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Breaking Down the Many Types of Country Music

July 13, 2016 by Leah Concialdi

One of the most common topics of debate we see throughout blog posts and social media channels is what constitutes country music. If you want to get down to the nitty gritty, country music is a style of music that originated in the Southern United … [Read more...]

Farm Aid Has Announced Its 2016 Lineup

June 21, 2016 by Leah Concialdi

Yesterday, Farm Aid announced a monster lineup for its annual benefit concert at Bristow, Virginia’s Jiffy Lube Live on September 17, 2016. In 1985, the first Farm Aid was organized by Willie Nelson, Neil Young, and John Mellencamp. All three of … [Read more...]

Happy Birthday Hee Haw!

June 15, 2016 by Jarrod Vrazel

Hee Haw turns 47 today! The show premiered on June 15, 1969, with special guests Charley Pride and Loretta Lynn. Although the uber-corny variety show (pun intended) ended in 1992, it is still loved by viewers from all over, who can still catch it on … [Read more...]

JJ Watt and Erin Andrews To Host CMT Music Awards

May 25, 2016 by Jarrod Vrazel

JJ Watt and Erin Andrews will host the 2016 CMT Music Awards, broadcast live from the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville on Wednesday, June 8, 2016 at 8:00 pm ET/PT. Best known for his defense on the field with the Houston Texans and for her role as a … [Read more...]

Carrie Underwood : Heartbeat Video

March 27, 2016 by Jarrod Vrazel

Carrie Underwood's Heartbeat video is her 23rd Number One hit. “I feel like a lot of the songs that I wrote and gravitated to ended up being more traditional and ‘twangy’ than anything I have ever done before. I just went with it!” Carrie says. “I … [Read more...]

Jennifer Nettles : Playing With Fire

March 26, 2016 by Jarrod Vrazel

Jennifer Nettles' second solo album, Playing With Fire, will be released May 13 on Big Machine Records. “I am so proud of this record,” Nettles says. “I can’t wait to share it with my fans and hear their reactions. It is a ton of sass and … [Read more...]

Rory and Indy Trying to Adjust to Life Without Joey

March 25, 2016 by Jarrod Vrazel

Joey Feek's loving influence on her husband Rory and daughter Indiana’s life still holds strong. In a new blog post, Rory shares the hopes that his wife had for Indy’s education — and how, even though she’s gone, her dreams are coming true. “I … [Read more...]

ACM Awards 2016 New Artist Winners

March 24, 2016 by Jarrod Vrazel

ACM Awards winners have been announced in the new artist categories. Congratulations to Kelsea Ballerini , New Female Artist of they Year; Chris Stapleton, New Male Vocalist of the Year; and Old Dominion, New Vocal Duo or Group of the … [Read more...]

Alan Jackson : Keepin It Country – Live At Red Rocks

March 23, 2016 by Jarrod Vrazel

Alan Jackson's concert DVD, Keepin’ It Country — Live at Red Rocks, set for release May 6, was filmed at Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Colorado on May 17, 2015. “I have fans who have been coming to my shows for 25 years. I meet them, and they’ll pull … [Read more...]

Dolly Parton and Katy Perry ACM Awards Duet

March 22, 2016 by Jarrod Vrazel

Dolly Parton and Katy Perry will perform a duet at the 51st Academy of Country Music Awards, broadcast live from Las Vegas April 3 on CBS.. In addition, Dolly will be honored with the Tex Ritter Award for her television movie, Dolly Parton's Coat of … [Read more...]