There’s having a favorite Christmas movie, and then there’s HAVING a favorite Christmas movie. Caylee Hammack says that her favorite is Elf, starring Will Ferrell, because “that is the whole reason I started singing.” Yes, it’s a new holiday classic with many memorable scenes, but it’s one scene in particular that made her dad take…… MORE
Kenny Chesney Was the Little Star Before He Was a Big Star
Kenny Chesney is no stranger to performing in front of people these days, but when he was younger…it was the last thing he wanted to do. Back in his Christmas pageant school years, Kenny remembers being more of a “behind the scenes” kind of guy, “I think one time I held the star, you know, and…… MORE
Brad Paisley Admits That He Wasn’t Excited to Get a Guitar for Christmas
Brad Paisley is known as one of the best guitar players in the music industry today, but he wasn’t completely thrilled when he got his first guitar. When he was a kid, Brad remembers not being happy when his grandfather’s Christmas present to him was a guitar, “For me, at eight years old, it was,…… MORE
Jake Owen Has a Christmas T-Shirt Instead of an Ugly Sweater
Christmas is always envisioned as a cold, snowy time of the year…but that’s not always the case. There are parts of the U.S. where Christmas day could find you in a t-shirt instead of an ugly Christmas sweater. Jake Owen says he grew up in that part of the country, where having a “White Christmas” meant…… MORE
Kane Brown Goes with a Fake Christmas Tree for Safety
Are you are all set for Christmas? It’s just a couple of days away now. Do you have a tree set up? Did you go with a real or fake one? Kane Brown explains that he goes with a fake tree for a couple of reasons, “You know, I’ve watched a lot of movies where…… MORE
Singer & Songwriter K.T. Oslin Passes Away at Age 78
Singer & songwriter K.T. Oslin has died at the age of 78. Born Kay Tionette Oslin, from Crossett Arkansas, and raised in Mobile Alabama, she was known for her number-one songs “Do Ya,” “I’ll Always Come Back,” “Hold Me,” and “Come Next Monday.” But it was K.T.’s 1987 hit “80’s Ladies” that became an anthem…… MORE
Reba McEntire Recalls a Christmas Memory With Her Brother
Reba McEntire has a lot of great Christmas memories, but one that always comes to mind when she thinks of her childhood, is of her older brother, Pake. Reba recalls, “The funniest thing I can always remember about Christmastime is my older brother Pake, when we were kids at home, he’d always be the first…… MORE
Parker McCollum Earns His First Number-One With “Pretty Heart”
Congrats to Parker McCollum who ends 2020 with his debut single, “Pretty Heart,” hitting the number-one spot on the country airplay charts. Parker announced the news on social media, “We did it y’all! Just a kid from Conroe, TX who dreamed about playing country music now has the #1 song in the country this week!”…… MORE
Celebrate CMA Country Christmas Again!
If you missed the CMA Country Christmas TV special when it aired last month, you have another chance to rock around the Christmas tree tonight (December 21st) as ABC will be broadcasting an encore presentation. (10 ET/ 9CT) Hosted by Thomas Rhett and his wife Lauren Akins, you can check out holiday performances from Thomas, Gabby…… MORE
Tim McGraw Recalls a “Turning Point” Christmas in His Life
People remember Christmases in their life for various reasons, but if you ask Tim McGraw to tell you about his most memorable, he’ll probably share one from when he was around 11-years old. It was that Christmas that Tim lists as a “turning point” in his life…it was the year his mom gave him a…… MORE
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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…
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!
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,…