Every band faced with the stress of COVID-19 handled the pandemic differently. For Ashley McBryde and Deadhorse, her touring players, their desire to gather to play to shake off some playing rust and record a few pre-taped appearances yielded the now-released EP, Live From A Distance. Embedded from www.youtube.com. “We were actually going into a……… Continue Reading
Gabby Barrett Has Special Father’s Day Plans for Husband Cade Foehner
Father’s Day is only three weeks away, but for Gabby Barrett — alongside their newborn daughter Baylah Mae — the now multi-award-winning country vocalist has something else planned for her husband, fellow country crooner Cade Foehner. During a red-carpet interview at the iHeartRadio Music Awards, the “I Hope” singer jokingly noted the following to Entertainment……… Continue Reading
WATCH: Trace Adkins’ Video for “Empty Chair” Honors Veterans
Embedded from www.youtube.com. This Memorial Day weekend, Trace Adkins is honoring military veterans with the song, “Empty Chair.” In an Instagram post, the song is described as “a special tribute to the men & women in uniform who have lost their lives in the line of duty. ’Empty Chair’ is a song dedicated to those……… Continue Reading
Margo Price, Nathaniel Rateliff Discuss Navigating the Line Between Struggle and Success
Embedded from www.youtube.com. Margo Price’s take on the notion of what success looks like in country music is an unflinching yet irreverent narrative. “I should probably get some sort of ’Nashville veteran card,’” she offers. “I’ve been here since I was 19, and back then, they told me it was a ’five-year-town.’ Then someone told……… Continue Reading
Kane Brown, Old Dominion Set for Guy Fieri’s Restaurant Reboot Event
Old Dominion and Kane Brown are set to take part in an event from Diners, Drive-ins and Dives star Guy Fieri, aimed at helping the struggling restaurant industry. Old Dominion will be one of the musical guests on Fieri’s “Guy’s Restaurant Reboot” streaming event, set for Saturday, June 12 at 7 p.m. ET via Facebook,……… Continue Reading
Jimmie Allen Weds Alexis Gale
Congratulations to Jimmie Allen and his longtime girlfriend Alexis Gale, who wed Thursday evening (May 27), according to PEOPLE. The couple celebrated their wedding alongside several friends and family, including Darius Rucker, Tyler Rich and his wife Sabina Gadecki, Chuck Wicks and his wife Kasi, and more. Allen popped the question to Gale in July……… Continue Reading
Brooks & Dunn’s Ronnie Dunn Was Hesitant To Record “My Maria”
In 1996, Brooks & Dunn earned a chart-topping country hit with their version of “My Maria,” which was originally a Top 10 pop hit for B. W. Stevenson in 1973. The song also earned Brooks & Dunn a Grammy for Best Country Vocal Performance by a Duo or Group. However, it took B&D member Kix……… Continue Reading
Brothers Osborne’s Original Band Name Was Inspired by a Hometown Liquor Shop
On June 9, 2021, Brothers Osborne’s T.J. and John Osborne will team with Dierks Bentley for a powerful performance on the CMT Music Awards. Leading up to the event, the sibling duo recently chatted with CMT Hot 20 host Cody Alan about their video for “All Night”–and their original band name. “It’s actually surprisingly difficult……… Continue Reading
The War and Treaty’s Michael Trotter, Jr. Used “Powerful” Moments and “Positivity” To Survive The Pandemic
For The War and Treaty’s Michael Trotter, Jr., a 30-minute conversation about anything barely plunges into the depths of his intensely thoughtful mind and soulful being. However, discussing how he used singing and songwriting to — at various times — ground himself, restore his sanity, and heal his essence — during the COVID-19 pandemic yields……… Continue Reading
Yola’s “Stand For Myself” Is a Missy Elliott-Inspired Motorcycle Ride to Black Female Empowerment
Embedded from www.youtube.com. In preparation for her July 30 album Stand For Myself, Yola continues to release eye-catching videos for the album’s tracks. The title track is a soulful, rootsy, and wholly countrified rocker penned by the artist herself, alongside Dan Auerbach, Hannah V, and Natalie Hemby, plus featuring The McCrary Sisters on background vocals….…… Continue Reading
