MacKenzie Porter earned the coveted spot as Dustin Lynch‘s duet partner on his single, “Thinking ‘Bout You,” but it wasn’t just handed to her. Porter had to audition for the part, as did likely several other singers, earning the praise and admiration of country music fans — and Lynch — in the process. “We all know Lauren Alaina was…
Allie Colleen is singing the praises of her stepmother, Trisha Yearwood. Nine years old when Yearwood married Allie’s father, Garth Brooks, the rising star counts herself fortunate to have had a front-row seat to the couple’s endearing love story. “I had the privilege, the amazing privilege to grow up and watch my dad fall in love with this amazing…
Michael Ray‘s latest song, “Picture,” might be his most personal song yet. The song was inspired by a loss of someone close to Ray, and the reality of the finality of life. “Growing up in a family that was very big and very close, they always take photos,” Ray tells Everything Nash. “Whether that be back in the…
One of Andy Grammer’s favorite roles in his life is being a father to his two little girls, a truth that has never been more evident than in the past year. The award-winning multi-platinum recording artist had unexpected time off the road with his wife, Aijia Lise, and his children, including one who made her entrance into the world…
Matthew West scored a recent No. 1 hit with “Truth Be Told,” from his 2020 Brand New album. The song, which West wrote, was born from his frustration of not being completely honest about his faith. “It’s a song about honesty and authenticity, and how hard that is to find in our world today,” West tells Everything Nash. “But…
Wade Hayes is doing just fine in 2021, even after overcoming so many challenges. The 52-year-old is feeling healthier and stronger than ever, after being diagnosed with Stage 4 colon cancer in 2011. “I’m good,” Hayes boasts to Everything Nash. “Considering, I’m in really great shape. I’m very, very thankful, and as far as I know, as healthy…
The Oak Ridge Boys‘ new album, Front Porch Singin’, is out! The record, which was inspired by and recorded during the pandemic, is in many ways the historic quartet’s return to their roots, with their rich harmonies and their message of hope and positivity, even amid the challenges of the previous year. “Dave Cobb, our young producer, calls…
Jeannie Seely has accomplished plenty in country music, but there is one more goal she dreams of achieving. The 80-year-old, who is still making music 55 years after her debut The Steely Style album was released, and became one of the most influential members of the Grand Ole Opry, hopes to someday be inducted into the Country Music…
Happenstance is a Nashville-based, female-owned brand ready to make its mark in the spirits world. The company just launched their inaugural Founder’s Edition, their introduction to whiskey fans of their own unique spin on one of America’s most-beloved liquors. “At Happenstance, we’re raising a new generation of whiskey lovers who celebrate life’s moments that happen by chance,” Paige Parker,…
The 2022 Country Music Cruise is still several months away, but it’s already promising to be one unforgettable week, complete with concerts, meet and greets, activities and more. We spoke with several of the artists, including the Oak Ridge Boys‘ Joe Bonsall, Lee Greenwood, Jeannie Seely and Wade Hayes, about what makes the Country Music Cruise so unique,…
