Fifty-four years ago today, on April 19, 1969, Glen Campbell rode to the top of the charts with his song “Galveston.” The tune was the title track of Campbell’s 13th studio album. “Galveston” was written by Jimmy Webb and released in the middle of the Vietnam War. The song includes lines such as, “Galveston, oh, Galveston /
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Luke Combs‘ next single should be a huge hit with his fans because, well, they chose it. The country singer conducted a poll on social media that gave his followers the choice between “5 Leaf Clover” and “Love You Anyway” as his next radio hit, and while performing in Nashville, he revealed that his new single
Zach Bryan and Travis Tritt have finally managed to have some sort of civilized conversation over the existence of trans people, speaking “eye to eye” after exchanging a few Twitter volleys earlier in the week. The conversation between the two cisgender, presumably straight men took place in Texas over the weekend. A noted hater of
Olivia Lunny is back! The Canadian artist has taken the industry by storm and is a force to be reckoned with in the pop genre. Now she’s back with the catchy single ‘Timezone’. Written after her move to the west coast, it discusses dealing with long distance relationships and being away from loved ones. Email: [email protected]
Cody Johnson is gearing up to release a new album, and once again, he’s making sure fans get their money’s worth: His next project will be a 24-track double album, titled Cody Johnson: Leather. That makes Johnson’s second consecutive double album, as his October 2021 project, Human, was also a two-disc project with 18 tracks
Sony Music Entertainment Canada/Columbia Records has announced LOVE AGAIN (Soundtrack from The Motion Picture)will bereleased on May 12 (US/Canada time). The 14-track album is available for pre-order now and features five new Celine Dion songs, including the title track “Love Again” written by Dan Wilson and Arista Records artist ROSIE, listen HERE. The soundtrack features the first new music from Celine
Brad Paisley is currently overseas making his first visit to Ukraine, after collaborating with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on a song called “Same Here” in February. Proceeds from that track went to benefit United24, which is the country’s official fundraising platform. Paisley is a global ambassador for United24, and during his current overseas trip, the
“Tell Me That You Love Me” is a highlight of a new posthumous album from Rogers, who died in 2020 Back in 2009, Kenny Rogers and Dolly Parton teamed up for another duet, hoping to re-create the magic of their 1983 classic “Islands in the Stream.” Alas, “Tell Me That You Love Me” didn’t quite
Vince Gill songs are some of the best-written and most beloved of the last three-plus decades of popular music. The multi-talented singer, songwriter and guitarist has created a body of work that is nearly unmatched in the history of country music, in the process charting more than 40 singles and winning numerous CMA Awards and Grammys. Gill’s
All good things are worth the wait, and boy, does Kelly Clarkson‘s new music fit into that category. It’s been a years-long process both emotionally and musically for the singer to put together her upcoming album Chemistry, which details her 2020 divorce from her husband of seven years, Brandon Blackstock. If her first two offerings
From a performance last week on the CMT Music Awards to fronting Lynyrd Skynyrd on their own “Tuesday’s Gone,” Jelly Roll has been making it a habit of stealing the show. That’ll probably be the case when the imposing, face-tattooed country singer-rapper puts his spin on a George Jones song at Still Playin’ Possum: Music
Sixty-four years ago today (April 13, 1959) was an unforgettable day for George Jones. It was on that date the singer earned his first No. 1 hit with “White Lightning.” “White Lightning” was the title track from Jones’ 1959 album, White Lightning and Other Favorites. Written by Jones’ good friend JP Richardson (a.k.a. the Big Bopper), the
First Lady Acres is a nearly 10,000 square-foot home on eight Tennessee acres, but the gorgeous amenities and decor pale in comparison to the legacy of its previous owners. The house George Jones bought for Tammy Wynette in 1974 is a part of country music history. The lavish Nashville estate boasts nine bedrooms and nine
On May 13, 1975, Ray Benson, leader of the Western-swing heroes Asleep at the Wheel, was readying his band to make their stage debut at the Longhorn Ballroom in Dallas, Texas, when he received the news that Bob Wills, the “King of Western Swing,” had died that morning in nearby Fort Worth. “An AP reporter
Fifteen years ago today, on April 14, 2008, Can You Duet premiered on CMT. Contestants on the TV singing competition’s two seasons included Steel Magnolia and the Stellas, but the show is perhaps best known for introducing the husband-and-wife team of Joey and Rory Feek, better known as Joey + Rory. Naomi Judd, songwriter Aimee Mayo and
The War and Treaty shed some tears — and thought about some important people who came before them in the music industry — as they reacted to their first-ever Duo of the Year nomination at the 2023 ACM Awards. When the nominees list came out on Thursday morning (April 13), husband-and-wife duo Michael and Tanya
Lainey Wilson and Hardy were the most nominated country artists when the nominees for the 58th Academy of Country Music Awards were announced Thursday morning. The pair are nominated together for their collab “Wait in the Truck” for Song of the Year, Visual Media of the Year, and Music Event of the Year. Wilson, the
If you’re cut from the cloth of those that just don’t like country music, we understand — kind of. Honky-tonk tunes and tractor tracks aren’t for everyone … but we think you should re-consider at least some country music. The country genre isn’t all hoedowns and tailgates (although there’s certainly a place for those types of
American artist, NF has released a new single called ‘Gone’, featuring pop superstar Julia Michaels. The single is taken off NF’s record called ‘HOPE’, which showcases his versatility and artistry as a rapper and musician. The production credits for ‘Gone’ is from Tommee Profitt and Nathan Feuerstein, who have worked with NF on several other projects in the past. Email: [email protected]:
Carly Pearce stepped into the Grand Ole Opry circle for her landmark 100th performance at the venue on Tuesday night (April 11), and the night brought a number of special surprises. For Pearce, the biggest highlight of the evening was when she was surprised with a bouquet of roses purchased by her fans. According to
The singer-songwriter and the queens performed “If You Go Down (I’m Goin’ Down Too)” on Sunday Kelsea Ballerini, who co-hosted the 2023 CMT Music Awards, and a quartet of RuPaul’s Drag Race queens took the stage on Sunday to perform her hit single “If You Go Down (I’m Goin’ Down Too).” Standing in front of
Thirty-four years ago today (April 12, 1989), neither Garth Brooks nor anyone else could have anticipated how much the music world was about to change. It was on that date that the singer released his self-titled debut album, marking the beginning of one of the most successful country music careers of all time. At the
Labrinth has released a new single featuring Billie Eilish. In a new interview with Apple Music 1, Labrinth talked about approaching Eilish with the song in which he said; When we spoke, she was like, “Lab, I’ve been listening to your music for years.” I was like, “What?” It was like, “Billie? What? You?” She was
Griffen Palmer “Unlearn” If you grew up in a broken family, Griffen Palmer‘s “Unlearn” will emotionally hit you like a ton of bricks. Powerfully encapsulating “three chords and the truth,” the midtempo tune spotlights Palmer’s struggle to reconcile his painful past with a beautiful reality. Because he grew up in a broken home with divorced
Southern Rock Opera or The Dirty South? Ask any Drive-By Truckers fan to name the band’s recorded masterpiece and you’ll likely get a spirited debate. On Tuesday, the group makes their own case for the latter with the announcement of a massive package titled The Complete Dirty South. Due June 16, The Complete Dirty South
Joyner Lucas is back with another single from his long-awaited sophomore album. The rapper just released his “Blackout” single, featuring Future. Joyner began teasing the release on social media Tuesday, sharing a still from the track’s official video. The song will feature on his upcoming record Not Now, I’m Busy, the follow-up to Joyner’s 2020 debut album ADHD.
After taking America’s Got Talent by storm last year and making their Grand Ole Opry debut, Chapel Hart are now preparing to release a full-length album, Glory Days, on May 19. The family trio made the announcement prior to their appearance on CMT Music Awards. Sisters Danica and Devynn Hart and cousin Trea Swindle performed a
All-star tribute to southern rock greats closes out the annual awards show An all-star group of rock and country artists closed out the 2023 CMT Music Awards with a rousing tribute to the band Lynyrd Skynyrd. The Southern rock outfit’s founding guitarist Gary Rossington, who was its last original member, died in March. The CMT
Pete Mancini has made an art form of suburban ennui, highlighting the cracks in the facade of perfection and the anxiety of keeping up with the Joneses. He sets it all to a dreamy, 70s-inspired soundtrack — something akin to what would have happened if Neil Young knew about REM. As always, Mancini hits the bullseye
Freya Ridings recently returned to the upper reaches of the singles charts with ‘Weekends’, aided by huge airplay (Tune of the Week at Radio 1 plus key playlists including Radio 2, Capital, Virgin Radio, and Bauer Hits) and a dazzling performance on The Graham Norton Show. Now Freya again ramps up the anticipation ahead of
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