If you listened to Sturgill Simpson’s 2014 breakout album, Metamodern Sounds in Country Music, the first voice you heard on the album was Sturgill’s grandfather, Lawrence “Dood” Fraley, who said “Introducing Metamodern Sounds in Country Music” before the first track, “Turtles All the Way Down.” Sturgill announced on Facebook yesterday (March 15) that Dood had…… MORE
Exclusive: Stephanie Quayle Premieres New Single “Winnebago”
Raised in Montana and riding horses all her life, Stephanie Quayle knows a thing or two about hitting the open road. Stephanie brings that road to life in her new single, “Winnebago,” the follow-up to her catchy previous release, “Drinking With Dolly.” “The first time I heard ‘Winnebago,’ I couldn’t help but sway, bop and…… MORE
Kip Moore Sounds Off On Social Media: “You Don’t Need All the Plush Bull@#$% You’ve Been Brainwashed to Desire.”
When it comes to speaking his mind, Kip Moore has no problem doing so. The “More Girls Like You” singer has apparently been reflecting on life these past few months, during his break from country music and the road. Kip posted pictures from his journey, as he traveled around the globe. The latest set of…… MORE
Watch Lauren Alaina Do Her Best Britney Spears Impersonation
In the late 1990’s Britney Spears was a force to be reckoned with and almost every little girl had a dream to be just like the pop superstar. Well, it turns out that Lauren Alaina, born in 1994, was one of those little girls. Apparently, in her down time, the American Idol runner-up created a…… MORE
Jason Isbell Readies June Release of New Album, “The Nashville Sound”
Singer/songwriter/musician—and all-around bad mo-fo—Jason Isbell has a new album in the works, The Nashville Sound. The new 10-song offering, which is scheduled to drop on June 16, addresses a range of real-life subjects, according to the press release, including politics and cultural privilege (“White Man’s World”), longing nostalgia (“The Last of My Kind”), love and…… MORE
Watch Cam’s Standup Rendition of the Tammy Wynette Classic, “Stand By Your Man”
Cam has had a busy week across the pond performing in London, Glasgow and Dublin during the fifth annual Country 2 Country festival. In addition to her trifecta of performances for the European crowds, the California native made time to stop by BBC Radio’s The Chris Evans Breakfast Show, where she serenaded the morning crew…… MORE
Jon Pardi Brings Country To New York With His Latest No.1 Single, “Dirt On My Boots” [Watch]
Fresh off his win for ACM New Male Vocalist of the Year, Jon Pardi made his late night television debut performing, “Dirt On My Boots,” on Late Night With Seth Meyers Tuesday night (March 14). The California native has been on a roll as of late, not only receiving an ACM win, but scoring his…… MORE
No, Sam Hunt Is Not Married Yet. Yes, He Will Be Married Soon. New Speculation: Does Sam Believe He’s Sitting in an Invisible Snow Canoe?
Sam Hunt created a winter vortex of speculation over the weekend by posting a picture of himself playing in the snow with . . . gasp . . . a wedding ring on his left hand. But no one has been talking about what was in Sam’s right hand: a canoe paddle. I’ll get to…… MORE
Move Over Miranda, Reba’s Got a New Travel Trailer Courtesy of Ronnie Dunn
Miranda Lambert isn’t the only country star who likes a nice travel trailer (you may recall Miranda purchased a beautifully restored 1961 Shasta canned ham trailer in 2015). Reba McEntire has a new set of tow-worthy wheels courtesy of Ronnie Dunn, who restored a 1988 Excello caravan with the help of one of his friends.…… MORE
Josh Turner Chooses “The Bachelor” Winner By Her Photo
As snow fell on New York City Tuesday morning (March 14), Josh Turner braved the wintry weather to fulfill his role as co-host of the fourth hour of the Today show. The “Hometown Girl” singer, admittedly not an avid viewer of The Bachelor reality series, was tasked with recapping the season finale along with co-host…… MORE
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Kane Brown Cracks Country Airplay Top 10 With “Backseat Driver,” As Morgan Wallen’s “I’m The Problem” Leads For Second Week
Kane Brown earns his 14th career Top 10 hit on Billboard’s Country Airplay chart, as “Backseat Driver” climbs to No. 10 this week. The track was written by Jacob Davis and Jordan Walker, and was produced by Dann Huff. It’s lifted from Brown’s recent record, The High Road, which debuted at No. 2 on the…
Jelly Roll Joined By Lana Del Rey, Shaboozey, MGK, And Wiz Khalifa During Stagecoach Headlining Set
During Jelly Roll’s headlining performance at Stagecoach on Saturday night (April 26), Lana Del Rey made a surprise appearance, joining Jelly for a duet performance of “Save Me,” with Lana filling in for the track’s original vocalist, Lainey Wilson. “This is my favorite crooner of all time. Lana Del Rey is with me, y’all,” Jelly…
Maren Morris Announces 2025 ‘Dreamsicle’ World Tour
On Friday (April 25), Maren Morris announced the dates and details of her 2025 Dreamsicle World Tour. The country star will be promoting her fourth studio album, which is set for release on May 9. The jaunt features dates across North America running from May 30 to September 26, including stops in major cities like…
Lana Del Rey Sings About Kissing Morgan Wallen, Covers Tammy Wynette And John Denver During Stagecoach Debut
Lana Del Rey’s highly-anticipated “very special country set” in the Palomino tent at Stagecoach on Friday night (April 25) featured nods to music icons like Tammy Wynette – with a cover of “Stand By Your Man” – and John Denver during her 65-minute performance. Amid speculation about the country sound of her upcoming album, Del…
Miranda Lambert Tells Ella Langley She Won ACM’s New Female Artist Of The Year Award
During her set at Rock the Country in Knoxville on Friday (April 25), Ella Langley was surprised with her first ACM Award for New Female Artist of the Year through a congratulatory video from Miranda Lambert, the winningest artist in ACM history. Langley is the top-nominated artist for the upcoming 60th ACM Awards with eight…