Happy 64th birthday to Randy Travis! The singer was born on this day (May 4) in 1959, at Memorial Hospital in Monroe, N.C. Travis was born Randy Bruce Traywick, the second of six children to Harold and Bobbie Traywick. Influenced by his father, who listened to country music, Travis and his brother Ricky performed around
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An iconic farm that once belonged to June Carter Cash and the Carter family is up for sale in Nashville, and the stunning property is a piece of country music history. Built in 1925, the 4-bedroom, 3.5-bathroom, 3,118-square-foot brick farmhouse on just under 13 acres in the very trendy Nashville suburb of Madison is a
Six years after he released it, Scotty McCreery says that “Five More Minutes” is still the most special song he’s ever put out. There’s lots of reasons why that is: A historically high-charting independent hit and a song that funneled new steam into McCreery’s then-faltering career after he’d been dropped from his label, “Five More
Willie Nelson is one of several global music icons who will be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2023. The Hall of Fame announced its 2023 inductees on Wednesday morning (May 3). Nelson is one of seven acts headed into the Hall in the Performer category, along with Kate Bush, Sheryl
Happy 46th birthday to Eric Church! The singer was born on this day (May 3) in 1977, in Granite Falls, N.C. Church developed an affinity for music early on, purchasing his first guitar and beginning to write songs when he was only 13 years old. By the time he was a senior in high school,
In February, Dierks Bentley suggested that the Hot Country Knights‘ stint on his upcoming Gravel & Gold Tour might be their last, saying that the Knights are finally contemplating retirement. But as is often the case, Bentley and Knights seem to have different ideas — or at least, if they’re going out, they’re going out with
Chris Janson has an impressive track record of mega-watt collaborations, and he’s upping the ante again. On Tuesday (May 2), the singer announced that he’s got a new song coming, and it features two legends of country and rock. The song, called “21 Forever,” features guest performances from Dolly Parton and Guns N’ Roses guitarist
On May 2, 1988, Clint Black signed a record deal with RCA Records, the label that’s been home to Elvis Presley, Kenny Rogers and the Judds, among others. At the time, ZZ Top‘s manager, Bill Ham, was also steering Black’s career — a lucky break that was just one example of how the Katy, Texas-raised musician’s love
On May 2, 1998, Shania Twain‘s “You’re Still the One” hit No. 1 on the country singles chart. A tender ballad sprinkled with organ, piano and guitar — and, on the bridge, quivering pedal steel and harmonies — “You’re Still the One” is a loving ode to a significant other. Despite obstacles (and naysayers who thought
Get ready to go on a musical journey with Carrie Underwood. The “Denim & Rhinestones” singer is the latest country artist to curate her own SiriusXM channel, called “Carrie’s Country.” “I’m thrilled to partner with SiriusXM on my new channel,” Underwood says in a statement announcing the news on Monday (May 1). “I can’t wait
Rosanne Cash brought Kris Kristofferson to the stage with a smile and walked him off the stage in tears. Their moving duet at Willie Nelson‘s 90th birthday party concert provides a lasting look at the iconic songwriter as he nears 90 himself. Kristofferson — age 87 next month — joined Cash for “Lovin’ Her Was Easier,”
The U.S. leg of Kane Brown‘s Drunk or Dreaming Tour is still going strong, but after it wraps in mid-June, the singer will be taking a break before jumping back into a new album cycle. “We’re taking a couple of months off coming up. I don’t know what I’m going to do,” the singer told
Thirty years ago today, on May 1, 1993, Charley Pride became a member of the Grand Ole Opry, 27 years after his debut on the hallowed stage. It was the second time that Opry officials had asked the artist to join the organization’s ranks. In January of 1967, Pride became the second Black performer, and first Black singer,
Music has always been a medium that brings people together, whether it’s through shared experiences, feelings or memories. It’s no surprise then, that family, helping others and education all play a vital role in the music industry. In this article, we’ll explore how these three things intersect in the world of music and highlight some
Naomi and Wynonna Judd, the mother and daughter that made up the Grammy Award-winning duo the Judds, made country music history throughout their career. Naomi Judd was born Diana Ellen Judd on Jan. 11, 1946, in Ashland, Ky. She got married at the young age of 17 and had a daughter, Christina Ciminella (aka, Wynonna Judd),
Evan Paul is the host of Taste of Country Nights, a syndicated radio show heard on more than 120 country radio stations nationwide, every night from 7PM to midnight. He plays the best new country music and interviews today’s top stars, like Luke Combs, Miranda Lambert, Dan + Shay, Keith Urban, Carrie Underwood, Luke Bryan, Chris Stapleton, Lady A, Morgan
Twenty-nine years ago today (April 30, 1994), Faith Hill scored her second consecutive No. 1 hit. On that date, the singer topped the charts with “Piece of My Heart,” from her freshman album, Take Me As I Am. Faith Hill Piece of My Heart Single CoverWarner Bros. Although she found major success with the song,
Shania Twain launched her 2023 Queen of Me Tour like an actual rocket ship on Friday night (April 28) in Spokane, Wash. Twain’s career-spanning set at the Spokane Arena left no stone unturned, including hits from every era of her decades-long career, as well as some songs she hasn’t performed live in years. Twain’s show
Naomi Judd‘s former manager has filed a lawsuit against the late singer’s estate, alleging he’s still owed money from a television special he was involved in more than 20 years ago. In a legal filing the Blast obtained, the late Country Music Hall of Famer’s former personal manager, Michael P. Dolan, says he earned “a 6%
If Willie Nelson hasn’t gotten a birthday phone call from Dolly Parton yet, he’ll get one soon. The younger of the two country music legends says she’ll be looking for him on Saturday (April 29), his 90th birthday. She may even sing “Happy Birthday” to him, if he’s lucky. “Willie’s always been so generous and