Rice cooking? Three-day beard? Homemade soup? Check! Check! Check! NASA astronaut Chris Cassidy, commander of Expedition 63, jammed out to Travis Tritt’s “It’s a Great Day to Be Alive” aboard the International Space Station. NASA’s Johnson Space Center posted the video of Chris singing along to Travis’ 2000 hit on YouTube on Aug. 4, with…… MORE
Watch Midland’s Mark Wystrach Team With The Band of Heathens for Cover of Marty Robbins’ “El Paso City”
Midland’s frontman Mark Wystrach teamed up with The Band of Heathens for a cover of Marty Robbins’ “El Paso City.” The tune was recorded as part of The Band of Heathens’ live-streaming show, Good Time Supper Club, which airs on Tuesdays. “El Paso City” was the title track of Marty’s 1976 album. The tune, which…… MORE
It’s Been a Long Time Coming for Luke Bryan’s New Album, “Born Here, Live Here, Die Here”
It’s been a long time coming for Luke Bryan’s new album, Born Here, Live Here, Die Here. In January—the month artists look forward to everything the new year has to offer—Luke announced he would release his seventh studio album on April 24 and embark on a new tour in May, but the COVID-19 pandemic put…… MORE
Locash’s “One Big Country Song” Reaches No. 1 on the Mediabase Chart After One Long Trip
After 64 weeks, Locash’s “One Big Country Song” has reached No. 1 on the Mediabase chart. Penned by Jesse Frasure, Ashley Gorley and Michael Hardy, “One Big Country Song” is featured on Locash’s 2019 album, Brothers. The 11-song offering was the first album on the duo’s new label, Wheelhouse Records/BBR Music Group. “Thank. You. Country.…… MORE
Maren Morris Shares Acoustic Cuts of “Girl,” “The Bones” & “The Middle” [Listen]
Maren Morris shared acoustic versions of three of her most well-known songs—“Girl,” “The Bones” and “The Middle”—via YouTube. The acoustic cuts are featured on Maren’s recent EP, Maren Morris: Reimagined. The three-song offering, which dropped in May, was produced by Dave Cobb. “I think the mark of a good song is you can rearrange it…… MORE
Dollywood Named Top 10 Best Amusement Park in the World by Tripadvisor
Dolly Parton’s Dollywood theme park in Pigeon Forge, Tenn., is one of the Top 10 best amusement parks in the world, according to Travels’ Choice Best of Awards in 2020. Dollywood ranked No. 8 on the list, joining Magic Kingdom Park (No. 1), Universal Studios Florida (No. 5), Tivoli Gardens (No. 7) and more in…… MORE
Old Crow Medicine Show, Molly Tuttle, Dom Flemons & Billy Strings Slated for the Grand Ole Opry on Aug. 8
The Grand Ole Opry will tally its 4,936th consecutive Saturday night broadcast on Aug. 8 with a showcase featuring Old Crow Medicine Show, Dom Flemons, Billy Strings and Molly Tuttle. The one-hour show will air live on Circle Television at 7 p.m. CT, as well as stream live on Circle’s YouTube. The Grand Ole Opry…… MORE
Chris Janson’s “Done” Reaches No. 1 on Billboard Country Airplay Chart
Chris Janson’s wife-inspired single, “Done,” ascended to the top of the Billboard Country Airplay chart this week. Penned by Chris, Mitch Oglesby, Jamie Paulin and Matt Roy, “Done” is featured on Chris’ 2019 album, Real Friends. “The moment I first saw my wife Kelly, I knew that was it. I was done,” says Chris. “This…… MORE
Lee Brice Says Writing a Special Song Is a Gift From Above: “It’s Like God Gave You Something So Cool”
Lee Brice is trying to score his eighth No. 1 single with the release of “One of Them Girls.” Penned by Lee, Ashley Gorley, Dallas Davidson and Ben Johnson, “One of Them Girls” is currently No. 18 on the Billboard Country Airplay chart after 16 weeks. The new tune follows Lee’s previous No. 1 singles, “Rumors,”…… MORE
Darius Rucker’s 11th Annual “Darius & Friends” Benefit Concert Raises More Than $255,000 for St. Jude
Darius Rucker didn’t let the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic stop him from raising money for an organization near and dear to his heart: St Jude Children’s Research Hospital. The “Wagon Wheel” singer turned his 11th Darius & Friends benefit concert into a virtual affair, which raised more than $255,000 for St. Jude. This year’s show featured…… 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,…