by Craig Shelburne 3m ago Should anyone suggest that Jason Aldean isn’t country enough, the truth can be heard in… well, “The Truth.” In this powerful heartache song, Aldean’s country roots are in full force not only in his delivery but in that undeniable melody. (It’s clear to me that Aldean grew up listening to...
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Tonight’s the Night for CMT’s Next Women of Country
by Alison Bonaguro 51m ago First, the Grammys. And now, the tour. This is basically Tanya Tucker’s world, and we’re just living in it. Tonight (Feb. 5), Tucker will take the stage in Vienna, Virginia at the Barns at Wolf Trap to get this year’s CMT Next Women of Country tour off to an official...
“Heartache Medication” Has Jon Pardi Feeling Well at No. 1
by Edward Morris 47m ago The doctor is in and proud to announce that Jon Pardi’s “Heartache Medication” is just the right remedy for chart anemia. In other words, that malady melody now sits at No. 1 on Billboard’s country airplay chart. It’s Pardi’s third tune to bubble to the top, the predecessors having been...
Lady Antebellum Gets Over Slump With “What If I Never Ger Over You”
by Edward Morris 41m ago It was a jubilant and grateful Lady Antebellum that stood on stage at Nashville’s Hutton Hotel Monday afternoon (Feb. 3) to celebrate the trio’s first No. 1 single in six years, the mournful “What If I Never Get Over You.” Joining them in the festivities were the song’s co-writers, Laura...
Lady Antebellum Gets Over Slump With “What If I Never Get Over You”
by Edward Morris 11h ago It was a jubilant and grateful Lady Antebellum that stood on stage at Nashville’s Hutton Hotel Monday afternoon (Feb. 3) to celebrate the trio’s first No. 1 single in six years, the mournful “What If I Never Get Over You.” Joining them in the festivities were the song’s co-writers, Laura...
This Little-Known Johnny Cash Video is Poultry in Motion
by Craig Shelburne 58m ago Here’s a nugget for you: “The Chicken in Black,” probably Johnny Cash’s weirdest music video. Filmed around Nashville, the comical clip from 1984 flew the coop for a while, then finally resurfaced on YouTube last fall. The premise? A bank robber’s brain is implanted into Cash’s head. Then he goes...
BLUEBIRD Documentary Set to Air on CMT on Feb. 19
by Alison Bonaguro 44m ago Save the date, country fans. On Feb. 19, CMT will air the broadcast exclusive of the critically acclaimed BLUEBIRD documentary film. The 35-year-old accidental Nashville landmark — a tiny strip-mall venue on Hillsboro Pike with only 90 seats — altered the course of country music history. And this film takes...
With Two Vinyl Reissues, Susan Raye Reflects on ’70s Country Career
by Craig Shelburne 58m ago It’s only natural that a song called “L.A. International Airport” would find international appeal. That’s what happened to country singer Susan Raye in 1971, when the upbeat breakup tune crossed over to the pop chart – and even to New Zealand and Australia, where it became a gold record. Raye...
The One Super Bowl Moment We Can’t Stop Watching
by Alison Bonaguro 13m ago If we could hit replay and watch this in slow motion again and again and again, we would. Dan + Shay just shared their spontaneous backstage Super Bowl moment with Demi Lovato, who was there to sing the national anthem before the big game on Sunday (Feb. 2). Her “The...
Lexie Hayden “Relit Cigarette”
by Alison Bonaguro 1m ago Embedded from www.youtube.com. [embedded content] Here’s what country newcomer Lexie Hayden shared about her brand new video for “Relit Cigarette” and the story behind the song.https://www.instagram.com/lexiehayden/?utm_source=ig_embed Alison makes her living loving country music. She’s based in Chicago, but she’s always leaving her heart in Nashville. @alisonbonaguro