It’s been one year since Busbee tragically passed away, after a brief battle with terminal cancer. The producer and songwriter, whose real name is Michael James Ryan Busbee, wrote some of the biggest hits in country music, including Lady A’s “You Look Good” and “Our Kind of Love,” Maren Morris‘ “My Church” and “80s Mercedes,” Keith Urban‘s “The Fighter,” which…
It’s a role that Granger Smith definitely never wanted, becoming a sounding board for others dealing with profound loss, even if it’s something he has experienced firsthand. The singer, who tragically lost his 3-year-old son, River, in a drowning accident last year, has been open about his grief and heartache on his weekly podcast, inspiring others to reach out…
Charlie Daniels poured his life into the Journey Home Project, which provides various support and necessary resources for veterans, and now we know that the non-profit will continue in his absence. Charlie co-founded the Journey Home Project with his longtime manager, David Corlew, with David announcing it will continue as The Charlie Daniels Journey Home Project (TCDJHP), ensuring that…
Michael Ray is back with a brand-new single, “Whiskey and Rain.” The song, from his upcoming third studio album, is a bit of a new direction for the singer, finally embracing his love of the sounds of traditional country music that he grew up on. “It’s what I’ve always had in my head,” Michael told Everything Nash. “I guess…
Prayers are going up for legendary singer and songwriter Mac Davis, who is fighting for his life following heart surgery in Nashville. The news was first announced by his family, via social media. “We are sorry to report that legendary singer/songwriter Mac Davis is critically ill following heart surgery in Nashville,” the statement reads. “Your love and prayers will…
Home Free just announced the release of their upcoming Christmas album, Warmest Winter. The 12-track record includes collaborations with Alabama, Rachel Wammack and Striking Matches — three diverse acts each picked for a specific reason. Alabama joins Home Free on “Christmas in Dixie,” a song written by Alabama members Randy Owen, Jeff Cook and Teddy Gentry, along with Mark…
Ashley McBryde is singing the praises of Miranda Lambert. The two, who toured together on Miranda’s 2019 Roadside Bars & Pink Guitars Tour, have remained friends, with Ashley invited to Miranda’s house with some of Miranda’s other girlfriends, with nothing on the agenda but a good time — a gesture that only made Ashley love her more. “She had…
Carrie Underwood will likely never have another year like 2020, in more ways than one. The Oklahoma native, who was just crowned the reigning ACM Entertainer of the Year with Thomas Rhett, has been home for most of 2020, due to COVID-19, and is soaking up every minute with her husband, Mike Fisher, five-year-old son, Isaiah, and 18-month-old, Jacob….
Niko Moon’s debut EP, Good Time, sums up everything he believes about life. The Texas native had already made a name for himself as a songwriter, penning hits like “Homegrown” and “Keep Me in Mind” for the Zac Brown Band, and “Back to Life” for Rascal Flatts, among others. But he still had a desire to be an artist…
Blake Shelton and his longtime girlfriend, Gwen Stefani, are back at radio with another collaboration, this time “Happy Anywhere.” The song’s video, which includes plenty of personal footage of the pair, was shot by Gwen’s own brother, Todd, who happened to be spending time with them in Oklahoma because of the coronavirus pandemic. “I don’t know why, over the…
