The story of George Birge’s “Beer, Beer, Truck, Truck” is anything but conventional. It involves a ’90s country icon and a social media influencer known more for her social justice messages than her critiques of country music. You could say it all started as a joke, but the speed at which the song caught fire was awe-inspiring.
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Ten years ago today, on June 22, 2011, Glen Campbell fans received sad news: They learned that the iconic singer had been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease. Campbell had been quietly battling Alzheimer’s for a few years before he revealed his diagnosis. After the disease progressed to the point where fans might notice that Campbell was struggling,
One month ago, Dierks Bentley played a private concert for a fan named Baylee Barradas. She was battling cancer in his hometown, Phoenix, Ariz., so he showed up with his guitar and made a new friend. On Monday (June 21), Bentley recalled how special this short friendship was in a touching tribute on social media
Seventeen years ago today, on June 21, 2004, Gretchen Wilson struck gold — and platinum. It was on that date that Wilson’s freshman album, Here for the Party, was certified for sales of both 500,000 and one million copies, only two months after it was released. Here for the Party, which ultimately sold more than 5 million copies,
Florida Georgia Line and rapper Nelly revisit some old stomping grounds with their newest joint effort, “Lil Bit,” a hard-partying track that combines call-and-response vocals, a hip-hop beat and a dash of backwoods twang. The song’s lyrics invite a new love interest to climb up in a “big wheel,” take a ride through the country
Dads are the best: They’ll take you fishing, teach you important life lessons … and occasionally act pretty goofy. And judging by the photos above, country star dads are no different. While celebrities’ private lives are just that — private — it’s always fun to get a peek into what goes on offstage … especially
After releasing the re-recorded version of her 2008 album Fearless in April, Taylor Swift has set her sights on her fourth studio album, Red. The re-recorded — and greatly expanded — Taylor’s Version of that record is due out in November, Swift announced on Friday (June 18). “Musically and lyrically, Red resembled a heartbroken person. It was all over the place,
Fifteen years ago today (June 19, 2006) was a life-changing day for Taylor Swift, although she couldn’t have predicted the magnitude of what was about to happen. It was on that date that Swift’s debut single, “Tim McGraw,” from her eponymous freshman album, was released. Swift and Liz Rose penned “Tim McGraw.” It was written while
Seven-year-old Indiana Feek spends summer days like any little girl should, playing with her friends, hugging her daddy and singing all of her favorite songs. “She runs around singing “Cheater, Cheater” quite a bit,” proud father Rory Feek shares. That’s the country song that put her mommy and daddy, country duo Joey+ Rory, on people’s radars in 2008.
On June 18, 2013, Danielle Bradbery emerged as the winner of Season 4 of The Voice. The Texas native defeated Michelle Chamuel and the Swon Brothers to take the crown. Bradbery’s victory came thanks to strong performances of three songs during the The Voice finale episode: Pam Tillis‘ “Maybe It Was Memphis,” Sara Evans‘ “Born to
Kelsea Ballerini and Johnny Cash now have something in common: The two country singers are among the famous people who’ve appeared on Sesame Street, with Ballerini joining Elmo, Big Bird and friends during Season 51 of the legendary children’s program. The topic of Ballerini’s song is families, and she’s very excited to tell the neighborhood about
Kelly Clarkson once again went country for an installment of her Kellyoke segment her daytime TV talk show, The Kelly Clarkson Show. The singer and talk show host delivered a powerful, yet still playful, version of the late Joe Diffie’s 1993 hit “Prop Me Up Beside the Jukebox (If I Die).” “Prop Me Up Beside the Jukebox” gets off
The 2021 iHeartRadio Music Festival has ditched the virtual format and is returning to a live show. Taking place over two days, Sept. 17-18, the event will continue in its tradition of bringing together some of music’s biggest names. Hosted by Ryan Seacrest, the iHeartRadio Music Festival will take place in Las Vegas, Nev., and
After years of hard work, three EPs and seemingly insurmountable roadblocks, Mickey Guyton says she will be releasing her debut album later this year. In a new interview, she reveals that the project, titled Remember Her Name, addresses the racism and sexism she has lived through as a Black woman in country music. “This is a little dramatic,
“Maturity” is a funny word to use around Joe Nichols. The country hitmaker is first to admit he lacked it 19 years ago when his breakthrough Man With a Memory album was released, but the “Brokenheartsville” singer has always been praised for his poise, his patience and his dedication to a classic brand of storytelling.
Live music is back, and with the return of country concerts comes the return of artists trying out brand-new songs onstage. Case in point: Luke Combs tested out a fun, carefree, throwback tune called “Good Ol’ Days” during his set at Carolina County Music Fest, which took place in Myrtle Beach, S.C., on June 10-13.
Mama-to-be RaeLynn enjoyed a floral-themed baby shower over the weekend (June 12), and to make the occasion even more special, she even announced the name she’s selected for her baby girl: Daisy Rae Davis. That’s a name that the singer and her husband, Josh Davis, picked out early on. “We agreed on it pretty quickly
On June 13, 1989, country music’s mainstream audience met Mary Chapin Carpenter. The future hitmaker and multi-Grammy Awards winner wasn’t new to the studio — her folk-leaning debut album, Hometown Girl, arrived in 1987 and featured bluegrass mainstays Mark O’Connor and Tony Rice — yet it’s Carpenter’s sophomore effort, State of the Heart, that helped Class of ’89 peers Clint
Thirty-four years ago today (June 13, 1987) was an historic day for Randy Travis. On that date, his single “Forever and Ever, Amen” reached the top of the charts, where it stayed for three weeks. “Forever and Ever, Amen” was the debut single from Travis’ Always & Forever album, which also landed in the No.
On June 13, 1989, Mary Chapin Carpenter released her second album, State of the Heart. Carpenter co-produced the project her longtime collaborator, the late John Jennings. State of the Heart combines instrumental flourishes from country and folk, and a foundation rooted in sturdy songwriting. The record ended up being Carpenter’s breakthrough, as it peaked at No. 28