by Cindy Watts 44m ago Grand Ole Opry star Stonewall Jackson died Saturday (Dec. 4) morning after a long battle with vascular dementia. Mr. Jackson was 89 years old. The country singer was born Thomas Jackson in Tabor City, North Carolina, on Nov. 6, 1932. He was named after Thomas “Stonewall Jackson,” a Confederate general...
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Kenny Chesney On The “Learning Curve” Of Playing Stadium-Sized Concerts
by Marcus K. Dowling 1h ago Kenny Chesney has more than 20 stadium shows across the United States scheduled for 2022 via his Here and Now Tour, and he still remembers when the jump in his career success occurred that put him on a stadium-concert level of stardom. He noted in a recent Audacy interview,...
Watch “1883”: Tim McGraw, Faith Hill in New Extended Trailer
by Cindy Watts 37m ago Gunfights, covered wagons, fire and intense drama punctuate the new two-minute trailer for “1883” released Friday. The Paramount+ series stars Tim McGraw (James Dutton), Faith Hill (Margaret Dutton) and Sam Elliott and is the prequel to the wildly popular “Yellowstone.” “1883” follows the family as they make the treacherous journey...
The Roundup: New Music From Lainey Wilson, Maggie Rose, Carly Pearce, And More
by Marcus K. Dowling 29m ago A quintet of rising female country stars highlights this week’s roundup of the latest and greatest from the world of country music. Click here to take a listen to the following tunes. Embedded from www.youtube.com. Lainey Wilson, Chase Rice, and Granger Smith – Beer Song Superstar country producer Joey...
Blake Shelton is “Really Proud” of His “Remodeled ‘Body Language’”
by Cindy Watts 24m ago Christmas came early for Blake Shelton fans Friday when the popular “The Voice” coach released the 16-song deluxe edition of his album “Body Language.” “Body Language Deluxe” is home to No. 1 hit “Happy Anywhere” and Top 10 “Minimum Wage” in addition to new single “Come Back As A Country...
Taylor Swift Sends Don McLean Flowers, Breaks ‘American Pie’ Record
by Cindy Watts 45m ago She said it with flowers. Taylor Swift sent “American Pie” singer Don McLean an over-the-top arrangement of white roses, lilies and orchids this week when her 10-minute version of “All Too Well” broke the record previously held by “American Pie” as the longest song to go No. 1 on Billboard’s...
CMT PREMIERE: Thomas Rhett’s “Slow Down Summer” Is A Slice Of Romantic Nostalgia
by Marcus K. Dowling 55m ago Embedded from www.youtube.com. Thomas Rhett’s latest single, “Slow Down Summer,” appears in a video form that brings the vivid imagery alluded to in the 2020-released single to life. A relationship that’s gone too soon from the vocalist’s life is fondly remembered in memories brilliantly highlighted included sunglasses on dashboards...
Luke Combs, Walker Hayes, Lainey Wilson Prove Most Popular in Billboard’s Year End Charts
by Cindy Watts 23m ago Billboard released its 2021 year-end charts – lists ranging from all-genre to country-specific – and Luke Combs, Chris Young and Kane Brown, Walker Hayes and Lainey Wilson are among country music’s 2021 chart-toppers. Combs, Hayes, Chris Stapleton, and Dan + Shay are among the country artists who landed on Billboard’s...
Jana Kramer Celebrates 38th Birthday, Looks to the Future
by Cindy Watts 22m ago Actress and country singer Jana Kramer celebrated her 38th birthday Thursday in a swimsuit on a private island in the Florida Keys. “Okay 38,” she posted on social media. “I see you. Let’s do this.” The celebratory vacation comes at the end of a year that’s dealt Kramer more downs...
Kacey Musgraves Visits Sesame Street, Attempts To Decide Her “Favorite Color In The World”
by Marcus K. Dowling 6m ago Embedded from www.youtube.com. Given that she’s asked people to “mind their own biscuits” and to “not fence [people] in,” Kacey Musgraves is probably an ideal candidate — similar to Kane Brown — to be a country superstar appearing on Sesame Street’s latest season. The Grammy-winning “Biscuits” and “Space Cowboy”...