It’s been more than three decades since the comedy-drama film Steel Magnolias played on big screens across the United States. Still, the film with a stellar, female-focused cast – including big names like Dolly Parton, Julia Roberts, Sally Field, and Shirley MacLaine – continues to capture the hearts and minds of movie watchers, even the new generation. … Read more
As far as theme parks go, Dolly Parton’s Dollywood is pretty close to perfect. While it’s an homage to the big-hearted country singer – highlighting her story and legacy – the theme park is for the whole family to enjoy. Nestled in the heart of the Great Smoky Mountains, this sprawling 160-acre establishment has been … Read more
Guy Clark’s “L.A. Freeway” was born back in the ‘70s when he was a struggling writer from Texas who came to Los Angeles, California. At the time, just like many musicians, he put his life in Texas far behind and moved to L.A., hoping to be one of the few successful ones to make it … Read more
Looks like our Christmas present came quite early! NBC just announced that the queen of country music, Dolly Parton, will once again help the network ring in the holidays. NBC announced Tuesday (May 17) that the country icon and actress is teaming up with the network to headline another holiday special, Dolly Parton’s Mountain Magic Christmas. … Read more
In 2020, Dolly Parton was one of the many country icons who joined the CMT GIANTS Kenny Rogers: A Benefit For MusiCares with an at-home performance. The queen of country honored her collaborator and longtime friend with one of Rogers’ signature songs, “Sweet Music Man.” Donning an all-white outfit, Parton was seated on a stool … Read more
Veteran actress Maggie Peterson, who’s famous for her impressive role on The Andy Griffith Show as the charming yet sometimes cheeky mountain girl Charlene Darling, has died Sunday (May 15) in Colorado. RELATED: Maggie Peterson of ‘The Andy Griffith Show’ Passes Away At 81 Her niece and nephew have announced that the actress’s health went … Read more
Jesse Keith Whitley – Keith Whitley’s namesake and only son with another country superstar, Lorrie Morgan – took to social media to celebrate the latest honor his father has received through the years. “KEITH WHITLEY!!!!! Newest country music hall of Famer!!!!!!” the proud son wrote. The Country Music Hall of Fame has announced Keith as … Read more
It seems like there’s no slowing down for Dolly Parton as she adds a new title to her iconic resume – a pâtissier. The country superstar shared the sweet news with her fans, revealing that she has teamed up with Duncan Hines to launch a limited edition cake and frosting mix line. These sweet treats … Read more
Guy Clark’s “The Last Gunfighter Ballad” from his 1976 album Texas Cookin’ is definitely one of the songwriter’s many genius songs. That is, it perfectly captured the poetic feeling of the cruelty of time, the power of decisions and their consequences, and the deadly impact of mistakes in life. And blended it harmoniously with the wit of … Read more
Perhaps there’s nothing that can take you back to the good old days quite like Tanya Tucker and Terrie Clark joining forces together for the “Delta Dawn” duet. Tucker was only thirteen when she released the powerful ballad as her debut single in 1972. Her distinctive vibrato, along with her young age and charismatic persona, … Read more
Can you imagine “Footloose” at a wedding? Well, that may come as a surprise to you! Truly, there is no shortage of traditions associated with weddings, but a newlywed couple’s first dance has always been the most awaited moment in every ceremony. It’s a much-loved part of wedding tradition. The guests look forward to seeing … Read more
In 2017, Brad Paisley paid homage to the retro decade of the ’80s, making it the main source of inspiration in his totally epic music video for “Last Time for Everything.” Paisley co-wrote the nostalgic track, which finds him looking back on the past and how we often forget that some things happen for the … Read more
Reba McEntire is many things. She is a country music singer often referred to as the ‘Queen of Country,’ an actress most known for her role as Reba Hart on the TV sitcom Reba, a businesswoman, a mother to four kids, and a corn dog lover. Yes, you read the last one right. She is definitely … Read more
Country music icon and pioneer of the Urban Cowboy movement Mickey Gilley died last May 7 in Branson, Missouri. He had been experiencing deteriorating health months before his death to a point that he had to cancel all of his May performances and reschedule at a later date. He really wanted to reenergize first so … Read more
Last Tuesday (May 17), the Country Music Hall of Fame just announced Jerry Lee Lewis, Joe Galante, and Keith Whitley as the new group of inductees. What’s more interesting is that this is the first time since 2020 that the association had come together at the prestigious Hall of Fame Rotunda to reveal the newest … Read more
Marty Robbins and his son Marty Robbins Jr., more popularly known as Ronny, definitely proved the truth in the old saying, “Like father, like son.” Well, for starters, the father and son share the same name. Second, just like Marty Robbins, Ronny is also a country singer – which is not surprising since he was … Read more
Maggie Peterson Mancuso, a beloved TV star who was best known as Charlene Darling in the comedy series ‘The Andy Griffith Show,’ passed away peacefully in her sleep last Sunday afternoon, May 15, surrounded by family. She was 81. RELATED: He’s Gone, But We Love To Tell Andy Griffith’s Life Story The news was announced … Read more
Can you imagine other artists singing Conway Twitty and Loretta Lynn’s “Lead Me On?” Well, it looks like George Strait and Martina McBride did a great job! In 2019, thousands of fans gathered in Nashville for an hours-long birthday celebration dedicated to the one and only Loretta Lynn. The Country Music Hall of Famer was … Read more
All animals, regardless of shape or size, are astounding. But some animals are more amazing than others. Sure, your average pet dog can do some rare tricks, and one massive elephant can create a unique painting – but this talented parrot has more going for him. Henry the Amazon parrot does not only know all … Read more
The Oak Ridge Boys are definitely one of the most distinguished quartets in the music industry. Their four-part harmonies helped them earn several country hits – including the song “Elvira,” which is considered the Oak Ridge Boys’ signature tune. The song was originally released by country singer-songwriter Dallas Frazier as the title track of his … Read more
Waylon Jennings’ grandson Whey and Jessi Colter’s daughter Jenni showed off their overflowing musical talent with their breathtaking rendition of “Storms Never Last.” The song was written by Jessi and was the first single off of her 1981 duet album with her late husband Waylon Jennings entitled ‘Leather and Lace.’ It has been covered by … Read more
The Webb family, a poor coal-mining family in Kentucky, may not have the wealths of the earth, but they were surely gifted with something that money can never buy: TALENT. In fact, out of the eight children of the family, two of them claimed seats as successful and highly-respected singers in the country music genre. … Read more
Tre Twitty and Tayla Lynn, grandkids of the famous vocal duo Conway Twitty and Loretta Lynn, sang their own rendition of “You’re The Reason Our Kids Are Ugly” in a private concert for employees of CJ1150, a Southeast Saskatchewan’s country music station. And they definitely showed that they are their grandparent’s grandkids. Conway Twitty and … Read more
While Guy Clark recorded more than a dozen studio albums, he is best known as the Texas troubadour, who has written some of the best songs in country music and is beloved by the artist who sang his work. Today, Guy Clark songs continue to influence a younger generation of tunesmiths and are essential to … Read more
The country music community gathered last Sunday (May 15) at Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium for a star-studded tribute to the matriarch of Grammy-winning duo The Judds. It was called Naomi Judd: A River Of Time Celebration, which aired live and commercial-free on CMT. View this post on Instagram A post shared by CMT (@cmt) As one half of … Read more
Last Sunday evening (May 15, 2022), Naomi Judd was celebrated with words and soaring music in the special CMT event called Naomi Judd: A River of Time Celebration. Country stars such as Brad Paisley, Brandi Carlile, Ashley McBryde, Emmylou Harris, and Little Big Town took the stage in honor of the country icon. The memorial service … Read more
Early this year, country singer Luke Combs and his wife Nicole announced the exciting news that they are getting ready to welcome their first child. “This may be the best year yet,” the mother-to-be wrote on Instagram, alongside a sweet collection of snaps of her and her country superstar husband. “Baby BOY combs coming spring … Read more
When Billy Joe Royal reestablished himself in the mid-1980s as a mainstream country star, he released “Burned Like a Rocket,” which was the first single off his fifth studio album Looking Ahead. The song became his first hit on the country music charts – reaching No. 10 on Billboard’s Hot Country Songs chart. A steady … Read more
When country fans think of Willie Nelson, one of the first things that probably come into the picture aside from his long list of hits is his long, braided hair and full beard. The shaggy look has been his signature ever since the release of his chart-topping hit album “Red Headed Stranger.” And it was … Read more
If you’re looking to have a really good laugh, then you should definitely watch these three youngsters who are having the best time of their lives at the school assembly. Trust us, you are in for a treat of a dose of happiness after this. As the story went, a young boy named Walker was … Read more