This is A Day in the Country with Paul Koffy – July 21st On this day in 2020, Carrie Underwood’s “Drinking Alone,” was certified gold. In 2018, Dylan Scott, Dallas Wilson, and Matt Alderman write “Nobody” – which hit number-one this year In 2015, Thomas Rhett’s song “Crash and Burn” is certified Gold And back in…… MORE
Matt Stell Had a Lot of Fun in the Hot, Hot Desert
Matt Stell made his first trip oversees earlier this month on the Fourth of July holiday to entertain U.S. service men and women. Playing at the Al Dhafra Air Base in Abu Dhabi, Matt entertained the troops with his music, including his number-1 hits “Prayed for You,” and “Everywhere But On,” as well as his…… MORE
Eric Church Explains the Heart of Heart & Soul
Earlier this year Eric Church released a trio of albums that has already produced a Grammy nominated hit, and a number-one song. But it’s his latest single at country radio that had the biggest impact on the Heart & Soul project, as it was the track that got the whole thing rolling. Eric shares “’Heart…… MORE
Dolly Parton Recreates Her 1978 Iconic Playboy Cover for Her Husband’s Birthday
Dolly Parton presented her husband Carl with a memorable birthday present on Tuesday (July 20th), by recreating her iconic 1978 Playboy cover picture. Dolly shared the story behind Carl’s present with fans on her socials… At the time when Dolly did the original photoshoot in 1978 – she became the first country singer to pose…… MORE
Dustin Lynch Releases Not One, But Two Songs for Fans
Dustin Lynch recently released not one, but two songs for his fans. Dustin shared, “’Not Every Cowboy’ and ‘Pasadena’ are about that timeless, authentic, American cowboy love story. They felt special since the day they were born and I’m so excited they’re out for everyone to enjoy.” Check out “Not Every Cowboy”… and “Pasadena” is the…… MORE
Jordan Davis Says All He Needs is Faith, Family, Friends and Dirt
Jordan Davis has released a new song, “Buy Dirt.” 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 standstill. I came to the realization of man, all you need is your faith, your family and your friends. And…… MORE
A Day In The Country – July 20th – Blake Shelton, Hunter Hayes, Luke Bryan & Kenny Chesney
This is A Day in the Country with Paul Koffy – July 20th On this day in 2019, Blake Shelton’s “God’s Country,” was number one. In 2016, Hunter Hayes’ self-titled record, featuring “Wanted,” went double-platinum. In 2013, Luke Bryan’s song “Crash My Party,” was number one. And in 2012, a couple of Kenny Chesney songs get…… MORE
Luke Combs PLUS SEC Football!
The singer is helping us look ahead to the 2021 season. … MORE
Jason Aldean Lands In the Number-1 Spot with “Blame It On You”
Congrats goes out to Jason Aldean as his song “Blame It On You” is the number-1 song on the Country Music Airplay Chart this week! Jason has been a mainstay in country music for nearly two decades now – and the two guys who wrote his 25th number-1 hit have been there for every step along…… MORE
Jimmie Allen’s New Children Book Teaches Kids To Use Their Voice
It’s been a busy year for Jimmie Allen. The ACM New Male Artist of the Year is looking forward to the birth of his next child, he’s still celebrating being a newly wed, he’s rocking the country charts with “Freedom Was A Highway” with Brad Paisley – who he’s also out on tour with, and on…… MORE
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These Four Women Are Keeping The Grand Ole Opry In Tune
At the heart of the iconic Grand Ole Opry, one of the symbolic homes of country music, lies a team of dedicated women ensuring its 100-year legacy thrives. Associate producer of talent Gina Keltner, director of archives and content management Emily Frans, associate producer of show development Nicole Judd, and director of artist and industry…
Mickey Guyton Continues To Buck The Odds In Country Music
Variety’s Power of Women Nashville cover star Mickey Guyton has defied the odds to become a prominent figure in country music, while inspiring many with her talent and resilience. Despite facing challenges as a female and Black artist in a predominantly white, male industry, Guyton has continued to make her mark with her powerful performances…
Ella Langley And Zach Top Set To Perform At 60th ACM Awards Following New Artist Wins
Ella Langley and Zach Top, fresh off being presented with ACM’s New Female Artist and New Male Artist of the Year awards, are both set to perform at the 60th ACM Awards, hosted by Reba McEntire. Langley leads all ACM nominees with eight total nods, on the strength of her successful debut album, hungover, and…
Kelsea Ballerini Says She Had To “Differentiate” Herself From Taylor Swift To Avoid Early Comparisons
In a new interview with Variety for her Power of Women Nashville cover story, Kelsea Ballerini recalled the challenge of establishing her own identity separate from her idol, Taylor Swift, in order to make a mark in the music industry. She recalls an interaction with a record label executive who dismissed her early on by…
Beyonce Kicks Off Cowboy Carter Tour In LA With The Help Of Her Kids, Blue Ivy And Rumi
Beyoncé launched her Cowboy Carter Tour on Monday night (April 28) with a nearly three-hour performance at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California. The 35-time Grammy winner looked resplendent in an all-white outfit complete with cowboy hat, boots, and fringed jacket, with backup dancers dressed in similar attire. The 39-song set focused on Beyoncé’s 2024 Album…