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7 Country Music Artists Who Proudly Served In the Military

7 Country Music Artists Who Proudly Served In the Military

There isn’t a genre of music that is more patriotic than country music, and with good reason. Many of the past and present hitmakers also served in the military prior to their careers in music. In honor of Veterans Day, we are celebrating seven artists who also proudly served in the Armed Forces. 1. George Strait George Strait enlisted…

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Jamey Johnson and Riley Green Drop ‘Smoke’ Collaboration

Jamey Johnson and Riley Green Drop 'Smoke' Collaboration

Jamey Johnson and Riley Green have a new song together, out now. The two singers combine their talents on “Smoke,” a song they wrote along with Erik Dylan. “Smoke” says in part, “Couldn’t see which way she went / Or which way I went wrong / Couldn’t see why she left so early  Or why she stayed so long…

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Jamey Johnson and Ronnie Dunn to Release ‘Never Gonna Be’ Duet

Jamey Johnson and Ronnie Dunn to Release 'Never Gonna Be' Duet

A new song is coming from Jamey Johnson and Ronnie Dunn! The two singers announce the release of “Never Gonna Be,” out on September 12. Dunn penned the song with Terry McBride 15 years ago, when Johnson’s career was just beginning. To have Dunn now on the song with Johnson is a full-circle moment for him. “It makes me…

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Jamey Johnson Shares the Story Behind ‘Sober’: ‘It Was a Confession From Me’

Jamey Johnson Shares the Story Behind 'Sober': 'It Was a Confession From Me'

When Jamey Johnson released his Midnight Gasoline album last year, it included a song called “Sober.” Written by Johnson, along with James Slater, the song says in part, “It ain’t easy on the wagon / Hell, I lost more of my mind than I have found / All these drinking songs we’re playing / Make it hard staying sober…

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Jamey Johnson Reveals What He Misses the Most About Toby Keith

Jamey Johnson Reveals What He Misses the Most About Toby Keith

Jamey Johnson is still mourning the loss of Toby Keith, and likely will for a long, long time. While most people say they miss his singing, or his songwriting, Johnson feels Keith’s absence in a much more personal way. “Dark humor,” Johnson tells Saving Country Music, revealing the thing he misses the most from Keith, who passed away in…

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George Strait Announces Texas Flood Relief Concert With Riley Green, Jamey Johnson + More

George Strait Announces Texas Flood Relief Concert With Riley Green, Jamey Johnson + More

George Strait is doing his part to help those impacted by the devastating Texas floods, which have killed more than 120 people, including Pat Green’s brother and sister-in-law, with at least 160 people still missing. To help with recovery efforts, Strait, along with his Vaqueros del Mar partner of 15 years, Tom Cusick, will host a special Strait To…

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Ryan and Rory Release ‘Together Again’ With Jamey Johnson [WATCH]

Ryan and Rory Release 'Together Again' With Jamey Johnson [WATCH]

Ryan and Rory have a new song out, and it’s with a country music superstar. The new duo, made up of Ryan Follesé and Rory John Zak just released “Together Again,” featuring Jamey Johnson. The song was written by Follesé’s father, hit songwriter Keith Follesé, along with Gerry House and Jamey, and was once held for Alan Jackson to…

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Jamey Johnson Marries Longtime Girlfriend, Brittney Eakins

Jamey Johnson is a married man. The 49-year-old married his longtime girlfriend, attorney Brittney Eakins, on May 20. The two got married at Graystone Quarry in Franklin, Tennessee, just outside of Nashville, with more than 350 guests in attendance. “The best thing about our wedding by far has been bringing together so many people that we love and putting them…

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Jamey Johnson Reveals How Toby Keith Inspired His New ‘Midnight Gasoline’ Album

Jamey Johnson‘s new Midnight Gasoline album might not have happened if not for the tragic loss of Toby Keith. It was the passing of the Country Music Hall of Fame member that inspired Johnson to return to the studio to record his first album of original songs in 14 years, since The Guitar Song came out in 2010. “The…

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Jamey Johnson On Why He Quit Drinking: ‘I Don’t Play Games With Alcohol’

Jamey Johnson is proudly sober, mostly. The Grand Ole Opry member hasn’t had a drink in more than 13 years, although he admits on a rare occasion he still enjoys a little marijuana, albeit rarely. “I had my last drink in September 2011,” Johnson tells Billboard. “Then I quit smoking pot in 2015. I think that lasted about eight years,…

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