The Grand Ole Opry tallied its 4,954th consecutive Saturday night broadcast on Dec. 12 with a showcase featuring Scotty McCreery, Brett Young, Dennis Quaid and Chris Young. Earlier in the day on Dec. 12, news broke that Charley Pride, 86, died in Dallas, Texas, due to complications from Covid-19. Chris Young decided to honor Charley…… MORE
The Highwomen, John Prine & More Win 2020 Americana Awards
The Americana Music Association announced the winners of the 2020 Americana Honors & Awards on Dec. 15. Winners included The Highwomen (Album of the Year, Song of the Year and Duo/Group of the Year), the late John Prine (Artist of the Year), Black Pumas (Emerging Act of the Year) and Brittany Haas (Instrumentalist of the…… MORE
Sam Hunt Indicted by Grand Jury on DUI & Open Container Charges
Sam Hunt has been indicted by a Davidson County (Tennessee) grand jury to face charges of DUI and an open container violation. Sam was arrested for driving under the influence and having an open container in Nashville on Nov. 21, 2019. The indictment means there is probable cause to charge Sam with a crime(s). Court…… MORE
Jimmie Allen to Perform at “Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve” Event on Dec. 31
Jimmie Allen will help ring in 2021 as part of Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve event in New York’s Times Square on Dec. 31. Jimmie will be joined by artists Billy Porter, Cyndi Lauper and headliner Jennifer Lopez. Ryan Seacrest will host the five-plus-hour event from New York City, while Lucy Hale and Billy…… MORE
Watch Garth Brooks Perform “Shallow” With Kelly Clarkson
Garth Brooks stopped by The Kelly Clarkson Show on Dec. 14 to chat with the titular host and perform a few songs, including his new single, “Shallow.” The new single, which Garth duets with wife Trisha Yearwood, is featured on his new album, Fun. However, Kelly Clarkson filled in for Trisha—since she was not in…… MORE
Gabby Barrett Reaches Billboard Chart Milestone as “I Hope” Spends 20th Week at No. 1
Gabby Barrett’s “I Hope” is No. 1 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart (streaming, sales and airplay-based) for the 20th week, which is the longest run by a solo female artist in the history of the chart. “I Hope” surpassed Maren Morris’ “The Bones,” which reigned for 19 weeks atop the chart. The longest…… MORE
Funeral Arrangements Announced for Charley Pride
Funeral arrangements for Charley Pride have been announced. According to a press release from Charley’s publicist, which you can read below, family and close friends will hold a private wake in Dallas this week, with future plans for a public celebration of life. “Charley Pride’s family and close friends will hold a private wake and…… MORE
Chris Lane Scores 3rd No. 1 Single With “Big, Big Plans”
Chris Lane scored his third No. 1 single as “Big, Big Plans” topped both the Billboard Country Airplay chart and Mediabase chart this week. Penned by Chris, Jacob Durrett and Ernest Keith Smith, the tune marks Chris’ first No. 1 single as a songwriter. Chris wrote and recorded the tune as part of his surprise…… MORE
Watch Carrie Underwood’s Beautiful Performance of New Holiday Song, “Let There Be Peace,” on “Today”
Carrie Underwood stopped by the Today show earlier this month to spread some Christmas cheer. Carrie performed “Let There Be Peace” from her new holiday album, My Gift. Penned by Carrie, Brett James and David Garcia, “Let There Be Peace” includes background vocals from The McCrary Sisters and Brett James. My Gift debuted at No.…… MORE
CMT to Honor Charley Pride in New TV Special on Dec. 16
CMT will honor the late Charley Pride with a new TV special, CMT Remembers Charley Pride, on Dec. 16. The new special will featured three decades of interviews and commentary from Charley, concert footage, many of his greatest hits and appearances by Darius Rucker, Loretta Lynn, Merle Haggard, Tim McGraw, Shania Twain, wife Rozene and…… 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,…