Cody Johnson recently headlined two concerts at Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium on June 18 and 19, playing both nights to packed crowds of die-hard “CoJo” fans, leading them through his numerous Texas radio hits, as well as “On My Way To You,” which reached No. 11 on Billboard’s Country Airplay chart in 2019. His Ryman shows……… Continue Reading
Allison Russell’s a Proud, Black, and Queer “Outside Child” “[Saving] The World”
In all likelihood, in the history of mainstream-leaning country music, there has never been an album released with the type of intersectional intention that inspires Allison Russell’s June 2021-released LP Outside Child. Russell’s not just an artist who recently made her Grand Ole Opry debut on May 28, 2021. She’s also a biracial, Canadian-born queer……… Continue Reading
Premiere: Jennifer Nettles Takes On Broadway Classic “Oh, What A Beautiful Mornin’”
Embedded from embed.vevo.com. Jennifer Nettles lends her soaring, versatile voice to a Rodgers and Hammerstein classic on her latest release, a rendition of Oklahoma!’s “Oh, What A Beautiful Mornin’.” The song is featured on Nettles’ 10-song, musical theatre-themed project Always Like New, set to release June 25 via Concord Records. On this album, Nettles joined……… Continue Reading
PHOTOS: Celebrating Country Music’s New Fathers On Father’s Day
The 16-month COVID-19 quarantine was an unexpected moment for all. However, the time away from the grind and hustle of seemingly persistent touring proved fruitful for several male stars of country music. In addition, either becoming or continuing to become fathers proved to be the case for many of the genre’s favorite crooners and players….…… Continue Reading
Willie Jones Talks Celebrating Juneteenth By Covering Bob Marley’s “Redemption Song”
Embedded from embed.music.apple.com. Any conversation with singer-songwriter Willie Jones these days feels like a moment wherein you’re watching an artist once foreign to a space becoming increasingly comfortable with being their best, authentic self there. 2021 has already seen the Shreveport, Louisiana-born artist shine a light on the modern civil rights movement via the single……… Continue Reading
PREMIERE: Brittney Spencer’s “Sober & Skinny” Is An “Emotional” Anthem
Embedded from www.youtube.com. “Sober & Skinny” — talented singer-songwriter Brittney Spencer’s latest single — presents the most direct personal presentation to date of her creative style and voice. “The passion and the theatrics displayed throughout the video amplify the emotion in the song. The video gave me an opportunity to act out the emotions that……… Continue Reading
Frank Ray Blends Country, Latin Vibes With “Streetlights”
Embedded from www.youtube.com. In 2017, after spending a decade working in law enforcement in Las Cruces, New Mexico, Frank Ray (real name: Francisco Gomez) knew it was time to give his first love–singing and performing country music–a real shot. “I didn’t go to college or anything like that. I worked a bunch of different odd……… Continue Reading
PREMIERE: Nelly Joy’s “I Don’t Give A Truck” Gives Heartbreak An Uplifting Twist
Embedded from www.youtube.com. Abilene, Texas-born singer-songwriter Nelly Joy’s “I Don’t Give A Truck” offers a note on tough times that leans deep into the sweeter than the bitter side of contemplating heartbreak and moving on. “My dream for this song was to pair the heartbreak cheating lyrical narrative with a fun and upbeat line dance……… Continue Reading
Blake Shelton and Gwen Stefani Offer More Details on Their Summer-Planned Wedding
The anticipation for the long-planned nuptials between country and pop superstars Blake Shelton and Gwen Stefani have included everything from who’s performing and what they’ll perform at the ceremony to exactly when it will occur. While we’re still unsure if Shelton’s fellow The Voice judge Adam Levine will grace the ceremony with his voice or……… Continue Reading
Kenny Chesney Announces 2022 Stadium Tour
In 2022, Kenny Chesney will return to headlining some of the biggest venues in the country, on his 2022 Stadium Tour, the Blue Chair Bay Rum Presents Here And Now 2022 Fueled by Marathon. Chesney’s previous outing, 2020’s Chillaxification Tour, was halted due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The upcoming stadium tour will launch April 23,……… Continue Reading
