For most Father’s Day is a great time to connect with your dad and do something special, or simply just spend time together…but for others the day is left to just memories. Matt Stell‘s father is no longer with us, but he shares one of his favorite memories of a trip he took with his…… MORE
George Birge Found Magic In “Beer Beer Truck Truck” – Now He’s Ready For Whatever’s Next
Inspiration for songs come from all different places…sometimes it’s a thought you have, or a phrase you hear, or it’s a response to a TikTok video. When it comes to George Birge‘s “Beer Beer Truck Truck,” he says “This was a song I never meant to finish, I started writing it as a tongue in…… MORE
A Day In The Country – June 18th – Ingrid Andress, Thomas Rhett, Kip Moore, Jimmie Allen & Blake Shelton
This is A Day in the Country with Paul Koffy – June 18th On this day in 2020, Ingrid Andress’ “More Hearts Than Mine” is certified Platinum In 2016 Thomas Rhett was at number-one with “T-Shirt” In 2012 Kip Moore sent “Beer Money” to country radio And sending out two Happy birthdays…first to Jimmie Allen and…… MORE
Kenny Chesney Can’t Wait To Be Here and Now in 2022
Kenny Chesney broke news on his 2022 tour… Kenny says “When we hit pause on our 2020 tour, I never thought we would go much past the fall, let alone into 2021, the idea that it would be three years before I would stand in the end zone of Gillette Stadium, where No Shoes Nation was…… MORE
Jordan Davis Was Almost Maybe As Nervous As He’s Ever Been
This past weekend Jordan Davis returned to the concert stage for a show in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Jordan reacts to playing his first show back after the shutdown of 2020, “You know, being back playing that first show, having a full crowd, full band, feeling like it was normal again, it was crazy.” He…… MORE
Chris Young Had His New Song Just Fall In His Lap
As fans eagerly await the August release of Chris Young‘s next album, Famous Friends, they can get one more piece of the musical puzzle right now with “Rescue Me” – a song that Chris says just “kind of fell into my lap.” Talking about the track, Chris says “‘Rescue Me’ is one of those songs…… MORE
Dan + Shay Share Their Secret to Success
Dan + Shay are one of the hottest country music acts around. They’re winning awards, creating number-one hit songs, and once they get back on the road, they’ll return to selling out venues and entertaining fans across the nation. So, when it comes to finding out why the combination of Dan Smyers and Shay Mooney…… MORE
Kylie Morgan Says that Music Is Cheaper Than Therapy
Kylie Morgan recently released her EP, Love Kylie… After having a hand in writing all 6 tracks on the project, Kylie jokes that creating music is “cheaper than therapy.” But it’s always been that way for her. Kylie shares that her special connection to music, dates back to when she was a little girl, “My…… MORE
Dodger Sits Down With Local Artist Cotter Hill
The Cleveland native (Go Blue Raiders!) has a new EP “Good for Me” and has recently been featured on @cmt’s The Round Up. … MORE
A Day In The Country – June 17th – Dierks Bentley, The Eli Young Band, Lonestar, & Garth Brooks
This is A Day in the Country with Paul Koffy – June 17th On this day in 2018, Dierks Bentley was at number-one with “Woman, Amen” In 2015 The Eli Young Band’s song “Dust” is certified Gold In 1999, Lonestar was starting an 8-week run in the number-one spot with the block-buster hit “Amazed” And on…… 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…