Eddie Montgomery received a call on September eighth of this year that he’s never going to forget; news that bandmate and long-time friend Troy Gentry had just died in a freak helicopter accident in New Jersey. How do you go on given that one half of Montgomery Gentry is gone? You pick up the pieces […]
Category: Country
George Strait is the 2018 Texan of the Year
It’s nice to win a Grammy, CMA or ACM award, but this week Texan George Strait can add another accolade to his Wiki page; George has been named the ‘2018 Texan of the Year,’ given primarily for his charitable work for supporting the victims in Texas of Hurricane Harvey earlier in the year. George put […]
Cole Swindell Hits the Road in 2018
Cole Swindell is no stranger to success, having written hit records for Thomas Rhett, Craig Campbell, and Florida Georgia Line. Cole’s also hit the charts with a few of his own tunes like “You Should Be Here,” “Chillin’ It,” and “Flatliner” from this year. He’s accumulated four number ones and seven top 10s since his […]
Glen Campbell’s Will Reveals Surprising Details
Lifetime Achievement Award Winner and Country Music Hall of Fame resident Glen Campbell fought bravely through his last years of life. As a member of his family, we know that losing a loved one can be a traumatic experience for each of them, regardless of what stage they appeared in Glen’s life; he’d been married […]
Jason Aldean and Kelsea Have Hugh Weekend!
What a weekend it was, and we’re betting you didn’t have the weekend Jason and Kelsea had. Jason Aldean and wife Brittany were busy delivering a beautiful baby boy, Memphis Aldean, weighing in at 9lb and 5 ounces. You can take a look here! This is Jason’s and Brittany’s first child together, as Jason has […]
Brett Eldredge and George Straight Take Us Into the Weekend
Thank heavens it’s Friday… As we head into the weekend, let’s share a few music news headlines… George Strait’s San Antonio home is on the listings of the high-end real estate agents in the area, the asking price not yet revealed. Given that it’s nearly 8,000 square feet, the investment could be rather large. Brett […]
Kelsea Ballerini Announces 2018 Tour
Did you know that Kelsea Ballerini is a Frank Sinatra fan? Her favorite movie is the ‘Wizard of Oz,’ and she likes to stay fit by working out multiple times a week. What you may not have heard is that she’s announced her 2018 tour, bringing Walker Hayes and Bailey Bryan along for the ride. […]
Your 2018 Country Grammy Nominees Are….
The Grammy Awards committee has announced their nominees for the 2018 Grammys, and the potential Grammy winners are all worthy. The ceremony will be hosted by James Corden, and held at the legendary Madison Square Gardens in New York City January 28th, on CBS, beginning at 7:30pm EST. In all, the 2018 Grammy Nominees list […]
A Country Newcomer to Check Out!
The country music charts have Luke Combs, Sam Hunt, Thomas Rhett, Luke Bryan and LANCO all vying for the top spot. Let’s take a look at a newcomer on the charts this week; it will be like making a new friend… Chase Rice is new on the charts with a great song called “Three Chords […]
Thank God He’s a Country Boy
Brad Paisley is a country boy from West Virginia, living the dream. In his short career, he’s earned three Grammys, two American Music Awards, and 4 CMA and Academy of Country Music Awards. His 2017 tour is winding down, but he just announced his 2018 ‘Weekend Warrior World Tour,’ so take a look and plan […]