Cheers to Tennessee! A new order was passed that makes May 21 officially International Tennessee Whiskey Day. With Tennessee’s history of making whiskey dating back to the pre-Civil War era, the state is also home to Nelson’s Green Brier Distillery, where Charles Nelson’s historic Green Brier Tennessee Whiskey began, and the standard by which all future Tennessee Whiskeys became…
Michael Ray is putting the finishing touches on his upcoming third album, which we know will include both his current single, “Whiskey and Rain,” and the recently-released track, “Picture,” Although Ray wrote only one song on his self-titled freshman record (“Run Away With You” with John Rich), and didn’t write any songs on his sophomore Amos album, the…
Alan Jackson is doubtful he will get played on radio again, but he isn’t bitter. The Country Music Hall of Fame member is grateful for the long series of successes he has had, and is only slightly nostalgic as he passes the torch to the younger generation. “Well, I’ve had like sixty-something singles that have been Top Five, Top…
20 years ago, Blake Shelton hit the top of the charts with his debut single, “Austin.” While it wasn’t necessarily common for a new artist to have a No. 1 hit with their first song released, Shelton was too busy worrying about his future to focus on his present. “I was so afraid it was just going to be…
Carrie Underwood was joined by NEEDTOBREATHE’s lead singer, Bear Rinehart, on “Nothing But the Blood of Jesus,” from her recent My Savior album, and now she is returning the favor. The country music superstar joins NEEDTOBREATHE on their new single, “I Wanna Remember.” “I have been a huge fan of NEEDTOBREATHE forever and I was so honored when the stars aligned…
Go big or go home could be the motto for Dylan Jakobsen. The Washington native will release Set Fire to the Night next month, 11 songs on the first of a two-part project that boldly takes Jakobsen where he has never gone before. “I started writing this probably just before quarantine started, and then as quarantine went on, it…
Carly Pearce joins Matthew West on a new version of his powerful song, “Truth Be Told.” Pearce readily signed on to be a part of “Truth Be Told,” not only because of her fondness for West, but because of how much that song resonated with her, especially in the last year. “I have been a fan of Matthew for…
Lady A has had a big week. After announcing they were embarking on their What a Song Can Do Tour, Charles Kelley, Hillary Scott and Lady A performed their current single, “Like a Lady,” while on The Ellen Degeneres Show. Watch Lady A’s performance of “Like a Lady” here. “Like a Lady” is from Lady A’s upcoming new album….
May 20 is National Rescue Dog Day! Whether you have a dog or have fond memories of one from your childhood, National Rescue Dog Day is worth honoring. To celebrate, we rounded up nine of our favorite songs about America’s favorite pet. 9. “Move It On Over,” Hank Williams Hank Williams wrote “Move It On Over,” and it might…
Rising star Baker Grissom is giving Everything Nash an exclusive first listen at his debut single, “Bad News.” The song, written by Grissom, along with Jeremy Stover and Marc Oriet, is a fun spin on what can be a serious heartbreak. “‘Bad News’ is really just about a guy who gets broken up with that finds his way into…
