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…
Darius Rucker appeared on the Today Show on Friday to talk with the crew and perform his number-one hit “Beers and Sunshine.” Chatting with Savannah Guthrie, Hoda Kotb, Craig Melvin, & Carson Daly, Darius talked about the process of recording “Beers and Sunshine,” and he sent out well wishes for speedy recovery to his friend…
With three Platinum-selling albums and a string of hits, Hootie & the Blowfish left an indelible mark on music in the 1990s. The band’s 1994 debut album, Cracked Rear View, is one of the Top 10 best-selling albums of all time, according to the RIAA, which has certified the album 21X Platinum for sales of…
Brad Paisley may have been absent from the CMA Awards this year, but he came back to prime time in a big way on Dec. 3 as host of his own variety TV special, Brad Paisley Thinks He’s Special. The 60-minute special featured Brad—and a bevy of his famous friends—performing music and comedic numbers from…
Here’s everything you need to know about Brad Paisley’s new TV special, Brad Paisley Thinks He’s Special. Date: Dec. 3 Time: 7 p.m. CT Television Station: ABC Location: War Memorial Auditorium, Nashville What to Expect: A combination of Brad’s signature humor, unexpected surprises, heartfelt pieces and rousing musical performances Special Guests: Carrie Underwood, Tim McGraw,…
Brad Paisley may have been absent from the CMA Awards this year, but he’s coming back to prime time on Dec. 3 as host of his own variety TV special, Brad Paisley Thinks He’s Special. The 61-minute special will feature Brad—and a bevy of his famous friends—performing music and comedic numbers from Nashville’s iconic War…
Brad Paisley may not be co-hosting the CMA Awards this year, but he’s coming back to prime time on Dec. 3 as host of his own variety TV special, Brad Paisley Thinks He’s Special. The 61-minute special will feature Brad—and a bevy of his famous friends—performing music and comedic numbers from Nashville’s iconic War Memorial…
Hootie and the Blowfish announced they will release their first new studio album in more than 14 years with Imperfect Circe on Nov. 1. After a decade-long hiatus that saw frontman Darius Rucker build a successful career in country music, Hootie & the Blowfish returned to touring in May as part of the Group Therapy…
Darius Rucker will reassemble one of the most prolific bands of the 1990s—Hootie & the Blowfish—for a 44-date headlining tour in 2019. Darius and his crew—Mark Bryan, Dean Felber and Jim Sonefeld—announced the new trek, dubbed the Group Therapy Tour, on Today on Dec. 3. The tour will kick off on May 30 in Virginia…
Jim Casey talks with Jason Aldean about: his four-month-old son, Memphis taking a break from the road to spend time with his family the goals for his upcoming album, Rearview Town, which drops on April 13 taking a risk by releasing an outside-the-box single like “You Make It Easy” his musical influences, including The Allman…
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…