“Billboard” put out its annual year-end report on the top country artists, songs, producers, and everything else you can think of.  And the standout again this year was Morgan Wallen. He’s at the top of NINE different lists, three more than a year ago. They include Top Country Artist . . . Top Male Country…… MORE

In a recent interview Shania Twain revealed some of the extreme measures she took to discourage her late stepfather, Jerry Twain, from sexually abusing her. The guy terrorized the whole family, which included Shania’s mom Sharon, her two sisters, a brother, and Jerry’s orphaned nephew.  Shania’s sexual abuse started when she was 10, and here’s…… MORE

Sometimes a new take on an old classic feels right.  Here’s Tim McGraw and a couple of musicians doing an unplugged version of Merle Haggard’s, “If We Make It Through December”. If you like Alan Jackson and whiskey, well, you’re a friend of mine.  But also, you should watch his daughter Mattie make a “Freight…… MORE

Brantley Gilbert took his last drink on December 18th, 2011.  But that doesn’t mean he’s been totally clean since then.  In a recent interview he was asked how long he’s been sober. He said, quote, “To be completely honest and transparent, I have to be respectful to the folks in the recovery community that are…… MORE

Kenny Chesney is at the stage of his career where he can perform just about anywhere he wants.  And that’s exactly why he’s downsizing a bit for next year’s “I Go Back Tour.” Instead of massive stadiums in major cities he’ll go to places he hasn’t visited since he was a younger man.  Quote, “I…… MORE