Josh Abbott, frontman of the Josh Abbott Band, and Taylor Parnell tied the knot in front of 250 family and friends in Brazos Hall in Austin, Texas, on July 8. Groomsmen included two JAB members, Austin Davis and Preston Wait, and the ceremony was officiated by Josh’s brother, Chance. The couple welcomed daughter Emery Farryn…
NCD hosted more than 80 podcasts in 2017, including featuring a handful of guests who are the proud sons of Texas: Aaron Watson, Pat Green, Josh Abbott, Granger Smith and Wade Bowen. In addition to sharing their unique Lone Star State perspectives, the singer/songwriters talked about making their new albums, spreading their distinctive brand of…
A couple of native Texans—Kacey Musgraves and Josh Abbott—are raising money for the Hurricane Harvey relief effort by selling personalized t-shirts. Kacey is selling her red “Texas Rope Tee” for $25, while Josh is selling his gray “My Texas” t-shirt for $30. The proceeds from both shirts will be donated to the Hurricane Harvey relief…
Josh Abbott announced on Twitter today (July 20) that he is engaged to girlfriend Taylor Parnell. Josh and Taylor welcomed baby daughter Emery Farryn Abbott into the world earlier this year on May 5, 2017. For his proposal, Josh dressed Emery in a pink onesie with the embroidered message: “Mommy will you marry Daddy?” According…
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…