This week in 2004 Rascal Flatts released their smash hit “Bless the Broken Road” from their album Feels Like Today. In early February of 2005 the track climbed into the top spot of the Billboard country airplay chart, and stayed there for 5 straight weeks – becoming the band’s third number-one hit. In 2021, Jay…
It’s Summertime and the living is easy… This is the favorite season for many of your favorite country music artists… Photo Credit: John Shearer Thomas Rhett loves summertime, and is not a fan of the cold – not even on his bus! “I definitely pep up when the sun’s out. I hate being cold. When I’m…
This is A Day in the Country with Paul Koffy – July 28th On this day in 2018, Luke Bryan becomes the first country artist to headline a concert at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles In 2016, Maren Morris’ “My Church” went Platinum In 2010, Justin Moore was at number-one with “If Heaven Wasn’t So Far…
Gary LeVox‘s 5-song EP One On One is available now. The new collection of songs with a Christian influence is Gary’s first post-Rascal Flatts project, and he says “It was time. You know, there’s time for a new season, and now’s the time…feels really good. I’m really excited about the new music.” Gary adds, “One On One is…
This is A Day in the Country with Paul Koffy – May 5th On this day in 2020, Kelsea Ballerini’s “Yeah Boy” is certified Platinum In 2017, Chris Stapleton released – From A Room: Volume 1 which featured “Broken Halos” On this day in 2006, Rascal Flatts’ Me and My Gang, was at number-1 on…
This is A Day in the Country with Paul Koffy – April 28th On this day in 2019, the episode of Game of Thrones with Chris Stapleton‘s cameo airs on HBO. Last year, while promoting his album, Starting Over, Chris stopped by Jimmy Kimmel Live, and talked about the experience. In 2018, Jason Aldean‘s Rearview Town, was number-1 on the album…
Travis Denning‘s song “ABBY” is already a super fun track, so how do you make the music video even better…you dial it back. Back to the early 2000s. Travis shares, “‘ABBY’ has always been a song that typically gets a good laugh when people first hear the lyrics. So, when it came to a concept for…
Gary LeVox has released his first post-Rascal Flatts project with his inspirational, faith-driven song “The Distance.” Talking about the new track, Gary says, “With the struggles and battles so many have gone through this past year and taken over people’s everyday lives, this felt like a true song of hope. With this song, the message…
Earlier this year the guys in Rascal Flatts – Gary LeVox, Jay DeMarcus and Joe Don Rooney – announced they would be stepping away from the group to pursue solo endeavors in 2021. After being a trio for more than 2 decades, there’s a lot of things they’ll miss about being together, but Jay shares that…
In January, country music trio Rascal Flatts—comprised of Gary LeVox, Jay DeMarcus and Joe Don Rooney—revealed they will disband at the end of the year to tackle individual projects. While the COVID-19 pandemic put a kibosh on their Farewell Tour, the trio continued to entertain their fans by releasing a seven-song EP, How They Remember You,…
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 Saturday (March 29), rising country star Laci Kaye Booth fulfilled a lifelong dream as she took the stage at the Grand Ole Opry. The Geffen Records artist was dressed in a vintage Bob Mackie gown, exuding classic country elegance and modern star power during her performances of “Daddy’s Mugshot” and Patsy Cline’s classic, “Crazy.”…