Dinosaur Victrola, listenin’ to Buck Owens Doo, doo, doo, lookin’ out my back door When listening to rock band Creedence Clearwater Revival’s 1970-released, top-five Billboard Hot 100 hit “Lookin’ Out My Backdoor,” the mention of listening to country icon Buck Owens on an antiquated record plater — as accompanied by a shotgunning drum rhythm and……… Continue Reading
The War and Treaty’s “Take Me In” Promotes Love, Patience and Togetherness
Army veteran — and The War and Treaty member Michael Trotter — offers an intriguing note regarding the writing process behind their latest single, with a newly-debuted video, for “Take Me In.” “The idea of the song is from the famous motto adopted in the military, “Leave no soldier behind,” he says. “The music video……… Continue Reading
Brothers Osborne Join Leslie Jordan For New Video For “I’m Not For Everyone”
Leslie Jordan — country music’s favorite near septuagenarian — joins the Brothers Osborne in their latest video for their recently released single “I’m Not For Everyone.” Though it may sound like a joke, it’s not: Leslie Jordan walks into a bar…and because of the fight that’s happening around him, someone — and something — says,……… Continue Reading
WATCH: Chris Young Surprises Two Aspiring Musicians With Hefty Tip
Chris Young has 12 No. 1 hits to his credit, along with three Country Music Association nominations, membership in the Grand Ole Opry, and two Grammy nominations. He recently released his eighth studio album, Famous Friends, spearheaded by the title track, a collaboration with Kane Brown which has become a multi-week chart-topping hit. But growing……… Continue Reading
WATCH: Thomas Rhett’s Daughter, Willa Gray, Showcases Her “First Song”
While awaiting the birth of what is expected to be he and his wife, Lauren Akins’ fourth daughter, Thomas Rhett is experiencing some other heartwarming family moments. Recently, via Instagram, he shared the first musical moment by his adopted daughter, 5-year-old Willa Gray. View this post on Instagram A post shared by ThomasRhettAkins (@thomasrhettakins) While……… Continue Reading
Alison Krauss, Robert Plant Reunite For First Album Together in 14 Years
Fourteen years after their Grammy-winning project Raising Sand, Alison Krauss and Robert Plant have announced a new collaborative album, Raise the Roof, out Nov. 19 via Rounder. Plant and Krauss released the lead single from the project, “Can’t Let Go,” which was penned by Randy Weeks and previously included on the 1998 Lucinda Williams album……… Continue Reading
Carrie Underwood Earns Two GMA Dove Awards Nominations
Earlier this year, Carrie Underwood released My Savior, her first collection of gospel songs. The album featured Underwood’s soaring, powerful vocals as she offered her renditions of classic church hymns including “The Old Rugged Cross” and “I Surrender All.” When the nominations for this year’s GMA Dove Awards were announced this week, Underwood was among……… Continue Reading
Grace Pettis’ “Landon” Aims To Inspire Courage In Queer Youth
Embedded from www.youtube.com. Texas-based and Alabama-born performer Grace Pettis’ inspiration for her latest single and video, “Landon,” is deeply personal, as it relates to the actor — and her childhood friend — Landon Beatty, as well as its desire to inspire courage for those in the LGBTQ+ community, nationwide, namely in the south. Regarding her……… Continue Reading
Kane Brown Earns MTV Video Music Awards Nomination For “Worldwide Beautiful”
Kane Brown continues his run of career redefining success with a “Video For Good” nomination for the fan-voted honor at the forthcoming MTV Video Music Awards for his 2020-released single “Worldwide Beautiful.” Brown is the lone country artist nominated in the VMAs’ Video for Good category, and at the awards show as a whole. Voting……… Continue Reading
Dolly Parton Teams With Author James Patterson for Upcoming Novel
Last year, Dolly Parton teamed with esteemed music journalist and author Robert K. Oermann for the book Songteller: My Life in Lyrics. The book brimmed with photos, stories–and most importantly, lyrics–centering on many of Parton’s most impactful songs, as well as details of her life and career. Parton is far from done with her writing……… Continue Reading
