Growing from a 2021 CMT Next Woman of Country to a 2022 CMT Listen Up artist feels like less of a “come up” and more of a doubling-down on a call to pay close attention to Brittney Spencer. From stages with Jason Isbell and The Highwomen to the CMA Awards, intimate sit-downs for CMT’s Campfire……… Continue Reading
Drake White’s Wife Taped Her Leg to His to Show Him How to Walk
Drake White suffered a brain bleed during a concert in 2019 that left the 38-year-old singer paralyzed on his left side. Over the last two-and-a-half years, White has talked about his struggle back to the stage, but he recently went into even more detail about what that process was like. “There were times that I……… Continue Reading
Jimmie Allen Talks “Widening His Platform,” And Planning To Develop Future Stars
While preparing for his first headlining tour — the “Down Home Tour 2022″ — which kicks off in February, Jimmie Allen has also had some time to slow down to reflect on his star-making success in 2021 and his plans to excel further. Following many breakout moments, including a new artist award “sweep” (ACM New……… Continue Reading
The Masked Singer Spoiler: Which Sometimes Country Singer Won the Season?
Country music fans haven’t heard from Jewel in a hot minute. But, television audiences just learned they’ve been rooting for the sometimes country singer and Nashville, Tennessee, resident all season long on FOX’s “Masked Singer.” Queen of Hearts battled it out with Bull on two final songs before the season six winner was revealed in……… Continue Reading
Ashley Monroe Finishes Cancer Treatment
Ashley Monroe rang the bell on her last chemotherapy treatment. The Pistol Annies singer was diagnosed with the rare blood cancer Waldenström macroglobulinemia earlier this year and shared the news on Wednesday that her chemotherapy was complete. “Ring a ling a ling a ding dong ding… My last chemo is done! Merry Christmas everyone. Thank……… Continue Reading
Popular George Jones Museum Permanently Closes
The George Jones – a museum, restaurant, and rooftop bar located on Nashville’s touristy 2nd Avenue – is another casualty of the pandemic. According to a post on its social media account, The George Jones shuttered this week, citing the business strain of COVID-19, labor shortages, and the Christmas bombing in the area that limited……… Continue Reading
Carly Pearce Pledges $1 From Every Ticket Sold for “29” Tour Dates To Tornado Relief Fund
Upon the recent announcement of the 2022 second-leg extension of her tour for her breakout album 29: Written in Stone, Carly Pearce also noted that a chunk of ticket proceeds would be serving a cause near and dear to her — tornado relief for her native Kentucky. In regards to her desires, the vocalist noted……… Continue Reading
Keith Urban Talks About The Impact Of Johnny Cash And Reba McEntire On His Aussie Childhood
On the latest edition of Reba McEntire’s “Living & Learning with Reba McEntire” podcast, the iconic country artist is joined by another icon, Keith Urban. Alongside conversations regarding the impact of marriage and family in his life and creative process, there are also touching recollections about the impact of two American performers on his formative……… Continue Reading
Mickey Guyton Shares Emotional Impact Of Songwriting
Aside from being her star-making year, 2021 also saw Mickey Guyton finally achieve unprecedented levels of personal peace and joy from her career. In her debut album “Remember Her Name,” which includes profoundly personal tracks like “Love My Hair,” she completed the deeper work of holistic calm that highly personalized songwriting so frequently offers country……… Continue Reading
Blake Shelton Dubs Kelly Clarkson New Adam Levine
Blake Shelton hasn’t had time to miss Adam Levine on “The Voice” with Kelly Clarkson opposing him in the famous, spinning judge’s chair. “Kelly is my new Adam, for sure,” Shelton told People. Since Clarkson’s A Girl Named Tom was crowned winner on NBC’s “The Voice” last night over Shelton’s Wendy Moten, the rivalry is……… Continue Reading
