The 53rd CMA Awards broadcast, set to air in 37 countries on Nov. 13, will address country music’s gender divide head-on. Hosts Dolly Parton, Reba McEntire, and Carrie Underwood are the beacons for the plight of women in country music. Women’s Voices Amped Up by Reba, Carrie, and Dolly at the 53rd CMA Awards Solidarity … Read more
Last Thursday, the International Bluegrass Music Award or IBMA 2019 was held, and it was an extravagant and amazing night, jam-packed with outstanding performances. Winners were also announced at the award show held on the 26th of September at Raleigh, North Carolina. The show was hosted by American bluegrass singer Del McCoury, and country and … Read more
Brenda Lee is one of the leading female artists of the ’50s and ’60s era. Her record sales and chart performances speak for itself and she was able to share the spotlight with some of the biggest names in the music industry like Elvis Presley, The Beatles, and Ray Charles. Although she is a crossover … Read more
The 30th annual International Bluegrass Music Awards took place in Raleigh, North Carolina. This event was hosted by Del McCoury and Jim Lauderdale at Raleigh’s Duke Energy Performing Arts Center. The awards are voted on by the members of the International Bluegrass Music Association. Also, this annual event gathers all the best music artists who … Read more
Grammy-nominated producer and songwriter Micheal Busbee — who has worked with the likes of Pink, Lady Antebellum, and Maren Morris –has died, his record label confirmed on Sunday. He was 43. Busbee’s Legacy Micheal Busbee is said to be one of the producers and songwriters who helped shape Maren Morris’ country music with her life-changing … Read more
The IBMA 2019 was held last week and we have here the winners for Gospel Song of the Year and Collaborative Recording of the Year. The IBMA (International Bluegrass Music Association) is the biggest organization for Bluegrass music which started back in 1988. The group aims to recognize lifetime contributions to bluegrass, both by performers … Read more
The International Bluegrass Music Association crowned their leading pickers and players in bluegrass as esteemed artists are honored for their amazing contributions to the genre. At the 30th annual celebration, Joe Mullins & The Radio Ramblers took home the coveted Entertainer of the Year award, while Sister Sadie earned Vocal Group of the Year, and … Read more
Fresh from his massive collaboration with country rapper Lil Nas X, Billy Ray Cyrus dropped his new music. Wanting to get traction from the summer hit “Old Town Road,” the singer was expecting a little bit of attention for his music. When Billy learned that he was not being played by country radios, he called … Read more
Cody Carnes and the Belonging Co. performed a wonderful hymn called “Nothing Else.” Talking about the Belonging Co. this group was formed in 2014. They describe themselves saying: “We desire encounter over entertainment, intimacy over industry, presence over presentation, people over position… And most of all JESUS over everything.” Cody Carnes is a worship leader, … Read more
Elvis Presley has done a lot of gospel songs in his career. One particular album was How Great Thou Art, where he performed some of the greatest hymns of all time. One song in the album was “Without Him,” where he speaks the importance of seeking the Lord’s guidance. His voice is perfect for singing … Read more
Dolly Parton’s 2016 track “Pure and Simple” is magical in the sense that this was the first try of the singer for an album full of love songs. The country legend was inspired with the love that she and her husband share, so the album was created. Dolly’s 50-year marriage with husband Carl Dean is … Read more
Scotty McCreery is back at the prestigious stage of Grand Ole Opry. This time, he would be performing his new song “In Between,” wherein he details his life as an artist and as a normal citizen. The singer has had a couple of performances at the Opry now, so he is quite comfortable at the … Read more
CJ Solar is proving to be a trailblazer in the genre. Just days after his debut at the Opry, he is celebrated for his brilliance as a songwriter. CJ Solar’s Songwriter Expertise Jason Aldean had just released his song “I Don’t Drink Anymore,” which Solar co-wrote. He also won a “10 Songs I Wish I’d … Read more
Kenny Rogers and the First Edition was a rock band formed in 1967 whose styles ranged from rock and roll to R&B, folk, and country songs. The band’s members were Kenny Rogers, Mickey Jones, and Terry Williams. Their popularity spanned from the 1960s to the 1970s. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Byron … Read more
Noble Ray Price professionally known as Ray Price was a popular American country music singer, singer, and guitarist in 1948-2013. He has spent over 65 years in the country music industry. His wide ranging baritone made him as one of the best male voices of country music. Also, his innovations like the propelling country beat … Read more
Garth Brooks should expand that bookcase because he will soon add another award to his long list of accolades. He will soon receive the inaugural George H.W. Bush Points of Light Award for Caring and Compassion. Garth Brooks and his Philanthropy Points of Light, a global nonprofit dedicated to accelerating people-powered change, created the award … Read more
“Blue Collar” comedian Larry the Cable Guy is hitting several cities near you! Larry is a multi-platinum recording artist, Grammy nominee, Billboard award-winner, and one of the top comedians in the country. For more than 15 years, Dan Whitney has been touring the country as “Larry the Cable Guy,” making a name for himself with … Read more
Looking for a sweet song you can groove to? Well, Gary Burk III has got you covered with a brand new single entitled “You Got Me!” Gary Burk III and “You Got Me” “You Got Me” is a light and catchy tune that sings about innocent love. Its hook is great and the lyrics are … Read more
This year Forbes released their list of the highest-paid celebrities. We look upon the list of names for country singers. Some increased their earnings while some, fell off the list. Let us take a look at it. Country Artists and Country-related Celebrities on the Forbes List of Highest-Paid Taylor Swift Although she is now known … Read more
Shania Twain ruled the ’90s country music with her hit songs “You’re Still the One,” “From this Moment On,” “Man, I Feel Like a Woman,” and many others. Her 1997 track “That Don’t Impress Me Much” is one of her hits in the ’90s that really cemented her status as a country star. This sassy … Read more
Reba McEntire will be honored with the Artist of a Lifetime award at this year’s CMT Artists of the Year event. Reba McEntire is an ‘Artist of a Lifetime’ CMT announced that the Oklahoman native and Country Music Hall of Famer, McEntire, will receive the award presented by Ram Trucks. In a statement, McEntire enthusiastically … Read more
Conway Twitty and Reba McEntire shared a long history of working with each other. In fact, Conway was the one who helped Reba established her career as a country artist. This was shared by the country singer when Conway’s grandson posted a sweet story from back then. Reba has always been a generous artist and … Read more
Luke Bryan is about to start his 11th annual Farm Tour on Sept 26. at the Starz Brothers Farm in Marshall, Wisconsin. Bryan shared how much the tour has grown over the past few years. “The Farm Tour has grown throughout the years, and the fact that we can set a stage up in a … Read more
Reba McEntire surely knows how to make someone’s hit song her own. Her cover of Beyoncé’s single “If I Were s Boy” really showed another facet of the singer’s voice as this was not her genre at all. Even in today’s music scene, country and pop have always been closely linked especially with the rise … Read more
Country music and rock song would not be known without the genius singer-songwriter and amazing guitarist, Gram Parsons. Even though he lived a short life and was only 10 years in the music industry, he left the world of country music something great that a lot of country artists are grateful for. Let us take … Read more
Nicole Rayy graced the country music stage armed with her versatile voice and the undeniably perfect blend of multiple genres all rolled into one. The Canadian-country singer-songwriter-musician is a dynamic powerhouse that is forced to be reckoned with. 2012 was the first time we’ve heard of her and the Canadian Country music scene has not been … Read more
Actor turned country singer Rob Mayes is now releasing his debut EP called Closer. The singer has a successful career as an actor, appearing in some TV shows like Jane by Design, Frequency, Mistresses, and others. He has also appeared in some movies like Thor: Ragnarok and Deep Blue Sea. His transition to country music … Read more
Joe Stamm is a guitarist and lead vocalist in the band called Joe Stamm Band. Along with him are Jon Byler Dann on bass guitar and singing backup, Bruce Moser on drums, and Dave Glover on guitar. The band’s focus is to record great music for people. According to Joe, “We started this thing in … Read more
Chris Stapleton has become a household name in the country music scene. His songs have proven to be trailblazing and his own right, and it’s not just the ones that he sang. Even before he hit the stage and made a name for himself in 2010, the singer-songwriter had built a career as a buzzed-about … Read more
If you are feeling sad and alone, then this cover of Linda Ronstadt may be the perfect song for you. Little did we know that she was not the first to record the song but from a musician named Warren Zevon. It appeared on his self-titled debut album back in 1976 and it was recorded … Read more