This is A Day in the Country with Paul Koffy – May 17th On this day in 2020, Thomas Rhett and Jon Padri were at number-one with “Beer Can’t Fix” In 2005 Toby Keith released Honk Tonk University, which includes his hit “As Good As I Once Was.” In 2001 Brooks & Dunn was in the…
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…
Toby Keith paid tribute to the Statler Brothers’ Harold Reid by covering the quartet’s most popular tune, “Flowers on the Wall.” Harold, who passed away on April 24 at the age of 80, was the longtime bass vocalist in the Statler Brothers. Toby covered “Flowers on the Wall” during his YouTube quarantine series, The Furniture…
Cannabis-loving country music great Willie Nelson, 86, is celebrating 4-20 Day (April 20) by hosting a live-stream variety show, Come and Toke It. Presented by Luck Reunion and Willie’s Reserve, Come and Toke It will feature “artists, chefs, comedians, educators and more for 4 hours and 20 minutes of cannabis-centric entertainment—all from the comfort of…
Country stars are trying to do their part to keep us entertained during our self-quarantines (hopefully) due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Here’s a rundown of what to expect as some of our favorite stars perform live and chat via social medial. April 20 (updated throughout the day) Stephanie Quayle: 10 a.m. CT – Facebook Ashley…
A number of country artists paid tribute to John Prine, 73, who passed away on April 7 from COVID-19 complication. Miranda Lambert, Travis Tritt, Jason Isbell, Maren Morris, Margo Price, Kix Brooks, Charlie Daniels and many more shared their love on social media and via statements. Jason Isbell: “We love you John.” Margo Price: “It…
A number of country artists shared their sentiments regarding Joe Diffie, who passed away from complications of COVID-19 on March 29. Carrie Underwood, Keith Urban, Tim McGraw, Scotty McCreery, Chris Young, Kelsea Ballerini, Carly Pearce, Toby Keith, Brad Paisley and many more shared their love on social media and via statements. Carrie Underwood “Absolutely no…
The Grand Ole Opry House in Nashville will host a Roger Miller tribute concert, King of the Road: Celebrating The Music of Roger Miller, on March 22. The all-star lineup includes Willie Nelson, Kris Kristofferson, Toby Keith, Trisha Yearwood, Jamey Johnson, Wynonna, Rodney Crowell, Chris Janson, Lee Ann Womack, Larry Gatlin, Cake and The War…
If you weren’t able to attend Dolly Parton’s 50th anniversary show at the Grand Ole Opry on Oct. 12, NBC has you covered. A two-hour TV special, Dolly Parton: 50 Years at the Grand Ole Opry, will debut on NBC on Nov. 26 at 9 p.m. ET. The show will feature Opry performances from Dolly,…
The Grand Ole Opry celebrated Dolly Parton’s 50th anniversary as an Opry member on Oct. 12 with two sold-out shows honoring the country icon. Special guest performers included Dierks Bentley, Emmylou Harris, Chris Janson, Toby Keith, Lady Antebellum, Margo Price, Hank Williams Jr., and more. Dolly took the stage during both shows (7 p.m. and…
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…