British-Nigerian singer Onyi Moss is adept on acoustic guitar as she is with full studio productions, like her prophetic, mysterious “Lost Sheep.” Moss is based in Manchester, and has garnered a huge social media following and accolades for her photography and fashion blogging. “Lost Sheep” is a sonic representation of her photographic style: striking, colorful,
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On June 29, 1968, Tammy Wynette hit No. 1 with “D-I-V-O-R-C-E.” The song was at the top of the U.S. country charts 54 years ago today. Co-written by Bobby Braddock and Curly Putman — the latter of whom also wrote Dolly Parton‘s first hit, “Dumb Blonde” — the wrenching song is from the perspective of a
Promise of the Wheel’s Lukas Nelson — son of Willie Nelson — shared a harrowing new song written in the wake of the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade. Nelson posted a video of himself performing the song, along with its lyrics, on Instagram Sunday, saying he’d written the song the night before.
Fast-rising country newcomer Bailey Zimmerman has just unveiled an emotional and all-too-relatable music video for his latest song, “Rock and a Hard Place.” The heart-racing visual vividly depicts what happens when a couple is on the verge of a breakup. Zimmerman, who acts as the fictional protagonist, is still in love with his wife, but
Brantley Gilbert and Carly Pearce are off to the races. They have been revealed as the headliners for the Grand Ole Prix show at the Big Machine Music City Grand Prix on Sunday, Aug. 7. The show is a special version of the famous Grand Ole Opry, and it will take place outdoors in Downtown
She’s a singer, she’s a dancer, and she knows how to entertain a crowd. Kellie Pickler became a name in country music after her sixth-place finish on American Idol‘s fifth season, and her Southern charm and infectious personality have made her a favorite in the genre. Pickler, a native of North Carolina, has released four records,
Sometimes when you hit bottom, there’s nothing left to do but open yourself up to anything and everything. That’s where Billy Keane found himself when he wrote his latest song, “It’s Okay to Lose Your Way.” “I wrote the song from a place of significant turmoil and change in my life — an impending divorce,
Accomplished singer-songwriter Valerie June‘s latest project will shine a new light on some of her favorite tracks from other iconic artists. June’s upcoming EP, Under Cover, is set for release on Aug. 26 via Fantasy Records. The eight-track project features an eclectic mix of songs hand-selected by the Tennessee native. Listeners will hear June’s versions of Gillian
When you think of the country music royalty of the 1990s, a few queens should come to mind. One of them is Lorrie Morgan. Over the course of her multi-decade career, Morgan has evolved and matured in the public eye. From her debut single in 1979 — released a full decade before her debut album, 1989’s Leave the
Evan Paul is the host of Taste of Country Nights, a syndicated radio show heard on more than 100 country radio stations nationwide, every night from 7PM to midnight. He plays the best new country music and interviews today’s top stars, like Luke Combs, Miranda Lambert, Dan + Shay, Keith Urban, Luke Bryan, Chris Stapleton, Lady A, Maren Morris, +
Lorrie Morgan is one of the 1990s queens of country music. From her debut single in 1979 — released a full decade before her debut album, 1989’s Leave the Light On – to her most recent album, 2017’s collaboration with Pam Tillis, Come See Me and Come Lonely, Morgan has racked up 40 Billboard-charting songs. Throughout her
Keith Urban and Nicole Kidman celebrated their wedding anniversary on Saturday (June 25), and it was a big one: The couple have now been married for 16 years. “HAPPY SWEET 16 BABY,” Urban wrote on Instagram to celebrate the milestone, along with a recent snapshot of the happy couple hanging out outdoors in shades and
Taylor Swift – “Carolina”: Pop artist Taylor Swift has released a brand new single entitled ‘Carolina’, which features on the soundtrack to the upcoming Sony Pictures film “Where The Crawdads Sing”, which hits theaters July 15. Taylor explained that she wrote the track over a year ago and that it centers around a girl plagued
It was their roots that first brought country singer Keith Urban and Oscar-winning actress Nicole Kidman together. The couple met in January of 2005 at G’Day LA, a Hollywood event honoring Australians. They began dating a few months later and were married in Sydney on June 25, 2006. “I don’t even know if she’s changed
A few days before the official start of CMA Fest in Nashville, Luke Combs is already running at full speed. He’s set to perform at Nissan Stadium over the weekend, but today he’s making up for the last two years or so of pandemic delays and cancellations with a giant celebration for a run of
Charlie Daniels‘ luxurious tour bus is currently for sale, and the price has been significantly reduced for a custom-built motor coach that’s like a high-end home on wheels. The online listing states that Daniels’ Prevost Liberty bus was built in 1994, but the luxury touring vehicle has been updated extensively in recent years. The stunning motor coach
What happens when a country music idol from Australia meets an Academy Awards-winning actress from Australia? For Keith Urban and Nicole Kidman, it was love at first sight! A whirlwind romance for the books began when Urban met Kidman at an Australian-focused event in 2005. By the end of 2006, they were married. Now together for a decade
In light of the Supreme Court’s 6-3 ruling Friday morning overturning Roe v. Wade and allowing states to restrict or ban abortion at any point during a pregnancy, a handful of country music artists have spoken out in opposition to the decision. Chief among them is Maren Morris, who detailed her own journey to becoming
Brantley Gilbert has joined forces with country newcomer Jelly Roll for a brand new song called “Son of the Dirty South,” which mixes Gilbert’s signature hard-rock style with Jelly Roll’s rap background. Jelly Roll kicks off the song, immediately greeting listeners by rapping about some of the important elements of the country lifestyle, such as “Gravy,
Just over a week ago BTS announced they were taking time apart to focus on some solo projects. BTS member Jungkook has now teamed up with Charlie Puth for an infectious new single called “Left And Right”. “Left and Right” is Puth’s third song of 2022, leading up to his third solo album, simply titled Charlie,
Kacey Musgraves released her sophomore album, Pageant Material, on June 23, 2015. Working with, among others, Luke Laird, Shane McAnally and Brandy Clark, the prolific songwriter and now Grammy winner crafted the project’s 14 traditional-sounding, but modernly crafted tracks. Musgraves worked with many of the same songwriters on Pageant Material that she did on her debut album, 2013’s Same Trailer Different Park; she,
On his latest single “The Ship,” which The Boot is exclusively premiering today (June 23), celebrated singer-songwriter Andrew Combs explores the uncertainty of life, death and what comes after. “This is a song about losing a friend to an overdose,” Combs tells The Boot. “After on and off again sobriety, he finally lost his battle with addiction.
Joe Nichols is headed to the silver screen. The country singer will be making his movie debut in Murder at Yellowstone City, a Western which will premiere in select theaters and stream on Amazon Prime and Apple TV on Friday (June 24). “I am so excited for everyone to see the film,” the country star admits.
Twenty-seven years ago today (June 22, 1995) was a pivotal day for Shania Twain: It was on that date that the singer earned her first platinum album with her sophomore record, The Woman in Me. The Woman in Me, which Twain released in February of 1995, followed her eponymous debut disc. It was the album that shot Twain to
Zac Brown Band teamed up with Blake Shelton for a new version of “On in the Middle,” which initially appeared on the country group’s 2021 album, The Comeback. The collaboration arrives ahead of a deluxe version of The Comeback, out later this summer. “The Comeback is the best album we’ve ever made, and to re-record
A brand new collection of previously unreleased live recordings from Kris Kristofferson will transport listeners back to an unforgettable night of music at one of the most iconic honky-tonks in history. Kris Kristofferson Live at Gilley’s – Pasadena, TX: September 15th, 1981, set for release on Sept. 2 via New West Records, includes 15 previously unreleased recordings
This fall, Randy Houser will release a new collection of songs. Note to Self is the country singer’s sixth studio album. It will arrive on November 11. “Blake and I worked on this record a long time,” Houser says, referring to producer Blake Chancey. “I’m really looking forward to sharing the rest of it with the
Beyoncé is back with her first single, from her first album in over six years. ‘Break My Soul’ is a different sound were normally used to from Beyonce, this single is a high-energy, dancefloor-ready jam. The song is produced by Tricky Stewart and The-Dream, the same production duo that gave us the megahit “Single Ladies”.
Waylon Jennings had already had a long and varied career in the music business by the time he scored his first No. 1 hit. The groundbreaking outlaw country singer, songwriter and guitarist reached the top of the charts for the first time with a song titled “This Time” on June 22, 1974 — 48 years ago
Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit have announced dates for their annual Ryman Auditorium residency in the fall. This time around, the singer-songwriter and his band will play eight nights at the Ryman, the same number they did in 2021. Shows kick off Oct. 15 and wrap up on Oct. 23, with a couple of