If Elvis Presley is widely regarded as the king of rock ‘n roll, Michael Jackson is the king of pop, then who is the “king of country music”? The interesting thing about it is that Country has given the singers all kinds of titles, just as George Jones and Tammy …
Read More »Jennifer Nettles sang “She Was Mine”. But not by crying.
Sara Bareilles and Jennifer nettles has been friends for over a decade, and Nettles had long been anxious to get into the Bareilles musical “Waitress.” âFor years we kept trying to get there, but it never worked on the logistics side,â she said on a recent video call. It all …
Read More »Reba McEntire doesn’t approve of “Bro Music” in country
As a country music megastar for over four decades, Reba McEntire is sure to have a taste of what sounds work best for the genre. Of course, that means she can also have an occasional opinion on what goes wrong. And she has publicly stated that she doesn’t think “brother’s …
Read More »Whether it’s Garth Brooks or Dolly Parton, why the Irish have a deep connection to American country music
A friend of mine moved from Texas to Wicklow when he was a child. He hadn’t realized he had changed countries in years – he was at a chicken farm in Avoca, and everyone was listening to Charley Pride. remembered this story this week when Garth Brooks made his triumphant …
Read More »Paul Cauthen unveils “Country As F – k” and announces new album
Big Velvet is back with a bang: Paul Cauthen’s swagger-filled new song, “Country as F – k,” arrived on Thursday, November 18, and with it, the singer shared that he had a new album in preparation. The new song and its music video are tongue-in-cheek statements of Cauthen’s country credit. …
Read More »Dan + Shay win favorite country duo or group at 2021 AMAs
Dan + Shay were named Favorite Country Duo or Group at the 2021 American Music Awards. Their victory was announced during a pre-show live stream on TikTok ahead of the awards ceremony on Sunday night (November 21), as well as ‘a number of other winners in gender specific, non-televised categories. …
Read More »Mattie Jackson Selecman on Little Funerals, Labels + the ‘W’ Word
A day arrived in October 2021 that Mattie Jackson Selecman dreaded every year for each of the previous three years. Her wedding anniversary should have been a celebration, but it wasn’t for that long. Then, quietly, it was again. October 7 is Selecman’s wedding anniversary to Ben Selecman, who died …
Read More »Radio show spreads the word about Fargo’s vibrant indie country music scene
But there is a goal. Hopkins has invited singer-songwriter Dariann Leigh to come over from Karlstad, Minnesota to talk about his new song, “10,000 Miles,” written for her boyfriend just back from active duty. Hopkins also invited a pair from a local veterans group to sit down to talk about …
Read More »Album: Willie Nelson – The Willie Nelson Family
Outlaw meets Jesus, at least on CD. The Willie Nelson family finds The Red Headed Stranger singing some of the most famous country-gospel songs, including “I Saw the Light” by Hank Williams. This is his second album of 2021 – the first, That’s life, released in February, was an alluring …
Read More »Morgan Wallen to play Resch Center on The Dangerous tour
ASHWAUBENON – A headlining concert at Country Thunder Wisconsin in Twin Lakes in July won’t be country star Morgan Wallen’s only appearance in the state in 2022. Wallen, who was taken on camera earlier this year using a racial insult, will also perform at 7 p.m. on April 28 at …
Read More »Don Maddox, last survivor of pioneer country group, dies at 98
Don Maddox, the last surviving member of the Maddox and Rose brothers, the lively sibling group that helped spawn west coast honky-tonk, rockabilly and early rock ‘n’ roll, died on September 12 at an adult care facility in Medford, Oregon. He was 98 years old. His death, which was not …
Read More »Nominees revealed for CRS New Faces of Country Music Show
This year Barrett scored his second No.1 success with a three-week race to the top of Billboard‘s Country Airplay chart with “The Good Ones”. Also among those who scored # 1 on BillboardCountry Airplay’s over the past year were Brown (“Just The Way”, with Parmalee), Moon (“Good Time”), Shane (“My …
Read More »Tens of thousands mourn death of Brazilian country singer
Tens of Thousands Mourn Death of Brazilian Country Singer | Honolulu Star-Advertiser By Associated Press | November 6, 2021 ASSOCIATED PRESS A fan cries after walking past the coffin that contains the remains of Brazilian singer Marilia Mendonca, during a vigil at the Ginasio Arena in Goiania, Brazil on Saturday, …
Read More »‘Hell yes, I will do it’
Growing up in the small town of Leesburg, Georgia, Luke Bryan’s television had between three and five channels, depending on the reception on the antenna. He may have listened to country music obsessively, but the opportunities to see his favorite singers were few and far between. Every fall, he could …
Read More »Locals Only: Kiwi artist Kaylee Bell wants to bring country music back to Aotearoa
Country pop artist Kaylee Bell from the small town of Waimate on the South Island performs Living Free. Made with funding from NZ On Air. Video / Local only Kaylee Bell could be New Zealand’s greatest unsung musical hero. Self-managed and independent, the Waimate-born country pop artist has been the …
Read More »Team Blake Country Singer Advances With Swift Cover
The competition on season 21 The voice has been amazing so far. So when it came to the last Knockout duels on Monday (November 1), coach Blake Shelton had some tough decisions to make. One of them chose between country singers Lana Scott and Carson Peters. The aspiring stars clashed …
Read More »A celebration of country music as the Opry marks its 5,000th Saturday night show
Newly inducted Grand Ole Opry members The Isaacs are joined by John Conlee and Connie Smith for a … [+] performance of “Amazing Grace”. Credit: Grand Ole Opry / Photo by Rachael Black The show started off with a short video sharing a bit of country music history, and then …
Read More »SCENE – Megan’s Music Musings: Here I am writing a musical column | South Minn Scene
So, you’re going to write a musical column. What are you going to write about? What is the purpose of this column? Who are you and what qualifications do you have to write this thing? These are the nagging questions that have been running through my head for weeks now. …
Read More »Fox Shares First Look at Country Music Drama “Monarch,” With Susan Sarandon and Trace Adkins
Through Brent Furdyk. 2 hours ago On Wednesday, Fox unveiled the first trailer for its upcoming drama that plays out like âDynastyâ in the country music world, with a top-notch cast including Susan Sarandon, Trace Adkins and Anna Friel. According to the network’s press release, “Monarch” is described as “a …
Read More »Bluegrass innovator Sonny Osborne dead at 83
NASHVILLE – Sonny Osborne, the banjo player and singer who, along with his older brother, Bobby, led one of the most innovative and beloved groups in bluegrass music, died Sunday at his home in Hendersonville, Tenn. He was 83 years old. His death, after a series of beatings, was confirmed …
Read More »Roy Harper, beloved country singer, died at 96
Beloved country singer Roy Harper has passed away. Harper died in mid-October at the age of 96, on Tennessee Folklore Society confirmed. In a statement, the organization said: “We are sad to mark the passing of singer and painter Roy Harper”, remembering him as “an admired performer of early country …
Read More »‘SNL’: Watch Brandi Carlile’s Gale-Force Debut
For her very first performance on Saturday Night Live, country singer Brandi Carlile jumped straight into her provocative heart jam, âBroken Horses,â wearing a shiny Elvis-inspired gold lamé costume. But despite all the glam, the energy of the music was pure bar rock and roll. Carlile wielded her browned guitar …
Read More »Country Radio leaves NYC with WNSH Flip to Hip-Hop
Cumulus Media launched WNSH in New York in 2013, ending a decade of country radio programming there after WYNY-FM switched to contemporary Spanish in 2002. Audacy (formerly Entercom) took over WNSH in 2019. In September, WNSH ranked 21st in New York City marketing, capturing a 1.9% share of the local …
Read More »High Five: Columbus talks football, fishing and country music – Washington Daily News
Terry Columbus was part of the Panthers football team that played for the State 1A title in Raleigh in the spring. (Steve Barnes / Washington Daily News) Terry Columbus, a native of Belhaven, plays the role of guard and defensive tackle for the Northside football team, wrestles in the 190 …
Read More »Mike Martin to perform at Elm Street on October 23 – Muncie Journal
MUNCIE, Ind. â Local artisan and native of Muncie, Mike Martin, returns home with a new album of the same name. Martin has spent most of the past decade on the road with his band The Beautiful Mess, making time to come home off-season to work on what he calls …
Read More »Natalie Hemby: Pins and Needles album review
Over the years of creating material for others, songwriter Natalie Hemby has specialized in creating songs around thoughtful characters. Country music, fortunately, thrives on storytelling. At Have ants, the artist who won a publishing contract barely out of his teens tackles her own tunes, songs she could have written for …
Read More »Kacey and Cash and country music
October 17 â The recording of “Where Have All the Flowers Gone” by Pete Seeger turned out to be such a good song that The Kingston Trio, Peter, Paul and Mary and even Trini Lopez and Johnny Rivers have had success with. Although this is a song about the loss …
Read More »McCullough’s Revival House concert is a celebration for the Canadian Country Music Award nominee
Content of the article Callie McCullough remembers growing up watching the Canadian Country Music Awards and seeing artists she admired, like Jimmy Rankin and the Rankin Family, Carolyn Dawn Johnson and Paul Brandt. Content of the article Now, having received her own CCMA nomination, the local musician is following in …
Read More »Mickey Guyton: The Boundary Shatterer Breaks New Ground In Country Music
*Mickey guyton brings a new dimension to country music, bringing another person of color into an industry largely dominated by white men. âIf you go on and look at the charts and research the history of the country music charts, it’s mostly white men,â Mickey Guyton said. âEvery now and …
Read More »James McVey Joins Smooth Country to Host Five-Part “AZ of Country Music”
14 October 2021, 09:15 James McVey on Smooth Country. Image: Smooth Country / Global We are very happy to announce that music star and songwriter James McVey is joining Smooth Country to host a five night special where he celebrates top country music artists. Country music from A to Z …
Read More »Irish piper who led the Chieftains, Paddy Moloney dies at 83
Paddy Moloney, the playful but disciplined singer and bagpiper of the Chieftains, a group that was at the forefront of the global revival of traditional Irish music performed with traditional instruments, died in Dublin on Monday. He was 83 years old. His daughter Aedin Moloney confirmed the death, in a …
Read More »Keep it in the family: Nana and her grandson win national music awards
Provided / Content Josh Keating won the Intermediate Artist of the Year award at the New Zealand Country Music Awards. A three-generation dynasty of singers won big this weekend when a grandmother and grandson won two national titles. Sharon Russell and Josh Keating attended the New Zealand Country Music Awards …
Read More »6 things not to miss
Country Thunder Arizona finally returns to the Canyon Moon Ranch outside Florence for a four-day weekend starting Thursday, October 14, with headlining sets for Old Dominion, Dustin Lynch, Luke Combs and Eric Church. Originally scheduled for April 2020, the country music festival has been rescheduled three times due to COVID-19. …
Read More »The best tracks from the rising star of country music
Known for his timeless voice and sophisticated style, Brett Eldredge has already had great success in his young career in Nashville – riding a wave of back-to-back hit songs, nominations for several different accolades, sold-out rooms and fans. faithful and worshipers. More so, the romantic nature of Brett Eldredge’s songs …
Read More »Belmont Vision – Preview of Artists and Starter Songs Coming to the Country Showcase Stage
The stage is set and four student artists will soon be tuning their guitars, putting on their best of Broadway, and celebrating the art of country music. Belmont Curb College will host its annual Lawn Country Showcase on Saturday, featuring Trent Wayne, Gloria Anderson, Gracee Shriver and Faith Alexa. Preview …
Read More »Country music can’t decide on the vaccine
In what is likely to become a trend, Gov. Gavin Newsom made California the first state to announce that vaccines will be mandatory for children to attend public or private school in person. The term is dependent on FDA approval for each respective age group – which has yet to …
Read More »HOT Fair & Rodeo back with full offers | Access Waco
Based in Nashville but raised in Mississippi, Jameson Rodgers made his Waco debut at 10 p.m. Saturday night, building on the momentum of his second No. 1 hit, “Cold Beer Calling My Name” and his current tour of Cold. Beer Calling My Name. Rodgers, who answered a few questions via …
Read More »Tom Jepperson inducted into Arizona Country Music Association HOF
Greater Arizona Country Music Association Buffalo Vice President Rick Galeener, left, Tom Jepperson, middle, and GACMA Radio Manager and Station Manager Rick West pose for a photo after Jepperson was inducted into the Temple of GACMA Fame on September 26, 2021, in Phoenix. (Bill Tauson / Courtesy) Popular Sedona and …
Read More »Work Begins on Big Golden Guitar Facelift As Country Music Festival’s 50th Anniversary Approaches | The head of the daily newspaper in the North
news, latest news, THE BIG Golden Guitar began its makeover, with staff descending on the iconic monument on Tuesday afternoon. It is getting a touch up ahead of the 50th anniversary of the Tamworth Country Music Festival, which kicks off in January next year. The event is expected to draw …
Read More »Rescheduled Locash concert in Jackson
JACKSON, MI – A country music concert originally slated for Jackson in 2020 has been rescheduled and is back for the fall. Locash was due to occur in March 2020 when the COVID-19 pandemic struck, forcing a cancellation, said Scott Vitale, promoter of Country Boots and Bands. Related: Locash to …
Read More »Blake Shelton Brings Big Guests for ‘Friends & Heroes’ Finale in Milwaukee
Blake Shelton worried about the title. After the first 10 songs of his latest “Friends & Heroes” tour at the Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee on Saturday, Shelton stepped off the stage and a country music veteran John Anderson emerged from below. There was an instant surge of energy from the …
Read More »Blake Shelton gives live debut of new single, “Come Back As A Country Boy”
Blake Shelton made the live debut of his new single, “Come Back As A Country Boy”. Just a day before the release of Shelton’s latest single, “Come Back As A Country Boy,” the country and Oklahoma superstar first performed the song at the Van Andel Arena in Grand Rapids, MI …
Read More »WATCH: Country music star Ray Scott to perform on the Titusville Playhouse Shuler stage on October 22
Concert starts at 7:30 p.m. at the Titusville Playhouse ABOVE VIDEO: Country music star Ray Scott will perform at the Titusville Playhouse on the Shuler Stage on Friday, October 22 at 7:30 p.m. BREVARD COUNTY ⢠TITUSVILLE, FLORIDA – Country music star Ray Scott will perform at the Titusville Playhouse …
Read More »Mark Bennett: With a soul full of music, Marc Rogers of Terre Haute returns in his new memories | Opinion
One Saturday evening, musical friends from the past and present of Marc Rogers joined him and his family group on stage. These musicians and other Rogers relatives and friends took to the banquet hall at Rick’s Smokehouse & Grill on Wabash Avenue to celebrate the release of Rogers’ new autobiography, …
Read More »Country Artist Karen Waldrup, Legendary Producer Paul Worley and Music Benefactor’s Innovative Investment Opportunity Explode With Support
September 29, 2021 (Nashville, TN) – Country music artist, viral sensation and innovative entrepreneur, Karen Waldrup’s Project with Music Benefactors is a revolutionary fundraising platform that allows music fans to invest in the projects of their favorite artists and share royalties generated by albums. Support for this project is exploding …
Read More »Sturgill Simpson cancels dates for 2021 tour
A week after having to cancel several of his shows, including a multi-night stint at Webster Hall in New York City, Sturgill Simpson canceled the rest of his tour dates for 2021. The country singer-guitarist posted on Instagram that he had dealt with serious vocal cord problems that left his …
Read More »Free jab package with music festival
Since the launch of #VAXTHENATION, show organizers and artists have been encouraging Australians to get vaccinated through a variety of approaches. Recently, the Savannah in the Round Festival, a country music event held in the tropics of Cairns, spearheaded the initiative to partner with Queensland Health and become the first …
Read More »Country Music Minute-Zac Brown cancels and Alan Jackson shares tough news | JJ Hayes | KFDI
Country Music Minute-Zac Brown cancels and Alan Jackson shares tough news | JJ Hayes | KFDI | Country 101.3 KFDI Posted By: JJ Hayes September 29, 2021 at 9:43 a.m. Blogs, JJ Hayes View page La Minute Musique Country is presented by Alan Jackson is one of the proudest, most …
Read More »Lucas: First Training Report – University of North Carolina Athletics
History links By Adam Lucas Something completely new happened at the Dean E. Smith Center on Tuesday afternoon. Oh yes-Hubert davis led his first fall practice as head coach of the Tar Heels. We will get to that. But the debut in question was Toby Keith screaming into the arena’s …
Read More »Taylor Swift says country stars can absolutely go pop
Taylor Swift – country / pop music legend, new TikTok user – has been in the music game for a long time! Jmenternational / JMSernational for the BRIT Awards / Getty Images And she’s undoubtedly heard her share of outdated advice, not to mention an avalanche of guest groups explaining …
Read More »Closure of the Nutty Brown amphitheater, a new concert hall under development
AUSTIN (KXAN) – The Nutty Brown Amphitheater will close on November 28 after more than two decades of hosting live music in the Hill Country. âNutty Brown was one of the first places we got shot,â said Randy Rogers, frontman of the Randy Rogers Band. “It is an honor to …
Read More »Jason Aldean’s “Macon” album is the first part of a massive project
When Jason Aldean released his new album, Builder, in November, that will only be half of the new music fans can look forward to in the next few months. The country star plans to release 30 new tracks by April 2022. Builder, slated for release on November 12, will feature …
Read More »New QC Radio Station Hiring Now
A new radio station has arrived in the Quad Cities, and it’s looking for new faces to add to its team. US 104.9, the “No.1 Quad Cities for the New Country,” debuted for Iowa and Illinois on Friday. US 104.9 is part of the Townsquare Media Quad Cities station group …
Read More »Dan + Shay find the right formula for concert success
Dan + Shay are obsessed with the plus sign. Not only is it in the nickname for the hottest duo in country music, it’s their de facto logo, an icon across much of their merch (dig those socks covered in ++++), and the shape from their satellite stage Saturday night …
Read More »Will Alan Jackson direct the best country music videos of the week?
Alan Jackson has just released a powerful new video for his latest song, “Where Have You Gone”. Will his huge fan base vote him one of the top hottest country music videos of the week? Jackson’s song laments the decline of mainstream country music, and he filmed the video in …
Read More »Scotty McCreery may regret this story
Evan Paul is the host of Taste of Country Nights, a syndicated radio show that airs on over 100 country radio stations nationwide. Producer Amber co-hosts the show with him every night from 7 p.m. to midnight. Together they play the best new country music and interview today’s biggest stars …
Read More »What’s new? Music by LVVRS, Sean Ardoin, Dwayne Dopsie and Rod Melancon | Music
“There is always room here for the lonely To watch your shattered dreams Dance in and out of the beams From a neon moon “ Sounds familiar? Country music duo Brooks & Dunn (thanks to Kix Brooks from Louisiana) recorded the “Neon Moon” written by Dunn in 1991 for the …
Read More »Roots N Blues Artist Brittney Spencer Finds Community in Country Music
The most enduring country songs exist at a crossroads. There, whether it is to relay a personal story or to inhabit a character, the singer sets a choice. Summoning up history and listening to their hearts, they head in one direction, hoping for the best against three or four chords. …
Read More »Superstar Trace Adkins Stops for December 2 Show in St. Augustine
Country music star Trace Adkins will bring his “The Way I Wanna Go” concert tour to the St. Augustine Amphitheater on Thursday, December 2, 2021. The show will also feature Country Music Award winning band Lonestar. The tour supports Adkins’ 13th album, “The Way I Wanna Go”, which was released …
Read More »Country star Clay Walker’s Greensburg concert date “no accident”
Every now and then you hear the story of an artist screaming from the stage to the wrong town. country singer / songwriter Clay walker wants people to know this won’t happen when he plays The Palace Theater in Greensburg on October 7. âI endorse all of my shows, so …
Read More »Country music stars arrive in the days of Nebraskaland
NORTH PLATTE, Neb. (KNOP) – The Nebraskaland Days concert lineup will include Tim McGraw and Miranda Lambert in the final days of the festival. The Nebraskaland day board of directors shared their enthusiasm for concert numbers during a conference at Viaero Wireless. âThese are people at the peak of their …
Read More »Country music star Chris Janson to perform in Chesterfield After Hours concert series
CHESTERFIELD, Va. (WRIC) – Three-time Country Music Award nominee Chris Janson will perform at the Chesterfield County Fairgrounds on Friday, October 22 as part of the popular “After Hours Concerts” series. Country singer Chase Rice will also perform at the Chesterfield County Fairgrounds as part of the same series on …
Read More »‘Hoedown on Holyoke’ Brings BBQ and Country Music to Harvard Square | New
Holyoke Street came alive on Sunday as people danced downright, ate a barbecue and drank beer at “Hoedown on Holyoke,” a one-day block party hosted by the Harvard Square Business Association. The eight-hour event officially hosted the Smoke Shop BBQ, which opened its Holyoke Street location last October, in Harvard …
Read More »Veteran Musician Taking Another Photo at Country Music Fame (2 photos)
‘… everyone has a dream, you know whether or not you decide to make this dream come true or not, but everyone has dreams’ Wayne Covey returned to his hometown where his passion for music began. Now 63, he’s applying for Canada’s Got Talent, a dream come true for a …
Read More »Trisha Yearwood reveals who almost cut ‘Walkaway Joe’ before her
Trisha Yearwood recorded one of the biggest hits of her career with “Walkaway Joe”, but in a new interview she reveals that another country artist nearly cut the song before she could. â’Walkaway Joe’ was one of those songs the Judds actually put on hold,â Yearwood said. I Miss’ 90s …
Read More »It’s the worst city for country music fans – 24/7 Wall St.
Media September 18, 2021 8:44 AM Country music has its roots somewhere in the South in the 1920s. Some called it cowboy music. However, it also has a relationship with gospel and bluegrass music. In the 1950s, his audience expanded beyond its traditional borders when Johnny Cash became a national …
Read More »Carly Pearce’s “29” Turns Divorce Into Classic Country Thing
The divorce rate seems to be on the rise in Nashville, and while we don’t wish anyone this life-changing, it turns out to be good for country music. This month alone has brought two top concept albums on personally and legally ripped apart unions – first, Kacey Musgraves’ âStar-Crossedâ, who …
Read More »Country Music Event Banned Travelers in Limerick Village Seek “Justice and Respect”
“BY standing up for yourselves and your community, you have obtained more than any substantial prize,” Judge Carol Anne Coolican told Newcastle West District Court when she awarded five women from ⬠200 each. Charleville who had argued discrimination because they had been refused entry. at a concert at the …
Read More »Sophie Molineux plays country tunes as well as the ball for Australia
Loading Jonassen and Australia’s assistant coach and left-arm colleague Shelley Nitschke both gave plenty of advice. Molineux is also hoping that his recent work with famous slow bowling coach Craig Howard, an avid follower of attacking lines and tough seam positions, will help him stay one step ahead of Indian …
Read More »Rolling Stone Updates 500 Greatest Songs List With New Number 1
Rolling Stone updated their list of the 500 greatest songs of all time – its first update in 17 years. The queen of soul, Aretha Franklin, won first place for his version of “Respect”, which was originally recorded by Otis Redding. Second place was “Fight the Power” by Public Enemy. …
Read More »Former Aggie Carson Jeffery has become a rising country music star
Carson Jeffrey, TAMU Class of ’20, will perform at Tap in College Station on Saturday. COLLEGE STATION, Texas – Carson Jeffrey was born and raised in a rodeo family in Cat Spring, TX, and it wasn’t until his time at Texas A&M University that he discovered country music, his true …
Read More »Country music legend Saengsuree Rungroj dies of Covid-19
Legendary Thai country music singer Saengsuree Rungroj has death from complications of Covid-19, one week after being admitted to hospital for treatment. He was 68 years old. The announcement of the death of the country music stars was posted Friday afternoon on Dara Pappayon magazine’s Facebook page. Country music singer …
Read More »Nelly Says New Album “Heartland” Is A Love Letter To Country Music’s “Last Frontier”
Nelly embarks on a country music journey that he knew for many years to be a path he wanted to explore, but which he simply never took out of respect for the genre as a whole. The 46-year-old St. Louis rapper and “Real Husbands of Hollywood” actor, who has sharpened …
Read More »Troy’s 105 Diner featured in new music video for Luke Combs’ song “Cold As You”
A scene from the clip showing the exterior of Troy’s 105 Diner. By Harley Nefe While many country music fans are brought to Boone this weekend for the Luke Combs concert on Saturday, September 4, there is an interesting fact floating around the city that revolves around the country music …
Read More »Why Country Music’s Rachael Fahim Should Compete at Eurovision Song Contest
When the organizers choose acts for Australia Decide, they often refer to it as a “dinner” of different artists and styles. This helps to create diverse programming and produce a live show that avoids being outdated with something to offer most viewers. One genre that has no place at the …
Read More »Asleep at the Wheel Celebrates 50 Years of Country Music at Penn’s Peak at Jim Thorpe on April 8, 2022
Added on 08/27/2021 NEPA stage staff country, Jim Thorpe, Penn’s Peak Of Press release: It was announced today that the 10 Grammy Award-winning western swing group Asleep at the wheel, who is celebrating 50 years of country music with a new album this year, will perform at Penn’s peak in …
Read More »Country music icon Loretta Lynn is safe after flood-hit Tennessee ranch, but foreman is among those missing
Through Don Sweeney, Charlotte Watcher Updated: 33 minutes ago Posted: 33 minutes ago Loretta Lynn poses at the Loretta Lynn Ranch on September 13, 2019, in Tennessee. (Brett Carlsen / Getty Images for Cracker Barrel) Deadly floods in Tennessee have flooded a ranch owned by Loretta Lynn, but her family …
Read More »Miranda Lambert, Tim McGraw and Kevin Costner among Minnesota State Fair Grandstand Headliners
Tickets are available via Etix, by phone at 800-514-3849 and in person at the State Fairgrounds box office. Here is an overview of what is available. Miranda Lambert August 26: Country star Miranda Lambert began writing songs as a teenager in Texas, and in 2003 placed third in the first …
Read More »Morgan Wallen set to bring back country music after incident of racial slurs
American country singer Morgan Wallen, whose career imploded when he was filmed making a racial slur, is now attempting a return to music. According to Deadline, Wallen’s label Big Loud has released a new single “Sand In My Boots”, taken from Wallen’s massive hit album, “Dangerous: The Double Album”. The …
Read More »ACM Tex Ritter Film Award Winners
Here is the full list of the Tex Ritter Film Award winners: 1979: The electric rider – Robert Redford and Jane Fonda starred in this film, which also starred Willie Nelson, whose songs were grouped together on the first side of the soundtrack album. The soundtrack reached No.3 on Billboardthe …
Read More »Thomas Rhett amplifies the pleasure with “Redneck Be Like”
It’s only been a few months since Thomas Rhett released his fifth studio album, Country again: side A, but the singer tossed fans a curve on Friday August 6 and shared something brand new. It’s “Redneck Be Like”, a fun, rhythmic hymn perfectly synchronized with its return to the road …
Read More »Country music star Lee Brice arrives at Farm Progress Show
Farm Progress Show 2021 Features New Voices Supporting Agriculture and American Farmers-Country Music Star Voices Lee brice.. Bryce on September 1st Case IH Bryce will debut his new song âFarmerâ to Farm Progress Show attendees, exhibitors and sponsors. âOur team is proud to be part of Case IH and Lee …
Read More »Country musician linked to LaGrange dies – LaGrange Daily News
Country music artist Rasie Michael Bailey, known by his stage name “Razzy” Bailey, passed away this week at the age of 82. According to previous LDN articles compiled by Troup County Archivist Lewis Powell, Bailey was a former resident of LaGrange. His previous wife, Sandra, now deceased, was from LaGrange. …
Read More »Anonymous country singer tips Waffle House waiter $ 1,000
A waiter at Waffle House in North Carolina was shocked by a $ 1,000 tip from an anonymous country music star. The waiter, Shirell “Honey” Lackey, wrote about the surprising interaction in a shared Facebook post in late July. Lackey wrote that she had thought “long and hard” about whether …
Read More »Caleb Kennedy to perform at Greenville Country Music Fest
Caleb Kennedy has announced that he will be performing this year at the Greenville Country Music Fest on September 11 at the CCNB Amphitheater at Heritage Park in Simpsonville. âThis is actually the first real big concert I’ve been to,â Kennedy said. “And I’m going to play it. It’s crazy.” …
Read More »Country star Morgan Wallen addresses past use of racial slurs
In his first interview in six months, disgraced country star Morgan Wallen said he was unaware of her using a racial insult. What would you like to know Country star Morgan Wallen opened up about his use of racial slurs in his first interview in six months on ABC’s “Good …
Read More »Ronnie Misap Remains Influential In Country Music With New Album, Tour
Age is just a number, and for people who love what they do for a career, that’s not what keeps them from doing what they love, no matter what their age. I’ve written about great country music performers often, and no list of their top musicians would be complete without …
Read More »Canadian country music star pays tribute to relative killed in Kelowna crane collapse | iINFOnews
Cailen Vilness died in a crane collapse in Kelowna. Image Credit: GoFundMe July 19, 2021 – 3:24 PM Canadian country music singer Aaron Pritchett wrote a touching tribute to one of the victims of the Kelowna Crane collapse, whom he considered a nephew. “On Monday July 12th, my family lost …
Read More »Pop Country Duo Render Sisters Delivers Sassy Advice For Former Boyfriends In A “Little Dreamer” Harmony Infused Acoustic Bop | state
NASHVILLE, Tennessee., July 19, 2021 / PRNewswire-PRWeb / – Pop-country duo Render Sisters continue an impressive year with their upcoming fourth single, “Little Dreamer,” a song that finds the harmonious sisters of Arkansas offering playful but candid advice to old boyfriends. âThe idea behind the song actually started when we …
Read More »National High School Finals Rodeo Event Brings Cowboy Hats and Country Music to the Railyard | Local
Cameron Thomas of Union County, Ky., Watches the horns of a moving steer during a roping competition Saturday during Exploring Lincoln Day festivities at the Railyard. Stuart’s Tyson Stracke aims his lasso for the hind legs after his partner roped the ox’s head in a lasso competition on Saturday during …
Read More »John Carter Cash + Wife Welcome Baby Boy
John Carter Cash and his wife, Ana Cristina Cash, have welcomed their second child. According to a social media post, the couple welcomed a son named James Kristoffer Cash on Friday, July 16. Ana Cristina took to Instagram on Saturday July 17 to share two adorable photos of the newborn …
Read More »Faster Horses Throws Party For Huge Country Music Crowd
BROOKLYN – For tens of thousands of people at the Faster Horses Festival, this was an old-fashioned type of stimulus and a new type of pandemic relief. Michigan’s first major music festival since 2019 kicked off on Friday, instantly accelerating the concert scene from 0 to 40,000 as many country …
Read More »Artist Spotlight: Country Music Singer Russell Dickerson on Faster Horses 2021
JACKSON, MI – Country music artist Russell Dickerson will be returning to the Faster Horses Festival for his second time – now, as lead artist. In 2016, he performed on the âNext from Nashvilleâ stage of Faster Horses, a venue for emerging country artists. It’s a complete moment for Dickerson, …
Read More »Miranda Lamber says husband might never leave the stage
Miranda Lambert’s Husband Brendan McLoughlin Is Itchy! After performing “Summer Nights” with her in May, the former NYPD officer is ready to join his wife on stage more often. Could it become a thing? Like, when Lambert is on tour this summer, could McLoughlin make an appearance? The “Settling Down” …
Read More »Aaron Lewis tops country rankings, with help from Fox News
America’s # 1 new country song promises to show “the f-door” to anyone complaining about America. Aaron Lewis’ ‘Am I the Only One’ – once known to rock fans as the frontman of nu-metal band Staind – entered Billboard’s Hot Country Songs chart this week, becoming only the ninth song …
Read More »Invercargill student to perform at National Country Music Awards
Robyn Edie / Stuff James Hargest College student Holly Muirhead will perform at New Zealand’s biggest country music event, the Entertainer of the Year Awards, in October. As the year progresses, the musical achievements keep improving for Holly Muirhead. The Invercargill singer-songwriter is still in turmoil after winning his spot …
Read More »Lady A cancels festival appearance due to “medical emergency”
Lady A canceled her scheduled appearance at Lakefront Music Fest in Minnesota on Saturday July 10 after singer Charles Kelley suffered from appendicitis. Kelley’s band mates Dave Haywood and Hillary Scott took to social media on Saturday morning to take the disappointing news to fans, writing: “After such a long …
Read More »Dierks Bentley’s Seven Peaks Music Festival canceled for 2021
Dierks Bentley’s 2021 Seven Peaks Music Festival has been canceled. âThe current capacity restrictions put in place by local health authoritiesâ are to blame, according to an Instagram post on the festival’s official account. The organizers of Seven Peaks announced the news on Friday, July 9. Passes already purchased for …
Read More »With Delta Variant Surging In Colorado, A Country Music Festival Continues
Dr Rachel LaCount grabbed a metal hoop in a playground and circled with her 7-year-old son, turning the distant mesas of Colorado National Monument into a blur tinged with red. LaCount has lived in Grand Junction, Colorado, a city of 64,000 people, most of his life. As a hospital pathologist, …
Read More »Maine’s quietest music legend, bassist Frank Coffin has died
PORTLAND, Maine – Frank Coffin, a bass player who seemed to play with everyone in sunny Maine music, died Friday after a recent cancer diagnosis. Coffin was 65 years old. A scheduled tribute concert at the Silver Spur in Mechanic Falls on Sunday, hosted by friends and fans to help …
Read More »#Whatshappening: Country concert featuring John King in Dubois at Absaroka Ranch July 15-16
Absaroka Ranch in Dubois, WY, will host an exclusive two-night concert with the # 1 country artist and songwriter, John King. Drive, coupled with raw talent and business acumen took this young man from a small mountain town in Georgia and into the spotlight of award-winning artists, writing number 1 …
Read More »Stand up for what you are proud of | Clarksburg Bridgeport News
This weekend and especially today – as we celebrate with family and friends, enjoy hot dogs and fireworks – let’s not forget to take a break to remember all the blood, the sweat and tears that have carried this great nation to this point. And, yes, I believe we are …
Read More »Ace to organize a fireworks display and country music show on Independence Day
RENO, Nevada (KOLO) – No Aceball on July 4th means a different kind of entertainment at Greater Nevada Field. The Aces staff call it the greatest spectacle the stadium has ever seen. âWe think our show is the longest and largest in terms of the size of hull used,â said …
Read More »Flatland Cavalry compares his new LP “Welcome to Countryland” to a country music themed amusement park
âI believe in songwriting, and if there’s a message to share, say it,â Cleto Cordero told American Songwriter over the phone. He talks about his band, Flatland Cavalry’s third album, Welcome to the countrysideâReleased July 2nd. âAnd when you put them all together, it’s like a collage, and the gravity …
Read More »Ryman Auditorium Showcases Cash Artifacts for 65th Anniversary
Behind the scenes at the Ryman Auditorium, a young Johnny Cash prepared for his Grand Ole Opry debut. The man who, in the years that followed, became known as “Man in Black, wore a black suit. His fame was on the rise. It was July 7, 1956, a time some …
Read More »Jimmy Buffett to Debut in Special Performance of “This Land Is Your Land” in Celebration of America’s Independence Day A CAPITOL FOURTH on PBS
– The show will feature a July 4th message from the International Space Station – WASHINGTON, June 30, 2021 / PRNewswire / – This 4th July, PBS ‘ A FOURTH CAPITOLCelebration of America’s Independence Day will feature the world premiere of multi-platinum music legend Jimmy buffett version inspired by the …
Read More »Latin country music problem: few artists, cliché images
Growing up in El Paso, Texas, country singer-songwriter Valerie Ponzio has seen her hometown change. As a child in the 90s, she frequently crossed the border with her family to go to Ciudad Juarez for shopping. In the early 2000s, violence increasingly pervaded the Mexican city and debates intensified over …
Read More »Counting on Country Music – The New Indian Express
Express news service As far back as he can remember, Sheridan Brass has dreamed of going to Nashville, USA. The American city is nothing less than the ‘place to be’ for country music, and as a country artist himself, Bengaluru-based Brass knew this was where he wanted to be to …
Read More »Artists and Fans Celebrate Return of Country Jam | Western Colorado
MACK – Kameron Marlowe took the stage Thursday night after the sun enveloped the Bookcliffs in darkness and the heat from the West Slope gave way to the cool breeze of a sometimes stormy evening, finally ready to capitalize on a 2020 which was, in many ways, a success for …
Read More »Brian Kelley shares the secrets of his “Boat Names” mini-film
The first song on Brian Kelley’s new Sunny state of mind the album is perhaps the most important. âBoat Namesâ is a different kind of love song that finds a man promising that one day he will give the girl he loves a boat named after him. The song is …
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