Brothers Osborne pulled the tour bus into NYC this week to stop by CBS This Morning to chat with Gayle King, Anthony Mason, and Tony Dokoupil. TJ and John Osborne talked about their tour, and how in 2019 they recorded their album Skeletons, which they released in 2020, with the thought of bringing those songs to…… MORE
Hardy Isn’t Her Boyfriend Anymore
Congrats goes out to Hardy and his former girlfriend Caleigh. Hardy shared the moment on social media of when he got down on one knee and popped the question… He tagged it with “I’m not her boyfriend anymore” Although if you were paying attention to Hardy’s socials, this probably wasn’t a surprise. Earlier this month…… MORE
Old Dominion’s New Album “Time, Tequila & Therapy” Due Out October 8
Old Dominion has just announced that their 4th full-length studio album, Time, Tequila & Therapy, will be released October 8, 2021. The band hinted at a project with a new perspective with their latest single “I Was On A Boat That Day,” and shared “All I Know About Girls” to celebrate the album announce. The 13-track…… MORE
A Day In The Country – August 23rd – Luke Combs, Pistol Annies, Trace Adkins, and Brooks & Dunn
This is A Day in the Country with Paul Koffy – August 23rd On this day in 2019, Luke Combs was at number-one with “Beer Never Broke My Heart” In 2011, the Pistol Annies released their debut album Hell On Heels In 2003, Trace Adkins became a member of the Grand Ole Opry And back in…… MORE
Don Everly of The Everly Brothers Passes at Age 84
Don Everly passed away at the age of 84 on August 21, 2021. Don was born in Brownie, Kentucky in 1937. The family moved to Chicago, (where his brother Phil Everly was born 2 years later), then to Iowa, and eventually landing in Tennessee – first in Knoxville in 1953, and two years later, Madison…which…… MORE
Lady A’s “What A Song Can Do” Album Due Out October 22
Dubbed by Hillary Scott, Charles Kelley, and Dave Haywood as “a love letter to fans,” Lady A‘s 8th studio album, What A Song Can Do, is to be released on October 22. “We’ve rediscovered our purpose, and it’s to entertain and spread a positive message – I really truly believe that,” Charles Kelley said. “I want…… MORE
“The Storyteller” Tom T Hall Passes at Age 85
Tom T Hall passed away at the age of 85 on August 20, 2021. Born in Olive Hill, Kentucky on May 25th 1936, Tom started his first band, The Kentucky Travelers, when he was just a teenager. While enlisted in the Army, Tom continued to make music with it being broadcasted over the Armed Forces…… MORE
Florida Georgia Line Cancels Tour Out of an Abundance of Caution
As uncertainty about current COVID situations affect all forms of life, Florida Georgia Line has announced that out of an abundance of caution they are canceling the remainder of their I Love My Country tour due to COVID-19. FGL’s Tyler Hubbard shares, “There is nothing better than seeing all of your faces from the stage, feeling your good…… MORE
ACM Awards to Stream on Amazon Prime Video
Amazon Prime Video announced today that they are the new home for the Academy of Country Music Awards. The 57th ACM Awards will stream on the platform, making it the first major awards show to be exclusively live-streamed. The 2022 show will be produced by MRC’s Dick Clark Productions. CBS had been the home of…… MORE
A Day In The Country – August 20th – Jake Owen, Brothers Osborne, Jerrod Niemann & Kenny Chesney
This is A Day in the Country with Paul Koffy – August 20th On this day in 2016, Jake Owen’s American Love was in the number-1 spot on the country albums chart In 2012 Brothers Osborne signed their record deal. In 2010 Jerrod Niemann was at number-one with his debut single “Lover, Lover” And in 2007,…… MORE
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Eric Church Announces 2025 Free The Machine North American Tour
On Wednesday (April 30), Eric Church announced the dates and details of his 2025 Free The Machine Tour of North America. The 22-date arena tour starts in Pittsburgh on September 12 and finishes in Los Angeles on November 15, hitting cities like Philadelphia, Boston, Detroit, and Seattle along the way. Church will be joined by…
Jessi Alexander Shares Her Journey From Fledgling Artist To Hit Country Songwriter
Prior to being honored during Variety’s Power of Women: Nashville event, Jessi Alexander spoke with the publication about her journey from fledgling artist to blockbuster country songwriter. Alexander broke gender stereotypes in the Music Row writers’ rooms by penning chart-topping hits like Lee Brice’s “I Drive Your Truck,” Miranda Lambert’s “Things That Break,” Blake Shelton’s…
Minority Stake In Morgan Wallen’s Catalog Sold By Big Loud For $200 Million
Nashville-based label Big Loud, home to Morgan Wallen, has reportedly sold a minority stake in the country superstar’s master recordings to Chord Music Partners for over $200 million. The deal is for a minority holding in Wallen’s first three studio albums, which includes his blockbuster 2023 double album, One Thing at a Time. The deal…
2025 ACM Awards Will Open With 12-Minute “Songs Of The Decades’ Medley, With Special Collaborations Planned During Ceremony
The 2025 ACM Awards will begin with a 12-minute music showcase honoring ACM Award-winning Songs of the Year over six decades. The segment will feature Clint Black, Dan + Shay, Wynonna Judd, Reba McEntire, LeAnn Rimes, and Sugarland, and will likely include hit songs like “Tequila,” “Why Not Me,” “Blue,” and “Stay” in the medley.…
Chase McDaniel Shares Insight Into His Debut Radio Single, “Burned Down Heaven”
Chase McDaniel believes that listening to music in real-time can have a significant impact on listeners, rather than letting an algorithm choose what they hear. The new country artist recalls three life-changing moments he’s had while hearing songs on country radio, and McDaniel hopes his first radio single, “Burned Down Heaven,” has a similar effect…