Lainey Wilson knows what she wants for her upcoming wedding to Devlin “Duck” Hodges. The 33-year-old wants it to be a family affair, surrounded by people who mean the most to her. “Well, first of all, I just want it to be about what it’s supposed to be about,” Wilson tells People. “I want my family to be there,…
Dolly Parton is opening up about her hit single, “Light of a Clear Blue Morning.” Parton first released the song in 1977, on her New Harvest…First Gathering record. At the time, Parton wrote the song about going out on her own after splitting from her professional relationship with Porter Wagoner. Almost 50 years later, the song feels more timely…
Reba McEntire honored her late stepson, Brandon Blackstock, and others who have passed away, at the recent Grammy Awards. The Country Music Hall of Fame member performed “Trailblazer” alongside Brandy Clark, who wrote the song with Lainey Wilson and Miranda Lambert, and Lukas Nelson, son of Willie Nelson. “There are so many of my friends that have passed this year,” McEntire…
Jelly Roll is officially a Grammy winner. The Nashville native just took home his first three Grammy Awards, for Best Contemporary Country Album for Beautifully Broken, Best Contemporary Christian Music Performance/Song with Brandon Lake for “Hard Fought Hallelujah,” and Best Country Duo/Group Performance with Shaboozey for “Amen.” After winning the trophy for Best Country Album, Jelly Roll was full…
Ella Langley has a new song, out now. The rising star just released “Dandelion,” the title track of her forthcoming sophomore album. Langley wrote “Dandelion” with Austin Goodloe, Joybeth Taylor, and Brett Taylor. “Dandelions are masters of survival, thriving in even the harshest environments,” Langley says of her new album. “Often dismissed as a common weed, this unassuming plant…
Dolly Parton has another hit single. The 80-year-old, who is celebrating 60 years in country music, just released the star-studded “Light of a Clear Blue Morning.” Joined by Lainey Wilson, Reba McEntire, her goddaughter Miley Cyrus, and Queen Latifah, the song debuted at No. 41 on Billboard‘s Country Airplay chart, also becoming the highest debuting song of the week. ….
Carrie Underwood is eager to be part of her second season as a judge on American Idol. Underwood, who won Season 4 in 2005, is once again joining Luke Bryan and Lionel Richie to help find the best singer in the country. “It’s only my second year being a judge,” Underwood tells Entertainment Tonight. “And I feel like last year…
Ashley McBryde has accomplished a lot in country music, but her biggest accolade isn’t what some might think. McBryde has been nominated for six Grammy Awards, winning one, for Best Country Duo/Group Performance for her “Never Want To Be That Girl” duet with Carly Pearce. But for McBryde, her biggest achievement is far bigger, and longer lasting, than any…
Ella Langley has another hit at country radio. After recently celebrating “Don’t Mind If I Do,” her second duet with Riley Green to hit No. 1, Langley is likely to soon have a chart-topping single of her own, with “Choosin’ Texas.” The song is written by Langley, along with Miranda Lambert, Luke Dick, and Joybeth Taylor. “We were on…
Keith Urban is recalling the moment that led him to Nashville. After honing his craft as a singer-songwriter in Australia, where he was raised, Urban desperately wanted to make the move to Music City, but needed a bit of encouragement, which came from an unlikely place. ”When I first came to town in 1989 and shopped a demo around,…
