John Michael Montgomery is ready to play the final show of his career tonight. The country music icon announced in July that he was retiring, with his last concert taking place on December 12, in his home state of Lexington, Kentucky. When Montgomery was 58, he said he would retire when he was 60. Montgomery will turn 61 next…
When Cody Johnson released “Travelin’ Soldier,” his single “The Fall” was making its way up the charts. Johnson was also taking time off, after having ear surgery, and had just welcomed his third child, and first son, with his wife, Brandi. In other words, Johnson had every reason to not record “Travelin’ Soldier.” But he chose to, for one…
Alexandra Kay is opening up about her romance with Rocko Beall. The two began dating after her divorce, with Kay now admitting she is madly in love. “I’m in a new relationship,’ Kay says on Joel Madden’s Artist Friendly podcast. “I got a beau. My boyfriend and I have been together for like a year now. It’s sticking. He’s…
We now have all of the details for New Year’s Eve Live: Nashville’s Big Bash. The live show takes place on Wednesday, December 31. Keep reading to find out everything to know about the annual celebration. How to Attend ‘New Year’s Eve Live: Nashville’s Big Bash’ New Year’s Eve Live: Nashville’s Big Bash is free and open to the…
Jelly Roll is going to be a member of the Grand Ole Opry. Jelly Roll was invited to join on Wednesday, December 10. The Nashville native received the invitation from Craig Morgan, via video, while Jelly Roll was appearing on The Joe Rogan Experience. Rogan began the invitation by recounting how Morgan influenced Jelly Roll, with his “Almost Home”…
Lainey Wilson is opening up about one of her favorite songs. During a recent show, Wilson shared the story behind “Whiskey Colored Crayon,” a song she wrote with Josh Kear. “Whiskey Colored Crayon” is about a little boy who admits in school that his father drinks too much, leading him to ask for a whiskey colored crayon. “I remember…
Jackson Dean loves everything about the holidays, especially spending time with his family, and being a doting Uncle Jack. The Maryland native always travels home during the Christmas season, although he reveals his nieces and nephews are just beginning to understand what he does for a job. “It’s totally worth the thousand-mile trip every time,” Dean says. “It’s pretty…
For Carrie Underwood, no place will ever be important for her to perform in as the Grand Ole Opry. On March 15, 2008, Underwood was invited to become an Opry member by Randy Travis. More than 17 years later, Underwood is still as much of a supporter of the historic institution as the day she received the invitation. “I’ve…
Kenny Chesney is still a force to be reckoned with. 31 years after his debut In My Wildest Dreams album was released, Chesney just became the only country act named in the Top 10 of Pollstar‘s Top 10 Touring Acts Of the Millennium. The list was created based on data of touring acts from 2001 to 2025. Chesney comes…
Riley Green is inching closer to the top spot on the charts with his “Don’t Mind If I Do” duet with Ella Langley. The song follows their previous collaboration, “You Look Like You Love Me,” which just won three new CMA Awards . Green, who didn’t originally plan on Langley joining him on “Don’t Mind If I Do,” understands why…
