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She’s been a country mainstream artist for more than 40 years, and is a vivid storyteller and, like many beloved country stars, a chronic over-sharer, so it’s easy enough to assume that even casual fans know just about everything there is to know about recording artist and actor Reba McEntire. We, however, beg to differ.

What is a concept album? Ask five people, and chances are, you’ll get five different answers. In a nutshell, however, a concept album is a collection of songs with some sort of unifying theme — whether that be lyrical, musical or spiritual. In country music, Woody Guthrie’s 1940 release Dust Bowl Ballads — a record about

Before Blake Shelton‘s name was widely known in country music, and before he was a judge on The Voice, fans may have seen him opening for Toby Keith‘s 2002 Shock’n Y’all Tour, Rascal Flatts‘ 2005 Here’s to You Tour or the Flatts’ 2006 Me and My Gang Tour. Every superstar starts out as an opening

Once upon a time, Garth Brooks did a one-man show in Las Vegas and then he followed it with a full band stadium tour. Opening night of his Plus One residency in Las Vegas was a terrific marriage of the two concepts. Nobody really knew what to expect when Brooks took the stage at the Caesars Palace Colosseum

American Idol finalist Megan Danielle will compete for the Idol crown during the Season 21 finale on Sunday, May 21. To gear up for the big moment, she and the other two finalists Colin Stough and Iam Tongi, have released official singles into the world. For her first official introduction to audiences post-Idol, Danielle is sharing a determined,

Iam Tongi will join his fellow American Idol finalists Megan Danielle and Colin Stough in competition during the Season 23 finale on Sunday (May 21). Ahead of the big night, Tongi has shared his first official single, “I’ll Be Seeing You.” The acoustic-led song was written by Francisco Martin VI, and in it, Tongi emotionally sings of

Caroline Jones has had quite an interesting journey on the road to her new EP, Superpower. The multi-genre singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist got married and joined one of the biggest bands in the world as a full-time member over the past two years, but in a new interview, she tells Taste of Country that her

Thirty-one years ago today, on May 19, 1992, Billy Ray Cyrus recorded “Some Gave All.” The song, which became the title track of Cyrus’ freshman album, was written by the singer and his first wife, Cindy Smith Cyrus. Before penning “Some Gave All,” the Cyruses spoke with a Vietnam War vet; the powerful tune includes lines such as “All

Jimmie Allen turned to social media on Thursday afternoon (May 18) to offer a public apology to his wife, Alexis, for what he terms an “affair” after allegations of sexual assault surfaced against him, and he called himself a “victim of my weaknesses.” “I want to publicly apologize to my wife Alexis after humiliating her

Jimmy Buffett went to the doctor, but wound up in the hospital. The singer says he had an issue that required immediate attention and is postponing a concert scheduled for Saturday (May 20). Currently, there are no other dates on Buffett’s 2023 calendar. The nature of his health problem has not been shared, but on Facebook he jokes

Taylor Swift‘s spectacular “Cornelia Street” luxury apartment in Manhattan is currently for rent, and pictures show a property that is a lavish mix of historic and very modern. Originally built in 1870 as a carriage house, the 4-bedroom, 5-bathroom, 2-half-bath, 5,500-square-foot residence has been fully renovated into a luxurious townhouse fit for a superstar. The

Happy 71th birthday to George Strait! The singer was born on this day (May 18) in 1952. Strait was born in the small town of Poteet, Texas, just south of San Antonio, to parents John and Doris. His father was a math teacher and also owned a 2,000-acre ranch, where Strait and his siblings —

Morgan Wade is ready for the next chapter in her musical journey. The singer, who debuted on country radio with “Wilder Days” in 2021, has revealed details about her second studio album, Psychopath. The album will feature 13 new tracks and will come out on Aug. 25 via Sony Music Nashville. Wade says the project illustrates

When it comes to Jo Dee Messina‘s sophomore album, I’m Alright, the word “revisiting” almost seems out of place, even though twenty-five years have passed since its release in 1998. This feeling of uncertainty emerges because it’s impossible to revisit an album that you have never lost touch with in the first place. The songs on this album

The legal fight over Lisa Marie Presley‘s trust has come to an end. According to People, legal representatives for Priscilla Presley and Riley Keough — the late Lisa Marie’s mother and daughter, respectively — reached a settlement in the battle over the trust, which dates back to January, at a Los Angeles courthouse on Tuesday

Fifty-six years ago today, on May 17, 1967, Glen Campbell had a career-changing day, although he likely wasn’t aware of it at the time. It was on that date that the singer recorded “Gentle on My Mind,” which was the title track of his August 1967 album. “Gentle on My Mind” was written by John

What do you do if you’re a flight attendant and you see your favorite country star sitting in the front row? Well, if you’re the Southwest Airlines crew whose flight roster recently included Randy Travis, you throw a party. That’s exactly what happened on a recent flight, when the airline crew saw the country star

Didn’t get the chance to attend Willie Nelson’s star-studded 90th birthday celebration last month? The Red-Headed Stranger has you covered. Fans will get a second chance to experience the two-day event, which was held at Los Angeles’ historic Hollywood Bowl on April 29-30. Beginning June 11, select theaters across the U.S. will offer screenings of Long Story Short:

Fifty-four years ago today, on May 16, 1969, Merle Haggard recorded one of the biggest hits of his career. It was on that date the the singer recorded “Workin’ Man Blues,” from his 1969 album A Portrait of Merle Haggard. “Workin’ Man Blues,” which became a No. 1 hit, was written by Haggard as a tribute to

Twenty-five years ago today (May 16, 1998) was a big day for Faith Hill: It was on that date that the singer landed at the top of the charts with her single, “This Kiss,” which stayed in the No. 1 spot for three consecutive weeks. “This Kiss” was the debut single from Hill’s album Faith, which sold more than