by Marcus K. Dowling 5m ago Embedded from www.youtube.com. One trill of piano keys followed by loud handclaps is all you need to get a sense of the vibes and feel of The Dryes’ latest single, “Dolly Would.” Celebrating the timelessly relevant and iconic life of the country legend feels commonplace. However, via a blend...
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Kevin Costner shares thoughts on ‘Yellowstone,’ music and Tim and Faith
by Cindy Watts 23m ago Kevin Costner returned to living rooms this weekend in the Season 4 premiere of “Yellowstone” on the Paramount Network. But a few days ago, he was in Nashville to play Ryman Auditorium and chatted with Cody Alan for CMT’s Hot 20 Countdown. While Costner is a musician, he says he...
See Tim McGraw and Faith Hill Dramatically Transformed in New ‘1883’ Trailer
by Cindy Watts 38m ago A preview for “1883,” the “Yellowstone” prequel, dropped Sunday night and it is a glimpse at Tim McGraw and Faith Hill as country fans have never seen them before. McGraw’s face is covered by a thick beard, and Hill’s pristine skin is smudged in dirt. She screams in anguish as...
Jordan Davis Balances Touring Life, Family Life, And Award-Nominated Success
by Marcus K. Dowling 27m ago The fourth quarter of 2021 has been hectic for emerging country superstar Jordan Davis, but his ever-filling schedule also highlights bright personal and professional horizons. Not only did his wife, Kristen, give birth to his second son, Locklan Joseph, but he’s also opening for Kane Brown on his 35-date...
A Celebration Of Aretha Franklin’s Country Roots And Soul Superstardom
by Marcus K. Dowling 44m ago Jennifer Hudson is scheduled to be a guest performer at the 2021 CMA Awards. The torch song crooner’s appearance is related to one of her highlight moments from the past twelve months: portraying singer Aretha Franklin in Respect, a biopic on the legendary artist’s life and times. Intriguingly, the...
Priscilla Block Knows What It’s Like To Sit Alone – And It’s OK
by Cindy Watts 29m ago Priscilla Block’s “Just About Over You” is still a Top 15 song at country radio, but that didn’t stop her from releasing her new teenage anthem, “Peaked in High School” today. The song – a clever, updated female version of Toby Keith’s “How Do You Like Me Now?” — includes...
Baby Alert! Runaway June’s Jennifer Wayne and husband Austin Moody are Expecting Their First Child
by Cindy Watts 41m ago There’s going to be a new little Runaway June this spring! The trio’s Jennifer Wayne and her husband Austin Moody revealed they are expecting a daughter in April and they’ve already picked out a name – Lily Maria Moody. “The doggies can’t wait to be big brothers!” Wayne told E!...
Thomas Rhett Releases New Single, Promises Two Albums To Be Released In 2022
by Marcus K. Dowling 54m ago Though fall’s cool crisp air has finally arrived, Thomas Rhett just released “Slow Down Summer, his latest single. He promises it is the premiere single from his sixth studio album entitled Where We Started, expected in early 2022. Moreover, he’s offered that this is the first of two albums...
The Roundup: New Music From Mickey Guyton, Tenille Townes, Priscilla Block, And More
by Marcus K. Dowling 1m ago This week, CMT’s Weekly Roundup of new hits features an all-female quintet of performers making music at the popular edge of mainstream country music. Click here to take a listen to the following tunes. Embedded from www.youtube.com. Mickey Guyton – Have A Little Faith In Me Mickey Guyton continues...
Kameron Marlowe Shares his “Steady Heart,” Songwriting And His Growing Success
by Marcus K. Dowling 14m ago Nearly 300 million streams, including RIAA gold-certified breakup anthem “Giving You Up,” plus a recent debut at the Grand Ole Opry, and Kannapolis, N.C. native Kameron Marlowe is still humbled that he’s able to make songs that reflect his youth, and how he became a fan of music. “Just...