The Chris Young on the cover of his self-titled debut album is hardly recognizable to fans who know his newer work. The singer was a brand-new face on the national country music scene, and only 21 years old, when he released his self-titled debut album on Oct. 3, 2006 — 15 years ago today. Born and raised
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Kacey Musgraves helped open Saturday Night Live‘s 47th season on Saturday night (Oct. 2). The singer-songwriter performed two songs, both from her recently released album Star-Crossed, during the sketch comedy TV show’s season premiere, but it was her first performance of the night that was particularly daring. During her song “Justified,” Musgraves appeared to be onstage completely naked.
Ray Stevens is sharing his views on the debate over COVID-19 vaccines. “The vaccinations… do work,” he tells People. The “Comedy King of Music City” has seen the worst of COVID-19, as he’s had multiple friends die of the virus. “My friends, a lot of them have had the vaccinations and are doing well,” he says. “Some, however,
John Rich wouldn’t necessarily call Carrie Underwood a friend. Sure, the two country music mainstays have seen each other backstage at various award shows and passed each other on the charts, but the Big & Rich hitmaker has never had any sort of lengthy conversation with her. But in August, when Underwood found herself being
Jason Aldean fans know him as a singer who won’t back down, and this week he didn’t after engaging with his wife’s Instagram followers over a picture of the family in anti-Joe Biden T-shirts. It started on Saturday (Sept. 25), when Brittney Aldean shared pictures of herself and her kids wearing shirts that read “Anti-Biden
Kane Brown and Grammy-winning R&B singer H.E.R. have released a new song, “Blessed & Free,” as well as an accompanying music video. “Blessed & Free” is a mid-tempo self-affirmation anthem incorporating aspects from both of the musical genres each artist represents. “As long as my eyes still see / As long as my heart still beats /
Country music would look much different without Ross Copperman. The ace songwriter has penned hits for the likes of Keith Urban, Blake Shelton, Kenny Chesney and Dierks Bentley, and that’s not all: This Nashville insider is a triple threat, with producing and singing talents that rival his songwriting chops. Born in Roanoke, Va., on Oct. 1, 1982,
Evan Paul is the host of Taste of Country Nights, a syndicated radio show heard on more than 100 country radio stations nationwide. Producer Amber co-hosts the show with him every night from 7PM to midnight. Together they play the best new country music and interview today’s top stars, like Luke Combs, Dan + Shay, Keith Urban,
Tracy Lawrence is revisiting and updating his catalog with the Hindsight 2020 trilogy of albums. Many of the songs are 20 or even 30 years old, which means enough time has passed for the singer to admit there were some he was strongly encouraged to record. At least one of those songs worked out well
The Grand Ole Opry‘s 5,000th Saturday night broadcast has added for more members and one Country Music Hall of Famer. Garth Brooks, Trisha Yearwood, Darius Rucker and Dustin Lynch join the already impressive lineup set for next month’s show. The 5,000th Saturday night broadcast can be heard — and seen — on Oct. 30. Tune in
Kelly Clarkson insists she knows how to navigate her way through The Voice competition. And, on Tuesday night (Sept. 28), she proved that by navigating her way into the hearts of pop-gospel duo the Cunningham Sisters. The biracial teens of Marie, 14, and Macie, 15, are from Hamilton, Ohio, and in an introduction video, they
Zac Brown Band lead singer Zac Brown reveals that he’s tested positive for COVID-19 and as a result is canceling four Comeback Tour stops slated for this weekend. “I am deeply disappointed this has happened, as touring is our life and performing live for our fans is the best part of our job,” he writes on
The police officer whom Blake Shelton chose to honor during a tour stop in Tulsa had a surprise for everyone around him. On Friday night (Sept. 24), the singer gave Officer Aurash Zarkeshan the VIP treatment, 15 months after he was shot during a routine traffic stop. Zarkeshan received front row tickets, and a local bank gave $5,000
When Jason Aldean releases his new album, Macon, in November, it’ll be only half of the new music fans can expect over the coming months. The country star plans to release 30 new tracks between now and April of 2022. Macon, due out on Nov. 12, will contain 15 songs: 10 brand-new tracks — including Aldean’s
Mickey Guyton has been open about the struggles she’s faced in country music, often advocating for equality and representation within the genre and vulnerably sharing about the personal hardships she’s had to endure. However, she’s not opened up about her husband Grant Savoy’s terrifying health scare and misdiagnosis, until now. Speaking to Today’s Country with Kelleigh Bannen about
Fall has only just begun, but that doesn’t mean that Carrie Underwood is waiting to celebrate the Christmas season… and all of the things that come along with it. Underwood gave fans a taste of winter a little early with her release of the upbeat new song, “Favorite Time of Year.” Throughout the holiday song,
Summer may be officially over, but RaeLynn isn’t ready for Sad Girl Fall just yet. Her new song ”Get That All the Time” is a flirty and infectious collaboration with Mitchell Tenpenny. RaeLynn co-wrote “Get That All the Time” with Tyler Hubbard, Kane Brown and her Round Here Records labelmate Corey Crowder. The song finds RaeLynn and Tenpenny trading compliments and plying
Kelly Clarkson has scored another victory in her ongoing divorce from her estranged husband, Brandon Blackstock. According to multiple reports, a judge in the case has declared Clarkson legally single amid the continuing divorce proceedings, which have dragged on for more than a year. Us Weekly and other news outlets have obtained legal documents pertaining
Walker Hayes’ infectious hit “Fancy Like” gets yet another boost with a feature from pop star Kesha on a remixed version of the song. The Billboard-charting song caught Kesha’s attention as a fun, relatable track. “This song speaks to me on a very deep level,” the singer shares on Twitter, describing herself as “a southern b—h
For someone who was, at the time of our interview, due to have her first baby in two weeks — in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic and while promoting an album, no less — RaeLynn seemed incredibly calm. She was all smiles, in an oversized denim shirt and understated glam, when she sat down over