Scotty McCreery took his soaring new single, “Damn Strait,” to The Kelly Clarkson Show. The song is from McCreery’s latest album, Same Truck. McCreery previously shared the story behind “Damn Strait,” written by Trent Tomlinson and Joe Collins, and one of only two that he didn’t write for Same Truck. Still, as soon as he heard it, he…
Clint Black and his wife, Lisa Hartman Black know a thing or two about love. The couple, who celebrates 30 years of marriage on Thursday, October 20, were each already famous when they met — he as a country singer and her as an actress, then on the hit TV drama, Knots Landing — thanks to encouragement from a…
Dolly Parton will close the upcoming Kiss Breast Cancer Goodbye concert, by performing an hour-long intimate acoustic performance of some of her biggest hits, accompanied by her longtime producer and musical director, Kent Wells. The 75-year-old will also share stories and anecdotes from her her wildly successful career. “I am thrilled to be performing some of my greatest hits…
Garth Brooks might be a big fan of Randy Travis, but the love definitely goes both ways. Less than a week after Brooks presented Travis with the award for Artist of a Lifetime, during the CMT Artists of the Year ceremony, Travis is speaking out about his deep love and affection for the “Friends in Low Places” singer. “When my…
15 years ago today, on October 19, 2006, a new chapter in Keith Urban‘s life began. It was on this day that the New Zealand-born star checked into the Betty Ford Center in Rancho Mirage, California, a little less than four months after he married actress Nicole Kidman. “I deeply regret the hurt this has caused Nicole and the…
Tracy Lawrence will host his 16th annual Mission: Possible Turkey Fry on November 23, with once again all of the proceeds going towards the Nashville Rescue Mission. For Lawrence, the entire event has become a labor of love for him, proudly supporting a cause he is so passionate about. “Years ago, when we started this thing, it was done…
Garth Brooks is coming to Nashville! The country music superstar just announced he will headline two back-to-back shows, at the historic Ryman Auditorium, on November 19 and 20. Seating will be limited, as the concert will not be sold to capacity. According to a press release, the event will include stories behind some of Brooks’ biggest hits. During Brooks’…
Jason Aldean and Carrie Underwood seem poised to have a No. 1 hit with their current duet, “If I Didn’t Love You.” The song, from Aldean’s upcoming Macon, Georgia album, is one that had been in the works for some time, while both superstars waited for the right song to sing together. “Jason asked if I would sing ‘If…
Travis Tritt has been a vocal opponent of venues and businesses that require the COVID-19 vaccine to enter their premises, and now he is taking his opposition one step further. The Grand Ole Opry member just announced he is canceling several of his shows, which take place at venues that require proof of the vaccine, a recent negative COVID…
If there wasn’t a Garth Brooks, country music might have never known Martina McBride. It was Brooks who gave McBride a start in the earliest stages of her career, when he believed in her and her talent, maybe even more than she did. It all started when McBride’s husband, John McBride, was doing sound for Brooks while on the…
