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Sam Hunt returns to his roots — both lyrically and sonically — on his autobiographical new song, “Start Nowhere.” Co-written by Hunt, Josh Osborne, Shane McAnally and Zach Crowell, the reflective track tells the story of what a trip home can do for a lost and weary soul. “I’m packin’ it up, movin’ along /

Dolly Parton is one of the most easily recognized country artists in the world, and while she may be most well-known for her voice and her one-of-a-kind looks, her fans have always been drawn to her spirit. One of Parton’s best qualities is her positive outlook. It’s rare that Parton is caught without a smile on

Charles Kelley is letting fans into his journey to sobriety. The Lady A singer shared a vulnerable song he wrote called “As Far as You Could,” which he says is his “goodbye letter to alcohol.” “This song is my goodbye letter to alcohol,” he writes on social media alongside a 3-minute and 50-second audio file.

Tim McGraw isn’t shy about his love of carbs, but the star watches his waistline, doing his best to avoid them. However, all bets are off on Thanksgiving, when he dips into delicious dishes prepared by his wife, Faith Hill. “Thanksgiving is one of my favorite meals of the year so I’m not going to

Six years ago, rising country talent Caroline Kid arrived in Nashville and worked her way into the city’s musical community from the ground up. The Iowa native became a frequent performer at open mic nights across town and began penning songs for other artists, even becoming a member of Nashville Songwriters Association International along the

Born April 9, 1953, in Greenwich, New York, acclaimed country singer-songwriter Hal Michael Ketchum spent his early years performing and honing his skills as an artist and songwriter. Although his early years were heavily focused on music Ketchum’s career didn’t fully blossom until the mid-1980s, following a move to Texas.  After winning Kerrville Folk Festival’s

Tim McGraw has claimed a unique space in country music history. Alongside contemporaries like Kenny Chesney and Keith Urban, he’s part of a rare class of country singers that have bridged the gap between 80s and 90s hitmakers — folks like George Strait, Garth Brooks and Alan Jackson — to today’s roster of country radio

Lainey Wilson took the stage on Yellowstone on Sunday night (Nov. 20) to perform in character during Episode 3 of Season 5, and she treated fans to a brand new song they’ve never heard before. Wilson joins Season 5 of Yellowstone as a musician named Abby, who will reportedly become friendly with Beth Dutton (Kelly

Evan Paul hosts Taste of Country Nights, On Demand, a weekly country music interview podcast that focuses on the music. Follow wherever podcasts are found, like Apple Podcasts and Spotify and leave a rating and review. ​​​​​​​​​​​This show is part of the Townsquare Media On Demand network. When I think of someone who embodies country music, Randy Houser is always on that list.

Late last month, Luke Bryan surprised fans with a special guest at the Jacksonville, Florida, stop on his Raised Up Right Tour. It wasn’t one of Bryan’s country music peers, but a politician with presidential dreams: Florida governor Ron DeSantis.  Walking onstage to pre-recorded music and tossing merch into the crowd, DeSantis treated the cameo

7 “Everything Is Fine” Josh Turner Thankful Lyrics: “Everything is fine, fine, fine / Through the sunshine and the rain / I got a peace of mind / You know I can’t complain / I make it a point to thank the Lord / When I got Him on the line / I’m feeling good

Randy Rogers Band is back with a music video for “Fast Car,” the latest single from their ninth studio album, Homecoming, which was released in October. The track is a driving ballad about the first encounter between two people that have never met and all of the assumptions the narrator makes about a potential new love interest.

Miley Cyrus‘ second-annual Miley’s New Year’s Eve Party special is getting a dose of country royalty this year, thanks to a co-hosting appearance from the one and only Dolly Parton. Parton — who, famously, is Cyrus’ godmother — will co-host the show with the singer-songwriter during the 2022-2023 iteration of the special, which will air

It’s that time of year again! This Friday, Nov. 25, music fans will converge on local record shops for the chance to grab rare and exclusive releases from their favorite artists. These special biannual events — Record Store Day and Record Store Day Black Friday — give listeners the opportunity to buy special editions and expand their

Lauren Alaina is engaged to be married! The country singer and reality television personality turned to social media on Sunday morning (Nov. 20) to share the news of her surprise engagement, which she announced at the Grand Ole Opry on Saturday night (Nov. 19). “BRIDE be dang’d, y’all. My best friend, @arnold.cam, asked me to marry

When the pandemic swept across America in 2020, Vince Herman bought an RV and hit the road. His goal was to remain under the radar in his vehicular bubble, on a solo excursion to rediscover the country — at his own pace, and in his own way. “And by the time I hit Nashville, I

Acclaimed singer-songwriter Erin Rae paved her own way into the music scene with years of work and determination. After completing just one semester of college, Rae realized she needed to chase her dreams. She dropped out and threw herself into playing open mics and honing her craft in Nashville among fellow musicians and writers. She took a

According to a new report on Saturday (Nov. 19), Ticketmaster is now under investigation by the top legal authorities in three states after a botched rollout of tickets to Taylor Swift‘s 2023 Eras Tour left millions of fans frustrated and empty handed. The Associated Press reports that the Attorneys General in Nevada, Tennessee and Pennsylvania

Country star and bluegrass favorite share in their love of Flatt & Scruggs and killer weed Dierks Bentley and Billy Strings hunker down to greet the end of days with some bluegrass jams and weed in the new song “High Note,” a lively romp from Bentley’s upcoming new album. A brisk, rumbling acoustic guitar riff

Good people, great food, sweet memories and taking the time to reflect on everything we’ve been given is what this time of the year is all about. Whether you’re gathered up with the whole family or celebrating “friendsgiving” style, here’s a soundtrack for your Thanksgiving holiday from some of country music’s biggest names, then and now.

Luke Bryan‘s wife, Caroline Bryan, is on the mend after undergoing hip surgery earlier this week. She took to social media to share what happened and what she’s doing to make sure recovery goes smoothly. “I said unexpected surgery. It wasn’t unexpected surgery,” Caroline clarifies in an Instagram Story video shared on Friday (Nov. 18). She’s referring

The Zac Brown Band member and the Seventies icon join forces with Yacht Rock Revue for a gloriously cheesy Christmas single John Driskell Hopkins gives us all the White Christmas feels with his swinging version of Irving Berlin’s “Snow.” The Zac Brown Band member taps into the song’s lineage too, enlisting Debby Boone to sing

Johnny Cash was one of the most iconic country music artists in history, but much of his life was still shrouded from public view until the release of the Oscar-winning biopic Walk the Line. Released on Nov. 18, 2005, the film starred Joaquin Phoenix as Cash and Reese Witherspoon as June Carter Cash, and it

Marty Stuart is back with his first new single since the release of his acclaimed 2017 record Way Out West. Released today (Nov. 17), “Country Star” is a groovy, high-energy boot stomper with all the elements of an instant classic. Accompanied by veteran musicians Kenny Vaughan, Harry Stinson and Chris Scruggs — better known as His

Fans hoping to get tickets for Taylor Swift‘s the Eras Tour on Friday (Nov. 18) won’t get the chance. The general public on sale has been canceled. A note from Ticketmaster shares that “due to extraordinarily high demands on ticketing systems and insufficient remaining ticket inventory to meet that demand, tomorrow’s public on-sale for Taylor

Rollicking tune is Stuart’s first single release since 2017 Marty Stuart spins some fantastical stories where fiction and reality blur in the new song “Country Star,” recorded with his band the Fabulous Superlatives. It’s the first new single Stuart has released since putting out the trippy, surf-inspired album Way Out West in 2017. A jangling

Tim McGraw: He’s a household name, the quasi-subject of one of Taylor Swift‘s hits and one of country’s most beloved stars. The 55-year-old released his first single, “What Room Was the Holiday In,” on March 29, 1991, and though it didn’t fare well on the charts, it was the start of an extremely successful career, highlighted

Old Crow Medicine Show’s rocking new holiday tune pays tribute to the band’s adopted hometown. Released today (Nov. 16), “Trim This Tree” blends elements of guitar-driven rock with samples of classic holiday favorites and Music City-centered lyrical imagery. From AirBNBs to pedal taverns, the band pays homage to familiar sights and scenes captured across the city.

Music City will welcome the new year with New Year’s Eve Live: Nashville’s Big Bash on CBS, and the hosts for the night have officially been revealed. Country artists Jimmie Allen and Elle King and Entertainment Tonight anchor Rachel Smith have signed on to host the special. The special returns to CBS for the second

Vengeful murder ballad gets the cinematic treatment, with a stage shrouded in fog and the titular truck parked nearby Hardy and Lainey Wilson brought a harrowing tale of domestic violence and vigilante justice to the CMA Awards stage with their rendition of “Wait in the Truck,” currently just outside the Top 25 on country radio.