We’ve all seen this coming. And frankly, country legend and host for this year’s ACM awards Reba McEntire has something to say about female exclusion. Reba’s Sharp Criticism She dealt with sharp criticism at the show for failing to nominate a single female artist for the night’s biggest honor: The Entertainer of the Year Award. … Read more
The night had been spectacular! With all the glitz and glam, the 2019 ACM Awards was surely a night to remember. The 54th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards happened Sunday in Las Vegas, with country superstar Reba McEntire hosting it for a record-breaking 16th time. 2019 ACM Awards Full List of Winners Below is … Read more
Dan + Shay won the Single of the Year and Song of the Year award for their song “Tequila.” The song went toe to toe with other country music hits like “Meant to Be” by Bebe Rexha, and “Heaven” by Kane Brown. However, the big win still went to the Duo. It seems that these … Read more
The “party of the year” in country music has just concluded! It’s time to check out who among the big country stars shone the brightest at the 54th ACM awards. It seems that this year’s country music party is for the duo Dan + Shay. When the official list of nominees was out earlier, they … Read more
The Academy of Country Music Awards is one of the biggest shows in country music. Also, this is a gathering wherein you will get to see a lot of legends and stars. Anyway, this awards night is one of the most awaited events. The ACM is like the highest prize for an artist if they … Read more
Kacey Musgraves proves that women can rule the world by winning the Album of the Year against four men in the category. Kacey’s Grammy-winning album just got her first ACM Award for Album of the year. Now, those are two big awards for one amazing album. Golden Hour for Kacey Kacey Musgraves continues her winning … Read more
Twitter is one of the most used social media of today. This social media platform lets you say (tweet) something from your profile. You can say whatever you want; to whoever you choose any time of the day. And our country artists are the latest victim (guests) to the Jimmy Kimmel Live where his guests … Read more
Women in country music have certainly campaigned for their voices to be heard. However up until this point, their voices and perspectives – particularly those of more mature female artists and songwriters – are not being heard in Music City. Studies Show Women are Being Excluded In an article published by NPR, the University of … Read more
Jim Glaser is known as both a solo artist and a member of the sibling trio Tompall and the Glaser Brothers. He died at 82 years old. According to a post on his official Facebook page, Glaser died on Saturday, the 6th of April. “We come to you this morning with great sadness and heavy … Read more
If you’ve been dying to get a hold of the Terry Douglas Band’s first-ever CD, wait no more because it will be available this Saturday, April 6. You read it right, folks! The Ohio-based country music group has just announced the release of The Devil You Don’t Know CD on their Facebook page. The great … Read more
The nominees for the 2019 Billboard Music Awards have been announced and some of the brightest stars in contemporary country music are included in the prestigious list! Country superstar and cover queen Kelly Clarkson, and breakout country duo Dan + Shay were on the 8 AM ET hour of the Today show on Thursday, the … Read more
Wednesday marked the groundbreaking initiative of country singer Brad Paisley and his wife Kimberly Williams-Paisley on the site where they were to open a free grocery store later in 2019. Brad Paisley’s Non-Profit Grocery Affectionately named “The Store,” Paisley partners with his alma mater, Belmont University. It is a new nonprofit business that will serve … Read more
Although Wilson had passed away back in 2017, his legacy remains. Let us take a look back at the journey of the singer-songwriter as we celebrate his special day. 40 Years in the Business With Norro’s longevity in the music industry, it is no surprise that he worked with a lot of country artists. He … Read more
A Talk about Suffering Will suffering ever end? It’s a common thing that we ask ourselves because no one wants to suffer for the rest of our lives. However, we cannot do anything to end suffering. Even when we haven’t existed yet, suffering has already been created. It will always remain even if we are … Read more
One of country music’s trailblazers Loretta Lynn will celebrate her 87th birthday on the 14th of April. And she got the party started on the 1st of April! The All-Star Ensemble The concert was star-studded. It featured performances by Garth Brooks, George Strait, Alan Jackson, Brandy Clark, Darius Rucker, Jack White, Kacey Musgraves, Keith Urban, … Read more
Being married to a big celebrity is nerve-wracking because you can’t stay away from being the center of attention. Moreover, if you are an ordinary citizen, a lot of people will be curious about you. Anyhow, there are well-known celebrities who married a non-showbiz partner and until now, their relationship is successful. The best examples … Read more
In few days’ time, the Academy of Country Music Awards will be hosting its 54th annual awarding ceremony to recognize the artists who had the most impactful contributions to the genre last year. One of the biggest issues surrounding the prestigious program ever since was the lack of women being awarded or nominated for the … Read more
Bristol Motor Speedway just got more fabulous. Dolly Parton’s likeness will be a feature on driver Tyler Reddick’s No. 2 Chevy Camaro on the 6th of April. The Xfinity race points leader and defending champion will be driving this Camaro sponsored by Parton. “It’s an honor to represent Dolly Parton and her variety of businesses … Read more
As the ACM Awards is fast approaching, we learn more about the star-studded event. The Academy of Country Music Awards honors the country musicians that have impacted the genre and the industry as a whole in the previous year. Along with the awards show, ACMs weekend will consist of ACM Party for a Cause, which … Read more
The Academy of Country Music announced the addition of more than a dozen artists for the ACM’s 7th annual Party for a Cause, which will take place at select venues in Las Vegas on the 5th to the 7th of April, 2019. These events will be in conjunction with the ACM Awards on the 7th … Read more
Chris Young translates his love for fishing into a humanitarian platform. The third annual The Cast for a Cure Big Bass Tournament has just been announced. For the third time in a row, Young will join legendary anglers and NBC Sports Outdoors’ The legends, Roland Martin, Jimmy Houston, and Bill Dance. In a press release, … Read more
Goodbyes can have a lot of meanings depending on the situation. Some say that goodbyes are just the beginning of a new chapter but in most cases, it is the end. Moreover, saying this lonely word to a loved one is hard especially if you know that it will be permanent. It’s hard to forget … Read more
Alabama’s Randy Owen has been honored with a special award from the Boy Scouts of America in his home state, Alabama. Owen has been the lead vocalist of legendary Alabama, the most successful and most awarded band in country music history. Their careers have spanned for over 50 years. A member of the Country Music … Read more
Country superstars Luke Bryan and Jason Aldean parterns with former Major League Baseball player Adam LaRoche for a new steakhouse in Nashville. Bryan, Aldean, and LaRoche met while filming ‘Buck Commander,’ a hunting TV show. In a statement, LaRoche expressed that Aldean and Bryan have been joking about opening a restaurant for years. “Jason and Luke … Read more
Avid supporters of the late country music singer Jim Ed Brown certainly remember that this day is special for him. He was born on this day in 1934 in Sparkman, Arkansas. He is supposed to be having his 85th birthday had he not passed away in 2015. But even if he’s no longer around to … Read more
Offsprings will most likely inherit the genes of their parents – their talents, weird capabilities, or physical features. Let’s take a look at the case of Reba McEntire and her son Shelby. The only birth son of Reba McEntire turns out to be a fine young man. Shelby is now 28 years old and he … Read more
The new initiative entitled ‘SPA Days’ was launched in honor of Miranda Lambert’s MuttNation‘s 10th anniversary this year. Spa Days The organization launched a new Shelter Pet Adoption Program charmingly acronymed as SPA Days. It was developed to help animal rescue facilities increase their adoption numbers. The program was rolled out to five shelters – … Read more
Country Thang Daily brings you five hottest topics in country music that became the headlines of most media sites this week. Check them out below. 1. Rising Country Singer Justin Carter Killed in Accidental Shooting Justin Carter, a rising country star from Texas, was accidentally killed while shooting for a music video at his apartment … Read more
The queen of rockabilly Wanda Jackson has announced her retirement from performing and has canceled her scheduled concerts. There was no elaboration on the reason for her retirement apart from citing ‘health and safety.’ After over 60 years of touring, Wanda Jackson wishes to announce her retirement from performing. This retirement is solely based on … Read more
Thomas Rhett has revealed details about his fourth upcoming studio album ‘Center Point Road.’ The title comes from the name of a street in his hometown. And according to Rhett, it “shaped and influenced much of his life experiences.” Center Point Road ‘Center Point Road’ is Rhett’s most autobiographical release to date. Rhett explained how … Read more