Born into a family that for three generations has been making a living playing music, Daniel de los Reyes is keeping the torch burning brighter than ever. De los Reyes’ grandfather, Walfredo de los Reyes II, is actually one of the founding members of the Orquesta Casino de la Playa, a renowned orchestra in Cuba … Read more
Just like the other Zac Brown Band members, music has been a part of Jimmy De Martini’s life – the group’s fiddle player and backing singer. But what sets him apart is that his parents didn’t play any instruments. Still, he grew up with music always around the household – even when they were in … Read more
Sam Hunt’s wife, Hannah Lee Fowler, filed for divorce on February 18 – which also served as the separation date. According to reports, Fowler cites “irreconcilable differences” as the reason to end her marriage to the country music star. Furthermore, the Alabama-born nurse is accusing Hunt of “inappropriate marital conduct” and claims that he’s “guilty … Read more
Chris Fryar, the drummer for The Zac Brown Band, got a humble beginning before joining the award-winning country group. He was playing at shows in Georgia for $40 and a free meal per night when a friend of Zac Brown noticed his talent and asked him if he was interested in joining the band. View … Read more
In 2009, just two months after breakthrough hit “Chicken Fried” went to No. 1, Clay Cook joined the Zac Brown Band members as the country group’s multi-instrumentalist and high tenor vocalist – lending his signature Georgia-inspired style filled with killer picking. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Clay Cook (@theclaycook) Writing and … Read more
While the September 11, 2001 tragedy ended the dreams of many, it prompted Zac Brown to pursue what he loves the most – and that’s music. It brought him to realize that life’s too short doing something he does not enjoy. So, together with bassist John Hopkins and fiddler Jimmy De Martini, he formed Zac … Read more
For nearly a decade and a half, Coy Bowles has been an integral part of Zac Brown Band, donning his fedora and guitar. Born and raised in Thomaston, Georgia, Bowles started strumming his guitar at age eleven. Two years later, he was already in a band called Betty Doom – playing punk rock and rock … Read more
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
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