When Rob Lundquist joined Home Free in 2008, he thought it was a temporary gig, on his way to a real job. In his wildest dreams, the Minnesota native never imagined that it would turn into his career for more than a dozen years. “I went to college for vocal performance, and didn’t really know about a cappella until…
Todd Tilghman may have left his role as a pastor in Meridian, Mississippi to move to Tennessee and pursue music full-time, but he is still very much involved in ministry. The father of eight says sharing the gospel is still just as important to him as ever, even if the way he delivers the message is different. “It’s almost…
The first time Kelsea Ballerini heard herself on the radio was not at all like she envisioned. The then-21-year-old had just released her first single, “Love Me Like You Mean It,” and was still too broke to afford much of anything — including heat in her Jeep. “I just remember being in my car, freezing, wrapped up in a…
Trisha Yearwood is the host of her own Food Network show, and about to release her fourth cookbook, Trisha’s Kitchen, but she insists she is no culinary expert. The 56-year-old credits her love of cooking — and her self-confidence — from her mother, Gwen, who passed away in 2011. “My mom was so adventurous and so vital,” Yearwood tells…
Carrie Underwood‘s dream is about to come true. The American Idol alum will release her first gospel album, My Savior, this Friday, March 26. The record is one Underwood has said she has always wanted to make, but was hesitant to do so, until now. “These particular songs for My Savior, I grew up singing these in church,” Underwood…
Reba McEntire and Carrie Underwood joined Loretta Lynn on the title track of her just-released 50th studio album, Still Woman Enough. For McEntire, who has been a lifelong fan of Lynn, the collaboration was a small way for her to honor Lynn’s enduring legacy in country music. “One thing I’d like to say, if I don’t choke up saying…
Lady A is back at radio with an uptempo new single, “Like a Lady.” The song, from an upcoming new album, was written by Hillary Scott, along with Dave Barnes, Michelle Buzz, Martin Johnson and Brandon Paddock. “One of the writers on the song I’ve been friends with and written with, and is a friend of Lady A, Dave…
B.J. Thomas is in the fight for his life. The 78-year-old revealed on social media that he is battling Stage 4 lung cancer, and is receiving treatment in a health care facility in Texas. “I just wanted to take this unique opportunity to share my gratitude to Gloria, my wonderful wife and my rock for over 53 years, my…
The city of Nashville was devastated early Christmas morning, when a bomb exploded, destroying numerous buildings in the blast. This week, several country artists, including Lee Brice, Ashley McBryde, Old Dominion, Scotty McCreery and more, will perform for 2nd Ave Strong on Friday, March 26, a benefit show to raise money for the 2nd Ave Strong fund, created to…
Dolly Parton was honored in 2019 with a star-studded concert, celebrating her immeasurable contributions to music. Dolly Parton: A MusiCares Tribute, which features performances by Willie Nelson, Little Big Town, Katy Perry, Chris Stapleton, Yolanda Adams, Leon Bridges, Miley Cyrus and more, will stream on Netflix beginning next month. Parton spoke out about the tribute concert on social media….
