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What started out as a simple favor to a friend turned into a major health ordeal for country icon Mickey Gilley. The legendary singer was helping a friend when he fell backward down some steps — a fall that left him paralyzed from the neck down. The accident happened on July 5, 2009. “I was helping

Forty-three years ago today, on July 5, 1980, George Jones saw one of his biggest hits land at the top of the charts. It was on that date that “He Stopped Loving Her Today,” from Jones’ then-upcoming I Am What I Am album, became a No. 1 hit. The touching song, written by Bobby Braddock

Every year, America throws a huge birthday party, and this year, several country artists will be joining the fun on various platforms. While many stars will be performing in Nashville, others will be headed to New York City or Washington, D.C. to celebrate America’s 247th birthday. Once again, Macy’s will be sponsoring a massive red,

Toby Keith fans, rejoice! The country superstar has returned to the stage after battling stomach cancer, performing an impromptu pop-up show that reportedly ran two-and-a-half hours and spanned his hits and more. A post to Keith’s social media on Saturday morning (July 1) shared a picture of Keith looking thinner than in the past, but

Platinum-selling singer, songwriter, and producer Madison Beer has teamed up with GRAMMY-winning producer Timbaland for a remix of her latest single – “Home To Another One”. Timbaland gives a fresh spin to the summer anthem, adding in his signature production style- listen HERE. Madison most recently gave fans a highly requested acoustic version of the acclaimed single, which

Country music is made for tapping your toes to, no matter what kind of dance song you’re looking for. From throwbacks to modern-day earworms, the genre has always provided plenty of material for dance soundtracks, and we’ve got the 50 best country dance songs to prove it. The 1990s were a fertile era for country

Pop artist Ashley Kutcher has dropped her new single “Boy From Carolina”, a seductive and relatable song that tells a story about the highs and lows of young love. I absolutely love Kutcher’s voice, sound and emotive lyrics. The music video paints the story so well and is the perfect accompaniment. Kutcher is so gifted

Twenty-two years ago today (June 30, 2001) was a sad day for country music: It was on that date that guitarist, singer, producer and music industry executive Chet Atkins passed away. He was 77 years old at the time of his death. Atkins grew up with a love of music and, due to his chronic asthma,

Luke Combs’ version of Chapman’s 1988 hit “Fast Car” is expected to top Billboard’s Country Airplay chart Tracy Chapman is set to make history this week when Luke Combs’ version of her 1988 song “Fast Car” is expected to go Number One on the country charts. According to multiple sources, including Twitter chart guru Chris

Jelly Roll is a long-haired country boy no more! The budding artist documented the momentous occasion on social media with a fun video, in which he walks us through the process. Even his wife, Bunnie, helped shave off a few curls. The video opens with Jelly Roll getting ready for the big moment, and he jokingly

On June 30, 1993, Kenny Chesney signed his first record deal, with the newly opened country division of Capricorn Records. The musician had moved to Nashville after graduating from East Tennessee State University, and managed to land a songwriting deal with publisher Acuff-Rose in 1992. In a 2007 interview with HitQuarters, Chesney’s longtime publisher, Troy Tomlinson,

The country star’s stunning performance of “The Star-Spangled Banner” from Super Bowl LVII gets an official release just in time for Independence Day Chris Stapleton delivered a monster rendition of “The Star-Spangled Banner” at Super Bowl LVII earlier this year, bringing grown men to tears and giving even those who think the U.S. is in

Kelly Clarkson may be starting a new chapter post-divorce from Brandon Blackstock, but she hasn’t cut ties with former stepmother-in-law, Reba McEntire. During the June 27 episode of Watch What Happens Live With Andy Cohen, Clarkson confirmed that the split hadn’t changed the personal dynamic between the two artists. “Not at all,” she insists. “We were friends before [Blackstock and

In exclusive clip from The 50th Anniversary of Lynyrd Skynyrd concert film, guitarist takes stage with Southern rock legends for last time before March 2023 death Lynyrd Skynyrd’s final show with Gary Rossington prior to the guitarist’s death is the focus of the upcoming concert film The 50th Anniversary of Lynyrd Skynyrd, which captures the

A new exhibit at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum will spotlight the life and career of 2023 inductee Patty Loveless. On Aug. 23, Patty Loveless: No Trouble With the Truth will open to museum visitors, giving fans an intimate look at the Kentucky native’s path to country music stardom. Fans will get

America’s Got Talent returned on Tuesday (June 27), and country music was represented in the form of a young duo called Trailer Flowers. When Trailer Flowers first took the stage, they offered up a unique take on Luke Bryan’s ”Country Girl (Shake It for Me).” While the energy was high and the two women looked to be having

Country fans are already very familiar with Keith Urban‘s witty sense of humor and love for his fans, and this past week, he put both on full display during one of his shows at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino. During his set, Urban knelt down on stage to talk to some fans in the front row. One

Brett Young‘s next album includes a song title that Tim McGraw fans — and frankly, all country music fans — will recognize. The “Dance With You” singer will close his eight-song project with a cover of McGraw’s “Don’t Take the Girl.” The song was a big hit in 1994, and Young says it’s one of

Brad Paisley has dropped a new summer tune, “So Many Summers,” and it’s packed with both tempo and powerfully relatable lyrics. Paisley co-wrote the song with Lee Thomas Miller and Ross Copperman, and the anthemic track serves as a timely reminder to fans to soak up every moment and appreciate the time spent with their

Dierks Bentley is sending another powerful cut from his tenth studio album, Gravel & Gold, to country radio. His new single “Something Real” focuses in on what really matters in life and the memories made along the way. Bentley co-wrote the song with Ross Copperman, Luke Dick, Ashley Gorley and Hardy, and the bold, energizing track serves as

Teddy Swims has dropped a new single called “Lose Control”, it’s taken from his forthcoming debut album I’ve Tried Everything But Theray (Part 1), out on Sept 15th. “Being in love can be like an addiction sometimes — always chasing the highs from the lows,” Swims says of the track. “It’s about losing yourself and losing control when

Tim McGraw has a candid conversation with his favorite liquor in his new song, “Hey Whiskey.” Here, McGraw personifies his favorite glass of whiskey as he chronicles the unwavering companionship it’s provided. Listeners first get introduced to the mean-spirited “whiskey” in the opening verse as McGraw recounts how it’s accompanied him through life’s milestones, trying

Lisa Marie Presley‘s final home was a spectacular estate in California, and pictures show an ultra-luxurious property that was a fitting residence for rock music royalty. As celebrity real estate Dirt.com reports, Presley spent the final years of her life in a 6-bedroom, 7-bathroom, 7,440-square-foot mansion in an exclusive area of Calabasas, Calif. She began

Before she was a Grammy Album of the Year-winning superstar known for the dreamy, deep Golden Hour, Kacey Musgraves was an acclaimed singer-songwriter mixing traditional country style with modern flair. She’s never had much success at radio, but her major-label debut, 2013’s Same Trailer, Different Park, earned plenty of critical acclaim and awards show recognition. Anticipation was high, then,

Reba McEntire‘s tenure as a coach on The Voice hasn’t even begun yet, but the show has already confirmed that she’ll return for another season. McEntire is among the lineup of coaches set to join the show for Season 25, which will air in 2024. The show announced the Season 25 coaches on Thursday (June

Sylvester Stallone was one of the most bankable stars in Hollywood in 1984, fresh from the success of First Blood, the first of his Rambo films. Dolly Parton, meanwhile, was not only one of music’s biggest crossover superstars, but she had also starred in the movies 9 to 5 and The Best Little Whorehouse in

Country great’s 151st album arrives in September and includes “You Left Me a Long, Long Time Ago” Willie Nelson will reinterpret some of his classic songs with a group of world-class pickers on his new album Bluegrass. The project, which marks the 90-year-old country legend’s 151st (or so) album release, arrives Sept. 15 and is

The Voice will be pulling “double” duty in 2024 — double chairs, that is. A social media post from the NBC reality singing show shared the announcement, showing a graphic of what the special chair will look like. At the bottom of the double seat, the banner that usually reads “I Want You” on the

For over 30 years, Kathy Mattea has defined the role of a country traditionalist. Her 15 straight Top 10 hits released between 1986 and 1991 suited the airwaves at the time while pointing a mainstream audience to folk and bluegrass greats. As country music changed over the years, Mattea gravitated back toward her West Virginia

America’s Got Talent returned on Tuesday (June 20) for another night full of auditions. One of those auditions impressed judge Howie Mandel so much that he automatically advanced the group to the live shows. What impressed Mandel? A highly synchronized artistic dance number presented by Murmuration. Murmuration is a large dance group comprised of 65 members