Justin Moore scored his ninth No. 1 single as “Why We Drink” ascended to the top spot on both the Billboard Country Airplay chart and Mediabase chart this week. Penned by Justin, Casey Beathard, David Lee Murphy and Jeremy Stover, “Why We Drink” is featured on Justin’s 2019 album, Late Nights and Longnecks, which also…… MORE
Alan Jackson
Alan Jackson has rescheduled more than 10 tour dates for 2021, including stops in Nashville, Denver, Detroit and more. Tickets for the original dates will be honored at the new dates in 2021. Of course, the rescheduling is due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic. Since dropping his debut studio album in 1990, Alan Jackson has…… MORE
Brothers Osborne Reveal “Skeletons” From Upcoming Album [Listen]
John and TJ Osborne of Brothers Osborne will release their third studio album, Skeletons, on Oct. 9.The upcoming project follows the release of the Brothers’ 2016 debut album, Pawn Shop, and 2018 sophomore album, Port Saint Joe. John and TJ Osborne had a hand in writing all 12 songs on Skeletons, including the title track,…… MORE
Tennessee Governor Signs Resolution Honoring Charlie Daniels
Tennessee Governor Bill Lee signed a resolution honoring the memory of Charlie Daniels on Aug. 18. The ceremonial resolution, Senate Joint Resolution 8011, stated, in part, “that we celebrate the life of Charlie Daniels, even as we mourn his passing, and reflect fondly upon his impeccable character and indelible legacy as one of the greatest…… MORE
Justin Townes Earle Dead at 38
Singer/songwriter Justin Townes Earle, 38, has died. The news was announced via a statement on Justin’s verified Facebook account on Aug. 23: “It is with tremendous sadness that we inform you of the passing of our son, husband, father and friend Justin. So many of you have relied on his music and lyrics over the…… MORE
Dwight Yoakam & Wife Emily Joyce Welcome First Child
The Honky Tonk Man has a Honky Tonk Baby. Dwight Yoakam, 63, and wife Emily Joyce, 36, welcomed their first child on Aug. 16—a baby boy named Dalton Loren Yoakam. Dwight’s “team” posted the news via his Instagram on Aug. 21, stating: “Like the lyric from the song ‘Waterfall’ that Dwight wrote for Emily on…… MORE
Darius Rucker Says Hootie & the Blowfish Getting Into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Is “Never Gonna Happen”
With three Platinum-selling albums and a string of hits, Hootie & the Blowfish left an indelible mark on music in the 1990s. The band’s 1994 debut album, Cracked Rear View, is one of the Top 10 best-selling albums of all time, according to the RIAA, which has certified the album 21X Platinum for sales of…… MORE
Maren Morris Says New Single “To Hell & Back” Is About “Accepting Your Imperfections”
Maren Morris followed up her multi-week No. 1 single, “The Bones,” with the release of “To Hell & Back” on March 30. Penned by Maren, Jessie Jo Dillon and Laura Veltz, “To Hell & Back” is currently No. 44 on the Billboard Country Airplay chart after 20 weeks. During a recent media Q&A, Maren revealed…… MORE
Watch Trace Adkins Host Festive Free-For-All With Friends, Food & Fireworks in New Video, “Just the Way We Do It”
Trace Adkins hosts a festive free-for-all full of friends, food and fireworks in his new video for “Just the Way We Do It,” which was released on Aug. 21. Penned by Jeffrey Steele, Danny Myrick, Kip Raines and Bart Allmand, “Just the Way We Do It” is featured on Trace’s upcoming EP, Ain’t That Kind…… MORE
Listen to Dolly Parton’s Brand-New Rendition of “Mary, Did You Know?” From Upcoming Holiday Album, “A Holly Dolly Christmas”
Dolly Parton released her brand-new rendition of “Mary, Did You Know?” on Aug. 21. Penned by Mark Lowry and Buddy Greene, “Mary, Did You Know?” is featured on Dolly’s upcoming holiday album, A Holly Dolly Christmas, which drops on Oct. 2. The 12-song collection features several holiday standards, including “I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus,”…… MORE
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