Russell Dickerson says his new summer EP started with a Shay Mooney co-write called “Ride the Wave,” but it could have started at church camp two decades ago. Heck, the seed for the 5-song project may have been planted even earlier. Three Months Two Streets Down is a progressive summer playlist that leans hard on nostalgia, but never
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Luke Bryan‘s birthday did not go without recognition from his friends and family. The singer turned 47 years old on Monday (July 17), and Caroline honored his day with a series of silly photos taken from recent time together. There’s even a short video of Bryan doing a birthday dance! The family and friends look to
Megan Moroney‘s new single “I’m Not Pretty” is relatable. The country singer co-wrote the song alongside Ben Williams, Micah Carpenter and Mackenzie Carpenter, and in it, she tells a story about being the subject of her ex-boyfriend’s new girlfriend’s ire. In the first verse of “I’m Not Pretty,” she imagines her ex’s new flame being haunted by
Music executive Jerry Bradley has died. The 2019 Country Music Hall of Fame inductee played an integral role in the success of legends like Alabama, Ronnie Milsap, Dolly Parton, Kenny Chesney and more. Music Row was first to report the news of Bradley’s death at the age of 83. A note from the Country Music
Jimmie Allen says Jane Doe defamed him during an interview in which she accused him of sexual assault. The singer also says Jane Doe 2 stole his cellphone after agreeing to allow him to record video of their sexual encounter. Two new lawsuits filed on Thursday (July 13) in Nashville find Allen countersuing for unspecified monetary
The new Eric Church exhibit at the Country Music Hall of Fame is a treasure chest for his longtime fans. So many of the moments you’ve heard stories about are brought to life across the long museum hallway. The singer embraced the emotions and nostalgia of it all. Eric Church: Country Heart, Restless Soul (presented
Before Kenny Rogers‘ 2020 death, he knew he didn’t want his wife, Wanda, to be single forever after losing him. In a new interview with People, Rogers’ widow reveals that she’s found love again in the three years since Rogers died — but she might never have been able to take that step if her
News of John Denver‘s tragic death cast a large shadow over the investigation that followed. You might recall he died in a plane crash in October 1997, but what caused that crash is foggy. Several simple mistakes were made that afternoon: It’s a rare case of witness accounts lining up with what was known about
Lisa Marie Presley‘s cause of death has been revealed. In addition, the singer and songwriter’s toxicology report was released. According to a report from the County of Los Angeles Medical Examiner’s office, Presley died of a small bowel obstruction. TMZ was the first to break the news of her cause of death on Thursday (July 13),
Brothers Osborne have announced the upcoming release of their fourth studio album. The sibling country duo consisting of singer TJ Osborne and guitarist and singer John Osborne will release the self-titled Brothers Osborne album on Sept. 15, 2023. The duo accompanied the album announcement with a new song that dropped on Friday (July 14) titled “Sun
Kenny Rogers‘ twin sons, Justin and Jordan, open up in a new interview, sharing their memories of their famous father — including the advice he gave them about bullying. “I used to be bullied a lot. I’d come home crying and my dad would say, ‘Just keep being yourself. You’re very funny,’” Jordan tells People. “Every
Jimmie Allen and his wife, Alexis, have been separated since April amid sexual assault allegations against the singer, but the “Make Me Want To” and “Best Shot” singer tells People that they are currently trying to work things out. The couple separated in April, just weeks before Variety went public with claims from a woman
Mickey Guyton‘s new single is a duet with a massive country superstar. Guyton teams with Kane Brown for her new song, “Nothing Compares to You.” The Grammy nominee and Brown join forces for the lush ballad, which Tyler Hubbard co-wrote with Bebe Rexha and Jordan Schmidt. “This song said everything I needed to about my
Dan + Shay have revealed the next phase of their musical journey. The superstar country duo are set to release their next album on Sept. 15, and they are teasing new music with a new single titled “Save Me the Trouble.” The duo consisting of Dan Smyers and Shay Mooney turned to social media on
Thirty-three years ago today (July 14, 1990) is a day that Garth Brooks will likely not forget. It was on that date that his hit “The Dance” soared to the top of the charts, where it stayed for three straight weeks. “The Dance,” which was Brooks’ second No. 1 single, comes from Brooks’ self-titled debut album. Written by songwriter
Toby Keith turned 62 last week, and he celebrated with some Mexican food, a watermelon-shaped raspberry cake and a legend. Fishing legend Jimmy Houston shared a picture of the country singer giving a thumbs up to the camera before his dessert. Keith didn’t share any highlights from his special day on social media, but it
Dan + Shay just announced their next studio album. The duo’s fifth album is called Bigger Houses and it will be available later this summer. “Save Me the Trouble,” “Heartbreak on the Map” and “Bigger Houses” are three songs fans who pre-order the album will get immediately. It goes on sale Sept. 15, but the pre-order
On Thursday morning (July 13), Jimmie Allen countersued two women who say he sexually assaulted them in separate incidents. Later that afternoon, the lawyer for Jane Doe and Jane Doe 2 issued a statement reinforcing her clients’ positions. Elizabeth Fegan represents both women. Her team issued a statement to Taste of Country that expresses no shock
If you’ve sung your hearts out to Jason Aldean’s “Big Green Tractor” and Kenny Chesney’s “She Thinks My Tractor’s Sexy,” you’re about to sing along to Ashley Ryan’s new song, “One Tractor Mind.” Premiering exclusively on the Boot, the unabashedly twangy track, which Ryan penned with Frank Stopak and Larry McCoy, perfectly melds rootsy instrumentation
“He Thinks He’ll Keep Her” hitmaker Mary Chapin Carpenter‘s gold-certified breakout record, State of the Heart, was released on June 13, 1989. The album, her second, includes songs such as “Quittin’ Time” and “Something of a Dreamer.” With a total of four songs from the project making the Hot Country Singles chart, State of the Heart peaked at No. 28 on