Yearly Archives: 2017

Watch Luke Bryan’s Dramatic Reading of New Tune, “Hooked On It”

Watch Luke Bryan’s Dramatic Reading of New Tune, “Hooked On It”

Never one to take himself too seriously, Luke Bryan treated his Facebook friends to a dramatic reading of his new song, “Hooked On It,” which will appear on his upcoming sixth studio album, What Makes You Country. The new tune, which was co-penned by Luke, Dallas Davidson and David Lee Murphy, is available as an…MORE

Listen to Thomas Rhett Flip the Script With New Single, “Marry Me”

Listen to Thomas Rhett Flip the Script With New Single, “Marry Me”

Coming off back-to-back-to-back No. 1 singles, Thomas Rhett has shipped a new tune to country radio, “Marry Me.” Unlike previous single, “Unforgettable,” TR’s new ditty is non-autobiographical. The twisting tune, which was co-penned by TR, Jesse Frasure, Ashley Gorley and Shane McAnally, is the third single from TR’s 2017 album, Life Changes. “‘Marry Me’ is…MORE

Listen to Miranda Lambert’s New Collaboration With Green Day on “Ordinary World”

Listen to Miranda Lambert’s New Collaboration With Green Day on “Ordinary World”

Miranda Lambert teamed with Rock and Roll Hall of Fame band Green Day to sing “Ordinary World” on the group’s new album, Greatest Hits: God’s Favorite Band, which dropped on Nov. 17. The tune originally appeared on Green Day’s 2016 album, Revolution Radio. Miranda has traded vocals with Green Day frontman Billie Joe Armstrong in…MORE

Country Music Legend Mel Tillis Dead at 85

Country Music Legend Mel Tillis Dead at 85

Mel Tillis, one of country music’s most versatile artists, died this morning (Nov. 19) of respiratory failure at age 85. Mel battled intestinal issues since early 2016 and never fully recovered. Mel won the CMA Entertainer of the Year award in 1976 and was elected to the Country Music Hall of Fame in 2007. Lonnie…MORE

Sugarland Reunites and Announces Plans for a New Album

Sugarland Reunites and Announces Plans for a New Album

Sugarland is back. After taking a break from the duo in 2012 to pursue solo projects and raise families, Jennifer Nettles and Kristian Bush announced today (Nov. 17) that new music is coming. “We’ve been writing and in the studio together and have some new music coming your way,” said Jennifer, in part, during a…MORE

Zac Brown’s New Trio, Sir Rosevelt, Releases New Song, “The Bravest” [Listen]

Zac Brown’s New Trio, Sir Rosevelt, Releases New Song, “The Bravest” [Listen]

No, Zac Brown Band has not broken up. However, Zac Brown has teamed with songwriter Nico Moon and producer Ben Simonetti to form a new Southern pop trio, Sir Rosevelt, which will drop its self-titled debut album on Dec. 15. The 11-track offering, which seeks to fuse the sounds of pop, dance, acoustic instrumentation and…MORE

Exclusive Photo Gallery: Go Inside Nashville’s Johnny Cash Museum

Exclusive Photo Gallery: Go Inside Nashville’s Johnny Cash Museum

The Johnny Cash Museum in downtown Nashville got a tip of the cowboy hat from TripAdvisor, as it was recently named a 2017 Top 25 Trending U.S. Attractions for Fall. The Johnny Cash Museum (#9 on the list), which opened in 2013, has become a destination for both tourists and locals. Other attractions that made…MORE

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Our Thoughts on NBC’s Opry 100

Our Thoughts on NBC’s Opry 100

The Grand Ole Opry’s 100th Anniversary celebration on NBC Wednesday night (3-19) was a cavalcade of country music stars singing classic country songs. The show began with Reba McEntire singing Loretta Lynn’s “You Ain’t Woman Enough,” followed by a duet with Trisha Yearwood on “The Night The Lights Went Out in Georgia.” Ketch Secor, Jamey…

Spring Break Ideas for the Kiddos…

Spring Break Ideas for the Kiddos…

If your kids are anything like ours, they’re already bored. Thanks to Gretchen at BoiseDev – here are some fun things to do with your Spring Breakers this week: ·         🎳Cheap Bowling: Emerald Lanes in Boise charges $4.75 per person per game or $30 per lane per hour Monday through Thursday.…

Top Things We’re Looking Forward to This Weekend in Kissin’ Country!

Top Things We’re Looking Forward to This Weekend in Kissin’ Country!

Spring is almost here, and this weekend in Kissin’ Country is packed with awesome events for the whole family! We’ve teamed up with our friend Becca at BoiseWithKids.com to highlight some of the best activities happening around town. From sweet treats to festive celebrations, there’s something for everyone to enjoy! Pi Day Deals – Friday,…