Music

Longtime friends and creative collaborations Kendell Marvel and Chris Stapleton join forces on the rollicking new track “Don’t Tell Me How to Drink.” Marvel is an accomplished country songwriter with lengthy list of hits to his name, including Stapleton’s “Either Way,” Gary Allan‘s “Right Where I Need to Be” and Brothers Osborne‘s “Younger Me.” On his upcoming solo

An iconic California estate that Johnny Cash designed and custom built has sold for above asking price, and pictures show a rural retreat that’s a piece of country music history. The legendary Man in Black built his 5-bedroom, 4.5-bathroom, 4,500-square-foot home in the hills above the rural California community of Casitas Springs in 1961, intending

“Fuck all the way off to Insurrection Barbie,” Morris wrote on Instagram, a jab at the right-wing politics of Jason Aldean’s wife On Wednesday, Brittany Aldean — the wife of country star Jason Aldean — posted a video on Instagram of herself putting on makeup. That part was innocuous, but Ms. Aldean, an influencer with 2.2

Britney Spears is back. Spears teamed up with Elton John for a new single ‘Hold Me Closer’, making it her first music release since her 13-year conservatorship was terminated late last year. The new song, which begins with a verse from John’s “The One,” is an upbeat take on his 1971 classic “Tiny Dancer”. On

Eighteen years ago today, on Aug. 27, 2003, Keith Urban had one million reasons to celebrate: His 2002 album Golden Road was certified platinum. Golden Road, which was released in October of 2002, was produced by Urban, along with Dann Huff. Three of the singles from Golden Road became No. 1 hits, including “Somebody Like You,” which became

Talented sextet Flatland Cavalry‘s brand new single ”Mountain Song” is all about embracing your surroundings and taking life as it comes. Lead vocalist Cleto Cordero co-wrote the captivating story-song with his friend and fellow songwriter Stephen Constancio while out on the road back in June 2017. “We were headed for the Pacific Northwest and the first leg

Twenty-nine years ago today, on Aug. 26, 1992, Alan Jackson had plenty of reasons to celebrate — two million, in fact. It was on that date that the Georgia native’s sophomore album, Don’t Rock the Jukebox, was certified double platinum — the first time in the country legend’s career that he achieved sales of 2 million copies with

The Nashville roots-rocker has a new album coming out on Friday — which he ingeniously promotes with sweat and stories about John Prine Hey, it’s hard to sell records these days, especially as an independent artist. So we give props to Will Hoge for literally sweating to get his music heard. To promote Wings on

Sandflower, the independent artist known for pushing boundaries is set to drop a transcendent visual and listening experience in “The Quantum Seed,” a transformative and empowering debut album. Crafted in studios across New York City, Sandflower and producer David Sisko collaborated to curate a genuinely show stopping album of genre-exploding sounds and visuals, including electro-pop-rock,

A soul-searching look to the past accompanies a headlong gallop into the future in the new music video for Margo Price‘s “Been to the Mountain.” The Americana star proclaims in the song’s lyrics all the past selves she has been — lover, child, drifter, bride, queen, and more. Over a driving, fuzzy guitar and a looming

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