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…
Just as concerts are returning for 2021, a major festival is getting ready for their 2022 event to go on sale. Tickets for Stagecoach 2022 – California’s Country Music Festival – will be available to buy this Friday July 16th at 10 AM PT. The dates of the festival are Friday April 29th thru Sunday May…
Ryan Hurd is just one of the many thousand artists and fans missing CMA Music Fest this year – but he has a plan. Ryan shared “Bringing you our own CMA Fest this year. This is the show we had planned and hopefully it holds you over. First things first, next things next…thanks for hanging…
Last April, 2020, the world lost John Prine. At the time, the country music community sent out their messages of love… Miranda Lambert: “thank you for everything. One and only. #hellointhere #johnprine.” Keith Urban: “The angel flys home. Rest in blessed peace John Prine. Love and prayers to all of your family and friends. -KU” Maren Morris: “Angel from Montgomery…
This is A Day in the Country with Paul Koffy – May 21st On this day in 2018 Scotty McCreery’s “Five More Minutes” is certified Platinum In 2016 Maren Morris made her Grand Ole Opry debut In 2014 Luke Bryan’s Crash My Party was at number-1 on the country album chart — included among the many…
Maren Morris and Ryan Hurd are both songwriters who have been the creative force behind some major country music hits over the past several years. So, it’s a bit ironic that their first true duet together – neither one had a hand in writing. “Chasing After You,” written by Brinley Addington and Jerry Flowers, connected…
Did you catch Luke Bryan‘s recent appearance on The Ellen DeGeneres Show? Luke chatted with Ellen about their COVID experiences, American Idol, his ACM Entertainer of the Year Award win, his documentary , and most importantly…Luke cleared up that he is NOT the father of Maren Morris and Ryan Hurd’s baby. Watch the conversation here……
This is A Day in the Country with Paul Koffy – May 3rd On this day in 2019, Brett Young had the number-1 song with “Here Tonight” Today in 2017, Thomas Rhett released the vide for “Craving You” which featured Maren Morris. In 2011, the band Alabama returned to the Grand Ole Opry stage to play “Old Alabama” with Brad…
This is A Day in the Country with Paul Koffy – April 29th On this date in 2017, during the NFL Draft held in Philadelphia, Jon Pardi announced the San Francisco 49ers’ 4th round pick…running back Joe Williams In 2016, Maren Morris’ “My Church” earned a Gold certification. Today in 2014, Jerrod Niemann was at number-one with “Drink to that All…
Did you miss the 56th ACM Awards this week…or maybe you just want to relive some of the awesome performances from your favorite country music stars…well, you can check them out here… This was the song that kicked off the show — Miranda Lambert and Elle King belting out a fantastic rendition of their “Drunk…
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…