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Twelve years ago today (Sept. 28, 2010) was a day of celebration for the city of Nashville, following several months of heartache: It was on that date that the Grand Ole Opry re-opened its doors, after being closed for repairs for five months due to damage from the devastating 2010 Nashville flood. On May 1-2, 2010,

Rachel McIntyre Smith hit the ground running at a young age. As a child prodigy of piano and poetry, music was the only path she could follow. But it wasn’t until college at The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, when McIntyre Smith listened to Kacey Musgraves for the first time, that she saw country music

By the fall of 1991, Garth Brooks had notched six No. 1 singles and two Top 5 albums, as well as a slew of ACM and CMA Awards — all in a little over two years. His third studio album, Ropin’ the Wind, however, made him a Billboard chart record-setter. For the chart week dated Sept. 28, 1991,

Eighteen years ago today, on Sept. 27, 2003, Dierks Bentley earned his first No. 1 hit, with his debut single, “What Was I Thinkin’.” Bentley co-wrote “What Was I Thinkin’,” which appears on his eponymously titled freshman album, with songwriter Deric Ruttan and his record producer and frequent collaborator, Brett Beavers. With lines such as,

Katelyn and Derek Dryes have undeniable musical chemistry. The now-married couple met on a blind date 15 years ago and have been singing together for more than a decade since. So, when they stepped foot onstage on Monday (Sept. 26) as part of Season 22’s NBC’s The Voice, they went from blind date to the blinds —

Upbeat single marks Twain’s first release since 2017 and first with Republic Nashville Shania Twain wants to embrace the thrill of being in love in her new song “Waking Up Dreaming,” which was released on Friday. It’s the country-pop icon’s first new music since 2017 and first under a recording agreement with Republic Nashville. “Do

Born Sept. 26, 1960, Doug Supernaw first formed a connection with country music during his youth. His mother’s love of the genre introduced him to greats like George Jones, whom Supernaw would later reference as a lasting influence on his career. The Texas native made his way to Nashville in the late 1980s and began

Tenille Townes is commenting on the impermanence of life in her new song, “The Last Time.” Co-written by Townes along with Ben Goldsmith and Gordie Sampson, the tune finds the singer highlighting the temporary nature of life and relationships and the importance of holding onto special moments. Accompanied by acoustic guitar, Townes begins the song

New Fox series Monarch — which stars Trace Adkins opposite Susan Sarandon — already features a number of high profile country cameos, with the likes of Shania Twain, Little Big Town, Tanya Tucker and Martina McBride all making appearances in the first season. Plus, the show’s theme song, “The Card You Gamble,” was recorded by

Nashville artists join up for a heartfelt song about being “together through ups and the downs, dungeons, and ivory towers” Joy Oladokun and Chris Stapleton make for thrilling duet partners in the collaborative tune “Sweet Symphony,” the fourth new song that Oladokun has released this year. Written by Oladokun with Mike Elizondo, Ian Fitchuk, and

On Sept. 25, 1999, Tim McGraw scored his 10th No. 1 hit with “Something Like That.” The tune was the second single from his multi-platinum-selling A Place in the Sun album. Tim McGraw Something Like ThatCurb Records loading… Written by Rick Ferrell and Keith Follese, “Something Like That” tells the story of a summer romance: “She had

Country-pop megastar Shania Twain has signed with a new label home, Republic Nashville, and she’s accompanying the announcement with a vivacious new song, “Waking Up Dreaming.” Twain wrote the song with David Stewart and Jessica Agombar, and the up-tempo track is all about celebrating the euphoria of being in love and spending every moment with one’s significant other.

Miranda Lambert has landed in Las Vegas for her Velvet Rodeo residency at Planet Hollywood’s Zappos Theater, which she kicked off with a fiery bang — no, seriously — on Friday night (Sept. 23). The energy in the room was palpable as the woman of the night rose from the stage in front of her name,

Nashville native will release his new album The Hometown Kid on Oct. 28 Gabe Lee’s latest song “Over You” has its origins in the sting of loss — specifically, when the Tennessee Titans fell in heartbreaking fashion to the Cincinnati Bengals in the 2021-22 season playoffs. “That in itself is a history of letdowns,” says the

Fall is the perfect time to curl up with a sweater, a mug of coffee (pumpkin spice or not!) … and a good country song. From songs about small-town football teams to songs about harvesting crops to songs about mourning lost summer loves, The Boot is counting down the best country songs about fall. The tunes on

Dalton Dover is savoring every moment in his uplifting new single “Damn Good Life.” Out today (Sept. 23), the 23-year-old Georgia native co-wrote his latest release Alex Maxwell and Jaxson Free. The track is an infectious and much-needed reminder to celebrate the little things in life while you still have the chance. “I wanted to write

Thirty-two years ago today, on Sept. 24, 1989, Clint Black had one good reason to celebrate — or maybe, 500,000 reasons. On that date, the singer earned his first gold record, signifying sales in excess of half of a million units, for his debut album, Killin’ Time. Black wrote or co-wrote all 10 tunes on Killin’ Time,

“There’s so much more going on in people’s lives than they show you,” says Kelsea Ballerini, taking a moment to gather her thoughts. “That’s true for me.” The 29-year-old country singer, who despite her perpetually cheery demeanor and aw-shucks personality, has been fighting some serious battles. “I’m experiencing that literally right now,” says Ballerini who,

Garth Brooks has been everywhere since his 1989 self-titled debut album. He dominated country music in the 1990s (with Garth Brooks, Ropin’ the Wind and In Pieces) before temporarily retiring from country music in 2001. While technically on his hiatus from music, Brooks married Trisha Yearwood in 2005. In 2014, he returned to country music with Man

Kentucky native Kelsey Waldon is paying tribute to her home state with her brand new music video for “Backwater Blues.” Released today (Sept. 22), the clip opens with a message that reads, “Dedicated to the resilience of Kentuckians,” referencing those still recovering from the devastating floods that affected the state’s eastern region in July. According

In the realm of debut albums, John Prine‘s self-titled first record — released 50 years ago today, on Sept. 23, 1971 — is among the best of the best. Five decades later, John Prine is a classic in the folk icon’s catalog, containing some of his most-loved songs and shining examples of his observant lyricism. A Maywood, Ill., native, Prine

The 1975 have a new album set to drop in just a few weeks called, Being Funny In A Foreign Language, and the band have just released the latest single from the album, “All I Need To Hear”. Matty Healy talked a bit about the track on Zane Lowes radio show saying; “What I’ve struggled

Prior to performing a swerving version of Lucinda Williams’ “Drunken Angel” for an intimate dinner party in Nashville on Monday night, Jason Isbell remarked how some songwriters just can’t write a good song anymore. But Williams, he said, was so unfailingly talented that she could restart her career right now and in 10 years “we’d

Julian Taylor “Seeds” Toronto’s Julian Taylor has followed up his award-winning album The Ridge with a forthright protest album, Beyond the Reservoir. On “Seeds,” Taylor adapts the evergreen resistance phrase, “They tried to bury us, but they didn’t know we were seeds.” The song is a joyous affirmation of what makes us all unique —

Scotty McCreery‘s new single “It Matters for Her” works for two really simple reasons: The first is the genuine — but not overpowering — vocal performance. The soon-to-be-dad never oversells his good guy advice. There are times for a vocalist to make a statement, but this isn’t one of them. His challenge was to back off so that

Faith Hill celebrates her 55th birthday on Wednesday (Sept. 21), and her daughter Audrey honored her mother with a touching tribute for the big day. The 20-year-old, who is the youngest of Hill and Tim McGraw‘s three daughters, posted a video interview filmed early on in Hill’s career. In the clip, a young Hill sits

Cody Johnson, Kane Brown, Walker Hayes round out the 2022 honorees Once again, CMT has selected five artists that had monster years in country music for its annual CMT Artists of the Year ceremony. The 2022 honorees are Carly Pearce, Cody Johnson, Kane Brown, Luke Combs, and Walker Hayes. Both Combs and Brown were celebrated

Her birth certificate says Audrey Faith Perry, but it’s as Faith Hill that she’s come to be known and loved all over the world. Born just outside of Jackson, Miss., on Sept. 21, 1967, Hill was adopted by Edna and Ted Perry as an infant and grew up performing at 4-H luncheons and local churches, displaying her musical talent