There might be snow on the ground, but Luke Bryan has his eyes on summer. Bryan, a five-time entertainer of the year and judge on “American Idol,” revealed plans for his RAISED UP RIGHT TOUR that launches in June. He’s bringing Riley Green, Mitchell Tenpenny and DJ Rock along for the ride, which will wind……… Continue Reading
Ian Munsick and Cody Johnson: The Story Behind “Long Live Cowgirls”
Ian Munsick’s youth in Wyoming was the picture painted by the ’90s country songs where ranching was revered, and the lyrics glorified the Great Plains and the country lifestyle that went with it. His healthy respect for cowgirls is born of life experience, so when veteran songwriter Phil O’Donnell suggested the title “Long Live Cowgirls,”……… Continue Reading
Watch: Sugarland’s Jennifer Nettles Is ’80s Televangelist in “The Righteous Gemstones” Sunday
Country music fans always knew Jennifer Nettles was a gem; now the rest of the world will, too. This Sunday, Nettles will return to television when she picks up her role as Aimee Lee Gemstone on the HBO Max TV series “The Righteous Gemstones.” Nettles plays Dr. Eli Gemstone’s (John Goodman) deceased wife in a……… Continue Reading
The Round-Up: New Music from Maddie & Tae, Morgan Wade, Levi Hummon and more
Maddie & Tae, Morgan Wade, and Levi Hummon are joined by British duo The Shires, Nashville-area native Chase Matthew and powerhouse singer/songwriter Caitlyn Smith as artists releasing new music this week. Embedded from www.youtube.com. Maddie & Tae, Morgane Stapleton, “Don’t Make Her Look Dumb” – Written by Maddie Font, Taylor Kerr, Barry Dean and Luke……… Continue Reading
CMT Premiere: Jessica Willis Fisher Incinerates Painful Memories in “Fire Song”
Country music fans met Jessica Willis Fisher when she starred in two reality shows alongside her parents and 11 siblings called “The Willis Clan.” The siblings were homeschooled, played in a family band and competed in dance competitions. They plastered smiles across their faces on stage to hide the horrors of their real lives. Their……… Continue Reading
Songwriter Tom Douglas Steps Into Spotlight with New Film “LOVE, TOM”
Tom Douglas is the songwriter behind hit songs, including Lady A’s “I Run To You,” Tim McGraw’s “Grown Men Don’t Cry,” and Miranda Lambert’s “The House That Built Me.” On Feb. 24, Douglas is the one in the spotlight when “LOVE, TOM” – a one-man personal performance film starring Douglas – premieres on Paramount+. Embedded……… Continue Reading
Dolly Parton Offers Information Not Advice: “Nobody Wants To Make Out with a Slouch”
Dolly Parton is making the media rounds to talk about her new line of Duncan Hines baking goods, but more spice is spilling from those conversations than sugar. “I always say, ’I don’t give advice, but I’ve got some information,’” Parton told E! News program Daily Pop. This time, all of Parton’s information was about……… Continue Reading
Eric Church Announces Plans for Lower Broadway Bar in Nashville
Eric Church wants to put a drink in your hand. Church is next in a growing line of country singers with bars on Lower Broadway in Nashville. The singer and his partners bought the Cotton Eyed Joe’s building at the corner of Second Avenue and Broadway and are converting it into a six-story bar, barbecue……… Continue Reading
CMT Premiere: Tracy Lawrence Collides a Cowboy and Ballerina in “Don’t Drink Whiskey” Video
Tracy Lawrence brings his alcohol-drenched heartbreak song “Don’t Drink Whiskey” alive in his new video directed by Tristan Cusick. For the clip, Lawrence said he envisioned a cowboy and ballerina struggling with their relationship. Embedded from www.youtube.com. “It’s two totally different occupations, and I wanted that to develop and make sense,” he explains. “It was……… Continue Reading
Walker Hayes’ Darkest Hours Inspired Songs on “Country Stuff The Album”
Most people who know Walker Hayes’ name know him as the “Fancy Like” singer. He’s relatable, happy, loves his wife, has lots of kids, and choreographs dances with his oldest daughter that help his songs go viral. That’s the surface. And, it’s all true. But there’s so much more to Hayes’ story, which he shared……… Continue Reading
