Two days after Dolly Parton revealed some of the artists who would be participating in her Smoky Mountains Rise: A Benefit for the My People Fund telethon, eight more acts have been named. Some of the first artists to become attached to the project were announced on Wednesday (December 7). They include, Reba McEntire, Alison Krauss, […] More
Every year, thousands of people head to East Tennessee to appreciate its natural beauty. The region is home to the Great Smoky Mountains and small resort towns, such as Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge. But on November 28, that peaceful tranquility was interrupted by wildfires that raged through the region. Although they are now becoming contained, […] More
There’s no denying the impact Randy Travis has made on country music. He was an influential figure in the genre for decades, resulting in 25 million albums sold and 22 number one hits. But Travis’ career came to a sudden halt when he suffered a stroke in July 2013. At first he couldn’t walk without a […] More
When Sturgill Simpson woke up on Tuesday morning (December 6) he was surprised with the news that his album, A Sailor’s Guide to Earth, had been nominated for two Grammy Awards. The album earned a nomination in the Best Country Album category, and is nominated alongside Maren Morris‘ Hero, Keith Urban‘s Ripcord, Brandy Clark’s Big […] More
With the recent release of her album The Weight of These Wings, Miranda Lambert has had her plate full this holiday season. She’s been trekking across the country to perform her new songs on various television shows and specials, including the CBS broadcast of the Thanksgiving parade. Apparently CBS thought that Lambert did a good […] More
On November 28th, East Tennessee found themselves in the middle of a living nightmare when wildfires began to consume the Great Smoky Mountains. Due to the area’s drought and high winds, the fires spread quickly, affecting the citizens of Sevier County. As of Tuesday (December 6), the fires have become more contained, but they have left […] More
In the music industry, one of the highest honors you can receive is a Grammy Award. Artists from all genres are nominated in a variety of categories, and country music is always well-represented. After months of anticipation, the Grammys finally announced which country artists are nominated for the 2017 Grammy Awards. Some of today’s biggest […] More
After more than three decades in country music, Shania Twain remains one of the most well-respected artists in the genre. She has sold a total of 85 million albums over the course of her career, earning her the distinction as the best-selling female artist in country music history. Her 1997 album, Come On Over, is […] More
People just can’t seem to get enough of Dolly Parton. Last year, she charmed her way into the hearts of millions with her television film, Coat of Many Colors. The film introduced us to a young Parton, the hardships her family faced, and how they conquered them all thanks to faith and love. The first film […] More
Brantley wrote “Dirt Road Anthem” and “My Kind of Party” and recorded them first. After Jason released his versions, fans accused him of stealing Brantley’s songs…
Last year, millions tuned in to watch the true story of Dolly Parton‘s childhood unfold in the TV film, Coat of Many Colors. Based on Parton’s song of the same name, the movie was centered around themes of family and faith. That theme continued through the film’s highly-anticipated sequel Christmas of Many Colors: Circle of […] More
You know how it is…you hear a good country song and just like that, you’re hooked. No matter how many times you hear it, you can never seem to get enough. So you play it again, and again, and again. One country fan in Nashville can relate to that feeling, because there is one hit […] More
