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Sam Williams “Ragdoll” Sam Williams lays it all out on his new romantic track, “Ragdoll.” Co-written by Williams, Femke Weidema and William Ben Roberts (of Americana duo Carolina Story), the romantic tune finds the singer confessing his contentment in being his love interest’s “ragdoll.” In a sense, Williams draws on the qualities of the age-old

Willie Nelson postponed several shows earlier this year because a band member had tested positive for the COVID-19 virus. That band member, it turns out, was him. For a week, the country legend fought the virus. He says, “I had a pretty rough time with it,” but his wife Annie tells the New York Times

Singer-songwriter’s long-awaited Cazimi will be released in November Caitlin Rose will release the long-awaited follow-up to 2013’s The Stand-In later this year. The new project, titled Cazimi, will be released Nov. 18 via Missing Piece Records and includes the atmospheric lead single “Black Obsidian.” A dramatic mix of baritone guitar and glockenspiel introduces “Black Obsidian,”

In 2003, Dierks Bentley signed with Capitol Records and, right out of the gate, he found success: His debut single, “What Was I Thinkin’,” from his eponymous debut record, reached No. 1 on Billboard‘s country charts. The album was certified platinum by the RIAA — quite the start to Bentley’s career. Since then, Bentley has released Modern Day

Sunny Sweeney and Vince Gill take a painfully honest look at a relationship on the rocks in their new duet, “Married Alone.” The honky-tonk heartbreaker serves as the title track from Sweeney’s extremely personal upcoming album, which is due out Sept. 23 via Thirty Tigers. Co-produced by Paul Cauthen and the Texas Gentlemen’s Beau Bedford,

A whirlwind of wedding day festivities magnifies the flaws of a marriage that may not be so meant-to-be in Mallory Johnson‘s brand new music video for “Married.” The burgeoning country star’s playful anthem asks why a day of glamour and fun must also mean giving up the freedom of being on your own. Sometimes the

The annual Americana Honors and Awards takes place Sept. 14 in Nashville Chris Isaak and Indigo Girls will soon have their work recognized with Lifetime Achievement honors from the Americana Music Association. The “Wicked Game” singer-songwriter and the folk duo will be honored along with Fairfield Four, Don Williams, and Al Bell at the 2022

Fifty-three years ago today (Aug. 23, 1969) was an epic day for Johnny Cash: It was on that date that the singer soared to the top of the charts with his live single “A Boy Named Sue,” from his At San Quentin album. “A Boy Named Sue,” written by Shel Silverstein, tells the story of a boy

“Authenticity” is a term that’s been at the center of a long and problematic debate in country music. At the end of the day, singing from the heart is what really matters — no matter where you’re from. Riddy Arman has all those bases covered. After spending her youth in rural northern Ohio, Arman spent short stints in New

Several country artists will be teeing off for a good cause at this year’s Folds of Honor Celebrity Golf Tournament. The event — Aug. 29 at the Governors Club Tennessee — will bring many stars out for a second year, while others will be in the tee box for the first time. Kane Brown, Kid Rock, Ed

LUKAS GRAHAM is thinking about his friends he wishes he could reconnect with. The singer teamed up with Khalid for his new single ‘Wish You Were Here, written by Khalid and Grammy award winning One Republic front-man, Ryan Tedder.  “‘Wish You Were Here’ is an anthem to the best friends,” says Graham in a statement. “We all

Born Aug. 22, 1957, country artist Holly Dunn started her journey into the country music landscape at an early age. The Texas native headed to Nashville after graduating college, in search of her own career in the industry. After finding work as a songwriter and demo singer, she snagged her own solo record deal in 1985.

Little Big Town embrace optimism in the wake of heartbreak in their hopeful new song, “Better Love.” Karen Fairchild takes over lead vocals on the group’s latest track, which reflects on a relationship that didn’t turn out as planned. Instead of dwelling on what went wrong, she reiterates that the rewards still outweigh the risks when it comes

It starts with a cautiously plucked guitar string, and swells into a sweeping crescendo of love and warmth. With “Holding Hands,” Whitney Fenimore and co-writer Marielle Kraft encapsulate a truly epic love story — one that overcomes not just the doubts and stuttering starts of new relationship, but embracing one’s identity and overcoming societal disapproval. Fenimore

Platinum-selling rapper Aitch has released his debut album ‘Close To Home’, with the first single being ‘My G’ featuring Ed Sheeran. Displaying a more mature, and personal side of Aitch’s songwriting, “My G” is a loving tribute from the Manchester rappers 12 year old little sister, affectionately called “G”, who has Down’s Syndrome. He made the announcement on his Instagram account

On Aug. 18, 1973, Conway Twitty and Loretta Lynn landed at No. 1 on the Billboard country chart with “Louisiana Woman, Mississippi Man.” Co-written by Becki Bluefield and Jim Owen, and produced by Owen Bradley, the song is the title track of the duo‘s 1973 LP. “Louisiana Woman, Mississippi Man” describes the irresistible appeal of a

Honey Harper are set to release their sophomore album Honey Harper & the Infinite Sky on Oct. 28 via ATO Records. The innovative, genre-bending outfit have shared their first cut from the project today (Aug. 16), which serves as a modernized, groovy throwback to classic country-rock of the 1970s. Anchored by enveloping guitar riffs and

Kenny Rogers was a cross-genre success story, with a decades-long, hit-filled career to back up his legendary status. Born Kenneth Ray Rogers on Aug. 21, 1938, in Houston, Texas, Rogers was the fourth of eight children of Lucille Lois and Edward Floyd Rogers. He was in high school when he formed his first band, a doo-wop group called

Kenny Rogers had just about given up on “Islands in the Stream,” a song known today as one of the best — if not the best — country duets of all time. The singer confessed to Taste of Country that he told songwriter Barry Gibb of the Bee Gees, “I don’t even like this song anymore,” before

Blake Shelton is taking fans back to the ‘90s with his modern-day throwback tune, “No Body.” Out now, the Rodney Clawson, Chris Tompkins and Josh Kear-penned single revolves around Shelton’s profession that he wants to be with “No Body” else but the sweetheart he’s with. “Don’t wanna scoot the boots with nobody / Get straight

One year after marrying Gwen Stefani, Blake Shelton is making it clear that she’s No. 1. The “No Body” singer says music and television work are just not urgent priorities like they used to be. The result might be new music at a slower pace from Shelton, who spoke to Entertainment Tonight about it all.

Nineteen years ago today, on Aug. 19, 2003, Dierks Bentley released his eponymous major-label freshman album. The project was released on Capitol Records. Prior to releasing Dierks Bentley, Bentley had released another album, Don’t Leave Me in Love, on Dangling Rope. Bentley’s debut single from his first Capitol Records disc, “What Was I Thinkin’,” went to No. 1, and the project’s

Seasoned singer-songwriter Derek Hoke dusts off the ashes of a relationship’s fiery end in his captivating new single “Let Go of My Heart.” The searing cut from Hoke’s upcoming record Electric Mountain is an uplifting anthem for anyone trying to find their footing after being hit by heartbreak. “‘Let Go of My Heart’ is probably the most

Four years after their global smash hit “The Middle,” Maren Morris and producer-DJ Zedd have joined forces once again for their new collaboration, “Make You Say.” The electro-pop tune, which is produced by DJ sibling duo Beauz and penned by Morris, Zedd, Charlie Puth, Jacob Kasher Hindlin and Beauz’s Bernie and Johan Young, is a

On Aug. 18, 1998, Jo Dee Messina landed at No. 1 on the Billboard country singles chart with “I’m Alright.” The title track from Messina’s second studio album, the Phil Vassar-penned “I’m Alright” features a woman who’s down on her luck, but meeting up with an old friend (who perhaps might be an old flame)

Mariel Buckley “Driving Around” Mariel Buckley‘s heart takes her on a voyage in her new song, “Driving Around.” The wistful and ruminative Americana tune digs deep and harkens back to Buckley’s early years. Throughout the song, its lyrical narrative, composed solely by Buckley, details fond childhood memories and the present-day freedom she found in passionate,

Alabama native Jason Isbell grew up near the state’s famous city of Muscle Shoals — a location brimming with rich talent and unbridled creativity. Some of that magic along the Tennessee River clearly rubbed off on the singer-songwriter. In his early 20s, Isbell joined the Drive-By Truckers, but left the band a few years later, in 2007,

Track appears on Campbell and the Dirty Knobs’ 2022 album External Combustion Singer-guitarist Mike Campbell gets an assist from country singer Margo Price in the new video for “State of Mind.” The track, which features Price’s backing vocals, appears on Campbell and his band the Dirty Knobs’ 2022 album External Combustion. A jangling midtempo number,

Thirty-seven years ago today (Aug. 17, 1985) was a significant day for the country music supergroup the Highwaymen, made up of Waylon Jennings, Willie Nelson, Kris Kristofferson and Johnny Cash. It was on that date that their debut single, “Highwayman,” soared to No. 1 on Billboard‘s Hot Country Songs chart. “Highwayman,” written by Jimmy Webb, was previously recorded