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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

Thirty-four years ago today (April 12, 1989), neither Garth Brooks nor anyone else could have anticipated how much the music world was about to change. It was on that date that the singer released his self-titled debut album, marking the beginning of one of the most successful country music careers of all time. At the

Labrinth has released a new single featuring Billie Eilish. In a new interview with Apple Music 1, Labrinth talked about approaching Eilish with the song in which he said; When we spoke, she was like, “Lab, I’ve been listening to your music for years.” I was like, “What?” It was like, “Billie? What? You?” She was

Griffen Palmer “Unlearn” If you grew up in a broken family, Griffen Palmer‘s “Unlearn” will emotionally hit you like a ton of bricks. Powerfully encapsulating “three chords and the truth,” the midtempo tune spotlights Palmer’s struggle to reconcile his painful past with a beautiful reality. Because he grew up in a broken home with divorced

Southern Rock Opera or The Dirty South? Ask any Drive-By Truckers fan to name the band’s recorded masterpiece and you’ll likely get a spirited debate. On Tuesday, the group makes their own case for the latter with the announcement of a massive package titled The Complete Dirty South. Due June 16, The Complete Dirty South

Joyner Lucas is back with another single from his long-awaited sophomore album. The rapper just released his “Blackout” single, featuring Future. Joyner began teasing the release on social media Tuesday, sharing a still from the track’s official video. The song will feature on his upcoming record Not Now, I’m Busy, the follow-up to Joyner’s 2020 debut album ADHD.

After taking America’s Got Talent by storm last year and making their Grand Ole Opry debut, Chapel Hart are now preparing to release a full-length album, Glory Days, on May 19. The family trio made the announcement prior to their appearance on CMT Music Awards. Sisters Danica and Devynn Hart and cousin Trea Swindle performed a

All-star tribute to southern rock greats closes out the annual awards show An all-star group of rock and country artists closed out the 2023 CMT Music Awards with a rousing tribute to the band Lynyrd Skynyrd. The Southern rock outfit’s founding guitarist Gary Rossington, who was its last original member, died in March. The CMT

Pete Mancini has made an art form of suburban ennui, highlighting the cracks in the facade of perfection and the anxiety of keeping up with the Joneses. He sets it all to a dreamy, 70s-inspired soundtrack — something akin to what would have happened if Neil Young knew about REM. As always, Mancini hits the bullseye

Freya Ridings recently returned to the upper reaches of the singles charts with ‘Weekends’, aided by huge airplay (Tune of the Week at Radio 1 plus key playlists including Radio 2, Capital, Virgin Radio, and Bauer Hits) and a dazzling performance on The Graham Norton Show. Now Freya again ramps up the anticipation ahead of

The Country Music Hall of Fame has announced its inductees for 2023, with two of the genre’s most successful artists, Tanya Tucker and Patty Loveless, marking the first time since 2011 that two solo women have been inducted in one year. Songwriter Bob McDill rounds out this year’s inductees. Tanya Tucker, who joins as the

Fifty-plus years later, Bob Dylan’s Nashville Skyline remains the crown jewel of his three-album stint in Music City. The record, released on April 9, 1969, edges out 1967’s John Wesley Harding and 1970’s covers-heavy Self Portrait. The folksier John Wesley Harding introduced the rock world to the future Jimi Hendrix hit “All Along the Watchtower,”

This year, Darius Rucker will release his first full album in six years with Carolyn’s Boy, and he is giving fans another taste of the forthcoming project with his newly-released radio single, “Fires Don’t Start Themselves.” The fun and steamy song was written by Dan Isbell, Ben Hayslip and Jacob Rice, and it finds Rucker singing about a

Much to my excitement, Ashley Kutcher has released a heartfelt new single “I Can’t Swim.” via Darkroom/Interscope Records/Universal Music Canada. The slow-building ballad tells an all-too relatable tale—giving in to the temptation of an ex. This marks the singer-songwriter’s second release this year, following her acclaimed Survive My Own Mind EP in late 2022. On “I Can’t Swim,” Kutcher mixes lust

George Strait won’t have to travel far to see fans this fall. The King of Country Music will perform back-to-back shows at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Texas — in his home state — on Nov. 17 and 18, 2023. The “Ace in the Hole” singer will be joined by Caitlyn Smith, who will be

Lynyrd Skynyrd’s music will continue to be a live attraction following the March death of the band’s last original member Gary Rossington. The remaining members of Lynyrd Skynyrd and family estates released a statement on Monday announcing the group’s plans to continue as a touring outfit, including a summer trek with ZZ Top this year.

Twenty-four years ago today (April 7, 1999) was an historic day for Shania Twain — and for country music. It was on that date that Twain’s 1997 album Come on Over was certified diamond, for sales of 10 million copies, making Twain the first female country artist to earn two diamond-certified albums (her sophomore record, 1995’s The Woman in

Ashley McBryde is known for sticking to her own path, even if it’s the road less traveled. That determined mindset is at the center of her new single “The Devil I Know,” out today (April 7).  Co-written by McBryde, Jeremy Stover and Bobby Pinson, the slow-building track poetically explores the life choices she’s made —