Jelly Roll‘s life could have turned out much, much differently. The 38-year-old, whose real name is Jason DeFord, was in and out of juvenile detention centers as a teen, charged with crimes like aggravated robbery and drug possession with intent to deliver. Fortunately, Jelly Roll turned his life around, and today is an outspoken advocate for those who struggle…
Brandon Davis could still be working as a fire sprinkler design engineer, if not for a life-altering accident. The singer-songwriter was severely injured in an accident in 2019, when he was hit head-on by a distracted driver. The injuries he sustained in the accident, along with the unwavering belief in his musical talents by his wife, Destiny, changed…
Matthew West had the chance to spread a lot of holiday cheer, when he performed on The Kelly Clarkson Show. The Christian singer performed his original song, “Come Home For Christmas,” on the popular daytime talk show, only a few days before Christmas Day. “I am so excited to bring this song to The Kelly Clarkson Show,” West said…
Several country music stars are combining their talents for one unforgettable night, to pay tribute to the late George Jones. Michael Ray, Tracy Lawrence, Trace Adkins and more will be part of Still Playing Possum: Music and Memories of George Jones, taking place on Tuesday, April 25, 2023, at the Von Braun Center in Huntsville, Alabama. They will join…
Carly Pearce loves everything about the holidays, including the food. The 32-year-old reveals one of her favorite ways to celebrate the season is by making something creative — and challenging — with her own mother. “I have a lot of traditions that I do with my mom every year,” Pearce told the Country Music Association. “But I think my…
Christmas season is officially here! Amid the hustle and bustle, the shopping and the gift exchanges, Christmas music remains a hallmark of the season. To help get in the holiday spirit, we found ten songs that will be the perfect soundtrack to whatever you are doing over the holidays. 10. “On This Winter’s Night,” Lady A It’s hard to…
Keith Urban might sing songs like “I’m Dreaming Of A White Christmas” and “Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!” during the holidays, but those songs definitely aren’t an accurate depiction of his Christmas. In fact, the New Zealand native’s favorite way to celebrate is at the beach, at least when he is with his family in…
Alabama has yet another award to add to their massive collection. The Country Music Hall of Fame members were presented with Pandora’s Billionaire plaque, in honor of two billion streams on the music platform. Alabama was presented the award by Scotty McCreery, when he opened for the iconic group in Roanoke, Virginia earlier this month. “The Pandora plaque was…
Wynonna Judd just announced her 2023 tour dates, where she will be joined by several superstar acts. The 58-year-old will embark on the new leg of The Judds: The Final Tour on January 26 in Hershey, Pennsylvania, performing 15 shows, wrapping up on February 25 in Hollywood, Florida. Tanya Tucker will join Judd on select dates, along with Ashley…
Not many people get to be introduced by Garth Brooks when they make their Grand Ole Opry debut, but Mitch Rossell isn’t most people. The singer-songwriter, who wrote Brooks’ 2017 hit single, “Ask Me How I Know,” performed for the first time at the Grand Ole Opry on Saturday, December 17, introduced as a surprise to Rossell by the…
