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Dionne & Dolly would be the perfect stage name for a country-soul duo made up of Dionne Warwick and Dolly Parton — a version of which isn’t too far off in the future. During a recent appearance on the Tamron Hall Show, Warwick revealed that she and Parton have recorded a gospel duet titled “Peace Like

In 2000, Chris Stokes launched a new group that included his cousin De’mario “Raz-B” Thornton, as well as Raz-B’s friends Jarrell “J-Boog” Houston and Dreux “Lil Fizz” Frederic. This being the year 2000, the group was first known as Y2K before Stokes changed their name to B2K (meaning “Boys Of The New Millennium”). Omarion, a

Some of the biggest names in country music are set to perform at RodeoHouston 2023. The annual livestock show and rodeo will kick off on Feb. 28, with an opening-day performance from Texas native Parker McCollum. Chris Stapleton, Kenny Chesney, Ashley McBryde, Zac Brown Band and Walker Hayes are among the mainstream country acts on

The country group returns with a new single before embarking on their headlining winter tour Old Dominion find a happy place to visit again and again in their newly released song “Memory Lane.” It’s the CMA-winning country group’s latest single, and first release since their August collaboration with Kenny Chesney on “Beer With My Friends.”

Leah Haywood can do no wrong when it comes to music. After releasing a brilliantly crafted new album ‘Pressure On My Heart’ last year, she’s back with a new track called ‘Stressed Out’. It teams her up with Jarrod Allen and Lenno, which I hope means this is all leading to another new record. In

Kelsea Ballerini is joining pop singer Fletcher for a cinematic music video for their duet, “Better Version.” The tune finds the singers in the throes of heartbreak, as they imagine their ex-love moving on with someone new and that new partner getting the “better version” of their ex. The music video showcases the raw emotion

Since it was established in 1925, the Grand Ole Opry has become a pivotal thread weaved within the country music community. Since it first hit the airwaves as the WSM Barn Dance, the radio program has evolved into one of the most recognizable entities within the genre. Many country music hopefuls speak of their dreams to

Queen of Me, the country star’s first album in six years, arrives on Feb. 3 A month before the release of Shania Twain’s new album Queen of Me, the country star puts a ‘pep’ in her fans’ step with her latest single, “Giddy Up!” “The saying ‘Let’s Go Girls!’ is such a wonderfully uplifting sentiment

With over 100 million records sold worldwide, 60 No. 1 hits and three CMA Entertainer of the Year awards to his name, George Strait has certainly earned his “King of Country” nickname. Even at 69 years old, his influence on country music remains strong, and he himself remains relevant to the genre. The singer was

The Eagles aren’t done yet. The legendary rock band (including Vince Gill) have announced a new batch of tour dates featuring the iconic Hotel California album. Six additional Hotel California Tour dates have been tacked on to the 2023 calendar, bringing the total to 12, plus one non-tour show in California on Feb. 17. The

When Justin Townes Earle died at 38 in 2020, the Americana world was robbed of one of its brightest talents, a songwriter able to distill sadness, aspiration, and an undercurrent of alienation into vibrant, well-crafted folk songs. On Wednesday night in Nashville, those songs were brought back to vivid life during a year-delayed tribute concert

Got the post-holiday blues? Shania Twain is back with another uplifting and energizing anthem tailor-made to boost your serotonin levels. Released today (Jan. 5), the country superstar’s new single “Giddy Up!” is a catchy, lighthearted track that echos the joy of her biggest career hits while leaning into the pop-focused sound at the core of

Dolly Parton is no stranger to teaming up with fellow musical legends, and in 2023, she’s continuing that trend with an epic, cross-genre collaboration with soul-pop star Dionne Warwick. Warwick shared the news in a sit-down interview on the Tamron Hall Show, explaining that it all started when Parton pitched her a song to record.

Like Pearl Jam for the TikTok age, country/Americana star Zach Bryan is taking aim at the live-events behemoth Ticketmaster. The singer-songwriter immortalized his intense dislike for the company by titling his new live album All My Homies Hate Ticketmaster (Live at Red Rocks) and surprise-releasing it last month, along with a vow to limit his

On Jan. 4, 1969, Dolly Parton was inducted into the Grand Ole Opry. Parton’s Opry honor came after the musician released three albums in 1968: Just Because I’m a Woman, her second solo album (and first full-length for RCA Records), and two duet albums with Porter Wagoner, Just Between You and Me and Just the

It’s been less than a year since Muscadine Bloodline released their acclaimed record Dispatch to 16th Ave., but the country duo already have a new project ready to share. Due out on Feb. 24, Teenage Dixie features 16 tracks thematically centered around coming of age amongst the deep-rooted traditions and folklore of Southern culture. “Teenage

1 “That’s All Right” Elvis Presley The 1954 recording session that produced “That’s All Right,” Presley’s debut single and first major hit, actually wasn’t the first time Presley had set foot in Sun Studio. He first checked in for studio time a year earlier, in 1953, to record a two-sided disc of “My Happiness” and

Little Jimmy Dickens stood just 4 feet, 11 inches tall, but the magnitude of his contribution to country music was positively giant. Though the Grand Ole Opry star passed away on Jan. 2, 2015, his impact is still felt today — and the sweet memories of Dickens’ time onstage will not soon be forgotten. The singer made audiences laugh thousands of

Blake Shelton‘s time on The Voice is coming to an end after its upcoming Season 23. However, he hasn’t ruled out a return to the reality singing competition in the future. The country singer says he would happily come back for one reason: To mentor Team Gwen Stefani. “Oh my god, I’d be honored to

One-hundred and thirty-one years ago, in 1892, the historic Ryman Auditorium was completed. Although it was known as the Union Gospel Tabernacle at the time, the venue set a precedent in Nashville as a place for music and entertainment. Conceived and created by Thomas Ryman, the Ryman Auditorium was originally intended as a permanent location for

Half a year removed from her runner-up finish on Season 20 of American Idol, HunterGirl is paving her way in country music by releasing her own original songs and touring all over the country. The Tennessee native certainly has experience playing on big stages, as she performed on national TV throughout her stint on the

Shania Twain and Frederic Thiebaud’s love story is one of redemption — something beautiful out of pain and heartbreak — and their marriage is one that will inspire hope in even the darkest of situations. Their love and respect for one another shines and makes us believe a little more in the power of love. As many country

Two powerhouse duos collided at the 2022 CMA Awards last month (Nov. 9), when Brothers Osborne hopped onstage with the War and Treaty to perform their tribute to the Rolling Stones, “It’s Only Rock & Roll (But I Like It).” The performance was a true genre mash-up: Husband-and-wife duo the War and Treaty can typically

Suzy Bogguss started her career as a performer at Dollywood – and then, much like Parton herself, she found country chart success. After paying her dues at the theme park, the singer became one of the early 1990s’ most distinctive voices. Her success included a Top 10 song, “Outbound Plane,” and “Letting Go,” a No. 2 country chart hit. Beginning with

In 2023, The Lone Bellow will mark the tenth anniversary of their celebrated eponymous debut album, which kickstarted the trio’s impressive career that continues to thrive.  Members Zach Williams, Kanene Donehey Pipkin and Brian Elmquist trekked into the woods outside of Nashville to self-produce their fifth album, Love Songs for Losers, which was released in November. After working with

The most surprising thing to Melissa Carper about her newfound success might be all the emails she has to send. A month before the release of her new solo album, Carper was still getting used to the non-musical work required of her, now that the 50-year-old indie singer-songwriter has waded into the big-time music industry.

Willie Nelson looks happy and healthy in a Christmas photo shared by one of his sons. The family photo finds the legend with two of his sons, plus his wife Annie and two dogs. The fifth person in the photo is Micah Nelson’s wife, whom he married in 2019. Annie and Willie Nelson sit cross-legged

Even with his most successful work, Rodney Crowell knows there’s always room for revision. In 2018, the celebrated singer-songwriter took another crack at the lyrics to “Shame on the Moon,” a 1982 cut recorded by Bob Seger, long after he’d excised it from his own setlists. These ongoing efforts and others are chronicled in Word

Country music is filled with artists that you could catagorize as “multi-talented,” but Ashley Monroe is truly a cut above most. The Tennessee native felt connected to music from an early age and eventually began to use songwriting as a way of dealing with difficult emotions, including the loss of her father when she was

Country star pledges to embark on affordable summer tour in fight against “huge monopolies” that “sit there stealing money from working class people” Zach Bryan is the latest artist to rage against the Ticketmaster as the country star — frustrated by skyrocketing ticket prices — pledged Saturday that he’ll embark on a summer tour with