By now, you must’ve seen the video. The one where Keith Urban graciously hands over his four CMT Music Awards to his fans to keep at their homes for an entire year. It was the year-end gestu... Read more
Chris Janson can’t help the timing of “Drunk Girl,” but its benevolent message is timeless and needed. The newest single from his sophomore album Everybody arrives at the advent of a nationa... Read more
There were some rough spots in 2017, to be sure. But leave it to the country artists to find all kinds of silver linings. There were babies born, awards won, records broken, collaborations m... Read more
A contestant from Blake Shelton‘s team recently won The Voice. Again. He has amassed six wins in the 13 seasons of the TV talent show, more than any other one coach. And yet, not one of thos... Read more
There aren’t enough thank you’s in the world to express the gratitude America has for those who serve in the U.S. Armed Forces. That’s what makes songs like Trace Adkins‘ “Still a Soldier” s... Read more
Whether she meant to or not, Kacey Musgraves has kind of become the unofficial spokesperson for the you-do-you generation. So many of her songs have embraced the idea that we are who we are,... Read more
If rocking out to live country music sounds like a good way to ring in 2018, country fans have several options for New Year’s Eve concerts. Nashville, New York City and Texas are just a few... Read more
In the latest issue of industry publication Country Aircheck, there is a long Q&A with Garth Brooks. He has a lot to say about the state of country music, and how artists can make sure t... Read more
Some of the most cherished voices in country music went silent in 2017, chief among them were those of Glen Campbell, Mel Tillis, Don Williams, Michael Johnson and Troy Gentry of Montgomery... Read more
If you still have chestnuts roasting on an open fire, they’re probably done by now. So let’s look at Billboard‘s final country albums and airplay charts for fading 2017. Brett Young just mad... Read more
