Genre-blending up-and-comer Breland made a stop on The Kelly Clarkson Show on Monday (March 29), performing his current single, “Cross Country,” a song that tells the story of the singer’s life and musical journey towards finding his unique mix of stylistic influences. Breland first released the song in late February, explaining at the time that it was
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Luke Combs fans can thank one of their own for a brand-new song from the country star. In reply to a tweet from a recently married fan, Combs wrote and shared “We Still Drink Beer,” a new tune, on Monday afternoon (March 29). On Monday morning, a Combs fan named Billy McKee tweeted out a
Way back when a sizable chunk of the country music audience really did live on farms and in the hills, comedians shared billings with musical acts and helped rural America poke fun at itself. First the Grand Ole Opry and later the long-running television show Hee Haw made it normal to go from Roy Acuff crying
Luke Bryan‘s fun day of fishing went seriously awry. The country superstar turned to social media to share a video of an extremely painful-looking accident that he suffered when two of the prongs on a fishing lure became embedded in his hand. Bryan shared his injury with fans on Instagram on Tuesday afternoon (March 30), posting a gruesome
Sean Douglas, the genre-hopping songwriter behind hits including Thomas Rhett‘s smash “Die a Happy Man,” has purchased a historic compound in California. Pictures show a beautiful residence that’s an impressive mix of history and luxury. Built in 1925, the songwriter’s new four-bedroom, four-and-a-half-bathroom, 2,939-square-feet home was designed by renowned architect Carleton Winslow, according to Dirt.com.
Rascal Flatts singer Gary LeVox is bringing his Christian faith to the fore with his debut solo single. LeVox co-wrote his new single, “The Distance,” which offers up a faith-filled message in turbulent times. LeVox teamed with Josh Hoge and Matt McVaney to write “The Distance,” which a press release describes as “a first-person testimony,
Mickey Guyton has earned her first-ever No. 1 song. The country singer’s duet with Canadian country artist Dean Brody, “Boys,” is at the top of the country radio airplay charts in Canada as of Monday (March 29). The new chart-topper — Brody’s sixth in Canada — makes Guyton the first Black woman to ever earn
Since early March, artisan ice cream company Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams has been teasing a specialty flavor in the works with … well, somebody special! Finally, they shared that the new, limited-edition ice cream is a team-up with none other than country legend Dolly Parton, and the flavor is every bit as sweet as you’d
Song Suffragettes, a weekly, all-women singer-songwriters’ round in Nashville, celebrates its seventh anniversary on Monday night (March 29), with two big performances. Fans will be there in person, but those unable to attend live can catch the rounds via a livestream, too. The two one-hour rounds are set for 6PM CT and will stream live
Willie Nelson is lending his voice to a new sports-themed PSA encouraging Americans to get their COVID-19 vaccination. The country legend has recorded a new version of ”I’ll Be Seeing You,” which he originally included on his 1994 studio album, Healing Hands of Time. “I’ll be seeing you / In all the old familiar places / That this heart
’80s country fans will hear a familiar voice during a new Coors Light ad: Johnny Lee‘s classic song “Lookin’ for Love” is the soundtrack for a new, short spot for the beer brand. The ad is part of Coors Light’s “Made to Chill” campaign, per a press release, and follows a couple who have a
Blake Shelton will release a new album this spring. The country star and The Voice coach’s Body Language is due out on May 21. Shelton’s 12th career album, Body Language features 12 songs, with a title track featuring the Swon Brothers, “Happy Anywhere” — Shelton’s recent No. 1 duet with his fiancee, Gwen Stefani — and his
Sixty-one years ago today (March 29, 1960) was an historic day for Nashville, although no one was aware of it at the time. It was on that date that Tootsie’s Orchid Lounge opened on Lower Broadway, just steps away from the Ryman Auditorium. The venue now known as Tootsie’s was open prior to 1960 as
American Idol contestant Alex Miller bid farewell to Hollywood during the show’s latest episode on Sunday night (March 28), but now he’s getting ready to set foot on another stage: The Grand Ole Opry. Prior to Sunday night’s full-band Showstopper performance, judge Luke Bryan encouraged Miller to step outside his comfort zone. The 17-year-old Kentucky native
During the first round of auditions in this season of American Idol, 17-year-old Hannah Everhart from Canton, Miss. caught the judges’ attention not only for her Southern drawl and powerful vocal skills: She also bears an uncanny resemblance to Idol judge Katy Perry. On Sunday night (March 28), Everhart took the stage again for the Showstoppers round, delivering a
Caleb Kennedy entered the Showstopper/Final Judgment round of American Idol planning to perform a Travis Tritt cover, but the South Carolina native made a last-minute switch before the show’s episode on Sunday night (March 28), opting instead to perform his original song, “When You Leave Tonight.” “I don’t think it’s a risk to sing an original
Eric Church is a “Break It Kind of Guy” in the final instant-grat track off his upcoming album series, Heart & Soul. The funk-infused song opens with an ear-catching guitar lick as Church beckons, “Somebody turn it up.” Throughout the song, the Chief is a rule-breaking rejector of routine who keeps his gun loaded and spikes his coffee
Carrie Underwood sparkled on Today with performances of “Just as I Am” and “Victory in Jesus” on Friday morning (March 26). The country superstar celebrated the release of her new gospel album My Savior by delivering a pair of gorgeous performances off the record. Standing amidst an elegant set and donning a shimmering blue gown with a grand piano and choir behind
Miko Marks is feeling like a kid again — musically speaking, that is. “I’m like, ‘Is this really happening?’ I still feel like … I haven’t done this before,” she tells The Boot a few weeks prior to the Friday (March 26) release of her new album, Our Country. In her voice, there’s joy and excitement,
Sara Watkins‘ new album, Under the Pepper Tree, would not exist if not for 2020. “Definitely not. Definitely not,” she tells The Boot a few weeks before the record’s Friday (March 26) release. At home after the cancellation of a tour due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the singer-songwriter “experienced a different rhythm of life.” “It was