As Father’s Day approaches on Sunday, June 18, Garth Brooks took time to reflect on the values his parents instilled in him as a youngster growing up in Oklahoma. “They were pretty real people,” says Garth. “Mom believed you could fly. Dad would pull you over and go, ‘Ok, if you’re going to fly, it’s…… MORE
Today (June 15), the best-selling female artist in the history of country music—Shania Twain—announced the upcoming release of her fifth studio album, Now, on Sept. 29. Now, which is Shania’s first album since 2002’s Up!, will be offered as both a 12-track standard album and 16-track deluxe album. Her new single, “Life’s About to Get…… MORE
The Academy of Country Music announced the Studio Recording Award nominees for the 52nd ACM Awards. Winners will be announced during the 11th annual ACM Honors, an evening dedicated to recognizing the special honorees and off-camera category winners from the 52nd ACM Awards. The 11th annual ACM Honors will take place on Wednesday, August 23,…… MORE
Scotty McCreery released a new video for his current single, “Five More Minutes,” a deeply personal tune he co-wrote with Frank Rogers and Monty Criswell two weeks after the death of his grandfather in 2015. The new clip features Scotty singing the song against a dark backdrop, as home video footage of various experiences from…… MORE
On the heels of the June 9 release of their new album, Heart Break, Lady Antebellum teamed with director Hodges Ursy for a very unique album teaser. Snippets of the album’s 13 tracks are woven into a video that was shot at Madonna Inn on California’s Central Coast. Throughout the video, the camera travels seamlessly…… MORE
Flag Day on June 14 pays tribute to the Stars and Stripes by serving as a reminder of the resolution by the Second Continental Congress on June 14, 1777, that established an official U.S. flag. In honor of Flag Day, Aaron Lewis—who, if you’ve ever been to one of his shows, you know, is a…… MORE
Jim Casey talks with Jordan Walker and Johnny McGuire of duo Walker McGuire about meeting in Nashville, writing their first bad song together, seeing the country while on tour, how “nasally tenor” is a compliment, watching their debut single, “Til Tomorrow,” climb the charts and more. Show Participants Walker McGuire Jordan Walker Johnny McGuire Jim…… MORE
In January 2017, Blake Shelton and Ryman Hospitality Properties announced they had teamed up to transform Blake’s 2001 breakout hit, “Ol’ Red,” into two new venues in Nashville and his hometown of Tishomingo, Okla. With a planned opening in 2018, Ole Red Nashville at 300 Broadway will be a multi-level 26,000-square-foot entertainment venue, with a…… MORE
When Dan + Shay noticed fans using the hashtag #obsessed in regard to their 2016 single, “From the Ground Up,” it inspired the duo to title their second studio album, Obsessed. Now the boys are asking for their fans’ help once again. As their current single, “How Not To,” continues to climb up the Billboard…… MORE
One day after performing “You Look Good” on Good Morning America, Lady Antebellum continued its NYC excursion with a stop by The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. Lady A’s Hillary Scott, Dave Haywood and Charles Kelley performed their new album’s title track, “Heart Break,” a tune the trio co-penned with Jesse Frasure and Nicolle Galyon.…… MORE
George Strait has won the most solo male artist ACM awards ever. But did you know he has the most Entertainer of the Year LOSSES, too? In 39 years, he’s been nominated for Entertainer of the Year 14 times . . . and only won TWICE. So, the moral of the story is: Don’t hold…
Country music is known for its storytelling, and honest depictions of everyday people. Which is why it’s funny, that so many country stars have used STAGE NAMES this whole time. Here are some country artists, and their real names, that might surprise you: 1. Garth Brooks’ full name is Troyal Garth Brooks. 2. Hank Williams’…