Saturday April 30th 2022 Naomi Judd of The Judds passed away at the age of 76. As word spread of the tragic news, her fellow country music artists reached out with messages of love, and support for Wynonna and Ashley Judd, while also sharing their memories of Naomi and The Judds. Loretta Lynn – “I’m…
Lil Nas X broke onto the scene taking his horse to the “Old Town Road” with Billy Ray Cyrus… After making a splash with his own hits, Lil Nas X got the seal of approval for his recent cover of Dolly Parton‘s classic song “Jolene”…by Dolly herself! When the country music icon heard the young…
This is A Day in the Country with Paul Koffy – August 25th On this day in 2020, Maddie & Tae were at number-1 with “Die From A Broken Heart.” In 2017, Old Dominion released their sophomore album, Happy Endings – including their hit song “No Such Thing As A Broken Heart” On this day in 2011…
This is A Day in the Country with Paul Koffy – June 2nd On this day in 2017 Luke Combs released his debut album This One’s For You – which includes his number-1 hit “Hurricane” In 2013 Darius Rucker was at number-one with “Wagon Wheel” In 2011 Shania Twain received a star on the Hollywood Walk…
This year’s annual Volunteer Jam concert has become an all-star tribute to Charlie Daniels after his passing last summer. Volunteer Jam – A Musical Salute to Charlie Daniels was scheduled to happen in Nashville later this month, but due to current situations it has been moved to this summer. David Corlew of David Corlew and…
The winners for the 2020 Billboard Music Awards were announced live from The Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles on Oct. 14 on NBC. Luke Combs took home three trophies, including Top Country Artist, Top Country Male Artist and Top Country Album, while Lil Nas X and Billy Ray Cyrus’ hit, “Old Town Road,” copped four…
More than 40 country stars, musicians and celebrities will join forces for CMT’s Feed the Front Line Live benefit concert on May 20. Feed the Front Line is dedicated to supporting local economies by purchasing meals from struggling restaurants and then donating the meals to frontline workers and other people in need during the COVID-19…
Billy Ray Cyrus, Lady Antebellum and Maren Morris have been added to the star-studded broadcast, One World: Together at Home, on April 18. They join previously announced country artists Keith Urban and Kacey Musgraves. International advocacy organization Global Citizen and the World Health Organization announced the global broadcast to celebrate and support healthcare workers during…
Lil Nas X and Billy Ray Cyrus have parlayed their smash hit, “Old Town Road,” into a Super Bowl spot for Doritos. The tune, which spent a record 19 weeks at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, has won a number of awards in the past year, including the Grammy for Best Pop…
Check out all of the country-centric winners from the 2020 Grammy Awards on Jan. 26. Best Country Solo Performance “All Your’n” | Tyler Childers “Girl Goin’ Nowhere” | Ashley McBryde “Ride Me Back Home” | Willie Nelson WINNER “God’s Country” | Blake Shelton “Bring My Flowers Now” | Tanya Tucker Best Country Duo/Group Performance “Brand…
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…