It’s been 35 years since Steven Curtis Chapman released his debut album, First Hand, but he still has plenty he wants to say. The five-time Grammy Awards winner just released his new album, Still, a 12-track record that became a labor of love for Chapman. “I had to wrestle with a lot of doubts and a lot of insecurities…
Carly Pearce is finally taking a moment to stop and soak in all that has happened to her in the past year. The 32-year-old had a No. 1 hit with “Never Wanted to Be That Girl” duet with Ashley McBryde. She won the CMA Award for Female Vocalist of the Year, as well as the ACM Award for Female…
If Michael Ray has a North Star in country music, it might be Tim McGraw. The Florida native says he has looked up to McGraw, and how he makes music — a career he hopes to emulate as his own career continues to grow. “I try to make records like McGraw does,” Ray tells People. “I mean you can…
Walker Hayes is one of the artists being honored as part of the CMT Artists of the Year ceremony. For someone who once worked in Costco, and couldn’t afford a vehicle for all six of his children to safely travel in, the leap in his career is astounding, especially to him. Being invited to perform his “Fancy Like” hit…
Clay Walker and Tracy Lawrence are spending part of the remainder of 2022 on the road together, but that might not be the end of their run of joint, co-headlining dates. The “Rumor Has It” singer hints that there might be more chances for fans to catch the country music hitmakers together in 2023 as well. “That’s the talk…
Drake Milligan is known as a talented singer, and a Top 5 finalist on America’s Got Talent, but he’s also a gifted songwriter as well. In addition to writing all 14 songs on Milligan’s debut Dallas/Fort Worth album, he also got a cut on Ronnie Dunn‘s solo 100 Proof Neon record, with “If Love Ever Comes My Way Again.”…
The American Music Awards nominations are out, with Cody Johnson leading the list of country artists with three nods. The “Human” singer is nominated for Favorite Male Country Artist, Favorite Country Album, for Human: The Double Album, and Favorite Country Song, for “‘Til You Can’t,” Numerous other artists received two nods. Carrie Underwood is nominated for both Favorite Female Country…
Talk about an unforgettable Grand Ole Opry performance. Vince Gill was joined by the Saturday night cast of the Grand Ole Opry, including Chapel Hart, Ricky Skaggs, Steve Wariner, Riders in the Sky and Deana Carter, to honor the late Loretta Lynn. The ensemble joined Gill in singing “Go Rest High on That Mountain” in her memory, with Gill…
Charles Esten is lending his talents to a few Nashville events, all benefiting the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. The actor and singer will headline Light the Late Night, at 3rd and Lindsley on October 28 from 9:30 to 11, followed by hosting a Light the Morning brunch at the 404 Kitchen on October 29 from 11:00 AM to 1:00…
Happy anniversary to Thomas Rhett and Lauren Akins! The two tied the knot on October 12, 2012, after knowing each other for several years. The couple were friends since elementary school, before their relationship blossomed into something more. “I remember seeing Lauren for the first time in second grade, and I don’t know how much in love you can…
