Nashville

It’s tough for anyone to beat the roller-coaster music career of country newcomer, Ryan Griffin. While he’s a fresh name to many, the Florida native actually moved to Nashville at was 17 years old to pursue his passion-fueled dream of becoming a singer. His early years saw him being a full-time student at the city’s

In celebration of Easter this weekend, Michael Ray is sharing with Sounds Like Nashville a special life and faith lesson he’s learned from his father. A Eustis, FL native, Ray grew up in the Christian faith with his family. Sundays would typically find them worshiping and getting their weekly dose of God’s word at Cassia

Happy birthday to the Queen of Country Music! Today (April 14) marks the 90th birthday of The Coal Miner’s Daughter, Loretta Lynn, and some of country’s biggest stars have sent her messages of love. Born on this day in 1932 in Butcher Hollow, Kentucky, the trailblazing songwriter and pioneer for female artists everywhere has famously

Country trio Lady A have announced plans for a new tour that offers fans a charming change of pace. Plotting 21 dates in theaters this fall, their Request Line Tour calls on fans themselves to become part of the innovative shows. Turning large and often historic theaters into intimate, interactive venues, each concert will find

LeAnn Rimes began her career at the age of 13 with her classic country-inspired “Blue,” released in 1996. This song put the young vocalist on the map, and she went on to make a great impact on the country music of the 1990s and 2000s. Rimes has released various new albums in the past few

Ashley Cooke has tapped on country superstar Brett Young to offer a duet rendition of her song, “Never Til Now.”  Originally released on her Already Drank That Beer EP last year, the new version features Young going solo on the second verse of the stirring love ballad.  “Out of all the prayеrs I’ve prayed /

In his debut album, Ryland, independent singer-songwriter Ryland Fisher mastered the challenging dichotomy of hopeless romantic and rebel spirit. Now, leading up to the release of his second album, Black Sheep, he’s solidifying his place in country music as someone who doesn’t follow the herd.     After moving to Nashville in 2017, Fisher’s songwriting chops landed

After a series of breakout hits and a job co-hosting the 57th annual ACM Awards, Gabby Barrett is one country’s most in-demand rising stars. But she’s not letting work get in the way of family life. Speaking with Gunner & Cheyenne on KMLE Country 1079 (Phoenix), the “Pick Me Up” singer says her whirlwind career

Lately, rocker-turned-country artist Elle King has been having the time of her life. Earning her first country Number One alongside Miranda Lambert, the free-spirited star says she’s found an adoptive home that was totally unexpected — and totally delightful. “Ever since I’ve kind of tripped and fell into country, it has been so joyful and

Gayle King of CBS Mornings presented at the CMT Music Awards on Monday, April 11, and while onstage, she shared a story about Carly Pearce showing some true southern hospitality. King explained that when she landed in Nashville, she had a couple of hours before she had to get ready for the awards show, so

Acclaimed Nashville-based artist Jillian Jacqueline is slated to drop her long-awaited debut album, Honesty, on June 10. The collection is her first body of music since Side A and Side B, which were issued in 2017 and 2018 by her then-record label Big Loud Records. This time, for her upcoming LP, Jacqueline has teamed up

Singer-songwriter Kaylee Rose shares her vulnerability in the poignant ballad, “Love Makes You Blind,” out now. While the song tells the story of how her boyfriend ignores all the things she views as imperfections, “Love Makes You Blind” actually was inspired after the couple got into a fight. “That night while lying in bed, I

The 2022 CMT Music Awards took over Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena on Monday night (April 11), putting on a show jam packed with superstars from country and beyond. Co-hosted by Kelsea Ballerini, actor Anthony Mackie and Kane Brown, it marks another year in country music videos — and celebrates the very best of the best. A

Maren Morris’ son Hayes may only be 2 years old, but he already has vocal credits on an album. On the singer’s new album Humble Quest, fans will hear Hayes sweetly saying “Mama” at the beginning of her song, “Hummingbird.” Morris revealed to Country Heat Weekly hosts Kelly Sutton and Amber Anderson that she recorded

The final piece of the 2022 CMT Music Awards puzzle has fallen into place, with Kenny Chesney announced as the grand-finale performer. Set to take the stage as the show wraps up on April 11, Chesney is currently gearing up for the start of his first tour since 2019, and says he actually asked to

Fans of country duo Maddie & Tae had much to celebrate at the start of 2022, with duo member Taylor giving birth to her first child, Leighton Grace Kerr. But it was also a scary time, because baby Leighton arrived a full three months ahead of schedule. Since then, Taylor and husband Josh Kerr have

Fresh off her run on NBC’s ‘American Song Contest,’ rising country singer Kelsey Lamb has teamed up with Sounds Like Nashville to share her “Day in the Life” as a contestant on the show.  ‘American Song Contest’ is a new singing competition television series where U.S. artists representing each state and territory compete to have

Carrie Underwood is mourning the loss of her dog, Ace. The singer posted on social media on Monday morning (4/4), sharing that Ace had passed away Sunday evening. Underwood posted photos of the sweet pup and wrote a heartfelt caption about her late friend, saying he will “forever live on in our hearts.”  “Last night

Country star Dierks Bentley is bringing back his pride-and-joy country and bluegrass music festival, announcing the return of the Seven Peaks Music Festival. Back in action for three days of mountainside music over Labor Day weekend 2022, Bentley’s festival is once again coming to Colorado — but not to its original home. After local officials

Thomas Rhett released his sixth studio album, Where We Started, on Friday, April 1. The 15-track project follows his 2021 album, Country Again: Side A, and precedes Country Again: Side B, which is set to be released later this year. With three new albums being released within a couple of years, it’s hard to believe