Parker McCollum is nominated for one ACM Award, for Album of the Year. McCollum’s eponymous third studio album is nominated, a nomination that he admits caught him completely off-guard. SiriusXM‘s Cody Alan delivered the good news, via FaceTime. “Had I known he was going to call me and tell me that, I would not have answered, ‘cause I was…
Parker McCollum recently announced that he and his wife, Hallie Ray, are expecting their second child, also a boy. McCollum announced the news on social media, revealing that their one-year-old son, Major, would soon be a big brother. “We’re excited,” McCollum says on SiriusXM’s The Highway. “I know Hallie Ray is really excited. Watching our wild animal run around…
CMA Country Christmas is almost here. The show airs on Tuesday night, December 2 on ABC, and will stream the next day on Hulu and Disney+. CMA Country Christmas has by now become a staple among country music fans. Keep reading to find out everything to know about the festive TV special. When Will ‘CMA Country Christmas’ Air CMA…
Parker McCollum has a Top 15 hit with “What Kinda Man.” The song, from McCollum’s eponymous fifth studio album, was written by McCollum, along with Natalie Hemby and Jeremy Spillman. “I’m a little nervous about this song,” McCollum admitted to Billboard when the song was released. “I think it’s going to stick out on country radio like a sore…
Parker McCollum is patterning his life and career after one country music icon, but not just for his music. McCollum reveals he wants to be like George Strait, not just onstage, but off-stage as well. “I’d be completely lying to you if I told you there wasn’t still the part of me that’s like, ‘Yeah, George Strait,’” McCollum admits…
Tim McGraw has a new song, out now, and it’s with another country artist. McGraw just released “Paper Umbrellas,” a song written by Monty Criswell and Drake Milligan, this one with Parker McCollum. “Paper Umbrellas” first appeared on McGraw’s 2023 Standing Room Only record. “Had to have my friend Parker McCollum join me on this one!” McGraw says of the…
Parker McCollum‘s favorite role is being a husband and father. The “What Kinda Man” singer married his wife, Hallie Ray, in 2022. Last August, the couple welcomed their first child, son Major Yancey Tyler McCollum. “He’s living a very good life,” McCollum tells CMT. “I don’t think he has any worries, other than maybe when he’s hungry, which seems…
Parker McCollum has had a string of hits at country radio, and could soon have his fifth consecutive No. 1 hit with “What Kinda Man.” The Texan has had success that plenty of artists only dream about in country music, which is interesting since McCollum is no longer certain that he is a country music artist. “I’ve wanted to…
George Strait is heading back on the road this summer. The 72-year-old announces he will continue his Stadium Tour in 2025, joined once again by Chris Stapleton for all shows, plus Parker McCollum for four East Coast shows, and Little Big Town for the only West Coast show. “I keep trying to slow down a bit but you keep calling me…
Parker McCollum has been very vocal about his admiration for George Strait. In a new interview, McCollum opens up about how the Country Music Hall of Fame member has influenced him and his career, especially behind the scenes. “What influenced me as a kid, and still does to this day, more than George’s music, is the way that he carries…
