Technically, Jon Pardi is Dierks Bentley’s tour opener. But before Pardi comes on, Bentley takes the stage. So is he the headliner or the opener? Yes. Bentley and his band have created this... Read more
The Academy of Country Music honored outstanding performers, musicians, songwriters and music industry figures and venues Wednesday night (Aug. 23) in ceremonies held at Nashville’s Ryman Au... Read more
Brett Eldredge was a superhero for all his fans at his headlining debut at Nashville’s Ascend Amphitheater. Wednesday’s (Aug. 23) show had the country crooner hitting the stage with a big sm... Read more
While it is unclear whether Taylor Swift‘s new music will include any country influences, her sixth studio album Reputation arrives Nov. 10, and its lead single lands Thursday (Aug. 24). Swi... Read more
When David Kent and Kirsti Manna pitched “Austin” to Blake Shelton, they were unknowns. And so was he. But that all changed when Shelton recorded it, released it as his debut single in 2001... Read more
We get it. Tim McGraw works out. But even though I’ve heard over and over again how he works out, I’ve never really heard McGraw talk about why he works out. “In my early 40s, when I really... Read more
Carly Pearce is one of those rare humans who knew exactly what she wanted do in life by the time she reached age 5. Somewhere back home in Taylor Mill, Kentucky, her family has home video fo... Read more
When visitors see the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum’s new exhibit, Loretta Lynn: Blue Kentucky Girl, they’re lookin’ at country. The new exhibit in downtown Nashville chronicles Lynn... Read more
“I’ve only cut one song that I was 100 percent writer on, and through the years, I’ve tried to force myself to write by myself. But it’s so boring. It’s so tough. You’ve got to be crazy focu... Read more
You always know this day will come. You know that your last baby will leave for her first year of college, and your nest will be empty. And you’ll fly to Texas — or another place — together,... Read more
