The Super Bowl halftime show is one of the most anticipated musical events of the year. Every year, fans await the news of which megastar will be performing during the coveted time slot that is broadcast around the world. It has been 16 years since Shania Twain, the last country artist to have the honor, […] More
Country Music Hall of Famer and Grand Ole Opry member Maxine Brown Russell passed away Monday (January 21) in Little Rock, Arkansas, from complications of heart and kidney disease. Russell was 87 years old and was in hospice care surrounded by family at the time of her death. Maxine was the last surviving member of […] More
With roughly a century’s worth of experience and dozens of millions of albums sold between them, it’s hard to believe that George Strait and Willie Nelson had never performed together. That all changed a Saturday night in January 2019 when the two country music icons stood on stage and sang together for the very first […] More
Michael Buble is arguably one of the greatest voices of our generation. His smooth Sinatra-like vocals have made him a favorite among listeners of every genre and cemented him in history as one of music’s most beloved voices. Over the course of his career, Buble has teamed up with numerous artists for iconic duets, including […] More
Over several decades, the country genre has been home to artists that go outside of traditional boundaries. While the classic sound is in most high-demand, there are a few tunes that go beyond those measures. One classic country artist proved that taking risks in the genre could end in a series of successes. Freddy Fender, an […] More
There are few greater honors for a country music singer than being a member of the Grand Ole Opry. For one country star, his dream of joining the prestigious group came true just in time for Christmas….and it was a long time coming. Mark Wills released his debut single, “Jacob’s Ladder,” in 1996 followed by […] More
No holiday season is complete without Salvation Army bell ringers. The volunteers assume their posts each November through Christmas Eve, faithfully ringing the iconic bell as they raise funds for the centuries-old organization. Since its inception in 1865, the Salvation Army has grown to become one of the world’s largest volunteer organizations. Its founders sought […] More
Some of country music’s biggest names joined forces at the Grand Ole Opry House Monday night (December 10) to ring in the holiday season. The CMA Country Christmas show featured host Reba McEntire, Dan + Shay, Brad Paisley, Martina McBride, Amy Grant, legendary crooner Tony Bennett, violinist extraordinaire Lindsey Stirling, and more. One of the […] More
Christmas just wouldn’t be the same without Dolly Parton. The legendary songstress has become a holiday favorite with her Christmas albums and televisions specials. This year, she is spending the weeks leading up to Christmas promoting the soundtrack for the new movie “Dumplin’,” starring Jennifer Aniston and Danielle Macdonald. The Dumplin’ soundtrack features 12 of Parton-penned […] More
George Herbert Walker Bush, the 41st President of the United States, has died at the age of 94. His family made the announcement on Twitter Friday night (November 30) with a statement that read: “George Herbert Walker Bush, World War II naval aviator, Texas oil pioneer, and 41st President of the United States of America, […] More
Life is good for Jake Owen, and it’s just going to get better. The country star is currently in the middle of his first television gig as one of the stars of the new reality singing competition Real Country. He also has a packed tour schedule for the coming year, seven No. 1 hits, a […] More
It’s been a season jam-packed with controversy, but Dancing With the Stars has crowned a new champion! Never EVER underestimate the power of the B Team! Country radio show host, best-selling author and Arkansas governor wannabe Bobby Bones took home the coveted mirrorball trophy Monday night Undoubtedly the show’s biggest ever underdog, Bobby fought his […] More
