Country star Miranda Lambert is mourning the loss of her longtime guitarist Scotty Wray whom she met in 2001 when she was only 17 years old. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Miranda Lambert (@mirandalambert) Sharing the tragic news with a heavy heart, Lambert also took to Instagram to describe Wray as … Read more
Twenty-nine years ago, honky-tonk singer and country music outlaw Johnny Paycheck died in his sleep at Nashville’s Vanderbilt University Medical Center. The cause was a respiratory failure! He had been hospitalized several times in recent years and had been bedridden in the health care center a few months earlier for emphysema, asthma, and a lung … Read more
C.W. McCall, who is best known for his 1976 No. 1 hit song “Convoy” and is a significant figure behind the truck-driving craze that took America by storm in the mid-’70s, has revealed that he’s in hospice. The now 93-year-old outlaw country singer talked to the Drew & Mike podcast and has shared his recent … Read more
On Saturday, February 12, Reba McEntire’s son Shelby Blackstock, tied the knot with his fiancée Marissa Branch. The lovely couple said their “I dos” at Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom in front of Cinderella’s castle. Blackstock and Branch shared a sneak peek of their fairytale wedding – and everything is just beautiful and magical! We … Read more
Over the weekend, Reba McEntire officially became a mother-in-law with her son Shelby Blackstock marrying his fiancée, longtime girlfriend Marissa Branch. The couple got married at one of the most magical places on Earth, Walt Disney World. RELATED: Reba McEntire’s Son Shelby Blackstock Got Hitched In A Magical Fairy Tale Ceremony Branch, a self-proclaimed Disney … Read more
Reba McEntire’s son Shelby Blackstock is now a married man. He married his longtime love Marissa Branch on Saturday, February 12, at Walt Disney World. Blackstock is the Hartland CEO and former race car driver, while Branch is a licensed esthetician. The couple – who first met in 2014 – shut down Magic Kingdom in … Read more
In 2011, Scotty McCreery won the tenth season of American Idol, making him one of the youngest singers and the first country male artist to win in the show’s history. McCreery was only 16 years old when he first graced the singing competition to pit against a myriad of aspiring stars. But with such talent, … Read more
There are quite plenty of new male artists working diligently just to make their mark in country music, but one was able to break through – and that’s no other than Jordan Davis. Ever since he released his debut single in the middle of 2017, the Louisiana native has successfully transformed himself from a Nashville … Read more
Between 1969 and 1971, Johnny Cash captivated audiences around the world with songs of life, love, and heartache in the ABC musical variety show he hosted every Saturday night called The Johnny Cash Show. The primetime show, which was filmed in Nashville at the Ryman Auditorium, offered a wide-ranging mix of musical genres and compelling … Read more
Merle Haggard has rightfully earned his perpetual spot among the greatest artists in the genre, leaving behind a magnificent and memorable legacy – and of course, some of the most iconic tunes we could only hope for. On top of that, he’s an important part of the outlaw country movement, a prominence that came with … Read more
With a singing career that spanned more than six decades, George Jones had one of the finest streaks in country music – having a string of classic hits throughout the ’60s and early ’70s. However, in 1980, Jones reached a low point in life, both professionally and personally. Substance abuse – coupled with a troubled … Read more
If you’ve turned on country radio in the last couple of months, the chances are that you’ve heard Jordan Davis songs on repeat. The Louisiana native moved to Nashville in 2012 to fulfill the dream of becoming a songwriter. But his publisher noticed something special in his voice as well as his songs. Today, Davis … Read more
The more fans listen to Jordan Davis’ “Slow Dance In A Parking Lot,” the more they find their own stories in the sentimental song. The nostalgic single was released in 2019 as the third and final single from Davis’s breakout debut album Home State, and it garnered millions of streams for a very good reason. … Read more
In 2017, Jordan Davis’ “Singles You Up” was released as the lead single from his debut album, Home State. And just like that! The Louisiana-born country singer made a splash onto the country music scene. This super catchy tune quickly racked up millions of streams. It climbed to the top spot of Billboard’s Country Airplay … Read more
On the heels of earning his first No. 1 with his debut single, the Louisiana native shows no sign of slowing down. In 2018, Jordan Davis’ “Take It From Me” was released as a follow-up to his breakthrough hit, and the feel-good jam was just what he perfectly needs to become a staple in the … Read more
Hank Williams is considered as one of the most significant and iconic figures in country music history. Hank Williams songs were even among the greatest hits of all time. So, it was very unfortunate when his career was tragically cut short in 1953 at the heartbreaking age of 29 years old. He was survived by … Read more
In 2015, Dancing With the Stars continued, dancing our worries away with truly memorable performances from the 12 couples who competed as part of the ABC reality competition’s 10th-anniversary edition. Not only was the season one of the fiercest, but it’s the most anticipated for many reasons. RELATED: Country Singers Who’ve Danced With the Stars … Read more
In the early 1980s, Ricky Skaggs songs dominated the country radio. He polished his sound enough that he eventually turned into a mainstream country star and chart-topper. Since 1990, Skaggs has become a leader of the progressive bluegrass movement and one of the reigning legends. Skaggs managed to build prominence for his uniqueness and the … Read more
Long before Scotty McCreery and Lauren Alaina became country superstars and hitmakers they are today, the two talented artists were just teenagers competing for the title of the next American Idol winner during the famous finale of Season 10 in 2011. While they may be pitting against each other, they’ve created one of the best … Read more
While we may know Johnny Cash and Waylon Jennings as the seasoned members of the Highwaymen and among country music’s all-time greats – the two talented artists are actually pretty good buddies. Their longtime friendship can even be traced all the way back to when they shared a one-bedroom residence in the Madison Apartments in … Read more
Let’s take a trip down the country memory lane with this rare yet special footage of little Ricky Skaggs. Back in January 1962, the Kentucky native was only seven years old, but he’s already proving to the world that he was destined to be the bluegrass and country music legend he is today. During his … Read more
As Jordan Davis noted in one of his Instagram captions, he was adding a few limbs to the family tree and at the same time adding himself to the list of artists who have been putting out new music AND having kids during quarantine. Jordan Davis and wife Kristen O’Connor first announced baby number two … Read more
While we may know Toby Keith as someone who stands out in country music for his rousing anthems that center on drinking and partying and often reflect his life as a touring musician, many don’t know that the country hitmaker is also a happy family man. He has three children, and it appears that their … Read more
In 2016, George Strait became a grandfather once again. The country singer has announced the arrival of his granddaughter, Jilliann Louise Strait, telling the crowd about her birth during a show at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas that day. View this post on Instagram A post shared by 𝘛𝘢𝘮𝘢𝘳𝘢 𝘚𝘵𝘳𝘢𝘪𝘵, 𝘙𝘦𝘢𝘭𝘵𝘰𝘳 ® (@tamarastrait_realtor) Born … Read more
In 1997, singer-songwriter Billy Yates released his self-titled debut album, jam-packed with classic-leaning honky-tonk tracks that he co-wrote himself. Two years later, one of Yates’ debut made its way to George Jones as the living country legend was preparing to release his 56th album, Cold Hard Truth – and that was “Choices.” Interestingly, the track … Read more
As we all were expecting, “Buy Dirt” by Jordan Davis featuring Luke Bryan went back-to-back at No. 1 on Billboard’s Hot Country Songs chart and Country Airplay. It also has spent 24 consecutive weeks on the all-genre Billboard Top 200 chart. It is indeed the fastest-moving single among Jordan Davis songs to date, and it … Read more
This bluesy, rootsy song has just landed No. 1 on Billboard’s Country Airplay chart. The achievement of “You Should Probably Leave” by Chris Stapleton comes nearly four years after the Kentucky native’s previous leader on the chart, “Broken Halos.” The track has also been on the Hot Country Songs chart for multiple weeks, holding the … Read more
The Highwaymen, composed of four of the brightest country stars – Johnny Cash, Kris Kristofferson, Waylon Jennings, and Willie Nelson – is perhaps the greatest country music supergroup in history. With such distinct singing voices, the four living legends shared a friendship and a love for music that translated into three albums over a decade, … Read more
The Top 40 country songs for February 2022 definitely show what country listeners are playing on repeat right now – with a team-up that first grew out of a blossoming friendship taking over the top spot. Well, after many months, Walker Hayes finally gave way to his fellow country stars as Jordan Davis and Luke … Read more
Yellowstone’s Season 4 just ended with an action-packed finale, but fans (like us!) are still not over the hype. FIRST, the ending was just so banging good (if you know, you know). And while there’s no official fifth installment announcement just yet, it’s a no-brainer that Paramount’s hit series will be back for another season. Rip said so, … Read more