This is A Day in the Country with Paul Koffy – August 16th On this day in 2017, Midland earned a Gold single for their song “Drinkin’ Problem” In 2016 Eric Church was at number-one with “Record Year” In 2012, Jana Kramer’s “Why Ya Wanna” was certified Gold In 2005, Brad Paisley released his album Time…… MORE
Luke Bryan Hopes Others Can Find Hope In His Story
Luke Bryan‘s 5-part docuseries My Dirt Road Diary is available now on IMDb TV. Luke’s story is one of success…but also tragedy. As fans watch the episodes Luke hopes that is some small way they can see hope, and realize they are not alone in going through the struggles of life. Luke says, “As this thing…… MORE
Brothers Osborne Enlist Leslie Jordan for “I’m Not For Everyone” Music Video
Emmy-award winning actor and comedian Leslie Jordan is one of country music’s favorite new faces, and he’s just joined Brothers Osborne in the music video of their latest single, “I’m Not For Everyone.” The video follows Leslie as he strolls through a rowdy bar fight (in an iconic yellow suit), where he ultimately brings the…… MORE
Dolly Parton Joins James Patterson for Music City Mystery
Dolly Parton is no stranger to the world of literature. From her first publication in 1979, a book of poetry titled “Just The Way I Am,” and her 1994 autobiography “Dolly: My Life and Other Unfinished Business,” to her beloved children’s book “Coat of Many Colors” and her latest, “Dolly Parton, Songteller: My Life In…… MORE
Shy Carter is Having Beer With His Friends Cole Swindell & David Lee Murphy
Are you ready to get the party going? Shy Carter is! That’s why he’s got Cole Swindell and David Lee Murphy on his high energy “Beer With My Friends”! Shy says, “This song is all about getting together with your buddies, your best friends. My brother Cole Swindell, my awesome friend David Lee Murphy came through to help me tell y’all…… MORE
Dan + Shay’s New Album, Good Things – Available Now!
The day that Dan + Shay fans have been waiting for is here! Their new album Good Things is available now! The 12 tracks on the new project will include their smash hits “I Should Probably Go To Bed” and “10,000 Hours” (with Justin Bieber) along with their current Top 3 (and climbing) hit “Glad You Exist” Dan Smyers co-wrote…… MORE
A Day In The Country – August 13th – Brantley Gilbert, Eric Church, Brooks & Dunn, & Hank Williams
This is A Day in the Country with Paul Koffy – August 13th On this day in 2015 Brantley Gilbert was at number-1 with “One Hell of an Amen” In 2011 Eric Church’s album Chief debuted at number-1 In 1991 Brooks & Dunn released their debut album, Brand New Man And way back in 1951, Hank…… MORE
Tenille Arts Drops Her New Song with Matt Stell, and Big News About an October Surprise!
Earlier this week Tenille Arts teased on social media that “There’s a lot happening this week” – and she wasn’t kidding. Perhaps fans first thought she was referencing that the music video for “Back Then, Right Now” was recently released, or that the song is starting to move up the country music chart, or that…… MORE
Kane Brown’s “Worldwide Beautiful” Earns MTV Video Music Award Nomination
Kane Brown is representing the world of country music at this year’s MTV Video Music Awards with a nomination for “Worldwide Beautiful.” He garnered the genre’s sole nomination at the awards in the “Video For Good” category, which recognizes artists who “use their voices for good.” Nominees includes Billie Eilish‘s “Your Power,” Demi Lovato‘s “Dancing…… MORE
Luke Combs “Clears The List” of Fellow App State Alum Teacher
Luke Combs isn’t known for being the most active Country star on social media, but when he does take to Twitter, it’s usually something heartwarming like this: Or this: And the latest? He’s helped stock the classroom of a fan – and fellow alumnus of Appalachian State University – North Carolina kindergarten teacher Kelly Kirk. She…… 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.…
Lainey Wilson Set To Make Feature Film Debut In Colleen Hoover’s ‘Reminders Of Him’
Lainey Wilson will make her feature film debut in the Universal adaptation of Colleen Hoover’s best-selling novel, Reminders of Him. The Grammy-winning country superstar will join a star-studded cast that includes Maika Monroe, Tyriq Withers, Rudy Pankow, and Lauren Graham, with the film set to be directed by Vanessa Caswill. This won’t be Wilson’s first…