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 25th On this day in 2019, Eli Young Band was at number-1 with “Love Ain’t” In 2011 Scotty McCreery was named the winner of season 10 of American Idol. And 6 years earlier in 2005, Carrie Underwood was named the American Idol winner for…
Garth Brooks has achieved a lot of honors throughout his career. But this weekend, he received one that not many get to experience — he was one of the people celebrated at the Kennedy Center Honors in Washington, DC. Garth, along with fellow honorees actress-dancer-choreographer Debbie Allen, folk singer and activist Joan Baez, violin virtuoso Midori,…
This is A Day in the Country with Paul Koffy – May 19th On this day in 2020, Gabby Barrett sends “The Good Ones” to country radio In 2014 Eric Church is at number-1 with “Give Me Back My Hometown” In 2009 Kenny Chesney’s Greatest Hits 2 is released – which also featured the new track…
Happy Mother’s Day to all the moms out there! Here’s some well wishes & messages from some of your favorite country artists… Miranda Lambert “Happy Mother’s Day to all the mamas out there!” Photo Courtesy of Miranda Lambert Chris Young “Happy Mother’s Day mom! Love you and I’m so grateful for all the time you…
Trisha Yearwood appeared on The Kelly Clarkson Show this week, but talking to Kelly Clarkson is nothing new for Trisha, ” You know, we’re buddies. We text all the time.” But it has been a while since they’ve chatted in person, “We hadn’t seen each other in a year, ’cause none of us have seen each…
This is A Day in the Country with Paul Koffy – April 27th On this day in 2019, Matt Stell made his Grand Ole Opry debut In 2015, Chris Janson released his hit song, “Buy Me A Boat.” On this day in 2011, Lady A was at number-one with “American Honey.” And in 2001 Trisha Yearwood’s…
Garth Brooks recently shared that he got together Mitch Rossell for a song writing session that also included Ashley McBryde. Now Mitch has released his song “Ran Into You” which features Trisha Yearwood. Trisha says, “When a songwriter comes to you with a great song it is such an honor to participate. Mitch Rossell, I…
Garth Brooks returned to The Ellen DeGeneres Show this past Friday and chatted with guest host tWitch. Garth talked about Trisha Yearwood and her brush with COVID, and also how the couple used quarantine time to work on their relationship. Then after talking about Trisha, she jumped in and join the conversation – sharing a…
Trisha Yearwood is back in the full swing of things after her brush with COVID. She recently revealed the cover of her upcoming cookbook, Trisha’s Kitchen – Easy Comfort Food for Friends and Family. Now Trisha is sharing with fans the unboxing of her new kitchen collection, “It’s finally here! Introducing my tabletop collection with Williams Sonoma!…
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…