Fans are in for a treat with Reba’s “I’m a Survivor Remix,” which musicians called a “historically unprecedented” version. Mya Byrne, an award-winning performing songwriter and a proud trans woman, played mandolin and lap steel on the song remixed by LeahAnn Mitchell, a Grammy-nominated producer who is known under the moniker of Lafemmebear, who also … Read more
Country star Reba McEntire expressed gratitude to Atoka, Oklahoma fire and police departments after she had been rescued from a historic building when its staircase partially collapsed. In a video uploaded on social media, McEntire can be seen coming out of a window from the second floor of the hundred-year-old historic site. Using a fire … Read more
Brett Eldredge is giving fans a special holiday gift and bringing in a festive cheer this year with Mr. Christmas. According to the singer-songwriter, the brand-new Christmas album is packed with so much fun, joy and magic. The cover itself will even quickly make you feel the holiday spirit, as Mr. Christmas stands in the … Read more
On August 26, eleven U.S. Marines, a Navy hospital corpsman, and one Army soldier were killed, and there were at least eighteen wounded U.S. service members after two explosions rocked an area outside Kabul, Afghanistan’s airport. The terrorist attack came as thousands gathered in a frantic and hopeless effort to escape after the Taliban’s takeover … Read more
No country music-loving household – or any household at that – wouldn’t know the name Shania Twain. Twain, who started her career in 1993, charmed everyone who heard her voice and eventually building her name into one of the most influential female figures in country music history. But her success did not come without challenges. … Read more
If Nashville is the Music City, Las Vegas is Sin City and the Strip is the capital of music residencies. And fittingly so, since Las Vegas has been playing host to a lot of different performers since 1940 when world-famous prodigy Władziu Valentino Liberace graced the Sin City with a concert series. Decades later, the … Read more
Every long-lasting marriage has its own secret formula, but it looks like being married to a country musician is a common denominator. After all, there are a lot of famous country couples who have been living proof of it. So here, we feature five country music marriages that have stood the test of time. These … Read more
For country music fans, 2021 is definitely the year that keeps on giving. After 2020 put on a brake on the whole world, country music artists found themselves with an empty live tour booking and a full studio where they kept busy for months. And now, fans are enjoying the fruit of these silent days. … Read more
29: Written in Stone arrived last September 17 via Big Machine and it’s undeniably Carly Pearce’s best and most personal album yet. With the exceptional combination of witty lyricism, a finely crafted story told across 15 tracks, and a twangy production that makes you reminisce the ‘90s country, Pearce delivered an album that spoke not … Read more
Kacey Musgraves will be headlining a limited 15-city live tour dubbed star-crossed: unveiled this coming 2022, and we can all be sure that we will experience the emotional hurricane of falling apart as we dive through the entire star-crossed saga. The tour will kick off on January 19 at Xcel Energy Center in Saint Paul, Minnesota, and … Read more
In the Spring of 2019, Naomi Bristow’s Easter version of “Hallelujah” took Facebook by storm, reaching fourteen million views. Bristow, a young cowgirl hailing from a small farm in Ontario, delivers a beautiful rendition of the song, which describes the immense pain Jesus suffered for us. It was such a beautiful reminder of Jesus’ terrible … Read more
Finally, Kacey Musgraves’ Star-Crossed was released last September 10. The long-awaited record marks the follow-up to her 2019 Grammy, Country Music Association, and Academy of Country Music Album of the Year winner, Golden Hour. While the earlier record was penned when she was falling in love, Star-Crossed happened to be written when that love started … Read more
After the demand from his dedicated fanbase, Scotty McCreery’s “You Time” was released as the lead single from his highly anticipated fifth studio album, Same Truck. And as expected, the song climbed the country radio charts – reaching a peak at No. 2 on Billboard’s Country Airplay while No. 12 on Billboard’s Hot Country Songs … Read more
It’s been a long road to recovery for the nineties hitmaker, but Mark Chesnutt is now doing much better after a couple of health issues. It was in the middle of summer this year when the “I Just Wanted You to Know” singer revealed to fans how he’s been battling severe back pain for years, … Read more
Ever since releasing three albums by herself and taking a stab at the televised musical competition Nashville Star, Kacey Musgraves has absolutely established herself as a major voice in country music. Kacey Musgraves songs quickly caught the attention of critics and fans alike, crossing over to a rock audience without playing pop – something that … Read more
The reigning CMA Entertainer of the Year Eric Church kicked off his highly-anticipated The Gather Again Tour last Friday, September 17, in Lexington, Kentucky, at Rupp Arena. And as expected, it was a sold-out show! The North Carolina native delivered a three-hour performance with a setlist comprising a whopping thirty-six songs – including tracks from … Read more
It doesn’t take much time listening to Ashley McBryde songs to realize why she has received unanimous praise from various notable outlets covering country music. McBryde’s entry into the country music scene is even tough to beat. With just a single major label release to her name, she quickly gained a moving truck’s worth of … Read more
NBC’s The Voice is back for its 21st season, and things are already off to a heated start with a feud between coaches Kelly Clarkson and Blake Shelton during last Tuesday’s blind auditions. The two coaches are not just simply vying for this season’s trophy but also fighting over the same performers. As a country … Read more
As if Walker Hayes’ “Fancy Like” wasn’t enough, the infectious hit got another boost as the country crooner enlisted GRAMMY-nominated pop star Kesha for a remix of the popular track. Walker Hayes revealed that he’s always been a fan of Kesha‘s vocals and boldness ever since he first listened to her music. “When Kesha sings, … Read more
While Lil Nas X has made it his ultimate goal to collaborate with every member of the Cyrus family – saying he will not rest until he has “collected every Cyrus stone to harness the ultimate power” – the Grammy winner took a short detour and went back into his country bag to cover one … Read more
Singer-songwriters Ashley McBryde and Carly Pearce teamed up for a brand-new track, “Never Wanted to Be That Girl.” The powerful duet came from Pearce’s new album 29: Written In Stone, which was recently released last Friday, September 17. It features fifteen tracks, including Pearce’s earlier single, “Next Girl.” About The Song Just like most of … Read more
When Chris Janson’s “Bye Mom” was released, it resonated with fans around the world in ways that had never happened before. Audiences have heard pieces of their own lives as the country star celebrates one of life’s greatest gifts – a mother’s love! “I’ve never had a song do this before,” Janson said, adding that … Read more
The favorite new artists in country music scored her first No. 1 single! We’ve seen Lainey Wilson’s “Things A Man Oughta Know” steadily climb up the charts over the last several months – now, it reached the top spot of Billboard’s Country Airplay chart while also peaking at No. 3 on Billboard’s Hot Country Songs … Read more
In a field historically dominated by men, these female country singers from Texas have consistently held their own and gone on to become some of the genre’s biggest icons. RELATED: 60 Female Country Singers of All Time From A-Z Keep on scrolling below to find out fifteen iconic female country artists who hail from The … Read more
Kelsea Ballerini has been named as one of the recipients of the 2021 CMT Artists of the Year alongside Chris Stapleton, Gabby Barrett, Kane Brown, and Luke Combs. And well-deserved so, after all, this country musician consistently made history with every release with no plans of stopping just yet. The recently turned 28-year-old country-pop singer … Read more
It’s hard to miss the name Lainey Wilson these days. After all, she’s rocking country music with her hit single, and now Billboard Country Airplay top-charting song “Things a Man Oughta Know.” Her freshman debut is the first from a woman to lead the list ever since Gabby Barrett’s “I Hope” dominated the charts and … Read more
Kenny Rogers and wife Wanda Miller have been through a lot before they finally got their happy ever after. Their 28-year age gap and the fact that Rogers was two years older than Miller’s parents built a tall wall, but they didn’t give up, and they made it work. The two dated for five years … Read more
Perhaps you’ve known the state as the home to the popular pop-rock band Hootie & the Blowfish, but there’s actually a number of male country singers from South Carolina too. Keep on scrolling below to find out, and you’ll be surprised by the depth and breadth of South Carolina’s musical talent. 1. Darius Rucker View … Read more
Leaving is always sad and difficult. And finding the right words to express what needs to be said is even harder. Luckily, there are plenty of country songs about saying goodbye to give you the little help you need and ease the awkwardness of parting. RELATED: The 35 Saddest Country Songs When You Need a … Read more
Morgan Wade has no interest in becoming the next anyone but her unapologetic self. And her raspy, bruised-like voice, the vulnerable, old soul songwriting, and the tattoos will all tell you that. She is out to define an authentic striking figure of herself in the industry with her music and hopes that she helps someone … Read more