Country

Twenty years ago today, on April 18, 2003, Dierks Bentley made his debut on the Grand Ole Opry, fulfilling a dream he had held since childhood. The singer performed his then-newly released single, “What Was I Thinkin’,” from his eponymous freshman album, which was released the following August. “I just want to add my name to

Darius Rucker has been a mainstay in country music for more than 15 years now, but the genre was not his first musical home. The singer was the frontman for the rock band Hootie & the Blowfish for two decades — and very successfully — so, why the shift to Nashville? “I talked about it

Cody Johnson is gearing up to release a new album, and once again, he’s making sure fans get their money’s worth: His next project will be a 24-track double album, titled Cody Johnson: Leather. That makes Johnson’s second consecutive double album, as his October 2021 project, Human, was also a two-disc project with 18 tracks

Over the past fifteen years, Record Store Day has become an unofficial holiday for music lovers worldwide. The annual event draws thousands of eager shoppers to their local record stores in hopes of snagging limited releases from their favorite artists. On Saturday, April 22, Record Store Day 2023 will usher in the release of rare, expanded and

Seventeen years ago today (April 17, 2006) was an exhausting day for Jo Dee Messina. It was on that date that the singer ran the Boston Marathon, in five hours and 47 minutes; her time was about an hour longer than she had anticipated because she injured her knee about halfway through the course. “I don’t

Alan Jackson‘s ultra-high-end taste in property even extends to his vacation homes. The singer and his wife built a spectacular 6-bedroom, 6.5-bathroom, 9,800-square-foot oceanside mansion on Jupiter Island in Florida that’s one of the most jaw-dropping celebrity vacation homes of them all, and it’s currently valued at just over $23 million. Jackson and his wife,

Brad Paisley is currently overseas making his first visit to Ukraine, after collaborating with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on a song called “Same Here” in February. Proceeds from that track went to benefit United24, which is the country’s official fundraising platform. Paisley is a global ambassador for United24, and during his current overseas trip, the

Loretta Lynn first entered the world of country music in 1960 with the release of her debut single, “I’m a Honky Tonk Girl.” Country fans have been watching the “Coal Miner’s Daughter” for the last six decades, from her first record deal with Decca and her invitation to join the Grand Ole Opry in 1962 to

Thirteen years ago today (April 16, 2010) was a significant day for Alan Jackson: It was on that date the country music icon received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, sealing his fate as a bona fide superstar. “I’ve been doing this for 20 years,” a humbled Jackson said during the ceremony. “I’ve

Dolly Parton and Reba McEntire are two of the all-time queens of country music, and they have both pursued successful acting careers. But 18 years ago today, on April 15, 2005, the two teamed up for one special moment. McEntire was in the fourth season of her smash sitcom Reba on the WB when Parton guested

All good things are worth the wait, and boy, does Kelly Clarkson‘s new music fit into that category. It’s been a years-long process both emotionally and musically for the singer to put together her upcoming album Chemistry, which details her 2020 divorce from her husband of seven years, Brandon Blackstock. If her first two offerings

Tenille Arts has enlisted country hitmaker LeAnn Rimes for a duet of her self-reflective breakup single, “Jealous of Myself.” Penned by Emily Weisband, John Byron and Old Dominion’s Trevor Rosen, the spellbinding ballad finds the singers assuming the role of heartbroken individuals who relive and ruminate on a once-perfect relationship. “Ain’t a day that I don’t wish that I could be

Thirty-four years ago today (April 15, 1989), Dolly Parton served as both the host and musical guest on Saturday Night Live. During the episode, in addition to her hosting and performance duties, the country legend also appeared in several sketches, including “Planet of the Enormous Hooters” and “Celebrity Restaurant.” “Oh, it really is great to be

Loretta Lynn would have turned 91 on Friday (April 14), and those close to the singer shared a touching tribute to commemorate the day. On her birthday, a post presumably written by the singer’s family appeared on Lynn’s social media pages. The tribute features photos of the iconic country superstar from different phases of her

First Lady Acres is a nearly 10,000 square-foot home on eight Tennessee acres, but the gorgeous amenities and decor pale in comparison to the legacy of its previous owners. The house George Jones bought for Tammy Wynette in 1974 is a part of country music history. The lavish Nashville estate boasts nine bedrooms and nine

There are many ways to describe country icon Loretta Lynn and her amazing career: groundbreaking, record-setting, genre-defining. But one of the best descriptors is also one of the simplest: She was a badass. When Lynn entered country music more than 60 (SIXTY!) years ago, she changed everything, from what a female country singer could sing about to

Country legend Loretta Lynn was born on this day, April 14, in 1932. Lynn was born to Theodore Webb, a coal miner, and his wife, Clara Ramey. The second of eight children — including younger sister Brenda Gail, known as singer Crystal Gayle — she grew up in Butcher Holler, a small mining community in the town of Van

Trace Adkins is doing his part to uplift western Kentucky after a devastating tornado outbreak that occurred in December 2021. The singer appeared on Today on Wednesday (April 12) to announce a free show in Mayfield, Ky., called Somewhere in America: A Concert for Mayfield presented by KIOTI Tractor.  The show will take place at Mayfield High School’s CFSB War

The Academy of Country Music announced nominations for the 58th Academy of Country Music Awards. Hosted by global superstars Dolly Parton and Garth Brooks, “Country Music’s Party of the Year” will stream live exclusively for a global audience across 240+ territories on Prime Video on Thursday, May 11 at 8 p.m. EDT/7 p.m. CDT/5 p.m.

Dwight Yoakam knew from an early age that he had a calling for the arts. Yoakam moved to Los Angeles, Calif., in the late 1970s to immerse himself in the local music scene and to seek out television and film opportunities. The city allowed Yoakam to hone the honky-tonk sound he would become known for, blending