Renowned singer-songwriter Tommy Karlas is set to captivate country music fans once again with his upcoming album, “What Matters To Her.” Featuring 16 tracks, this sophomore release promises to be an exceptional fusion of traditional and contemporary country, infused with a touch of James Taylor’s timeless artistry. The album was recorded at various studios across
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In celebration of The Judds’ 40th anniversary, some of music’s biggest stars have come together for A Tribute To The Judds, a forthcoming compilation album filled to the brim with reimagined versions of the legendary duo’s discography, to be released on October 27, 2023, on BMG. Pre-save/pre-add HERE. Throughout the record, the participating artists – Wynonna
GRAMMY Award-winning country duo Brothers Osborne will be recognized this October with the 2023 Angels Among Us Award for outstanding commitment to the children and families of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital®. The artists join a storied group of past winners including Randy Owen, Scotty McCreery, Florida Georgia Line, Lady A, Jake Owen, Brad Paisley,
Blake Shelton and Gwen Stefani have teamed up for their version of the Judds’ hit, “Love Is Alive.” Produced by Brent Maher — who produced the Judds’ original version in 1985 — the song finds the married couple in full awe and gratitude for the love they have found in each other. “Love ain’t just a
Scotty McCreery returns to his country roots on his brand new single, “Cab in a Solo.” McCreery penned the tune with hit songwriters Frank Rogers and Brent Anderson, and the classic country heartbreak song finds McCreery reliving the moment he found out his ex had moved on. “I’ve sent a dozen texts and I ain’t heard jack
On Aug. 18, 1973, Conway Twitty and Loretta Lynn landed at No. 1 on the Billboard country chart with “Louisiana Woman, Mississippi Man.” Co-written by Becki Bluefield and Jim Owen, and produced by Owen Bradley, the song is the title track of the duo‘s 1973 LP. “Louisiana Woman, Mississippi Man” describes the irresistible appeal of a
On Aug. 18, 1998, Jo Dee Messina landed at No. 1 on the Billboard country singles chart with “I’m Alright.” The title track from Messina’s second studio album, the Phil Vassar-penned “I’m Alright” features a woman who’s down on her luck, but meeting up with an old friend (who perhaps might be an old flame)
A long-awaited independent debut album from Nashville star Charles Esten is finally taking shape. The 14-track project, titled Love Ain’t Pretty, is scheduled to arrive on Jan. 26, 2024, but the actor-turned-singer won’t be waiting that long to share some of it. “I am so proud to finally announce that I’ve recorded my 14-song debut album, and it’s
Kelly Clarkson returned to the stage in Las Vegas as part of her Planet Hollywood residency on Friday night (Aug. 18), and she had a surprise for the fans in attendance — guest appearances from her two adorable children! In a fan-shot TikTok video, Clarkson gives her son a big introduction, saying, “My son is seven years
Jason Aldean and his wife, Brittany, have purchased a spectacular oceanfront beach mansion in Florida, and pictures show a stunning luxury property. The couple purchased their 4-bedroom, 6-bathroom, 7,317-square-foot beach mansion in February of 2022, paying $10.2 million for the upscale property in an exclusive part of Florida’s Treasure Coast. USA Today reports that the
Kris Kristofferson is a circus ringleader who’s down on his luck in the 1988 film Big Top Pee-Wee. The singer plays Mace Montana, who finds himself in a precarious situation after a storm leaves his traveling circus in ruins. Luckily, his disheveled team has landed on a farm owned by Pee-Wee Herman, played by Paul Reubens.
Recently, I had the chance to sit down for a long conversation with country music giant Luke Combs, and he opened up about playing CMA Fest 2023 with Vince Gill. The two men got to spend some one-on-one time backstage, and it was an honor for Combs, whose song “Love You Anyway” is nearing the top of airplay charts. “We talked about any
It might be too much to say Trace Adkins “hates” his Top 40 hit from 2011, but he sure did bail on it quickly. The hitmaker had a song called “Brown Chicken, Brown Cow” at country radio one day, and then CRS came and he apologized to everyone in a room who’d gathered to hear
Eight-time Grammy Award-winning superstar Carrie Underwood releases brand new track “Give Her That” today. Written by Underwood with David Garcia and Lydia Vaughan, “Give Her That” appears on the Deluxe Edition of Underwood’s critically acclaimed Denim & Rhinestones album. Physical and digital pre-order for the Sept. 22 deluxe release available HERE. (ad)Stock up your cup
Sara Evans was asked to join the Grand Ole Opry on Thursday night (Aug. 17). Bill Anderson — the Opry’s longest-serving member ever — did the honors of inviting her, but he wasn’t ready for her response. “No,” Evans says a full 30 seconds after Anderson asks. She had spent that time burying her head
After their three-year-old son River died in a drowning accident at home in June 2019, Granger Smith and his wife Amber made a pact: They were going to stay together, no matter how much their grief pulled them apart. “It was, like, almost a business agreement,” Smith tells Today in a new interview. “It was like,
Tyler Reese Tritt and her legendary dad Travis Tritt share more than just a last name: The younger Tritt’s hard-nosed, traditional-leaning brand of country music leans heavily into her father’s musical legacy. But she’s not imitating her dad. In at least one big way, she’s rebelling against him. “He didn’t even want me to do
Kellie Pickler thanked fans and supporters and shared plans for her late husband Kyle Jacobs‘ memorial in her first public statement since his death. The songwriter died by suicide on Feb. 17. Pickler explains her silence during a short note to fans and those who’ve sent messages of support. Related: Kellie Pickler’s Husband Kyle Jacobs’ Autopsy Report
Thirty-eight years ago today (Aug. 17, 1985) was a significant day for the country music supergroup the Highwaymen, made up of Waylon Jennings, Willie Nelson, Kris Kristofferson and Johnny Cash. It was on that date that their debut single, “Highwayman,” soared to No. 1 on Billboard‘s Hot Country Songs chart. “Highwayman,” written by Jimmy Webb, was previously recorded
Brett Young closes his latest album, Across the Sheets, with a Tim McGraw cover. That song is “Don’t Take the Girl,” a McGraw classic from 1994 that came out when Young was about 13 years old and inspired him to pursue a career in country music. With history like that, McGraw’s thoughts on his cover