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
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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
The most-played country songs of 2021 included some surefire hits and some big surprises, some sentimental ballads and some rowdy party songs, and even two contributions from one superstar artist. Billboard released this year’s roundup when it unveiled its year-end charts for 2021, with lists full of the year’s best in music of all genres
Jana Kramer isn’t counting out the possibility that she and her ex-husband Mike Caussin might spend the holidays together with their kids at some point in the future — but “not this year,” the actor and singer explains in a new interview with Extra. “I considered it, but when I talked to my friends and my therapist…I
In a new interview, Faith Hill opens up about how Tim McGraw supported her through the difficult death of her father in 2019. The couple are featured on the cover of People to promote their new TV project 1883, which is a prequel to Yellowstone, and they talk about what marriage looks like to them and
Twenty-five years ago today, on Dec. 12, 1996, Clint Black was celebrating yet another career milestone: It was on that date that the singer received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, sealing his status as a bona fide superstar. At the time of Black’s induction onto the Hollywood Walk of Fame, he had released five
Sure, “Soul” might feel like a little bit of a left turn for fans of Lee Brice‘s more traditional country music — and the singer even admits that at the beginning, he was a little nervous for the song to be a single, because it felt like a risk. “It kinda did for a minute,” he
Twenty-two years ago today (Dec. 11) was a big day for Brad Paisley: It was on this day in 1999 that the singer earned his first No. 1 hit with the song “He Didn’t Have to Be,” from his debut album, Who Needs Pictures. Paisley co-wrote “He Didn’t Have to Be” with his longtime friend and frequent
Tim McGraw added 17 live dates to his concert calendar when he announced his official 2022 tour on Friday morning (Dec. 10). The McGraw Tour 2022 will begin in Arkansas on April 29 and focus on venues in the Eastern United States through June 4. The tour includes three dates in Florida, two in North Carolina and
The Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum is gearing up to open another exhibit, this time for country duo Florida Georgia Line. Florida Georgia Line: Mix It Up Strong will open on Jan. 21, 2022, and run almost a full year until Jan. 1, 2023. The exhibit will give visitors an unprecedented view into the
When Blake Shelton and Gwen Stefani were in the midst of wedding prep, the singer admitted that he was leaving most of the details up to his bride, explaining that if he were in charge, the wedding would be “pretty classless.” Now, in a conversation on the Ellen DeGeneres Show, Shelton says that those comments led
Blake Shelton has added another major award to his trophy shelf. The country superstar took home Country Artist of the Year at the 2021 People’s Choice Awards on Tuesday night (Dec. 7). Shelton was on hand at the ceremony on Tuesday night to perform his latest single, “Come Back as a Country Boy,” on the
Garth Brooks will travel to central Florida for his only Stadium Tour stop in that area. On Wednesday morning (Dec. 8), the singer announced a date in Orlando, Fla., for spring 2022. The concert will take place on March 26, 2022, making it (for now) his first show of the new year. A press release notes that
On Dec. 8, 1976, a remake of A Star Is Born opened in theaters. Starring Kris Kristofferson and Barbra Streisand, this particular version of the story is a remake of the 1937 movie with Janet Gaynor and Fredric March. (However, it shouldn’t be confused with a 1954 musical version starring Judy Garland and James Mason.) In