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…
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 – August 6th In 2020, Darius Rucker sent “Beers and Sunshine” to radio In 2016, Florida Georgia Line was in the number-one spot with “H.O.L.Y” In 2013, Brett Eldredge released his debut album Bring You Back – which includes the massive hit “Beat of the Music”…
Jennifer Nettles appeared on The Drew Barrymore Show and made a new friend! Jennifer says, “MEET MY NEW BESTIE Drew Barrymore.” After her appearance on the show, Jennifer shared, “Drew – thank you for having me on The Drew Barrymore Show and letting me ramble about motherhood, my new Broadway record and making a girl date with me to…
Sugarland’s Kristian Bush and Jennifer Nettles will hit the road this summer for the There Goes the Neighborhood Tour. The 26-date tour kicks off on June 4 in Toronto, Ontario, before making additional stops in Dallas, Phoenix, Milwaukee, Cincinnati and more. Mary Chapin Carpenter, Tenille Townes and Danielle Bradbery will provide support on select dates.…
The nomination for the 2019 CMT Music Awards have been revealed for its star-studded show on June 5. Brothers Osborne, Maren Morris, Miranda Lambert and Zac Brown Band lead the pack with three nominations apiece across the eight categories. Artists with two nominations include Brandi Carlile, Carrie Underwood, Cole Swindell, Dan + Shay, Dierks Bentley,…
Sugarland released a new song, “Babe,” from its upcoming sixth studio album, Bigger, which drops on June 8. The new album, which was co-produced by Julian Raymond and Sugarland’s Kristian Bush and Jennifer Nettles, features 11 songs, 10 of which were co-written by Kristian and Jennifer. The outlier is “Babe,” a song penned by Taylor…
After a five-year hiatus, Jennifer Nettles and Kristian Bush of Sugarland surprised the country music-loving world by reuniting at the CMA Awards on Nov. 8, 2017, to present the trophy for Duo of the Year to Brothers Osborne. Now, more than five months later, the duo has some definitive plans for 2018, including kicking off…
After a five-year hiatus, Jennifer Nettles and Kristian Bush of Sugarland surprised the country music-loving world by reuniting at the CMA Awards on Nov. 8, 2017, to present the trophy for Duo of the Year to Brothers Osborne. Now, almost five months later, the duo has some definitive plans for 2018, including kicking off their…
Big Machine Label Group hosted a lunch at Nashville’s Omni Hotel on Feb. 7 as part of Country Radio Seminar. During the showcase, attendees were treated to performances by a bevy of artists in BMLG’s stable, including Sugarland, Thomas Rhett, Brett Young, Drake White, Trent Harmon and Tyler Rich. Thomas Rhett opened the show by…
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…