While the path he’d been on was a little bumpy, it led Cody Johnson to his present — a chart-topping country artist who regularly sells out shows across the country. Indeed, the sky is now the limit for the country music hitmaker. But in addition to his successful music career, there are actually several other … Read more
Miranda Lambert and Little Big Town kicked off The Bandwagon Tour on Friday, May 6, at Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion in The Woodlands, Texas. Lambert and Little Big Town members Karen Fairchild, Kimberly Schlapman, Phillip Sweet, and Jimi Westbrook then made sure they honor the late Naomi Judd. In a video recorded by one fan, … Read more
The grieving is still fresh for sisters Wynonna Judd and Ashley Judd after their mom Naomi Judd passed away last April 30. The 76-year-old singer lost her long-haul battle with mental health, a topic that she had been open with and passionately advocating for the past few years. And with the celebration of Mother’s Day … Read more
News of Mickey Gilley’s death circulated in the country music community shortly after a press release by Jeff Wagner, mayor of Pasadena. The legendary country music singer, songwriter, actor, and pioneering member of the genre passed away in Branson, Missouri, last May 7, 2022 with friends and family by his side and after finishing off … Read more
On May 15, 2003, June Carter Cash – the five-time Grammy winner and wife of country giant Johnny Cash – died in a Nashville hospital of complications from heart surgery. View this post on Instagram A post shared by June Carter Cash (@junecartercash) A few months before June’s death, she reportedly complained of pain around … Read more
The success of Eddy Arnold songs paved the way for later singers such as Conway Twitty, George Strait, and Kenny Rogers, among others. Taken together, he was the first bona fide country music superstar of the modern era – and definitely, the most successful country hitmaker of all time, who had had a nine-year run … Read more
Eddy Arnold has carved out a character as a suave crooner never regulated nor limited by the frills associated with country music stardom. After all, he’s considered as the greatest performer of songs of the heart whose contributions can’t be defined. He played an important role in transforming “hillbilly music” from a rural sensation into … Read more
Guy Clark had a long, storied career that makes him one of today’s national treasures and folk icons, serving as a role model to a younger class of maverick musicians. His music defied conventional categorization, blending folk, country, and bluegrass. While this left record-label executives puzzled about how to market him, Guy Clark songs were … Read more
Maureen O’Hara and John Wayne’s on-screen chemistry was undeniable. Their heart-tugging romance can completely sweep an audience without fail, and they just had that rare command of the screen. O’Hara and Wayne have starred together from the 1950s until the early 1970s – Rio Grande (1950), The Quiet Man (1952), The Wings of Eagles (1957), … Read more
It’s no secret that the Louisiana native is a total heartthrob. Laine Hardy has stolen the hearts of many ladies, in and outside the realm of country music. But the American Idol Season 17 winner is more than just good looks. His antics and talent could always drive the audience crazy – and pop superstar … Read more
The Top 40 country songs for May 2022 are still dominated by today’s hottest country stars, artists you barely have heard of ten years ago. There’s Morgan Wallen, Walker Hayes, Thomas Rhett, and of course, Cody Johnson – who’s consecutively dominated the top spot. More Top 40 Country: April 2022 | March 2022 | February 2022 | January 2022 | December 2021 | November … Read more
American singer and rapper Kid Rock collaborated with Nova Scotia rock band The Trews for the alternate version of “Highway of Heroes,” a song dedicated to honor all of the men and women who have sacrificed in service of the country. The original song was published in 2010, while Kid Rock’s feature was released in … Read more
Country music icon Travis Tritt has blessed us with power ballads and contemplative stories through the songs he wrote and released – but sometimes, he would cover and recreate the magic exuded by some popular country classics. And in this very incredible instance, the Grammy award-winning singer is joined by someone special – his only … Read more
Thud in his wooden chair with his cowboy hat on, a three-year-old boy showed off his charm and put out some fires as he channeled country music legend George Strait, in his adorable rendition of “Fireman.” He gave his mother – who was behind the camera – a sharp countdown of “On three! A one, … Read more
A three-year-old named Zach took the town and social media by storm with his huge rainbow trout catch last May 2018 at the Jamaica Pond in Boston, Massachusetts. And the most interesting part of this experience is that he did so with a blue and red toy Spiderman rod! The Massachusetts Governor and the State, … Read more
Just weeks after The Judds announced their final tour and a day before they were set to be inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame, Naomi Judd took her own life. She was 76. Trigger Warning (TW): Mental Health (MH), Mental Illness (MI), and Mention of Suicide If you or someone you know is … Read more
Dolly Parton recently took to Instagram to express her grief when she heard about Naomi Judd’s passing. According to the country music icon, she and the late singer were close friends who shared a lot of similarities – their age, their zodiac sign (both Capricorns), and their love for big hair, the makeup, and of … Read more
On stage his Speed of Now tour in Manchester, Keith Urban took a moment to pay tribute to the late singer Naomi Judd by performing a short cover of The Judds’ hit song “Love Can Build A Bridge.” Naomi passed away last Saturday, April 30, at 76 after her long battle with mental health. Her … Read more
Everybody knows frontman and lead vocalist Zac Brown, and listeners could probably list all of their hit songs like their debut single “Chicken Fried,” but the rest of the Zac Brown Band members may be a bit of a mystery to some. And if you are one of those people, it’s time that you get … Read more
Tombstone came out in 1993 and became one of the most renowned Western films of the modern era. Starring Kurt Russell, Val Kilmer, Sam Elliott, and Bill Paxton, it tells the iconic real-life story of the legendary lawman Wyatt Earp. It follows his journey in Tombstone, Arizona, as he battles cowboys together with his brother … Read more
With more than seventy million records sold, Hank Snow is definitely one of country music’s biggest stars and the most successful country singer to come out of Canada. Hank Snow songs featured his rich, flawless baritone voice that beautifully blended with his hard-driving, deep-picking guitar style. He left behind a body of recorded work – … Read more
With his distinctive sound, Hank Snow has caught the ear of many country fans. Hank Snow songs featuring his melodious baritone are some of the greatest contributions to the genre. It will be such a shame if there’s anyone who doesn’t know Hank Snow songs, and it would be a loss if someone doesn’t hear … Read more
Carrie Underwood is one of the country music stars paying tribute to Naomi Judd, who shocked the world with her sudden death at the age of 76. During the Stagecoach 2022 Festival at the iconic Empire Polo Club in Indio, California, the former American Idol winner asked the crowd to honor the loved ones they’ve … Read more
Kelly Clarkson celebrated her 40th birthday on Sunday, April 24 – and her team in The Kelly Clarkson Show has thrown her the best birthday blowout ever. Clarkson had a week of 80’s themed shows full of celebrations in honor of the decade she was born. She dressed up the part – in colorful prints … Read more
In 2016, the world mourned the death of country star Joey Feek after her brave battle with cervical cancer. But it was actually Rory who lost so much more – he lost a friend, a lover, a mother to their daughter Indy, and a bandmate to the country and bluegrass duo Joey+Rory. Still, the one-half … Read more
It’s a cozy late evening in 2005, and we’re tuning in to Reba, Season 4 Episode 19 (titled “Driving Miss Kyra”), then we sing our hearts out to “9 To 5” with Reba herself and Barbra Jean. Probably lying on the couch with a home alternative microphone like a hairbrush or a remote just to make … Read more
Merle Haggard’s shelf is surely full to bursting from the many honors and awards for his music. He’s a three-time Grammy winner, Country Music Hall of Famer, Nashville Songwriters Hall of Famer, recipient of more than two dozen awards from the Country Music Association and Academy of Country Music, and so much more. But that … Read more
The 1994 contemporary Western biographical drama film, 8 Seconds, is definitely one of the most loved films about bull riding in movie history. It does a great job of telling the amazing true story of Lane Frost – one of the youngest national champions in rodeo history. It represented key moments from his life and … Read more
The 2022 CMT Music Awards stage definitely went down as a historic moment in country television. That is, The Judds composed of mother-daughter vocal duo Naomi and Wynonna Judd, finally reunited on stage, which marked their first nationally televised performance in two decades. Tragically and unexpectedly, it was also the duo’s final performance. Naomi Judd … Read more
“I’m sorry that she couldn’t hang on until today,” Ashley, the youngest daughter of Naomi Judd, spoke to the crowd during the official induction of The Judds into the Country Music Hall of Fame last Sunday. Wynonna accepted the Hall of Fame medallion, with Ashley receiving it on behalf of their mother, Naomi Judd, who … Read more