Michael Ray‘s song “Whiskey And Rain” from his Higher Education EP is sitting at number-two on the Billboard country airplay chart. Michael shares the story behind the track, and explains why the success of “Whiskey And Rain” has meant something special to him, “Man, this song has been incredible. To see the journey of this…… MORE
Kane Brown Kicks Off the 2022 Leg of the Blessed & Free Tour
Kane Brown is wasting no time in 2022 as he gets back into the swing of things by hitting the road again with his Blessed & Free tour. Kane loves getting out in front of a crowd, “Yeah, it’s fun on stage, I get to flip the ‘on’ switch, cause off stage I’m laid back,…… MORE
THURSDAY, JANUARY 6, 2022
The Hollywood Foreign Press Association will be hosting the annual Golden Globes in Beverly Hills on January 9. The location is the same, however, this year there will be no audience, no red carpet and no media credentials provided for journalists. Additionally, Variety has reported that the HFPA is having trouble booking celebrity presenters for…… MORE
Cole Swindell is Ready for a Big Year in 2022 – Including New Shows, & a New Album
Cole Swindell had a pretty great 2021 – but he’s looking to kick it up a notch this year… Cole is pumped for 2022 and can’t wait to hit the road on his Down To The Bar tour – which starts in February in Peoria, Illinois. Cole will be out with Travis Denning & Ashley…… MORE
Every Thing Is Bigger In Texas with RodeoHouston
The line for the 90th Anniversary of RodeoHouston has been announced – and it includes a bunch of country music stars. Starting February 28th and running until March 20th, fans can head to Texas to see Cody Johnson, Keith Urban, Tim McGraw, Jon Pardi, Luke Bryan, Maren Morris, Kane Brown, Parker McCollum, Dierks Bentley, Sam…… MORE
Old Dominion’s Matthew Ramsey Masters the Glockenspiel
As you listen to Old Dominion‘s current single “No Hard Feelings” – are you enjoying the tones of the glockenspiel? Glockenspiel? No, it’s not the name of a bookcase at Ikea. Glockenspiel: a musical percussion instrument having a set of tuned metal pieces mounted in a frame and struck with small hammers. Matthew Ramsey is…… MORE
Dierks Bentley Gets a Little Extra Time on His Hands
Originally Dierks Bentley was scheduled to kickoff his Beers On Me tour in Canada this week, but due to circumstances, the tour will now start next month on February 4th, in Missoula, Montana. So, when your plans change – what do you do if you’re Dierks Bentley? You bring back “the ‘stache”! Sharing a picture…… MORE
Tenille Arts Fulfilled a Superfan Moment by Appearing On The Kelly Clarkson Show
Tenille Arts is happy anytime she gets to be on stage, or is asked to appear on a show – but her recent appearance on The Kelly Clarkson Show was next level for her. Tenille shared, “If you told this little Kelly Clarkson superfan that she’d be performing on The Kelly Clarkson Show, she would…… MORE
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 5, 2022
BETTY WHITE was worth a reported $75 million when she died. Also, her favorite hot dog restaurant is now selling the Betty White Naked Hot Dog, which is just the meat and the bun . . . just the way she liked them. The Washington Football Team is supposed to announce its new name on…… MORE
Tim McGraw Learned A Lot From Billy Bob Thornton
Have you been watching 1883 on Paramount Plus – with Tim McGraw and Faith Hill starring as the Duttons? The prequel to Yellowstone is a huge hit with fans. Back in 2004, when he was just starting his acting career, Tim McGraw got a role in the movie Friday Night Lights with Billy Bob Thornton.…… MORE
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TUESDAY, MAY 6, 2025
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’…
MONDAY, MAY 5, 2025
The bike from “Pee-wee’s Big Adventure” sold for $125,000. Katie Ledecky just swam past her own world record! She broke her own world record for the women’s 800-meter freestyle during the TYR Pro Swim Series on Saturday. The 14-time Olympic medalist finished .67 seconds ahead of the record she set at the 2016 Rio Olympics…