Earlier this week it was announced that Luke Bryan will be handling the hosting duties for this year’s 55th Annual CMA Awards. Now the first list of performers for this year’s show is announced too… The first round of performers announced include Jimmie Allen, Brothers Osborne, Eric Church, Dan + Shay, Mickey Guyton feat. Brittney…
Blake Shelton is giving his fans more new music this year with his Body Language (Deluxe)! There’s four new tracks on the Body Language (Deluxe) album, including Blake’s new single “Come Back As A Country Boy.” Talking about his new single, Blake says ““’Come Back As A Country Boy’ is song basically about just having so much…
It’s time for CMA Summer Jam! Tune in tonight, Thursday, Sept. 2 at 8|7c on ABC for a three-hour concert special featuring Jimmie Allen, Gabby Barrett, Dierks Bentley, BRELAND, Brothers Osborne, Luke Bryan, Eric Church, Luke Combs, Florida Georgia Line, Mickey Guyton, HARDY, Miranda Lambert, Carly Pearce, Thomas Rhett, Darius Rucker, Blake Shelton, Gwen Stefani, Cole Swindell, Carrie Underwood, Lainey Wilson and…
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…
Blake Shelton is one of the hottest hit makers in country music these days, but in the summer of 2001 – as a newcomer – he had a song that would launch him into the spotlight, and now in 2021 – he’s looking back on his very first number-1 song, “Austin.” Check out the video…
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…
This is A Day in the Country with Paul Koffy – July 19th On this day in 2019, Miranda Lambert announced that she had adopted two pet bunnies. She named them Frida and Selena Photo Courtesy of Miranda Lambert In 2018, Brett Young films the music video for “Here Tonight” In 2015, Blake Shelton’s “Sangria,” was…
This weekend Blake Shelton surprised fans by holding a couple of rehearsals at his Ole Red’s in Tishomingo, Oklahoma. After the first appearance Blake shared, “That was a blast yesterday!!! Let’s do it again today at Ole Red Tishomingo’s The Doghouse!!!” Blake added “Come on out and get yourself a drink if you’re bored. I repeat it’s…
This is A Day in the Country with Paul Koffy – July 15th On this day in 2016, Keith Urban was at number-1 with “Wasted Time.” In 2013, Blake Shelton sent “Mine Would Be You” to radio… In 2011, Gary Allan’s “Watching Airplanes” is certified Gold And back in 1961, Whispering Bill Anderson became a member…
This is A Day in the Country with Paul Koffy – July 13th On this day in 2019, Blake Shelton was at number-one with “God’s Country” In 2017, Maren Morris’ “80s Mercedes” is certified Gold In 2015, Thomas Rhett’s “It Goes Like This” is certified Double-Platinum And back in 1991, Alan Jackson was at number-1 with…
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…