When Johnny Shockey founded the Under The Big Sky Rodeo, Round-up and Music Festival in Whitefish, Montana, in 2019, he had a few goals. The rancher and CEO of Outrider’s Present wanted to showcase Montana’s summertime beauty, give a spotlight to a wide range of singers, and preserve the nearly 400-acre ranch that he bought……… Continue Reading
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WATCH: Luke Bryan Pays Tribute To Hometown Heroes In New “Country On” Music Video
Luke Bryan is honoring courageous first responders and hometown heroes in his latest music video, “Country On.” The hitmaker premiered the tribute clip on Facebook Monday (Aug. 15) afternoon. While America might feel more divided than ever, Bryan is using his powerful vocals to drive unity. The country-rock anthem was penned by critically acclaimed songwriters……… Continue Reading
Reba McEntire Celebrates 45th Anniversary Of Self-Titled Album
It has been 45 years since Reba McEntire broke into the country genre with her self-titled debut record. The 11-track collection propelled the Oklahoma native into the spotlight in 1977, and she hasn’t stepped out since. To celebrate the career milestone, the legend jumped on social media Monday (Aug. 15) evening to share the album……… Continue Reading
Rissi Palmer Surprises Miko Marks With Grand Ole Opry Debut: “A Dream Come True”
After over a decade in the music industry, Miko Marks will officially make her Grand Ole Opry debut. The genre-bending artist brought her Americana-country sound with a powerful punch of blues to the sacred venue Friday (Aug.12) evening to accompany Rissi Palmer on stage. The “Whiskey River” singer joined Palmer for two songs during her……… Continue Reading
Premiere: Chris Young Featured in CMT’s New Digital Series “CMT Stages”
Chris Young is taking country music fans on a trip to his alma mater MTSU in his hometown, Murfreesboro, Tennessee, in CMT’s new digital franchise “CMT Stages.” The series, which debuts with Young today, features headlining artists who reflect on their career highlights, iconic songs and musical influences. Young filmed his “CMT Stages” episode in……… Continue Reading
Garth Brooks and Trisha Yearwood: The Story Behind “In Another’s Eyes”
Garth Brooks and Trisha Yearwood are celebrating the 25th anniversary of their seminal duet “In Another’s Eyes” this week. The pair chatted about the song on Brooks’ Inside Studio G Monday night. Come to find out, Brooks was nearly staring into another female singer’s eyes during the song. “People think that this song was written……… Continue Reading
Tracy Lawrence Hand-Delivers Donations To Homelessness Organizations: “It Was A Little Overwhelming”
Country music star and philanthropist Tracy Lawrence is paying it forward once again. Nearly four months after his second Mission: Possible Celebrity Classic Golf Tournament, the “Time Marches On” singer has hand-delivered the donations to nonprofits that support the homeless in middle Tennessee. In mid-May, A-listers flocked to Old Hickory Country Club in Nashville to……… Continue Reading
Taylor Swift Named Songwriter/Artist of the Decade
Taylor Swift won’t want to shake this off. The Nashville Songwriters Association International revealed Monday that it will honor the country-star-turned-pop-icon as its ’Songwriter-Artist of the Decade.’ Swift, who writes or co-writes all of her songs, has nabbed 11 Grammy Awards and is the only female artist in history to win the Grammy Award for……… Continue Reading
Pic: Blake Shelton Debuts Mullet In New 90s-Inspired Cover Photo
The resurgence of 90s country trends is an undeniable force on country radio, but Blake Shelton is taking it a step further with the cover for his new single “No Body.” Shelton’s once-signature mullet is in full flow in the picture. He said the song makes him feel like a teenager. “I get excited and……… Continue Reading
Gabby Barrett Says Touring While Pregnant Has Become More “Difficult” And Opens Up About Daily Struggles
Country star Gabby Barrett is slowly ending her run with Jason Aldean due to pregnancy. The “Footprints On The Moon” singer is expecting her second child with her husband and “American Idol” alum Cade Foehner in early November. The 22-year-old hitmaker held an impromptu Q&A session Sunday (Aug. 14) on social media, where she opened……… Continue Reading