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Luke Bryan and his wife, Caroline, have said a somber goodbye to their family member, Carl. Carl was one of their miniature ponies that fans could find gracing Brett’s Barn‘s social media — a pony Caroline would often describe as tender and sweet in demeanor. This striking blue-eyed pony was unique, having crooked back legs due to

The California singer-songwriter leans into his Golden State roots for a faithful rendition of the Grateful Dead song Logan Ledger has a new album of original material coming later this year, but in a bit of spontaneity the California singer-songwriter puts his own spin on a cover of the Grateful Dead’s “Ripple.” A track off

Lee Brice and wife Sara Reeveley have a storybook romance — just ask Brice. “We met in a storybook way,” the singer told The Boot back in 2011. “I was walking on North Myrtle Beach one night, when I was there on vacation. I was around 18 years old, and it was just me and a

Multi-platinum-selling rock band 5 Seconds of Summer have released their live album The Feeling of Falling Upwards – Live from The Royal Albert Hall. The tracks are taken from the band’s 2022 one-of-a-kind performance “The Feeling of Falling Upwards” at the world-famous Royal Albert Hall in London. The performance includes reimagined versions of songs from their 11-year catalogue

Colbie Caillat finds sweetness in the memories of a relationship that didn’t work out in “Worth It,” her first solo release since putting out The Malibu Sessions in 2016. Soul-inflected vocal harmonies and the singer’s signature brand of pop-country come together in this dreamy new track, which focuses on gratitude for time spent with a

Robert Earl Keen is late for this interview. But the Texas troubadour arrives with a valid excuse, one he’s used over the years, albeit truthfully — a guitar store caught his eye in transit and he just had to stop in to see what was on the racks. “This is a Duesenberg [guitar],” the 67-year-old

On April 20, 1993 — 30 years ago today – Tim McGraw released his self-titled debut album. Tim McGraw hews closely to the hard-edged honky-tonk sound popular at the time, courtesy of slick co-production from Byron Gallimore (who has gone on to work with McGraw for years) and contributions from Nashville session players such as guitarist Larry

Evan Paul is the host of Taste of Country Nights, a syndicated radio show heard on more than 100 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

“I’m not a cowboy; I’m a cowboy singer,” Crockett tells host Jordan Klepper Charley Crockett made an appearance on The Daily Show on Tuesday night, sitting with this week’s host Jordan Klepper to talk about his early days of busking in New York, hitchhiking through the Pacific Northwest, and the Bob Dylan song he reworked.

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 /

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: neill@outloudculture.com

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: neill@outloudculture.comSocials:

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