2017 – Thomas Rhett released his album Life Changes, which produced 5 number-one singles – including the title track which was sitting at number-one on the release day 2015 – Frankie Ballard was at number-one with “Young & Crazy” 1932 – Patsy Cline was born on this day in Winchester, Virginia. Her hits began in 1957 with “Walkin’…
2017 – Justin Moore was topping the Billboard country airplay chart with “Somebody Else Will” 2003 – Farm Aid ’03 took place in Columbus, Ohio. The concert to help raise money for family farmers was organized by Willie Nelson, John Mellencamp and Neil Young – with all 3 performing, along with a bunch of additional artists, including…
This is A Day in the Country – September 6th On this day last year, Tim McGraw was topping the album charts with Here On Earth – his 15th solo studio album which contained his hit “I Called Mama” In 2014 Dierks Bentley entered his second week at number-one with “Drunk on A Plane” On…
This is A Day in the Country with Paul Koffy – September 3rd On this day in 2019, Ashley McBryde sent “One Night Standards” to country radio In 2016, Dan + Shay was number-one with “From the Ground Up” In 2013, Randy Houser released “Goodnight Kiss” to country radio And back in 1996, Deana Carter released…
This is A Day in the Country with Paul Koffy – September 2nd On this day in 2017, Justin Moore was at number-1 with “Somebody Else Will” In 2014, Lee Brice’s “I Don’t Dance” was certified Platinum In 2008, Sugarland sent “Already Gone” to country radio And back in 2003, Alan Jackson and Jimmy Buffett were…
This is A Day in the Country with Paul Koffy – September 1st On this day in 2018, Cole Swindell’s album, All Of It, was at number-1 on the album chart In 2012, Blake Shelton was at number-1 with “Over” In 2006, Taylor Swift made her debut on the Grand Ole Opry, playing her song “Tim…
This is A Day in the Country with Paul Koffy – August 31st On this day in 2018, Chris Janson’s “Buy Me A Boat” was certified double Platinum. In 2014, Dierks Bentley was at number-one with “Drunk On A Plane.” In 2012, Randy Houser’s music video for “How Country Feels” made its debut And back in…
This is A Day in the Country with Paul Koffy – August 30th On this day in 2015, Zac Brown Band was at number-1 with “Loving You Easy.” In 2011, Jake Owen released his album, Barefoot Blue Night which included the number-one title track In 2007, Sara Evans album, Real Fine Place, was certified Platinum And…
This is A Day in the Country with Paul Koffy – August 27th On this day in 2020, Chris Stapleton sent “Starting Over” to country radio In 2019, Matt Stell performed “Prayed for You” on an episode of “Bachelor in Paradise” In 2016, Jon Pardi was at number-one with “Head Over Boots” And in 2012, Florida…
This is A Day in the Country with Paul Koffy – August 26th On this day in 2018, Jason Aldean and Miranda Lambert were at number-1 with “Drowns The Whiskey.” In 2015, LOCASH premiered the video for “I Love This Life” In the year 2000, Pam Tillis became a member of the Grand Ole Opry And…
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…
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…
In a new interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Kacey Musgraves clarified her previous comments on her marijuana use, revealing that she still smokes, though not to the extent she did when she was younger. “I never said I don’t ever partake,” says the 36-year-old singer. “I just don’t wake up and hit a gravity bong…
Reba McEntire has been one of the top female country stars since the ’80s, but she realizes she wouldn’t be anywhere without the support of her dedicated fans. In the new Variety cover feature on McEntire as part of their Power Of Women Nashville issue, the 70-year-old country music icon says she owes everything to…
In a new interview with Variety for their Power of Women Nashville issue, Sheryl Crow reflected on the evolving landscape of women in music, while celebrating the rise of young and talented female musicians. “The caliber of writing is just so good with Chappell Roan, Olivia Rodrigo, and Phoebe Bridgers, and these women are not…