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Clint Black‘s brand new duet with his wife, Lisa Hartman Black, shows that the coupled country music stars still possess the same vocal prowess that led them to perform as a pair of disguised entertainers on the current season of Fox’s The Masked Singer. But even though the twosome’s costumed revue as the Snow Owls

When producer T Bone Burnett’s soundtrack to the Coen Brothers’ 2000 film O Brother, Where Art Thou? was released 20 years ago this month, it launched a roots-music boom. Many artists on the album — from new traditionalists Gillian Welch and Alison Krauss to bygone legends like Ralph Stanley — saw boosts to their careers,

Talk about an anniversary to remember! Thirty-six years ago today (Dec. 6, 1984), four of country music’s reigning superstars — Waylon Jennings, Willie Nelson, Johnny Cash and Kris Kristofferson — convened to record “Highwayman,” a single that sparked an entire album, their name as a quartet and more than a decade of performing together. “Highwayman,”

Country artist J.D. Shelburne lets loose and has some much-needed fun in a lively new cover of “Run Run Rudolph.” “A lot of classic Christmas songs are slow, but the way 2020 has been, I wanted to put something out upbeat,” Shelburne says of his cover of the classic Christmas jingle. “I am pretty sure that the Chuck

Morgan Wallen and actor Jason Bateman appear all masked up alongside Saturday Night Live’s Heidi Gardner in two new promotional clips for this Saturday’s (Dec. 5) show. The country singer shows some natural comedic timing as he and Bateman play Gardner’s foil. When asked what they want for Christmas, both Bateman and Wallen say that appearing

After being dogged by both a Covid diagnosis and break-up rumors in November, Florida Georgia Line have announced their fifth studio album. Life Rolls On, stacked full with 16 tracks, arrives February 12th. The duo of Tyler Hubbard and Brian Kelley produced the album with Corey Crowder, making it their first full-length album without longtime

Miranda Lambert is a country singer-songwriter, but she’s also a country record holder and ball-buster, literally. How well do you know the famous hitmaker? Anyone who can correctly answer three of the five questions in the trivia video below is doing pretty well. If you guessed four or even all five answers, we’ll assume you’re

Ty Herndon leans into the faith-filled side of the holiday season with “Orphans of God,” a powerful testament to God’s compassion for all people. He includes the song on his new Christmas album, Regifted. “Orphans of God” was originally recorded by contemporary Christian group Avalon and written by songwriters Joel Lindsay and Twila LaBar, who penned it

Before getting married on Dec. 5, 1993, Nitty Gritty Dirt Band co-founder Jeff Hanna and talented songwriter Matraca Berg bonded in a very sweet (literally) way. The two met on tour with Clint Black in the late 1980s, and before every show, they ate pie together — a tradition Berg says was “so country.” “We were married to different people when

Margo Price turns in a stripped-down cover of Joni Mitchell’s wistful Christmas classic “River” in a newly released video. A longtime Mitchell fan, Price originally performed her version of the song during a Planned Parenthood benefit in the fall. Performing solo at an electric piano, Price begins with the familiar “Jingle Bells” motif that underpins

Sixteen years ago today (Dec. 4, 2004), Gary Allan notched his third No. 1 single, “Nothing on But the Radio.” The song, which was written by Byron Hill, Brice Long and Odie Blackmon, was the third single from Allan’s 2003 album, See If I Care. The sexy lyrics of “Nothing on But the Radio” — including lines

There is nothing safe for work about Trey Lewis’ viral country song describing a woman and her many lovers across America. “D–ked Down in Dallas” rides a contemporary country-rock beat to the point that you might think it’s got Top 40 radio potential … until you get to the chorus. The lyrics to Lewis’ “D–ked Down in Dallas” (available at

Something is going on with Michelle Branch and Jessica Harp. The pair of musicians, together known as the Wreckers, are teasing … well, something “coming soon.” On Wednesday (Dec. 2), Harp posted two neon sign-style “Coming Soon” graphics on her Twitter account, and one on her Instagram page, urging fans to follow newly created Wreckers Twitter

Robert Earl Keen’s annual Christmas shows are a tradition for the Texas singer-songwriter, and he’s determined to keep them going even in this uncertain year — albeit in a safety-first, socially distanced way. On December 10th, Keen will kick off his Merry Christmas From the Fam-O-Lee: Secret Santa Christmas Tour, a string of limited-capacity concerts.

Jon Pardi wants to get his wife what for Christmas? Newly married, the country singer is already dreaming up big plans regarding a holiday gift for his bride, Summer Duncan. And, truth be told, it’s exactly what Summer has requested this Christmas: a cow. But not just any cow. What Pardi’s partner wants is a very particular type of livestock

With just a scuffed-up acoustic guitar, a microphone and his cowboy hat, Cody Johnson digs deep into simple, classic country heartbreak with his cover of Reba McEntire‘s “Whoever’s in New England.” McEntire had a hit with this ballad in 1986, and it’s also the title track of her tenth studio album, the first of McEntire’s studio projects that

Taylor Swift has been working hard to re-record the material from her first six albums, and on Wednesday (Dec. 2), she offered fans a peek at one of the biggest songs of the bunch. A snippet of the country-turned-pop superstar’s remade version of “Love Story” appears in a new Match.com ad. Actor Ryan Reynolds, a good

A report from the Tennessee Department of Health Tuesday revealed that revered singer-songwriter Justin Townes Earle died in August of an accidental “acute combined drug toxicity.” Earle’s family also announced the results of the singer’s autopsy report alongside a plea to help those struggling with addiction. “Next to alcohol and cocaine, the autopsy report revealed

Jade Bird‘s “Houdini” offers a different side of her forthcoming sophomore album, expected in 2021, than its debut release, “Headstart,” does. Delicate and lilting, the song uses Harry Houdini’s name and legacy as a famed illusionist as a stand-in for those who have walked out of her life in the past. “I had no control

Lady A‘s new holiday original “Christmas Through Your Eyes” is a deeply personal song that the bandmates all co-wrote together. Given its special significance, it’s only fitting that its music video is a nostalgic tribute to family, featuring footage of all three band members as children during the Christmas season. Fans can get a peek

For over 15 years and through six studio albums, Blackberry Smoke have helped define modern country music with their roots-inspired rock sound and Southern sensibilities. Hailing from Atlanta, Ga., the band released their first studio album in 2003 and have since added three Top 5 albums to their repertoire, with 2015’s Holding All the Roses and 2016’s

“It’s such a mindfuck.” That’s how Ingrid Andress sums up the disparity between the artists nominated for Best Country Album at the 2021 Grammy Awards and who’s being played on country radio. “It’s so funny, because if you look at the Grammy nominations, then you look at like the top five songs on the radio,

Time off the road has meant time to record new Christmas music for many of country music’s biggest stars. While some had albums in production to start 2020, several more packaged songs, EPs or television movies together for their fans this holiday season. A least three country-themed Christmas movies or television specials have been confirmed

For the 2020 CMA Country Christmas special, Darius Rucker teamed up with violinist Lindsey Stirling to perform the traditional holiday Christmas carol “What Child Is This.” Their performance will be part of the annual holiday broadcast on Monday night (Nov. 30), but before the show airs, the two artists dropped their holiday collaboration as a digital

Country legends and newcomers make up this playlist of the best country Christmas songs of all time. Find nearly three hours of Christmas music ready for continuously holiday playback, including hits by George Strait, Kenny Chesney, Alan Jackson, Carrie Underwood and more. This Christmas playlist was built over eight years after receiving tremendous amounts of feedback on

Twenty-five years ago today, on Nov. 30, 1995, Martina McBride became an official member of the Grand Ole Opry. McBride was inducted into the Opry by Loretta Lynn, with whom she forged a lifelong friendship. “I love her. She’s amazing to me,” McBride says of Lynn. “What she’s done is opened herself up to me. I’ll find

The first member of the Grand Ole Opry was also its very first performer: Uncle Jimmy Thompson. The iconic fiddle player was the first artist to be featured on Nashville’s WSM radio station’s new show, then called the WSM Barn Dance, on Nov. 28, 1925. The Barn Dance would later be renamed the Grand Ole Opry,

Chris Young and Kane Brown team up for a new track that highlights the country singers’ real-life friendship and Tennessee roots. Titled “Famous Friends,” the track is Young’s latest release from an upcoming album project. Written by Young with Cary Barlowe and Corey Crowder, the guitar-driven tune plays up both artists’ small-town bona fides with

Twenty-six years ago today (Nov. 29, 1994) was a day of celebration for Brooks & Dunn: It was on that date that their debut album, Brand New Man, was certified quadruple platinum, signifying sales in excess of 4 million units. Their sophomore record, Hard Workin’ Man, also earned triple-platinum status. The first four singles from Brand New Man,

Adam Doleac is no stranger to writing heart-melting love songs — the music video for his single “Famous” even featured a real-life couple from The Bachelor — but it’s a different kind of romance that takes center stage in his latest submission to country radio, “Whiskey’s Fine.” This time around, a couple that have called it quits