Last year, T.J. Osborne surprised fans with his public announcement about his sexuality. The 36-year-old country musician got real in a TIME magazine interview and revealed that he is gay – and he has been for actually a very long time. And though he isn’t the first queer artist in country music, his revelation was … Read more
In a time of loud, banging calls for diversity, inclusivity, and other progressive agenda on the doors of the music industry, country music remains deaf – fortified in its roots of mainstream conservatism with their walls painted red. The genre is still hung up on their traditional tropes about crooning men and liquor, crying women … Read more
Chances are great that one of the tracks on this list of the top 40 country songs of January 2022 will turn out to be the most played country song this year. Jason Aldean, Blake Shelton, Eric Church, Luke Bryan, and Luke Combs are giving us tunes that will surely get stuck in our heads … Read more
The wife of Country Music Hall of Famer Ray Stevens – Penny Jackson Ragsdale – has died on New Year’s Eve, no later than midnight, at the couple’s home in Nashville. In an earlier Facebook post, two days before Ragsdale’s death, the 82-year-old singer reached out to fans with the sad news about his wife’s … Read more
Alan Jackson has always been a dedicated Christian. He’s always proud of it and never hesitates from singing about his faith. So, in 2006, the country icon finally decided to combine his Christian devotion with his love of music to make his first gospel album, called Precious Memories. It was such a success – the … Read more
Walker Hayes’ “Fancy Like” is arguably one of the biggest tunes of 2021. Not only did it become the No. 1 song on country radio, but it scored Hayes his first Grammy nomination. And most of all, it has taken the world by storm on a viral level. Thanks to TikTok, its stardom shined even … Read more
Perhaps we all know how children can change someone’s life. They can make them a bit more hectic, busier, and sometimes even complicated. But what matters the most is that they make our lives better in more ways than you can count. So, it was no surprise when many country singers and songwriters recorded songs … Read more
Taylor Swift’s rerecording of her breakthrough country-pop album Red definitely wrapped up an impressive year of milestones not only on the charts but also on Spotify. The country singer who just released one album (and a rerecording at that) this year snatched the 2nd spot on Spotify’s most-streamed artist globally and in the US, making … Read more
The American South has always been known for so many things: their scrumptious food, their good-old country music, their heartwarming hospitality, and more importantly, their love for history and strong family bonds. And another thing that you can’t overlook when it comes to the South is their lesser-known talent which is producing beautiful yet at … Read more
Just last month, Kid Rock came out swinging in his riddle-filled-with-swear-words as he teamed up with Canadian rock band Monster Truck, for the song “Don’t Tell Me How to Live.” The track features a captivating rock riff and puts his signature power-packed and punchy vocals on full display. RELATED: Fast Facts About Kid Rock But … Read more
Last November 10, 2020, Morgan Wallen unveiled an eight-minute, 17-second cinematic short film for his fan-favorite track “7 Summers” from his second studio album, Dangerous: The Double Album. And not only that, but he also debuted his acting chops, and his performance, as Chris Parton from Sounds Like Nashville said, “spoke quiet volumes.” Directed by Justin Clough, the short … Read more
After much anticipation from his viral TikTok clip, Morgan Wallen finally dropped a full-length version of “Broadway Girls” in collaboration with rapper Lil Durk last Friday, December 17, as an early Christmas gift to some of his fans, but as Whiskey Riff called it, it’s quite the head-scratcher for the rest. Recalling a few months back, Morgan … Read more
Cole Hauser, more popularly known for his iconic character Rip Wheeler in Paramount’s Yellowstone, broke Instagram after he posted a steaming hot (and also wet) shirtless photo of him in a horse trough just days before the premiere of Yellowstone’s highly-anticipated fourth season. And the number of thirsty comments that flooded through the photo’s comment … Read more
When country legend George Jones died in 2013, his most famous contemporaries joined forces together to pay tribute to the one who gave the genre its ultimate voice. It would have been the final stop of George Jones’ Farewell Tour at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville; sadly, the singer passed away on April 26, 2013, after … Read more
The living country legend is adding more accolades to her remarkable music career – proving that there’s nothing she can’t do. Dolly Parton, who will soon be celebrating her 76th birthday, shows no sign of slowing down. Just this year, she took home her first Emmy Award and gained her 50th Grammy nomination. TIME Magazine … Read more
In 2010, Tatum Christopher Bryan arrived in the arms of his mom Caroline Boyer and dad Luke Bryan. And unlike with their first-born Bo, who Luke said they treated like a Fabergé egg every time they picked him up, they’re considerably more relaxed this time around. The parents were definitely getting better at the gig. … Read more
Charles Esten or more popularly known for his tortured, alcohol singer-songwriter alter-ego Deacon Claybourne on ABC’s TV show Nashville has always been the women’s man. His character’s dreamy rebel personality, five o’clock shadow, and his devotion to the long-lost love of his life, Rayna James, combined with his musical chops, it’s not that surprising that he … Read more
Earlier this year, Carly Pearce and Dove-winning artist Matthew West released a duet version of West’s hit song “Truth Be Told” off his 2020 album Brand New. Trading verses and harmonizing over the song’s message of honesty and truth, this song definitely took on an even refreshing turn. Not only that, but it was also timely … Read more
Last December 7, Carly Pearce made her stunning debut performance on the stage of The Voice as she kicked off Season 21’s semifinals episode. Introduced by host Carson Daly, the 2021 CMA Awards Female Vocalist of the Year captivated the audience with her dressed in a floor-length dusty blue gown sitting on a brown leather … Read more
Last October 2, country superstar Miranda Lambert together with longtime friends and fellow songwriters Jack Ingram and Jon Randall, star on Austin City Limits (ACL). The songwriters’ trio performed an hour-long session of live acoustic – 13 songs from their acclaimed collaborative stripped-down album The Marfa Tapes – to kickstart ACL’s 47th season. And in between tracks, … Read more
Miranda Lambert’s husband Brendan McLoughlin has been stealing some spotlight off his country superstar wife after they got hitched last 2019. And it’s not really surprising considering his model-like looks and fit body. But there is definitely way more to this man than just his undeniable attractiveness. Here are 25 facts you probably didn’t know … Read more
Chris Stapleton quickly became a household name in 2015 after his debut album, Traveller, became a favorite of music elites that it swept just about every award at the 2015 Country Music Association Awards. Not only that, but he also stole the show with an iconic performance with his pal Justin Timberlake. Stapleton’s album then … Read more
“Welcome to Marfa.” Texas native and songwriter legend Jack Ingram hollered, kicking off Austin City Limits’ 47th season with his longtime friends and fellow songwriters Miranda Lambert and Jon Randall. Lambert then expressed her gratefulness to their live audience for going down the songwriting trail with them. Armed with their acoustic guitars and ear-melting harmonies, … Read more
In an interview with TODAY’s Jenna Bush Hager last September, Country Music Hall of Fame member Alan Jackson opened up for the first time about the health challenges he has been facing. The 62-year-old country singer shared that he has been reluctant to talk about his disease publicly but ultimately decided to do so as … Read more
Earlier this year, Callista Clark released her debut five-track EP introduced by her lead single “It’s Cause I Am,” which Forbes magazine called an ‘unapologetic declaration of confidence.’ But to those who have followed Callista since her uber-viral video in 2017, this is nothing short of a surprise. Callista’s power-packed voice combined with a soul … Read more
Walker Hayes’ “Fancy Like” dance challenge with his oldest daughter Lela took over TikTok quicker than lightning and more powerful than a hurricane. After posting their dance video last June, it has now raked over 33.4 million views and earned nearly 2.5 million hearts. And of course, country music fans all over the globe had … Read more
Here are 25 country songs for a new relationship to spice up and celebrate budding romances and of course, make us all feel so drunk in and with love. After all, love has always been something country music is all too familiar with, and the genre never really runs out of good songs to celebrate … Read more
George Strait celebrated fifty years of marriage with his wife, Norma Strait, last December 4 – which happened to be the second of the two-night ‘Strait To Vegas’ show at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. Norma was also in attendance. The King of Country then paused his show to briefly look back on their … Read more
Country newcomer Cooper Alan’s name first made its rounds after his original song “New Normal” racked up millions of streams and went viral on TikTok. Just like many musicians, Cooper found a space on the app where he can be creative and at the same time connect with his fans. And little did he know … Read more
Who is Hannah Dasher? You probably know her as the creator behind the very popular TikTok food content series ‘Stand By Your Pan,’ which has already amassed her over 17.2 million likes and a following of 1.4 million. But aside from being a foodie, she is also a very talented country singer with a spunky, … Read more