16 years ago today was an unforgettable day for Carrie Underwood. On May 10, 2008, Underwood was officially inducted into the Grand Ole Opry. Underwood was just 25 years old when she was inducted by fellow Oklahoma native Garth Brooks. “This is going to hold a very special place in my awards case,” an emotional Underwood said from the…
Carly Pearce has been vocal about her love of traditional country music, something that is evident in “fault line,” a new song from her upcoming hummingbird album. Pearce just dropped the song as the final track ahead of the release of the record on June 7. “Some of my favorite songs were in the era of Tammy Wynette and…
Thomas Rhett is honoring his wife, Lauren Akins, with his brand-new single, “Beautiful As You,” out now. The song, which Rhett co-wrote, is the debut single from his next album, slated to be released on August 23. “This is an anthem for everybody who feels like they out-kicked their coverage,” Rhett says. “There was one day a couple years…
Scotty McCreery‘s long-awaited Rise and Fall album is out. The 13-track record, his first since Same Truck came out in 2021, is a new musical chapter for McCreery, who wrote all but one of the songs on the record. Creating an album that felt authentic to him was the biggest priority, making Rise and Fall his favorite and most…
Keith Urban has earned the approval of millions of fans, but the person whose approval he wants the most is no longer able to offer it to him. The 56-year-old says his father, who passed away in 2015, is the one whose approval he seeks the most, even though he can no longer give it. “I feel like I’m…
35 years ago was a heartbreaking day for the country music community. On May 9, 1989, Keith Whitley passed away, at the height of his career, from alcohol poisoning. Whitley, married to Lorrie Morgan at the time, was only 34 years old when he passed away. Born on July 1, 1954 in Ashland, Kentucky, Whitley showed an early gift for…
The title of Scotty McCreery‘s new Rise and Fall album is indicative of the career he has had, ever since winning Season 10 of American Idol in 2011. McCreery signed a record deal, which he subsequently lost a few years later, and then released “Five More Minutes” on his own, a song that changed everything for him. It wasn’t…
A new album is coming from Lainey Wilson. The reigning CMA Entertainer of the Year announces the release of Whirlwind, her third studio record, out on August 23. “I am so excited to finally announce Whirlwind,” Wilson says. “This album has been a long time coming, and I can’t wait for the world to have this body of work…
Reba McEntire‘s new NBC sitcom, Happy’s Place, is becoming a series! The 69-year-old previously revealed that she had filmed the pilot for the show, which stars her former Reba co-star, Melissa Peterman, as well as her boyfriend, Rex Linn. But now, McEntire confirms that the network has approved Happy’s Place for an entire first season. McEntire shared the good news…
Toby Keith was an avid University of Oklahoma fan, which makes his upcoming accolade bittersweet. The “Should’ve Been a Cowboy” singer, who passed away from stomach cancer on February 5, learned last year that he was going to receive an honorary degree at their 2024 commencement. Keith’s daughter, Krystal Keith, will accept the honor on his behalf on Saturday,…
