Kentucky native Kelsey Waldon is set to release her new album No Regular Dog on Aug. 12 via Oh Boy Records. “Sweet Little Girl,” the first single from the Shooter Jennings-produced project, features a rich, groovy soundscape that modernizes the gritty outlaw country sound of the 1970s. Lyrically, Waldon finds herself struggling to stay grounded as the days and miles keep passing her by. “I’m
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Granger Smith is educating fellow parents about Infant Swim Rescue (ISR) survival swimming lessons, because he says it’s something he was unaware of when his 3-year-old son, River, drowned in 2019, and it’s important. Smith’s youngest son, Maverick, was born in August 2021, and at 8 months old, he’s already completed 10 ISR lessons. “He’s a warrior,” the
Chris Janson and Travis Tritt are saddling up for a high-energy co-headlining tour this fall. The pair have announced an October-November trek they’re billing as the Can’t Miss Tour, which will hit arenas and amphitheaters across the South and Midwest. The fun kicks off Oct. 7 in Huntington, W. Va. “Excited to be out touring
Brandi Carlile shared an emotional musical tribute to The Judds, just hours after news of Naomi Judd’s tragic death first broke. In a post to her Instagram account on Sunday (May 1), the accomplished singer-songwriter paused to reflect on the loss. “Having a bittersweet Sunday afternoon at home with my daughters today and praying for @wynonnajudd and
Ray Charles was the fourth artist inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame during Sunday night’s (May 1) Medallion Ceremony. A trio of performers saluted the legend, including Garth Brooks. In introducing Brooks, the HOF’s Kyle Young let the audience know that the singer soundchecks with his chosen selection, “Seven Spanish Angels.” So, Brooks didn’t
As the Judds officially entered the Country Music Hall of Fame in an induction ceremony on Sunday (May 1), Wynonna Judd gave a tearful acceptance speech that also served as a remembrance of her mom and duo partner, Naomi Judd, who unexpectedly died just one day earlier. From the stage, Wynonna spoke candidly about her grief
On Sunday (May 1), judges Katie Perry, Luke Bryan, and Lionel Richie took to the heart of Disneyland Park in Anaheim, Calif., to continue their journey in finding the next American Idol. The night’s two-hour telecast, fittingly dubbed “Disney Night,” saw the Top 10 finalists becoming the Top 7, which means fans are now inching
Carrie Underwood is among the many country artists, friends and fans who turned to social media to remember Naomi Judd after her death on Saturday (April 30). “Country music lost a true legend,” Underwood wrote on Twitter after Judd’s daughters, Wynonna and Ashley Judd, broke the news of her death in a statement to the Associated
The Judds will become members of the Country Music Hall of Fame on Sunday (May 1), one day after sisters Ashley and Wynonna Judd shared news of Naomi Judd‘s shocking death. Wynonna is expected to attend the ceremony. The Judds were named as inductees for the Country Music Hall of Fame last August. The news led a resurgence for the
George Strait has announced a special two-night stand with a pair of concert dates in his home state of Texas. The country legend is slated to perform back-to-back nights at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth on Friday, Nov. 18, and Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022. Tenille Townes will join Strait as his support act on both
Miranda Lambert marked a new milestone in her career with a special performance in Franklin, Tenn., on Thursday night (April 28). The country star made her first appearance at the scenic FirstBank Ampitheater to celebrate the release of her ninth solo studio album, Palomino. The night kicked off with a rowdy performance from the Cadillac Three, although a massive
American Idol singer Laine Hardy received an arrest warrant from the Louisiana State University Police Department on Thursday (April 28), and he says he’s cooperating fully. His lawyer adds that he’ll continue to work with LSU as they investigate the allegations against him. The nature of the allegations is still unclear, but WAFB-TV in Baton Rouge,
Brandi Carlile shared sad news with fans this week: She will no longer be performing at this weekend’s Stagecoach Festival in Indio, Calif. In a video posted to social media on Wednesday (April 27), Carlile revealed that she has contracted COVID-19, so she must unfortunately cancel her appearance. “Hey buddies, It finally happened; I have
Miranda Lambert is teasing a new song titled “Tourist,” and she’s letting fans see footage from some of her own world travels alongside her husband, Brendan McLoughlin. The country superstar turned to Instagram late on Wednesday (April 27) to post a clip of the new song, which is set to appear on her forthcoming new
It’s been the season of Keith Urban on The Voice: Australia. After one contestant auditioned with an original song titled “Keith” that name-dropped all of the coach’s biggest hits, this week, another hopeful decided to cover one of Urban’s hits. Freddie Bailey took the stage and sang “Wild Hearts.” It took the country artist a second
Garth Brooks is bringing his 2022 Stadium Tour to Edmonton. The country superstar and his band are set to perform at Commonwealth Stadium on Saturday, June 25, according to a press release on Wednesday morning (April 27). The show will mark Brooks’ first-ever appearance at Commonwealth Stadium, and it’s also the only gig he’ll play
Three of the Top 10 finalists for Season 20 of American Idol are aspiring country music singers, but which one has the best shot to win? Perhaps more importantly, which American Idol finalist has the best shot at a long-lasting career when the show is over? Taste of Country’s Billy Dukes and Adison Haager discuss Noah
Noah Thompson is a country artist, but he has been known to sing songs outside of his genre. During the latest episode of Season 20 of American Idol, he did just that. As part of the night’s theme, which was ‘The Judges’ Song Contest,’ he got the opportunity of selecting one of three songs by two
Sheryl Crow‘s 60 years of life are being showcased in a new biopic, titled Sheryl. The music used in the documentary will of course be from the woman who inspired the film. Fans will also be able to purchase the soundtrack the same day the film arrives on Showtime. Sheryl: Music From the Feature Documentary will
Jake Owen will return to the road this summer. He has just announced his headlining Up There Down Here Tour, a tour of more than 30 dates that kicks off May 5 in Troy, Ohio, and continues through the beginning of October. “Looking forward to getting back out there, bringing smiles and happiness and some