The Recording Academy honored those who have died in the past year with a three-minute In Memoriam video during the Grammy Awards on Jan. 26. The video paid tribute to artists, musicians, songwriters and producers from across all genres of music, including a handful from the country music industry: Earl Thomas Conley, David Olney, producer…… MORE
Earl Thomas Conley passed away at age 77 on April 10. Earl was known for blending different musical styles with deep, intelligent lyrics into what was called “thinking-man’s country,” often bending the rules of what was considered traditional country. Earl recorded 18 No. 1 hits in the 1980s, including “Fire and Smoke,” “Somewhere Between Right…… MORE
After hearing the news that Earl Thomas Conley passed away on April 10, many country stars—including Blake Shelton, Trisha Yearwood, Chris Young, Toby Keith and more—shared their thoughts and remembrances of the great singer/songwriter via social media. My heart is absolutely destroyed today… I’m sad to report that Earl Thomas Conley passed away very early…… MORE
Earl Thomas Conley has passed away at age 77. The news, which Blake Shelton announced via Twitter, was confirmed by Earl’s brother, Fred Conley, via the Tennessean, who said Earl died at 12:20 a.m. on April 10 after suffering from a dementia-like condition. Earl was known for blending different musical styles with deep, intelligent lyrics…… MORE
Jimmy Kimmel had Chris Stapleton on his show and he absolutely killed it on their “Wing It and Sing It” segment. Jimmy explained that Chris used to love the show “Full House”, specifically John Stamos. So, the song they had Chris sing was sort of a loving tribute to his “hero”, John Stamos. He had…
Patrick Mahomes has turned down hosting “Saturday Night Live” because he has a fear of teleprompters. Jelly Roll is using his time and money for GOOD. He just built a music studio inside the Davidson County Juvenile Jail, a place where he spent a lot of time growing up. He teamed up with a non-profit…