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…
When Tim McGraw recorded “Live Like You Were Dying,” he was also living the song as well. Written by Tim Nichols and Craig Wiseman, McGraw released the song in 2004, the same year his father, Tug McGraw, passed away. “‘Live Like You Were Dying’ was one of those songs that came at a very traumatic time in my life,”…
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…
Russell Dickerson is passionate about his career, his wife Kailey and son Remington, and St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. The Tennessee native has been an outspoken advocate for the hospital, which provides free care for children battling cancer and other life-threatening illnesses. Dickerson recently took time to chat with a St. Jude patient, Ian, and Ian’s mom, about the…
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…
Shania Twain, Phil Vassar, Brad Paisley and Toby Keith are among the nominees for the 2021 class of the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame. One of the artists will be inducted during the official ceremony on November 1, along with two nominated songwriters, with Rhett Akins, Buddy Cannon, Larry Cordle, Carl Jackson, Mary Ann Kennedy, David Malloy, Frank…
Garth Brooks loves everything about his wife, Trisha Yearwood, including how she smells. The Oklahoma native praised Yearwood for her impact and influence in his life and career, starting long before they ever became romantically involved. “You kind of become friends, buddies,” Brooks told CBS This Morning. “Every time she comes in to sing on every record, you start…
Chris Young just announced his next record, Famous Friends, will be out on August 6, marking Young’s first new set of tunes since his 2017 Losing Sleep record. “We’ve been teasing everybody for years,” Young tells People of his ambitious new project. “It’s been so long that I’ve been talking about all the stuff that I did in the…
Brooks & Dunn are hitting the road later this year, on their Reboot 2021 Tour, with Travis Tritt joining them on the road. The tour, which was first announced on social media, marks the duo’s first national tour in a decade, ever since their farewell The Last Rodeo Tour. “We’re hitting the road for our first nationwide tour in…
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…
