First … Read more
Country stars Maren Morris and Ryan Hurd welcomed their first child named Hayes Andrew Hurd, an adorable baby boy. The country singer, 29, shared the good news with her social media followers on Monday while adding some pictures of her bundle of joy. The singer-songwriters based in Nashville announced they were expecting last October when … Read more
Country music legend Kenny Rogers dies at 81. Kenny Rogers, a prolific singer who played a significant role in the 1970s and 1980s growing country music audiences, died at his home in Sandy Springs, Ga, on Friday. “Rogers passed away peacefully at home from natural causes under the care of hospice and surrounded by his … Read more
Miranda Lambert released her new “Bluebird” music video on March 20 at 11:15 p.m. CT. Taylor Swift, as it turns out, is not the only star in Nashville with a giant birdcage at hand. Miranda Lambert dons blue feathers in her ‘Bluebird’ music video directed by Trey Fanjoy and sits inside her aviary stage, surrounded by the audience … Read more
Kid Rock has been a household name in the music industry with several hit song collections under his belt. But Kid Rock’s greatest hit could arguably be his hit single “Picture” released in 2002. “Picture” was featured as the fourth single in Rock’s album “Cocky.” The song earned Rock a major chart success. It peaked … Read more
Country music legend Willie Nelson’s son, Lukas Nelson, performed a solo acoustic version of “Hallelujah” by Leonard Cohen. The cover comes as part of the recent ‘Quarantunes Evening Session’ by Lukas Nelson. The Leonard Cohen classic first appeared on the 1984 album, Various Positions, by the iconic singer-songwriter. Lukas Nelson’s dad, Willie Nelson, also covered the … Read more
To all that have followed Travis Tritt’s music, the long wait will soon come to an end as the country music icon has closed a new record deal with the Big Noise Music Group. Travis is also preparing to release his newest album that would be produced by Dave Cobb. Travis Tritt feels excited about … Read more
Blake Shelton is bringing sexy back — by growing out his old mullet! Since most of his work events are “canceled for the foreseeable” future due to coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, Blake Shelton revealed on Tuesday that he wants to bring back his signature’ 90s hairstyle. He claimed his longtime girlfriend, Gwen Stefani, is on board. … Read more
A man and his brother from Hixson, TN have been stockpiling hand sanitizers and anti-bacterial wipes to resell it 20 times their original selling prices. Matt and Noah Colvin bought 18,000 bottles of hand sanitizers to resell at amazon and e-bay for an inflated price. Soon after receiving tremendous backlash online, the brothers decided … Read more
Elvis Presley has a legacy that no other artist ever had. Decades after “The King” died, he maintained a steady and growing fan base from different generations. People young and old surely have listened to an Elvis song and had sung along with it. But one of Elvis’ youngest fan is a sweet 20-month-old girl … Read more
There are a lot of power couples in the music industry but they’re maybe not as enduring and in love as Tim McGraw and Faith Hill. These two successful artists have been married for more than two decades already. They have collaborated with so many songs and have toured together for most of their marriage. … Read more
Dierks Bentley temporarily shuts down his famous bar in Nashville but promises to give $1,000 to each of his hourly employees immediately. While the coronavirus continues to spread, the closure of bars, restaurants, and event centers has been required by several cities to minimize large gatherings. One of the affected establishments is Dierks Bentley’s Whiskey … Read more
Who would have thought that pigs could also get ill-mannered when they are under the influence of alcohol? Yes, a pig who was spotted drunk in Australia back in 2013. It happened at a campsite where a wild pig sneaked in the middle of the night to enjoy some sips of beer. Soon, the … Read more
The mother of country music icon Reba McEntire, Jacqueline, 93, died on 14 March (Saturday), of cancer. Reba posted the news via Instagram, which is available below. View this post on Instagram Our Mother, Jacqueline McEntire, made that wonderful cross over into Heaven today. She had a wonderful, full, healthy life and was absolutely ready … Read more
Is Faith Hill still married to Tim McGraw or are they headed to divorce? The March 16 issue of InTouch Weekly claims that the country power couple is experiencing a bumpy ride in recent months as the two are becoming increasingly distant. The report highlighted the part where Tim has missed their 23rd anniversary as … Read more