by Marcus K. Dowling 21m ago Country icon Tim McGraw took to social media recently to post a video response to a cover of one of his most legendary songs that feels very much in line with how we all watch clips in the morning these days. Over a thermos of coffee, McGraw watches Alexandra...
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Cole Swindell’s Mother, Betty Carol Rainey, Passes Away
by Marcus K. Dowling 6m ago Betty Carol Rainey, the mother of country star Cole Swindell, has passed away. On Monday evening, September 13, the news was reported via social media, as Swindell posted “Lost my sweet mom today,” to his Instagram stories while flying home to Georgia during Thomas Rhett’s Center Point Road tour,...
Dolly Parton’s Film ‘Dolly Parton’s Christmas on the Square’ Wins Two Emmy Awards
by Marcus K. Dowling 14m ago Netflix’s Dolly Parton’s Christmas on the Square won the Emmy for Outstanding Television Movie and Best Choreography at the Creative Arts ceremony on Sunday, September 12. Regarding the achievement, the “Coat of Many Colors” singer — who served as executive producer, star, and composer on the project — called...
Brett Eldredge Confronted By Clawed Intruder – Spoiler Alert: It’s A Bear
by Marcus K. Dowling 6m ago While preparing for a run of dates lasting through early November, Brett Eldredge encountered quite the shocking visitor into the garage of a home in which he was staying in Asheville, North Carolina. “Opened the garage door to go on a hike and had a new friend waiting to...
Carter Faith’s “Joyride” Is An “Emotional, Nostalgic Daydream”
by Marcus K. Dowling 34m ago Embedded from www.youtube.com. Nashville-based singer-songwriter and current CMT Next Up Now artist Carter Faith has previously noted that the idea for her latest single “Joyride” comes from highlighting the emotions connected to “a young and exciting relationship.” She continues to tell CMT that her latest single, “is a nostalgic...
Kacey Musgraves Makes VMA Debut With Fiery “star-crossed” Performance
by Marcus K. Dowling 6m ago Embedded from www.youtube.com. Kacey Musgraves made her eagerly anticipated debut as an MTV VMA performer at the 2021 awards event broadcast on Sunday evening, September 12. Her dynamic performance of the title track from her just-released fifth studio album star-crossed was a highlight of the proceedings. Given that she...
George Jones Mastered The Art Of Creating Country Songs That Were Bigger Than Himself
by Marcus K. Dowling 1h ago So often in the last fifty years of country music’s history, stars whose names grow to the point where their names glowingly resonate for eternity are artists who have paired their ability to blend outlaw sensibilities and box office appeal with songs bearing enormous and inviting hooks. Typically, Dolly...
Rascal Flatts’ Joe Don Rooney Charged With DUI
by Marcus K. Dowling 39m ago Joe Don Rooney, of Rascal Flatts fame, was recently charged with driving under the influence following an incident in Williamson County, TN, early on September 9, roughly 20 miles south of the performer’s home in Nashville. The “Bless The Broken Road” vocalist was arrested by the Williamson County Sheriff’s...
The Roundup: New Music from Walker Hayes, HARDY, Darius Rucker, And More
by Marcus K. Dowling 52m ago CMT’s Weekly Roundup of new hits this week features an incredible plethora of songs that all fall within the realm of country music’s broad tradition. Click here to take a listen to the following tunes. Embedded from www.youtube.com. Walker Hayes feat. Kesha – Fancy Like Eating Applebee’s Bourbon Street...
Mickey Guyton Shares A Preview Of “Love My Hair,” Her “Most Special” Album Track
by Marcus K. Dowling 15m ago Mickey Guyton’s long-awaited debut album Remember Her Name arrives on September 24. In preparation for its release, she took to Instagram to highlight one of her favorite tracks, “Love My Hair.” Similar to the album’s title single being named in honor of the legacy of Breonna Taylor, this song...