This is A Day in the Country with Paul Koffy – May 11th On this day in 2016, Tim McGraw‘s “Humble and Kind” was certified Gold In 2014, Dierks Bentley released the video for “Drunk On A Plane” In 2004, Gretchen Wilson released her debut album Here For the Party – which included the number-one smash hit…… MORE
TUESDAY, MAY 11, 2021
Yesterday, NBC canceled the Globes after a growing list of controversies, including severe lack of diversity, preferential treatment, misuse of funds, and allegations of sexism and abuse. The Hollywood Foreign Press Association, which puts on the Globes, was originally under fire when it was revealed that they had ZERO Black members. And things…… MORE
Chris Young Owns One Of Keith Whitley’s Guitars – and He Geeked Out About It
This past Sunday country music remembered one its greatest that left this world way too soon. May 9th was the 32nd anniversary of the passing of Keith Whitley. During the 1980s Keith had a string of hits including “I’m No Stranger To The Rain,” “When You Say Nothing At All,” and “Don’t Close Your Eyes.”…… MORE
Send Out Get Well Wishes To Matthew Ramsey of Old Dominion
Old Dominion lead singer Matthew Ramsey shared a hospital selfie on social media. Along with the snapshot, Matthew added, “How many OD members does it take to change a lightbulb? Well, after a broken rib, collapsed lung, and various scrapes & bruises, I found out the answer is ‘More than one.’ Back home and recovering…… MORE
Thomas Rhett Recently Sang On The Tonight Show & Chatted With Ellen
Did you catch Thomas Rhett‘s recent TV appearances at the end of last week? On The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, he sang his current single at country radio, and the title track to his new album, “Country Again.” Check out the performance here… And then on The Ellen DeGeneres Show, before he announced that…… MORE
MONDAY, MAY 10, 2021
Remember BO . . . the first of two dogs adopted by THE OBAMAS back in 2009? Well sadly, he died of cancer on Saturday. He was 12 . . . in human years. BARACK OBAMA posted this tribute: Quote, “Today our family lost a true friend and loyal companion. For more than a decade,…… MORE
A Day In The Country – May 10th – with Jason Aldean, Scotty McCreery, Carrie Underwood & Alan Jackson
This is A Day in the Country with Paul Koffy – May 10th On this day in 2018, Jason Aldean was at number-1 with “You Make It Easy” — with episodes 1 & 2 of the music video story line… In 2017, Scotty McCreery released “Five More Minutes” to country radio In 2008, Carrie Underwood was inducted…… MORE
Dierks Bentley’s High Times & Hangovers Is a Lead-In To the Beers On Me Tour
Dierks Bentley hits the road this week for his High Times & Hangovers Tour. Starting tomorrow night, and running through Saturday, Dierks will play 5 shows in 5 night in 5 different clubs. HIGH TIMES & HANGOVERS TOUR DATES: 5/11/21 Isle of Palms SC – Windjammer 5/12/21 Greenville, SC – Blindhorse Saloon 5/13/21 Charlotte, NC –…… MORE
Michael Ray Hopes His New Song “Picture” Serves as a Reminder
As he works his way up the country music airplay chart with “Whiskey and Rain”- Michael Ray has released the song, “Picture,” which was inspired by his uncle, who recently passed away. Michael says “We wrote ‘Picture’ the day of my Uncle Terry’s viewing. The night before, my buddy and I were going through photos…… MORE
Thomas Rhett & Lauren Akins Announce They’re Expecting a 4th Daughter!
Thomas Rhett and Lauren Akins announced, “Well… we are pregnant again!” Thomas shares how he shared the news with a concert crowd, and the world, this weekend, “When I was on stage in Fort Worth about to play ‘To The Guys That Date My Girls’ my wife talked to me in my ear monitors and…… MORE
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FRIDAY, MAY 9, 2025
The ACM Awards went down last night and it was a lotta fun. As always,Reba did a great job for the 18th time as host. Here are the most memorable moments: 1. The show started with a medley of hits from the six decades of the ACMs. Reba sang “Okie from Muskogee”, and we also…
THURSDAY, MAY 8, 2025
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…