Seventeen years ago today (Feb. 12, 2005), Rascal Flatts scored their third No. 1 hit with “Bless the Broken Road.” The song, from their album Feels Like Today, also became the trio’s first platinum-selling tune. “Bless the Broken Road” was written by Marcus Hummon, Bobby Boyd and Jeff Hanna in 1994. The song was previously recorded
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“This feels like my debut record.” Jamil Rashad, also known as Boulevards, is excited for the release of his new record, Electric Cowboy: Born in Carolina Mud. By most counts, this marks his fourth full-length, but as he describes to The Boot, he’s holding onto it as his debut. “It really is my first studio
Maren Morris is pondering life and our time here on earth. The conclusion is the same: We won’t live forever, but it’s what we do with our time that matters. In her new song “Background Music,” Morris makes a promise to love her husband, fellow artist Ryan Hurd, for as long as they both have
Chris Young is the most-nominated artist at the 2022 ACM Awards with a stunning seven nominations. He’s recognized as both artist and producer in the Album of the Year and Single of the Year categories. Young — who previously earned seven career ACM nominations but has never won an award at that show — shares three nominations with Kane Brown
Jeremy Ivey “Trial By Fire” The latest cut from Jeremy Ivey‘s upcoming album Invisible Pictures, due out March 11, is an especially personal one. The singer-songwriter was inspired by his wife and talent in her own right, Margo Price‘s decision to cut alcohol out of her life. The two openly discussed the decision and Margo’s
David Quinn‘s new single “Down Home” is a honky tonk homecoming, a celebration of leaving city life behind for the return to one’s country roots. “Down Home” is the first single from Quinn’s upcoming album Country Fresh, due out on April 15. The track opens with a rollicking guitar riff and Quinn’s declaration that he’s packing his bags
Florida Georgia Line have not officially broken up, but they are “taking a break.” The superstar duo of Tyler Hubbard and Brian Kelley confirmed the news for the first time publicly in an interview with People during the opening of their new exhibit at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum in Nashville on
Jesse Daniel may be a new voice in country music, but that doesn’t mean he’s one for contemporary country’s hallmarks. Daniel’s original music is steeped in tradition, so it only makes sense for him to cover one of the greats that he owes his debt to: Waylon Jennings. Daniel’s latest single is his rendition of
Eleven years ago today, on Feb. 8, 2011, Thompson Square released their eponymous debut album via Stoney Creek Records. Thompson Square includes the first chart-topping hit for the married duo, made up of Keifer and Shawna Thompson. “Are You Gonna Kiss Me or Not,” written by Jim Collins and David Lee Murphy, was Thompson Square’s second single from
Luke Bryan‘s residency at the Theatre at Resorts World Las Vegas kicks off this Friday (Feb. 11), but he’s already in town to rehearse his show — and so is his mom, LeClaire, the country star revealed to ABC’s Good Morning America on Monday (Feb. 7). “Oh, yeah. My mother, she’s already punched her ticket,” Bryan says,
Chris Lane admits that, back in his single days, he never saw a wife and kids in his future. “I never wanted kids. I honestly never wanted to get married. None of that,” he explains in new interview with ET Online. But things changed once he met his now-wife, Lauren Bushnell. Getting into a relationship
Manhattan venue CBGB is remembered as the prototypical punk-rock hole in the wall, and an incubator for Rock and Roll Hall of Fame talents the Ramones, Talking Heads and Blondie. Yet in the bigger picture, one of the most influential dive bars in music history made sense for Alan Jackson‘s first New York stop since 9/11,
It’s been more than 40 years since Dolly Parton, Jane Fonda, and Lily Tomlin took a stand for all working women in the 1980 comedy film 9 to 5. Parton wrote the classic title song, and the catchy tune is now getting a 21st-century makeover with help from Kelly Clarkson. The two women recorded a new
Sam Williams, the son of country legend Hank Williams Jr., turned to social media to post a plea to be released from what he says is a conservatorship his famous father and sister placed him in more than a year ago. As TMZ reports, Williams — himself a singer whose credits include working with Dolly Parton
It feels like everyone is itching for a bit of comforting nostalgia these days, but it’s easy to fall short when trying to rekindle the magic of another time. With his new boot scootin’ new track “Neon Blue,” Joshua Hedley masterfully magnifies the sound of early 90s country through a modern lens. “Neon Blue” is the title track and
The Cactus Blossoms‘ colorful, retro-inspired new video for “Is It Over” finds the duo reflecting on when it’s time to take a final bow. Directed by Joshua Shoemaker, whose previous work includes music videos for Margo Price, Erin Rae and Marcus King among others, “Is It Over” uses follows The Cactus Blossoms on a journey to and
When you make a donation to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, you can feel good knowing the bulk of your money is going to actual treatment and research. In 2022, 82 cents of every dollar donated will go where it does the most good. There are so many reasons to donate — find eight of
Although Morgane Stapleton has earned widespread admiration and acclaim for her incredible backing vocals on most of her husband’s biggest hits, she’s much more than just Chris Stapleton‘s talented other half. Along with her powerhouse voice, Morgane has proven herself to be one of country music’s most talented and sought-after songwriters. She’s penned tracks that have been
Miranda Lambert just proved that her husband Brendan McLoughlin isn’t the only one who looks good in a swimsuit. On Instagram, the “If I Was a Cowboy” singer offered five pictures of the two of them on their anniversary getaway. Both Lambert and McLoughlin look as relaxed as you can imagine, with sand between their toes and
Over a good-time groove, Ryan Hurd rhapsodizes about sharing life’s pleasures with others — be it a smile, a bottle or a joint or two— on his latest single, “Pass It On.” On the surface, “Pass It On” might sound like a lot of other feel-good, boat-party-ready country songs with lines like, “So if you