Mark Wystrach, Jess Carson, and Cameron Duddy have been busy this year – the trio Midland have shared their origin story through The Sonic Ranch Documentary, they released a brand new EP titled The Last Resort, and have officially added “Podcast Hosts” to their resume. Partnering exclusively with Amazon Music, the trio will be launching their podcast…… MORE
A Day In The Country – August 12th – Brett Young, Dylan Scott, Dierks Bentley, & Hunter Hayes
This is A Day in the Country with Paul Koffy – August 12th On this day in 2018, Brett Young was at number-one with “Mercy” In 2016, Dylan Scott released his self-titled debut album which included his hits “My Girl” and “Hooked” In 2013, Dierks Bentley sent “I Hold On” to radio And in 2011 Hunter…… MORE
Thomas Rhett Doesn’t Know If He’ll Sing One of His Songs in Concert
Thomas Rhett kicks off The Center Point Road tour this weekend with back-to-back shows at The Wharf Amphitheater in Orange Beach Alabama on Friday and Saturday. Thomas is super excited to be heading back to the stage, and can’t wait to play the music off of his Country Again: Side A album for the fans…… MORE
Carly Pearce Remembers Awkwardly Meeting Trisha Yearwood for the First Time
Carly Pearce is still flying high off of her induction into the Grand Ole Opry last week. She was welcomed into the Opry family by Trisha Yearwood… Trisha probably enjoyed the greeting Carly gave her on that night last week as compared to the first time the two met backstage at the Grand Ole Opry a…… MORE
Justin Moore’s Debut Album Arrived 11-Years Ago This Week
Justin Moore‘s self-titled debut album came out 11 years ago this week. The ten song project included his first number-one hit “Small Town U.S.A.” – and has been certified Platinum since its debut. Fast forward to this week in 2021, where Justin is one of country music’s consistent hit makers, including his current single at…… MORE
Lainey Wilson is Living Out the Opry Dream She Had at 9-Years Old
Lainey Wilson‘s first trip to the Grand Ole Opry happened when she was 9-years old. On the way back home to North East Louisiana from a family vacation, Lainey asked her parents to detour their road trip through Nashville…and they did! On her first trip the Opry, Lainey remembers seeing Whisperin’ Bill Anderson, Crystal Gayle,…… MORE
Tim McGraw Gets Nostalgic with “7500 OBO”
Tim McGraw has just shared his latest single from his 16th studio album Here On Earth – “7500 OBO.” The release of this laid-back, R&B-influenced track includes a lyric video that gives the feeling of a ’90s hometown truck dealership commercial, perfectly accompanying the sentiment of the song. Tim nods to his hits Where The Green Grass Grows and Shotgun Rider throughout the chorus –…… MORE
A Day In The Country – August 11th – Luke Combs, Lee Brice, Justin Moore & John Conlee
This is A Day in the Country with Paul Koffy – August 11th On this day in 2019, Luke Combs was at number-1 with “Beer Never Broke My Heart.” In 2014, Lee Brice threw out the first pitch at Baltimore’s Camden Yards…the Orioles go on to beat the visiting Yankees. In 2009, Justin Moore released his…… MORE
Jordan Davis Hopes You Dig the “Buy Dirt” Music Video
Jordan Davis released the video for “Buy Dirt” – his current single at country radio, and the title track of his recently released EP. Sharing the story behind the song Jordan says, “‘Buy Dirt’ is a song that came to me a couple of months into the pandemic. We couldn’t tour, music, everything was at a…… MORE
Michael Ray Loves Making Music Videos and Seeing the Lyrics Come to Life
Michael Ray is climbing the country music charts with his song “Whiskey and Rain” – but he has a little something extra for his fans as he released a new song called “Just The Way I Am.” The track is available now, along with the video – which was shot in his hometown of Eustis,…… 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…