When Amy Grant and Vince Gill got married in March of 2011, they both had children from prior relationships — Grant had three young children, while Gill had one daughter — and the couple completed their family with the birth of their daughter Corrina in 2001. Juggling the needs of a blended family can be complex,
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Country stars Tim McGraw and Faith Hill star in the new Yellowstone prequel, 1883 — the real-life husband and wife’s first joint acting project. In a December cover story for People, McGraw admits of his wife, “It’s been incredible to do scenes together and to watch her work.” That likely doesn’t include the time she slapped him. McGraw dishes
Dylan Scott‘s latest single “New Truck” is a little surprising. For one, the song is relatively upbeat for being filled with heartbreak. Also, Scott doesn’t have much experience with relationships ending. “I’ve been with my wife since I was 15,” he reveals when asked by Taste of Country about a breakup that still stings. “So
Christmas came early 37 years ago for the Judds. It was on this day (Dec. 22) in 1984 that the mother-daughter duo, made up of Naomi and Wynonna Judd, landed at the top of the charts with their hit single “Why Not Me.” “Why Not Me,” written by Harlan Howard, Sonny Throckmorton and Brent Maher, was the
The following personal essay was written by The Boot contributor and award-winning music journalist Marcus K. Dowling. All experiences and opinions voiced in this piece are his own. Emboldened by Dolly Parton’s philanthropy and two doses of the Moderna vaccine, with a sense that America was a nation both entrapped by and evolving past the realities of
K.T. Oslin’s legacy is being celebrated by fans and country singers who were inspired by her songs, talent and moxie. Her Top 40 country radio career was brief — just five years — but her impact was as long-lasting as her biggest hit. “Do Ya” is the song fans think of first when Oslin’s name comes
The night before Tim McGraw and his country superstar wife, Faith Hill appeared onscreen for the premiere of the Paramount+ series 1883, the superstar couple’s youngest daughter, Audrey, unearthed a years-old family memory. It all started when 20-year-old Audrey was skimming her bookshelf for a little bedtime reading, and her eye landed on a novel
Today is a monumental anniversary for Randy Travis: It was on this date 35 years ago (Dec. 20, 1986) that he became a member of the Grand Ole Opry. Travis’ induction into the Opry came only six months after the release of Storms of Life, his first album on Warner Bros. That record spawned four No.
James Cecil Dickens — better known as Little Jimmy Dickens — was a household name in the 1940s, ’50s and ’60s. The country singer and songwriter was as famous for his novelty songs and his fashion sense as he was for his stature (he stood 4’11” tall, hence his stage name). Dickens started as a
Forty-one years ago today, on Dec. 19, 1980, Dolly Parton made her big-screen debut, appearing in the movie 9 to 5. A comedy based on three working women, the film also starred Jane Fonda, Lily Tomlin and Dabney Coleman. 9 to 5 was a major box office hit. Parton played one of the leading characters, Doralee Rhodes, a
The massive Nashville mansion where Reba McEntire used to live is going to be the site of a 5-star luxury resort. In a press release, the venue, which is called the Estate at Cherokee Dock, announced that it is now under the management of Nashville-based Infinity Hospitality, who have new plans for what is currently a
Happy (Opry) anniversary to Faith Hill! It was on this day (Dec. 18) in 1993 that she made her debut on the Grand Ole Opry. Hill’s appearance on the renowned stage came only two months after she released her debut album, Take Me as I Am; her first single, “Wild One,” was steadily climbing up
Tim McGraw’s journey to 1883 includes a twist that fans of Yellowstone might not have predicted. His character, James Dutton, was introduced during Ep. 1 of the fourth season of the Paramount Network drama. It was a scene filmed before the prequel was even looking for actors. During a media session prior to the Las Vegas premiere
Twenty-seven years ago today, on Dec. 17, 1994, Joe Diffie received an early Christmas present: It was on that date that his single “Pickup Man,” from his Third Rock From the Sun album, landed at the top of the charts, where it stayed for four consecutive weeks. “Pickup Man,” written by Howard Perdew and Kerry
Evan Paul hosts Taste of Country Nights, On Demand, a weekly country music interview podcast that focuses on the music. Follow wherever podcasts are found, like Apple Podcasts and Spotify, and leave a rating and review. This show is part of the Townsquare Media On Demand network. I had the pleasure of spending some time with Josh Turner recently. Josh released his first
Twelve years ago today, on Dec. 16, 2009, Lady A (then known as Lady Antebellum) had one million reasons to celebrate: It was on that date that the trio’s single “Need You Now,” released on Aug. 24 of that same year, earned platinum status. “Need You Now” was the title track of Lady A’s sophomore album, written by bandmates Dave
George Strait could remain the unquestioned “King Of Country Music” forever. The reason? It’s not his 44 No. 1 singles on the Billboard Hot Country Songs charts over 40 years. Instead, it’s how he blended country music’s iconic history with the majestic legacy of a now-deceased icon from beneath America’s southern border that has perhaps created
Eighteen years ago today (Dec. 15, 2003), Keith Urban earned platinum status (signifying sales in excess of one million units) for his self-titled debut album. Keith Urban, which was released in 1999, was Urban’s first solo project since performing as part of the band the Ranch. The country star released the eponymous disc on Capitol Nashville, and
Amid the many country star-themed bars and restaurants that have opened in downtown Nashville in recent years, at least one is shutting its doors. The George Jones Museum, which also serves as a restaurant and event space, is closing, the Tennessean reports. The closure is partially due to the COVID-19 pandemic, an Instagram post from
Hailey Whitters has had an incredible year, to say the very least. She collaborated with Ernest on their cover of Dolly Parton and Kenny Rogers‘ iconic duet “Islands in the Stream,” and was nominated for a Grammy for co-writing Alicia Keys and Brandi Carlile‘s “A Beautiful Noise.” She also released Living The Dream, the deluxe