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Luke Combs Adds New Dates To 2020 What You See Is What You Get Tour: Check Out The New Cities

Luke Combs 2020 What You See Is What You Get tour dates

‘Beautiful Crazy‘ singer Luke Combs added new dates to his What You See Is What You Get Tour. On select dates, special guests Ashley McBryde, Drew Parker, and Ray Fulcher will be helping. The recently announced dates for his What You See is What You Get Tour includes a debut headline at Madison Square Garden, … Read more

These Shirtless, Ripped Tim McGraw Photos Are Really Something To See

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Tim McGraw is 52 but from his abs, you wouldn’t know it. McGraw has published Grit & Grace, a health and fitness book, outlining his 10-year transformation, and sharing some pretty scorching hot images to his Instagram. We collected every shirtless picture of the country singer that we could find in the name of analysis. … Read more

25 New Traditional Country Artists You Should Be Listening To Right Now

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It’s a given phenomenon that Country music, as a genre, would continually evolve. It should not, however, mean replacement by music that’s apparently Pop in element, but stamped with the label ‘country’ as we’ve witnessed happen this past decade. Consequently, it went without saying that lovers of real country music grieved the death of ‘country … Read more

REWIND: “No Money In this Deal” was George Jones’ 1st of 900 Records

First of 900 “No Money In this Deal” was a self-penned honky-tonk tune that George Jones wrote. This was Jones debut single and marked it as the 1st among the 900 records he would produce throughout his career. This was also Jones’ 1st of 5 recordings with The Western Cherokees in Beaumont, Texas. The influence … Read more

Daniel Lee Martin, Country Singer, Commits Suicide Amid Child Sex Abuse Probe

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Country singer Daniel Lee Martin, according to the Florida office of Pasco Sheriff, has died from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound, via TMZ. His body was found on Friday by police who were at his home serving him with a warrant. Martin was initially arrested on 27 January after the alleged victim, who is a minor, … Read more

Ranch Estate Of Late Country Music Legend Gene Autry On Sale For $8.2M

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The former estate of America’s favorite singing cowboy, Gene Autry, is currently on sale in California. The seven-bedroom, eight-bath home, called “Rancho Autry,” is 13,461 square feet and is located on one of the most coveted lots in Palm Springs’ Old Las Palmas, according to its Homes.com listing. The price tag is a whopping $8.2 million for … Read more

Back in 2002, Steve Holy Sang “Good Morning Beautiful” for the 40 Newlyweds’ First Dance

It’s a Good Morning Beautiful Indeed! Songs do offer different effects on people. This is true with the number one hit, “Good Morning Beautiful” that was recorded by Steve Holy. During a mass wedding celebration in Virginia back on February 14, 2002, Steve Holy was asked to serenade the forty couples by singing his hit,  … Read more

Charley Pride’s 1972 Album,”Sings Heart Songs” Champions Country Amidst the Rise of Pop

Charley Pride has been an iconic figure for country music. Throughout his career, Pride shattered racial boundaries while racial tensions were at its peak and at the same time was creating timeless country hits. Charley Pride’s career was not an overnight rise to fame. He had to face racism from record label executives and was … Read more

Back in 1970, the Johnny Cash Show Featured the Soul Music Genius, Ray Charles

Johnny Cash Show: ABC Television Music Variety Show In 1970, the Johnny Cash Show featured Ray Charles, Neil Diamond, and Tammy Wynette. In the show’s 19th episode,  Ray Charles performed a version of “Ring Of Fire”, and a short version of “Walk The Line.” Background  The Johnny Cash Show was a television variety show that … Read more

Country Singer Neal McCoy’s ‘Old Glory’ Tour Bus Catches Fire

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LONGVIEW, Texas — A very close call for East Texas country music artist Neal Mccoy and his team when his tour bus catches fire early on Saturday morning, with him and his crew in it. Neal Mccoy, from Longview, was on his Louisiana tour bus named’ Old Glory’ when the bus suddenly hit flames. An … Read more

Gene Watson is Grand Ole Opry’s newest member at 76

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The glacial delay in choosing Gene Watson as a member of the Grand Ole Opry has definitely been one of the most significant cultural oversights of our time. This Friday (Feb. 7), however, it will be remedied when the caramel-voiced singer formally joins the cast of the iconic stage show and radio broadcast. Critics have … Read more

Greatest Hits: Kenny Rogers’ 3rd Chart-Topping Album in 1980

Greatest Hits: Album History Kenny Rogers’ album “Greatest Hits” peaked on both the pop and country music charts in the US.  The album also featured three new singles that Kenny Rogers has never released or recorded before. These were “Lady” (Lionel Richie specially wrote and produced this song for Rogers), “Love The World Away” (peaked … Read more

Happy Birthday Garth Brooks!

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Today, Garth Brooks celebrates his 58th birthday! He was born in Tulsa, Oklahoma, on 7 February 1962. Garth is Brooks’ middle name. Troyal is his first name, which happens to be the name of his father as well. While he’s now known for his hits like “Friends in Low Places,” “More Than a Memory” and “What She’s Doing Now,” Brooks began … Read more

Anita Cochran’s Full of Life at 52! The Victor in Her Battle with Breast Cancer

Anita Cochran Country music singer-songwriter and record producer, Anita Renee Cockerham, professionally known as Anita Cochran, is celebrating her 52nd birthday today. Her country music exposure began in her family where she also learned to play guitar, mandolin, dobro, and banjo. Anita would also tag along with her dad, who was a local performer, in … Read more

Taking Chances in Claude King’s “Wolverton Mountain” 58 Years Since Its Release

Early Life of Claude King Singer, songwriter and actor, Claude King became best known by his biggest hit “Wolverton Mountain.” King was born in Keithville located in Southern Caddo Parish North Louisiana. At an early age, King has expressed interest in several things other than music. He bought his first guitar when he was twelve, … Read more

When Is Thanksgiving Day and Why It Is So Late This Year?

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“What day is Thanksgiving?” and “When is Thanksgiving Day?” are the top questions holiday enthusiasts always search on the internet. This year, November’s month begins on a Sunday, meaning the fourth Thursday of the month will fall on November 26. So thanksgiving day is on the 26th of November 2020. Thanksgiving Day is one of … Read more

Clint Black’s Song About Feebleness,”Nobody’s Home,” Became A Smash Hit in 1990

Nobody’s Home  “Killin’ Time” was one of the biggest hit albums of Clint Black’s career. This featured his single “Nobody’s Home” that became the third consecutive song to peak at number one coming from the same album. It also spent 3 weeks at the top of the Billboards Hot Country Single and Tracks. Billboard also … Read more

Hendersonville Home of Johnny Cash and June Carter Cash Sold for $3.2M

HENDERSONVILLE, TN – The 4.5-acre lakefront property in Tennessee where country music couple Johnny Cash and June Carter Cash lived for more than three decades has already been sold for $3.2 million. According to a report on Thursday, January 30, the said Hendersonville property was bought on January 7 by a resident couple named Cristan … Read more

Loretta Lynn Castigates Contemporary Music: “We Should Never Let Country Music Die”

Tick Off with Today’s Music It’s a horrible murder on the music row  and Loretta Lynn would not hold her peace. When asked during her interview on Martina McBride‘s podcast called Vocal Point with Martina McBride, Lynn straight up stated the obvious. Country music, as a genre, is dead. The “You’re Looking at Country” singer … Read more

Ear-Pleasing Merle Haggard and His 1972 Hit, “It’s Not Love (But It’s Not Bad)”

It’s Not Love (But It’s Not Bad) In 1973, Merle Haggard was at #1 on the Billboard Country album chart with “It’s Not Love (But It’s Not Bad).” The title track was the lead-off single which also reached #1 and gave Haggard his thirteenth #1 on the country chart. “It’s Not Love (But It’s Not … Read more

REWIND: Back in the 1994 Super Bowl Halftime Show, It’s a Rockin’ Country Sunday!

“Rockin’ Country Sunday” at the Super Bowl On January 30, 1994, Super Bowl XXVIII was played at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta. It featured two outstanding teams that won their specific events. The Dallas Cowboys represented the NFC while the Buffalo Bills represented the AFC. The Dallas Cowboys were able to handle the Buffalo Bills … Read more

Using 4 Mug Shots, Phenomenal “Dolly Parton Challenge” Amp the Internet

The Dolly Parton Challenge Dolly Parton rocked the internet again as the new Meme Queen. It all began when our Country legend shared a post via her Instagram account of four photos she’ll pick for her LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, and Tinder profiles. Each photo was handpicked and customized to suit the design and objectives of each … Read more

Tracy Lawrence’s Now at 52! Another Iconic Voice Representing Solid Country Sound

Early Life Tracy Lawrence was born in Atlanta Texas on January 27, 1968. He has two brothers and three sisters. At four-years-old, Lawrence and his family moved to Foreman Arkansas. As Tracy’s family welcomed a new environment, it also gave Lawrence an opportunity to mold his talent for music. He began singing for the local … Read more

RIP MAMBA: Country Stars Mourn the Early Demise of NBA Legend, Kobe Bryant at 41

Kobe Bryant (1978- 2020), his 13-year-old daughter, Gianna, and seven others were sadly reported dead after the chopper they’re in crashed near Los Angeles just this Sunday afternoon.  The tragic news evoked much shock and grief beyond Kobe Bryant’s immediate and basketball family. Celebrities, politicians, and fans expressed their sentiments and condolences. Singers and artists … Read more

REWIND: Hank Williams’ Triumph Over Death When He Scored Four More Hits in 1953

Hank Williams in the ’50s Both the honky-tonk singer, Hank Williams and his alter ego, Luke the Drifter were regarded as superstars in those days. He’d been racking up a string of hits since the mid-’40s with more following. In 1949, he became a regular performer at the Grand Ole Opry. While Hank Williams’ career … Read more

Slim Whitman and His Unique Voice: Bound To Be Appreciated in a 100 Years and More

Background Ottis Whitman Jr was born in Tampa, Florida. Throughout his career, Ottis was known for his stage name “Slim Whitman.” Ottis made a name for himself as an American singer, songwriter, and instrumentalist. He possessed a very unique yodeling voice that fits well with the country music genre he was into. As Whitman grew, … Read more

Red Foley: 1st Country Star Who Popularized the Music that Made Our Nation Great

Red Foley – Nashville’s 1st Country Star Clyde Julian Foley, also referred to as Red Foley was a well-known musician, radio and television personality whose influence caused the rise and spread of Country Music following the end of World war II. He sold more than 25 million records for the three-decade-span that he was a … Read more