This week in 2004 Rascal Flatts released their smash hit “Bless the Broken Road” from their album Feels Like Today. In early February of 2005 the track climbed into the top spot of the Billboard country airplay chart, and stayed there for 5 straight weeks – becoming the band’s third number-one hit. In 2021, Jay…
It’s Summertime and the living is easy… This is the favorite season for many of your favorite country music artists… Photo Credit: John Shearer Thomas Rhett loves summertime, and is not a fan of the cold – not even on his bus! “I definitely pep up when the sun’s out. I hate being cold. When I’m…
This is A Day in the Country with Paul Koffy – July 28th On this day in 2018, Luke Bryan becomes the first country artist to headline a concert at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles In 2016, Maren Morris’ “My Church” went Platinum In 2010, Justin Moore was at number-one with “If Heaven Wasn’t So Far…
Gary LeVox‘s 5-song EP One On One is available now. The new collection of songs with a Christian influence is Gary’s first post-Rascal Flatts project, and he says “It was time. You know, there’s time for a new season, and now’s the time…feels really good. I’m really excited about the new music.” Gary adds, “One On One is…
This is A Day in the Country with Paul Koffy – May 5th On this day in 2020, Kelsea Ballerini’s “Yeah Boy” is certified Platinum In 2017, Chris Stapleton released – From A Room: Volume 1 which featured “Broken Halos” On this day in 2006, Rascal Flatts’ Me and My Gang, was at number-1 on…
This is A Day in the Country with Paul Koffy – April 28th On this day in 2019, the episode of Game of Thrones with Chris Stapleton‘s cameo airs on HBO. Last year, while promoting his album, Starting Over, Chris stopped by Jimmy Kimmel Live, and talked about the experience. In 2018, Jason Aldean‘s Rearview Town, was number-1 on the album…
Travis Denning‘s song “ABBY” is already a super fun track, so how do you make the music video even better…you dial it back. Back to the early 2000s. Travis shares, “‘ABBY’ has always been a song that typically gets a good laugh when people first hear the lyrics. So, when it came to a concept for…
Gary LeVox has released his first post-Rascal Flatts project with his inspirational, faith-driven song “The Distance.” Talking about the new track, Gary says, “With the struggles and battles so many have gone through this past year and taken over people’s everyday lives, this felt like a true song of hope. With this song, the message…
Earlier this year the guys in Rascal Flatts – Gary LeVox, Jay DeMarcus and Joe Don Rooney – announced they would be stepping away from the group to pursue solo endeavors in 2021. After being a trio for more than 2 decades, there’s a lot of things they’ll miss about being together, but Jay shares that…
In January, country music trio Rascal Flatts—comprised of Gary LeVox, Jay DeMarcus and Joe Don Rooney—revealed they will disband at the end of the year to tackle individual projects. While the COVID-19 pandemic put a kibosh on their Farewell Tour, the trio continued to entertain their fans by releasing a seven-song EP, How They Remember You,…
On Wednesday (April 30), Eric Church announced the dates and details of his 2025 Free The Machine Tour of North America. The 22-date arena tour starts in Pittsburgh on September 12 and finishes in Los Angeles on November 15, hitting cities like Philadelphia, Boston, Detroit, and Seattle along the way. Church will be joined by…
Prior to being honored during Variety’s Power of Women: Nashville event, Jessi Alexander spoke with the publication about her journey from fledgling artist to blockbuster country songwriter. Alexander broke gender stereotypes in the Music Row writers’ rooms by penning chart-topping hits like Lee Brice’s “I Drive Your Truck,” Miranda Lambert’s “Things That Break,” Blake Shelton’s…
Nashville-based label Big Loud, home to Morgan Wallen, has reportedly sold a minority stake in the country superstar’s master recordings to Chord Music Partners for over $200 million. The deal is for a minority holding in Wallen’s first three studio albums, which includes his blockbuster 2023 double album, One Thing at a Time. The deal…
The 2025 ACM Awards will begin with a 12-minute music showcase honoring ACM Award-winning Songs of the Year over six decades. The segment will feature Clint Black, Dan + Shay, Wynonna Judd, Reba McEntire, LeAnn Rimes, and Sugarland, and will likely include hit songs like “Tequila,” “Why Not Me,” “Blue,” and “Stay” in the medley.…
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…