The connection between country music and the military runs deep – but that connection has no closer tie than Craig Morgan. Craig is a Army veteran who served nearly a decade in the 101st, and 82nd, Airborne Divisions, and then spent time in the reserves as well for a total of 15 year career. Sunday,…
Sunday Night, May 30th, PBS TV aired the 32nd annual National Memorial Day Concert, which honored our men and women in uniform, their families at home and all those who have given their lives for our country. The 90 minute concert event was co-hosted actors Joe Mantegna and Gary Sinise, and featured performances from Alan Jackson, Mickey Guyton, Gladys Knight, The Four Tops, Sara Bareilles, Denyce…
There’s a lot of powerful country music songs that mean a lot to many people, but over the last 20 years there’s probably one that touched everyone in a special way – “Where Were You (When the World Stopped Turning)” by Alan Jackson. Alan wrote the song just weeks after the tragic events of September…
Trace Adkins will perform during the National Memorial Day Concert airing on PBS on Sunday, May 24, at 7 p.m. CT. The concert, which is usually filmed from the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol Building in Washington, D.C., will instead feature performances and tributes filmed throughout the country in accordance with physical distancing guidelines…
Scotty McCreery delivered a powerful performance of “The Dash” with the National Symphony Orchestra as part of the National Memorial Day Concert on PBS on Sunday, May 28. “The Dash,” which was penned by Kyle Jacobs and Preston Brust, is featured on Scotty’s 2013 sophomore studio album, See You Tonight. As Scotty performed the song…
Scotty McCreery will perform with the National Symphony Orchestra as part of the National Memorial Day Concert airing live on PBS on Sunday, May 28, at 7 p.m. CT. The concert, which will be filmed from the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol Building in Washington, DC, will also be live-streamed on PBS’ Facebook Live.…
Kevin Bacon and Jennifer Nettles, who are currently starring in Amazon Prime’s series The Bondsman, have not only worked together on the show but have also collaborated on a new country album titled, Hell and Back. The record features eight original tracks inspired by the series and performed in character by both Bacon and Nettles,…
Jordan Davis’ new single, “Bar None,” captures the desperation of a man haunted by his past and fighting a losing battle with an empty glass in the lyrical double-meaning of the chorus, “You and your memory, one/ Me and this bar, none.” “When I brought in the general concept, I knew it was going to…
Fans eagerly awaiting Lainey Wilson’s 2024 album, Whirlwind, were surprised to find her live favorite, “Bell Bottoms Up,” missing from the tracklist. On Friday (April 4), the Louisiana singer-songwriter finally made the infectious single available on streaming platforms. The spirited honky-tonk tune showcases Wilson’s traditional country roots and boundless charisma, while referencing her trademark bell-bottom…
During a new interview with Theo Von on the comedian’s This Past Weekend podcast, Morgan Wallen discussed his decision to stay away from bars since his notorious chair-throwing incident in Nashville in April 2024. The country music superstar reflected on the challenges of fame and mentioned how he has made lifestyle changes to cope, emphasizing…
On Monday (March 31), Jelly Roll shared an Instagram video that highlighted the daily meals that he eats while on tour. The country star praised the work of his nutrition coach, Ian Larios, who creates healthier versions of his favorite foods, including a protein-packed breakfast bowl reminiscent of a popular Waffle House dish. “It all…