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 – 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…
When the stars align . . . sometimes the music stars align. Keith Urban shared just such an instance during a recent sit-down with Kix Brooks of American Country Countdown. As Kix was reminiscing about his fun-loving days on the road as part of Hall of Fame duo Brooks & Dunn, he jokingly noted that…
Fresh off of the released of his No. 1 country album, Life on the Flip Side, Jimmy Buffett was expected to make his Grand Ole Opry debut on June 27 alongside Brad Paisley and Mac McAnally, who is a longtime member of Jimmy’s backing band, The Coral Reef Band. However, Jimmy canceled the appearance due…
Fresh off of the released of his No. 1 country album, Life on the Flip Side, Jimmy Buffett will make his Grand Ole Opry debut on June 27. Jimmy will perform alongside Opry member Brad Paisley, as well as instrument virtuoso Mac McAnally, who is a longtime member of Jimmy’s backing band, The Coral Reef…
An all-star cast of performers hit the stage to pay tribute to country icon Willie Nelson at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena on Jan. 12, 2019. The tribute concert—Willie: Life & Songs of an American Outlaw—featured performances by Willie, Chris Stapleton, Emmylou Harris, Eric Church, Jimmy Buffett, Bobby Bare, Jamey Johnson, Lukas Nelson, Margo Price, Micah Nelson,…
Caroline Jones may have some complex musical skills—guitar, banjo, mandolin, Dobro, keys and lap steel—but if you want a simple look at who she is as an artist, check out her new song, “Gulf Coast Girl,” which features Kenny Chesney, Jimmy Buffett, Lukas Nelson and Mac McAnally (aka The Pelicanaires). Co-written by Buffett and McAnally…
An all-star cast of performers will hit the stage to pay tribute to country icon Willie Nelson at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena on Jan. 12. The tribute concert—Willie: Life & Songs of an American Outlaw—will feature newly announced performances by Chris Stapleton, Emmylou Harris, Eric Church, Jimmy Buffett, Bobby Bare, Jamey Johnson, Lukas Nelson, Margo Price,…
Kenny Chesney released his 17th studio album, Songs for the Saints, on July 27. The 11-song offering, which has already spawned No. 1 lead single, “Get Along,” features a collaboration with Jimmy Buffett on “Trying to Reason With Hurricane Season.” “Each one of [the album’s guests] has a tie to my life in the islands,…
Kenny Chesney released the track list for his upcoming album, Songs for the Saints, which drops on July 27. The 11-song offering, which has already spawned Top 10 lead single, “Get Along,” features collaborations with Ziggy Marley, Jimmy Buffett and Mindy Smith. “Each one of [the album’s guests] has a tie to my life in…
At the heart of the iconic Grand Ole Opry, one of the symbolic homes of country music, lies a team of dedicated women ensuring its 100-year legacy thrives. Associate producer of talent Gina Keltner, director of archives and content management Emily Frans, associate producer of show development Nicole Judd, and director of artist and industry…
Variety’s Power of Women Nashville cover star Mickey Guyton has defied the odds to become a prominent figure in country music, while inspiring many with her talent and resilience. Despite facing challenges as a female and Black artist in a predominantly white, male industry, Guyton has continued to make her mark with her powerful performances…
Ella Langley and Zach Top, fresh off being presented with ACM’s New Female Artist and New Male Artist of the Year awards, are both set to perform at the 60th ACM Awards, hosted by Reba McEntire. Langley leads all ACM nominees with eight total nods, on the strength of her successful debut album, hungover, and…
In a new interview with Variety for her Power of Women Nashville cover story, Kelsea Ballerini recalled the challenge of establishing her own identity separate from her idol, Taylor Swift, in order to make a mark in the music industry. She recalls an interaction with a record label executive who dismissed her early on by…
Beyoncé launched her Cowboy Carter Tour on Monday night (April 28) with a nearly three-hour performance at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California. The 35-time Grammy winner looked resplendent in an all-white outfit complete with cowboy hat, boots, and fringed jacket, with backup dancers dressed in similar attire. The 39-song set focused on Beyoncé’s 2024 Album…