by Marcus K. Dowling 45m ago Alongside being a country star, Jimmie Allen is an avid sportsman, owner of multiple businesses, plus — as evidenced by his just-released Bettie James: Gold Edition album — oftentimes recording either solo or duet versions of songs. Thus, the “Freedom Was A Highway” vocalist recently admitting to CMT’s Cody...
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Dolly Parton Movie Earns Emmy Nomination
by Jessica Nicholson 16m ago Dolly Parton never stops. This absolute superstar keeps adding to her accolades with her latest Emmy nomination. When this year’s Primetime Emmy nominations were announced yesterday, Dolly Parton’s Christmas on the Square was among the nominees announced for Outstanding Television Movie. The Netflix film, which released in November 2020, was...
Aaron Lewis’ “Am I The Only One” Makes Top 15 Debut on ‘Billboard’ Hot 100
by Jessica Nicholson 30m ago Staind frontman-turned-country singer Aaron Lewis made a surprise launch into the upper echelons of Billboard’s Hot 100 chart this week, with his track “Am I The Only One” debuting in the Top 15 on the chart, as well as reaching No. 1 on Billboard’s Hot Country Songs chart. Stained previously...
Feature: Angie K Releases “Sunsets” Video
by Jessica Nicholson 51m ago Embedded from www.youtube.com. In her new song, “Sunsets,” Angie K uses the gorgeous view of a sunset over the beach as a reminder that no matter what a person’s status in life, everyone experiences different struggles and heartaches. Wе all got our demons, We’re all keeping sеcrets, We’re all trying...
Ashley Monroe Shares Blood Cancer Diagnosis
by Jessica Nicholson 40m ago Singer-songwriter Ashley Monroe, known for her exquisite musical output both as a solo artist on albums such as The Blade and her latest, Rosegold, as well as her work with trio Pistol Annies, alongside Miranda Lambert and Angaleena Presley, recently updated fans on some health-related news. Monroe revealed that she...
Emily Weisband Talks Dreamy Karen Fairchild Collaboration “Butterfly”
by Jessica Nicholson 1m ago Embedded from www.youtube.com. Singer-songwriter Emily Weisband is known for penning songs for artists including Camila Cabello (“Consequences”), Dan + Shay (“Make or Break”), Lady A’s Hillary Scott (“Thy Will”), BTS with Halsey (“Boy With Luv”), and Keith Urban (“Steal My Thunder”), but over the past few years, she also shown...
CMT Rewind: Blake Shelton’s ‘Red River Blue’ Reveals His Breakout Superstardom
by Marcus K. Dowling 21m ago A decade into his 20-year-old country career, 2011 found Blake Shelton on the cusp of an elevated level of unprecedented stardom, highlighted by the release of his sixth studio album Red River Blue. Marking the first time that the performer both reached double-platinum selling Billboard success and a full...
Garth Brooks, Trisha Yearwood Gift Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter a Classic Convertible
by Marcus K. Dowling 57m ago Of the many friends Garth Brooks and his wife, Trisha Yearwood, have, 39th United States President Jimmy Carter and his wife, Rosalynn, could be among their most beloved. So as a show of their gratitude for their long-term companionship, plus to honor the former Chief Executive and First Lady’s...
Toby Keith Among Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame Inductees
by Jessica Nicholson 14m ago Today, the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame announced that Toby Keith is among this year’s inductees. The “Should’ve Been a Cowboy” hitmaker will be honored alongside fellow inductees including legendary Contemporary Christian Music artist Amy Grant, as well as songwriter Rhett Akins (who had his own enduring hit in the...
Miranda Lambert Promises New Album Is “Not Far” Away
by Marcus K. Dowling 19m ago Miranda Lambert’s keeping the hits coming. Yes, 2021 has seen the notable singer-songwriter release a Marfa Tapes collaborative album with her fellow singer-songwriters Jack Lambert and Jon Randall. As well, her duet with Elle King for “Drunk (And I Don’t Wanna Go Home)” is a still-rising country radio smash....