Embedded from www.youtube.com. Miranda Lambert and Carly Pearce are among the artists who appear on the soundtrack for the Netflix movie The Ice Road (featuring Liam Neeson), and both cover some classic country fare for the project. Lambert takes on Hank Snow’s 1950 hit “I’m Movin’ On,” while Pearce reprises Kathy Mattea’s 1988 hit “Eighteen……… Continue Reading
Trace Adkins to Release 25th Anniversary Album, ‘The Way I Wanna Go’
Like many country artists willing to push the line between the genre’s traditions and more modern influences, Trace Adkins celebrates 25 years of country music success on his forthcoming album by pairing with Blake Shelton, Luke Bryan and Pitbull, Melissa Etheridge, Keb’ Mo’ and Stevie Wonder on harmonica, and rapper Snoop Dogg. Entitled The Way……… Continue Reading
Premiere: Kaitlyn Kohler Brings a Powerful Message of Empowerment on “Break Another Heart”
Embedded from www.youtube.com. Newcomer Kaitlyn Kohler makes sure other women won’t fall for a heartbreaker’s tricks in the bluesy, moody track “Break Another Heart.” Drawing on inspiration from powerful country vocalists like Reba and Martina McBride, Kohler wraps her husky, soaring voice around lyrics that warn a small-town rebel that you can run, you can……… Continue Reading
Trisha Yearwood and Brooke Eden Sing “She’s In Love With The Girl” on the Opry
Tonight, during a broadcast of the Grand Ole Opry, and on one of most hallowed stages in all of country music, Trisha Yearwood declared “love is love.” The moment came, as described on social media by fans in attendance, when Yearwood joined country artist, and open member of the LGBTQIA+ community, Brooke Eden on the……… Continue Reading
Kelsea Ballerini To Release A Poetry Collection, ‘Feel Your Way Through’
If listening to “Hole In The Bottle” and finding yourself in the songwriting, Kelsea Ballerini’s forthcoming — non-musical — release is just for you. Feel Your Way Through, a poetry compilation from the singer-songwriter will be released from Ballantine Books on November 16. A press release notes that topics to be covered by her writing……… Continue Reading
Sam Hunt Returns With Unreleased New Track, “Came the Closest”
Finally, back after “Hard To Forget” and “Breaking Up Was Easy In The 90” — two of 2020’s most beloved country anthems — is vocalist Sam Hunt. Via Instagram, he previewed a track tentatively titled “Came The Closest,” a self-described “rough acoustic demo” of an emotional ballad. ’Cause I always gotta know what’s behind the……… Continue Reading
Natalie Hemby’s “Heroes” Remembers That Superstars Aren’t Always Perfect People
Embedded from www.youtube.com. Most assuredly, Natalie Hemby is probably your favorite country artist’s favorite songwriter. Moreover, as a performer, she’s a member of the superstar Highwomen quartet (with Maren Morris, Brandi Carlile, and Amanda Shires), so she’s also at the leading edge of redefining honesty within country music’s core values. She’s also a fan of……… Continue Reading
WATCH: CMT Hosts “Queer In Country Music: A Conversation”
Embedded from www.youtube.com. Recently, for Queer Music Week, CMT hosted a nearly hour-long panel discussion, “Queer In Country Music: A Conversation,” featuring Brandy Clark, Billy Gilman, Chely Wright, and CMT’s own Cody Alan. Via a press release, it was described as “an honest roundtable conversation about coming out, living your truth and hopes for the……… Continue Reading
EXCLUSIVE: Hear The Highwomen Cover Lady Gaga’s “Highway Unicorn (Road To Love)”
Embedded from www.youtube.com. Superstar country quartet The Highwomen (Brandi Carlile, Natalie Hemby, Maren Morris, and Amanda Shires) have paired with fellow female singer-songwriters Madeline Edwards and Brittney Spencer for a rocking, country cover of Lady Gaga’s decade-old Born This Way album track “Highway Unicorn (Road To Love).” The release is part of a June 25-dropping……… Continue Reading
Brittney Spencer Is Having Her Moment; The Latest A CBS This Morning Profile
Singer-songwriter Brittney Spencer was recently profiled by CBS This Morning’s Anthony Mason on the network’s morning news program. The singer’s new single “Sober & Skinny” has already reached the top-40 on iTunes, however, that only scratches the surface of her rising acclaim that’s also seen inclusion as a member of CMT’s 2021 Next Women of……… Continue Reading
