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Six years after he released it, Scotty McCreery says that “Five More Minutes” is still the most special song he’s ever put out. There’s lots of reasons why that is: A historically high-charting independent hit and a song that funneled new steam into McCreery’s then-faltering career after he’d been dropped from his label, “Five More

North Carolina native Eric Church released his debut album, Sinners Like Me, in 2006, with Capitol Nashville; it’s now certified gold. He dropped Carolina in 2009, and it eventually earned a platinum certification. Chief, from 2011, is certified three times platinum; The Outsiders, released in 2014, and 2015’s Mr. Misunderstood are certified platinum. He’s the real deal, and fans know it. Church’s songs are

This year’s Stagecoach Festival was a love letter to country music’s past and a nod to its wide-open future. While the festival — the genre’s largest, most rollicking reunion that takes place in California’s low desert the week after Coachella — was sparse on guest appearances (no Axl Rose, this time), the level of showmanship

Chris Janson has an impressive track record of mega-watt collaborations, and he’s upping the ante again. On Tuesday (May 2), the singer announced that he’s got a new song coming, and it features two legends of country and rock. The song, called “21 Forever,” features guest performances from Dolly Parton and Guns N’ Roses guitarist

On May 2, 1988, Clint Black signed a record deal with RCA Records, the label that’s been home to Elvis Presley, Kenny Rogers and the Judds, among others. At the time, ZZ Top‘s manager, Bill Ham, was also steering Black’s career — a lucky break that was just one example of how the Katy, Texas-raised musician’s love

“Last job I had was sportswriter at a local newspaper,” says Pony Bradshaw. He’s sitting backstage at the Grey Eagle in Asheville, North Carolina, nursing a bottle of Miller Lite and prepping for his gig later that night. “I’ve been doing this about five years full-time.” “This” is his job as a rambling singer and

Rosanne Cash brought Kris Kristofferson to the stage with a smile and walked him off the stage in tears. Their moving duet at Willie Nelson‘s 90th birthday party concert provides a lasting look at the iconic songwriter as he nears 90 himself. Kristofferson — age 87 next month — joined Cash for “Lovin’ Her Was Easier,”

The Oklahoma group test out the brooding composition at the California country festival Turnpike Troubadours were one of the big draws at Stagecoach Festival in Indio, California, over the weekend, where they were part of a Sunday afternoon lineup that included Chris Stapleton and Tyler Childers. During their set, the beloved Oklahoma band thrilled fans

Rising Swedish pop act shy martin has today revealed her brand-new single “glued to the floor” and its accompanying lyric video, taken from her upcoming new album late night thoughts out May 19 via The Orchard. “glued to the floor” is the follow up to the single “late night thoughts” which gained a great reaction from press with Clash calling the

Evan Paul is the host of Taste of Country Nights, a syndicated radio show heard on more than 120 country radio stations nationwide, every night from 7PM to midnight. He plays the best new country music and interviews today’s top stars, like Luke Combs, Miranda Lambert, Dan + Shay, Keith Urban, Carrie Underwood, Luke Bryan, Chris Stapleton, Lady A, Morgan

“Dirt on My Boots” singer becomes first native Californian to receive official membership into Nashville institution Jon Pardi received a surprise during his Stagecoach set Friday as, while onstage, he was invited to become an official member of the Grand Ole Opry, by way of Flavortown. Guy Fieri, Mr. Triple D himself, was on hand

In a career that has encompassed performing, songwriting, acting and activism, there are so many highlights to consider when looking back at Willie Nelson‘s life. Here are 25 of our favorite things you might not know about the American icon. 1. Willie Hugh Nelson was born April 29, 1933, in Abbott, Texas. Also born in

Email: neill@outloudculture.com Socials: @neillfrazer Breakout singer-songwriter Mimi Webb has released “Last Train To London (I Won’t Look Back)” – listen HERE – featuring updated production from Grammy Award-winning musician FINNEAS. FINNEAS adds his own spin to the record, building in a warmer and organic piano production throughout the poignant ballad. The original track, “Last Train To London,” was featured on Mimi’s debut album Amelia, which released last

Shania Twain launched her 2023 Queen of Me Tour like an actual rocket ship on Friday night (April 28) in Spokane, Wash. Twain’s career-spanning set at the Spokane Arena left no stone unturned, including hits from every era of her decades-long career, as well as some songs she hasn’t performed live in years. Twain’s show

Billy Strings sings an ode to the high life in “California Sober,” a new duet featuring the great Willie Nelson. The song is Strings’ first release under his new deal with Reprise Records and arrives just in time for Nelson’s 90th birthday. [embedded content] “California Sober” is an up-tempo bluegrass tune that’s about (mostly) clean

On May 1, 1967, Earth was graced with a little more country, thanks to the birth of Samuel Timothy Smith, or Tim McGraw, as the world knows him. McGraw learned how to play guitar as a student at Northeast Louisiana University (now the University of Louisiana at Monroe). The Delhi, La., native was in school on

Cole Swindell punctuated his Stereotype Broken deluxe with the release of the project’s final new track, “Sad Ass Country Song.” Officially released Friday (April 28), the song puts a twist on the classic heartbreak song as it finds the singer living inside of a sad country tune. Written by Swindell, Josh Miller, Matt Dragstrem and Joel Hutsell, ”Sad

Track appears on the sax player’s tribute album Grateful Deadication 2 Country singer Jamey Johnson and saxophone player Dave McMurray have combined their talents for a new cover of Jerry Garcia and Robert Hunter’s “To Lay Me Down” that’s out now. The song appears on McMurray’s upcoming album Grateful Deadication 2, a tribute album that

For more than 55 years, the ACM Awards have celebrated some of the best new artists in country music. While the names and categories have changed over the years (is it Best New Artist? Most Promising Female Vocalist? Top New Vocal Duet?), the ACM’s dedication to highlighting up-and-coming new artists has endured. In 2022, Lainey Wilson and Parker

Dolly Parton managed to book an impressive list of musical legends to duet with her on her upcoming rock album, but Mick Jagger’s still her white whale. “I never got him!” the singer tells ET Online, while promoting her new children’s book, Billy the Kid Makes it Big. “But I love Mick Jagger no matter

Old Crow Medicine Show rally for gun safety in their new song “Louder Than Guns,” a response to last month’s Nashville school shooting. “I don’t want to wake up on another Groundhog Day,” vocalist-fiddler Ketch Secor sings on the track before shouting, “No, I don’t want to hear another rat-a-tat-tat-tat echo down the hallway.” A

Miranda Lambert‘s new cookbook, Y’all Eat Yet? Welcome to the Pretty B*tchin’ Kitchen, is full of personal recipes paired with family stories and memories — and the singer says there’s one dish that just might have sealed the deal between her and her husband, Brendan McLoughlin. That’s her mom Beverly’s famous meatloaf recipe, which Lambert

The red-hot country singer was among the performers at “Still Playin’ Possum,” an all-star tribute concert marking the 10th anniversary of Jones’ death George Jones died 10 years ago today, robbing country music of one of its greatest vocalists. While Jelly Roll may not be the answer to the question of “Who’s Gonna Fill Their

Clay Walker says seeing his wife suffer after having a miscarriage feels like being run over by a train. The singer shared the sad news that Jessica (20 weeks pregnant) lost the baby earlier this month. “The whole family had been waiting for the baby and it was really, just a huge blow,” he tells People. The

Keith Gattis, a Nashville songwriter, producer, and solo artist who had his songs recorded by Kenny Chesney and George Strait and who produced Randy Houser’s Americana pivot, Magnolia, has died at 52. A source close to Gattis confirmed his death on Sunday to Rolling Stone. [embedded content] Gattis, a Texas native, began his career as

Dance duo NOTD are back with a brand new track called ‘Honest’, that features vocals from Lou Elliotte. This is a song that you’ll have on repeat once you hear it. For anyone that aren’t familiar with NOTD, they are a Swedish musical production duo composed of Tobias Danielsson and Samuel Brandt. I’m a huge

Lauren Alaina is remembering beloved Dancing With the Stars judge Len Goodman, who died on Saturday (April 22) at the age of 78. Alaina met Goodman while competing as part of DWTS‘ 28th season along with her partner, professional dancer Gleb Savchenko. Together, the pair ultimately came in fourth place that season. On Monday (April

The country star pulled the plug on his performance in Oxford at the last possible moment after openers had already played Morgan Wallen left many fans disappointed on Sunday night when he canceled his performance in Oxford, Mississippi, at the last possible minute. It was to be the second of two nights at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium

The Chainsmokers have been in a stage of world domination since they released their 4th studio album ‘So far So Good’. Now the duo have released a new single from their forthcoming album currently being dubbed ‘TC5’. They team up with Canadian rapper 347aidan for the catchy and good feel track ‘Up & Down’. The song is already