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Ray Charles was the fourth artist inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame during Sunday night’s (May 1) Medallion Ceremony. A trio of performers saluted the legend, including Garth Brooks. In introducing Brooks, the HOF’s Kyle Young let the audience know that the singer soundchecks with his chosen selection, “Seven Spanish Angels.” So, Brooks didn’t

Where is she? Where is Naomi Judd? I’m sitting in the CMA Theater at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum in Nashville. Wynonna and Ashley Judd are sitting up front with Wy’s son Elijah on one side and Wy’s husband and current musical partner, Cactus Moser, on the other. The program is beginning.

Tim McGraw, Wynonna Judd and Mac Wiseman are just a few of the country stars who claim May as their birth month. May flaunts so many special occasions — Mother’s Day, May Day, Cinco de Mayo (bring on the margaritas!), Memorial Day and even Star Wars Day (“May the 4th be with you!”) — but

Khalid has made his triumphant return to music with his new anthem, “Skyline.” The video accompanies the vibrant single which features Khalid and his friends enjoying carefree moments, dancing in a grounded hot air balloon and running through the hills. The visual is directed by Levi Turner and Cody LaPlant. “‘Skyline’ to me is a

On Sunday (May 1), judges Katie Perry, Luke Bryan, and Lionel Richie took to the heart of Disneyland Park in Anaheim, Calif., to continue their journey in finding the next American Idol. The night’s two-hour telecast, fittingly dubbed “Disney Night,” saw the Top 10 finalists becoming the Top 7, which means fans are now inching

Carrie Underwood had an epic surprise in store for her headlining set Saturday at the Stagecoach Festival: Axl Rose, who joined the singer to perform a pair of Guns N’ Roses classics. After performing the opening verse and chorus of “Sweet Child O’ Mine” with her band, Underwood announced Rose to the crowd. “Welcome to

Fun facts about country music superstar Tim McGraw go beyond his 10 No. 1 albums, 25 chart-topping hits and numerous lucrative tours from throughout a lengthy career that dates back to the early 1990s and shows no signs of stopping anytime soon. Like many other celebrities, McGraw’s time away from the spotlight includes hobbies, business

The Judds will become members of the Country Music Hall of Fame on Sunday (May 1), one day after sisters Ashley and Wynonna Judd shared news of Naomi Judd‘s shocking death. Wynonna is expected to attend the ceremony. The Judds were named as inductees for the Country Music Hall of Fame last August. The news led a resurgence for the

Earlier this month, the Judds reunited to give their first awards-show performance in two decades, singing the timeless ballad “Love Can Build a Bridge” at the 2022 CMT Music Awards. Tragically, the performance also proved to be their last following Saturday’s shocking news of Naomi Judd’s death at 76. For their rendition of the 1990

Twenty-eight years ago today (April 30, 1994), Faith Hill scored her second consecutive No. 1 hit. On that date, the singer topped the charts with “Piece of My Heart,” from her freshman album, Take Me As I Am. Faith Hill Piece of My Heart Single CoverWarner Bros. loading… Although she found major success with the song,

Miranda Lambert marked a new milestone in her career with a special performance in Franklin, Tenn., on Thursday night (April 28). The country star made her first appearance at the scenic FirstBank Ampitheater to celebrate the release of her ninth solo studio album, Palomino. The night kicked off with a rowdy performance from the Cadillac Three, although a massive

American Idol season 17 winner Laine Hardy was arrested Friday in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, on charges of illegally intercepting communications, a representative of Louisiana State University confirmed to Rolling Stone. Hardy was booked into East Baton Rouge Parish Prison on grounds of “interception and disclosure of wire, electronic, or oral communication.” The arrest warrant states

Willie Nelson is the subject of many (and we mean many) of country music’s most legendary tales, so fans might think that anything goes when he’s out on the road — but there’s one major rule: Always be good to the fans. “You can get drunk and miss a show, and that’s no problem,” says

Arlo McKinley “Stealing Dark From The Night Sky” Like with so many of his songs, Arlo McKinley can’t steer clear of heartbreak on “Stealing Dark From The Night Sky,” the first single from his forthcoming album This Mess We’re In out July 15. Based in Cincinnati, McKinley’s hard knock life has yielded an unwavering perspective

Brandi Carlile shared sad news with fans this week: She will no longer be performing at this weekend’s Stagecoach Festival in Indio, Calif. In a video posted to social media on Wednesday (April 27), Carlile revealed that she has contracted COVID-19, so she must unfortunately cancel her appearance. “Hey buddies, It finally happened; I have

When she was an infant, Lola Kirke had a nurse who would sing Patsy Cline’s “Crazy” to her as a soothing gesture. She would later encounter the song in a new way in Jumpin’ Jim’s Ukulele Country music book, which she received as a teenager learning to play the ukulele. “It was my first instrument,

Muscle Shoals, Ala., wouldn’t be famous for its musical influences without FAME Studios — and FAME Studios wouldn’t have become what it is without Rick Hall. Hall — born Roe Erister Hall on Jan. 31, 1932 – co-founded FAME Studios in 1959 … and the rest, as they say, is history. Hall began his career as a musician,

Portland-based, award-winning talents Aaron Nigel Smith and Andy Furgeson have teamed up for a unique, family friendly new project. Under the moniker of Smith & Yarn, the pair are set to release their first collaborative album on April 29, which includes an array of special guests. Their anthemic, heartfelt track “Never Be Alone,” which The Boot is excited

Rozes – “Deep Water”: Elizabeth Mencel, better known by her stage name Rozes, is an American musician, singer and songwriter from Montgomeryville, Pennsylvania. She is best known for her 2015 collaboration, “Roses”, with duo The Chainsmokers. She also featured in Galantis’ song “Girls on Boys”. Earlier this year she released her single “Deep Water”, which has to be one of the

It’s been the season of Keith Urban on The Voice: Australia. After one contestant auditioned with an original song titled “Keith” that name-dropped all of the coach’s biggest hits, this week, another hopeful decided to cover one of Urban’s hits. Freddie Bailey took the stage and sang “Wild Hearts.” It took the country artist a second

Robert Earl Keen was in his tour bus, riding down the interstate from D.C. to Charlotte in the early morning hours of Dec. 7, 2021, when he realized it was time to come to terms with a major life change. Lying awake in his bunk, Keen couldn’t stop thinking about a scene in Training Day

Many country fans first got to know Rory Feek as one half of the beloved country duo Joey + Rory in 2008. That year, the married pair appeared on the debut season of CMT’s reality competition Can You Duet. Although they won third place in the competition, their stunning harmonies and sweet personalities earned them a

Margo Price put her own spin on a 1970s Bobbie Gentry track for the newly-released deluxe version of her 2020 record That’s How Rumors Get Started. The award-winning singer-songwriter brings a modern edge to “He Made a Woman Out Of Me,” a cut from Gentry’s influential 1970 album Fancy. Sonically, Price stays close to the slow grooving original,

Kate Stewart was born and raised in Maida Vale there she grew up in an artistic family: her father is a comedian and her mother was a dancer, a brother who is a music producer and songwriter. It’s no surprise she was going to follow in their footsteps. Kate grew up doing musical theater and

Three of the Top 10 finalists for Season 20 of American Idol are aspiring country music singers, but which one has the best shot to win? Perhaps more importantly, which American Idol finalist has the best shot at a long-lasting career when the show is over? Taste of Country’s Billy Dukes and Adison Haager discuss Noah

Dolly Parton, Taylor Swift, and Shania Twain will all be featured in the Grammy Museum’s new exhibit The Power of Women in Country Music, which is set to open May 27 in Los Angeles. The exhibit will look into the long history of trailblazing women in country music, from sonic architects like Maybelle Carter, Sara

George Jones‘ songs are among the most iconic in the history of country music. The singer was a vital part of the fabric of country music for more than five decades. Despite a host of personal troubles that plagued him throughout most of his adult life, Jones created a recorded legacy that is virtually unrivaled

Since its inception in 2008, Record Store Day has become a day of celebration and treasure hunting for vinyl lovers across the U.S. and abroad. The annual event gives listeners the opportunity to buy special editions and expand their collections while bonding with their fellow music fans. Record Store Day releases are limited in number and often sell

Singer/songwriter/actress Mckenna Grace has released her third single, “You Ruined Nirvana.” The artist, well-known for her acting work, previously released the singles “Haunted House,” which landed the end credits for Ghostbusters: Afterlife, which she starred in, followed by the piano ballad “Do All My Friends Hate Me?”. Grace took to her Instagram to make the

Sheryl Crow‘s 60 years of life are being showcased in a new biopic, titled Sheryl. The music used in the documentary will of course be from the woman who inspired the film. Fans will also be able to purchase the soundtrack the same day the film arrives on Showtime. Sheryl: Music From the Feature Documentary will