Dropping your kids off at college is a bittersweet moment for most parents, and Faith Hill and Tim McGraw were no exception when they dropped their middle daughter, Maggie, off at college today (Sept. 22). “It’s beautiful and it’s sad all at one time,” Tim once remarked about his children leaving the nest. “You know,…… MORE
Throwback Thursday: Remember When Chris Stapleton Was That Hairy Guy in a Hat in the Fog Who Was Singing Backup for Luke Bryan?
Chris Stapleton. It’s a name every country fan now knows. In the last year, he’s won multiple Grammys, CMAs and ACMs. His debut solo album, Traveller, reached No. 1 on the all-genre Billboard 200 after his breakout night at the CMA Awards in November 2015. Not only does every country fan now know Chris’ name,…… MORE
Watch Billy Ray Cyrus’ Sentimental New Video for “Thin Line”
On Sept. 9, Billy Ray Cyrus released his 14th studio album, Thin Line, which features collaborations with a number of artists, including Shooter Jennings, Joe Perry, Lee Roy Parnell and Shelby Lynne. Today (Sept. 22), Billy Ray released the music video for the album’s title track, a tune that features vocals from Grammy Award-winning Shelby…… MORE
2016 Americana Award Winners Include Chris Stapleton, Jason Isbell & More
Artist of the Year Bonnie Raitt Chris Stapleton WINNER Jason Isbell Lucinda Williams Album of the Year Something More Than Free, Jason Isbell, Produced by Dave Cobb WINNER The Ghosts of Highway 20, Lucinda Williams, Produced by Greg Leisz, Tom Overby and Lucinda Williams The Very Last Day, Parker Millsap, Produced by Parker Millsap and…… MORE
Kenny Chesney Reveals Track List for New Album, “Cosmic Hallelujah,” Which Features Songwriters Hayes Carll, Hillary Lindsey & More
Kenny Chesney made some “Noise” in March when he released the aforementioned track as the lead single from his upcoming 17th studio album, which, at the time, was tentatively titled Some Town Somewhere. The tune became another Top 10 hit for Kenny and looked to pave the way for the new album’s scheduled release in…… MORE
See a Sneak Peek of Charlie Daniels’ New Country Music Hall of Fame Exhibit
Last night (Sep. 20) Charlie Daniels spoke briefly about his humble beginnings and bold early life ambitions at the opening and special viewing of his new exhibit at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum in Nashville. “At the age of almost 80 years, God has chosen to bless me with yet another wonderful blessing.…… MORE
Watch Mickey Guyton’s Upbeat Performance of “Heartbreak Song” on ‘Today’
Mickey Guyton is currently out promoting her new single, “Heartbreak Song,” and this morning (Sept. 21) the vibrant singer performed the uptempo song on the Today Show’s Citi Concert Series. Mickey, who released her debut single, “Better Than You Left Me,” in 2015 along with her self-titled EP, was nominated this past April for her…… MORE
5 Questions With “Forever Country” Producer Shane McAnally, Who Reveals What Other Songs Were in Contention for the Mashup
By now you’ve probably seen and heard that 30 of country music’s biggest stars—both past and present—have come together to record a new song and video, “Forever Country,” for the CMA Awards’ 50-year anniversary. The star-studded mashup features a fresh take on three of country’s most classic songs: John Denver’s “Take Me Home,” Willie Nelson’s…… MORE
Josh Turner Says Goodbye to Turner Field in Atlanta
A lifelong Atlanta Braves fan, Josh Turner attended his final Braves game at Turner Field in Atlanta on Friday night (Sept. 16) as a guest of the Atlanta Braves organization. After 20 years, the 2016 baseball season will be the final season the Braves play at Turner Field. The team is moving to SunTrust Park…… MORE
Billy Gilman Picks Adam Levine as His “Voice” Coach
After years away from the spotlight, former child country star Billy Gilman burned bright on The Voice last night (Sept. 20). Billy’s performance of Adele’s “When We Were Young” was impressive enough that all four judges—Adam Levine, Miley Cyrus, Blake Shelton and Alicia Keys—swiveled their chairs around in approval. Billy, 28, shot to stardom in…… MORE