Caylee Hammack and Alan Jackson joined forces for a new rendition of “Lord, I Hope This Day Is Good.” Penned by Dave Hanner, “Lord, I Hope This Day Is Good” was a No. 1 hit for Don Williams in February 1982. “This song has held a special place in my heart since childhood,” says Caylee.…… MORE
Watch Zac Brown Band’s Live Performance of “The Man Who Loves You the Most”
Zac Brown Band performed a live rendition of its touching new single, “The Man Who Loves You the Most,” during Camp Southern Ground’s 4th With the Family live-stream event on July 3. ZBB’s heartfelt ballad serves as a message of love a father has for his daughter, as Zac croons in the chorus: “I hope…… MORE
Listen to Blake Shelton’s Tender New Tune, “Happy Anywhere,” Featuring Gwen Stefani
Blake Shelton released his new single, “Happy Anywhere,” at midnight on July 24. Like his most recent multi-week No. 1 single, “Nobody But You,” which topped the charts in April/May 2020, “Happy Anywhere” features vocals from girlfriend Gwen Stefani. Penned by Ross Copperman, Josh Osborne and Matt Jenkins, “Happy Anywhere” will impact country radio immediately…… MORE
Emmylou Harris, Vince Gill & Rodney Crowell to Perform on the Opry on Aug. 1
The Grand Ole Opry will tally its 4,935th consecutive Saturday night broadcast on Aug. 1 with a showcase featuring an iconic trio of friends: Emmylou Harris, Vince Gill and Rodney Crowell. Collectively, the music legends have amassed 36 Grammy Awards and 109 nominations. The one-hour show will air live on Circle Television at 7 p.m. CT,…… MORE
With Upcoming Christmas Album, Carrie Underwood Says She Wants to Give Her Gift of Music “Back to Jesus”
Carrie Underwood will release her first-ever Christmas album, My Gift, on Sept. 25. The holiday offering will feature a combination of beloved traditional favorites and original material that celebrate Carrie’s faith and the spiritual nature of Christmas. “It’s really hard naming a Christmas album,” says Carrie during a video trailer for the upcoming album. “I…… MORE
Taylor Swift Announces Surprise Album, “Folklore”
Taylor Swift surprised her legion of fans by announcing she will release her eighth studio album, Folklore, at midnight ET on July 24. Taylor shared the news via social media on July 23, saying, in part: “Surprise. Tonight at midnight I’ll be releasing my 8th studio album, folklore; an entire brand new album of songs…… MORE
Willie Nelson Talks Lifelong Love of Cannabis & Performs “I Never Cared for You” on “Jimmy Kimmel Live” [Watch]
Willie Nelson—with sons Lukas and Micah—treated viewers to a virtual performance of “I Never Cared for You” on Jimmy Kimmel Live on July 22. Willie penned and released “I Never Cared for You” in 1964. He has included the song on a number of his albums, including 1984’s Me & Paul and 1989’s A Horse…… MORE
Exclusive Photo Gallery: Dollywood’s Flower & Food Festival in Full Bloom Until Aug. 2
Dolly Parton’s inaugural Flower & Food Festival is in full bloom until Aug. 2 at her Dollywood theme park in Pigeon Forge, Tenn. With COVID-19 regulations in place, attendees can explore plant sculptures adorned in 500,000 colorful flower blooms, experience a picturesque Umbrella Sky and indulge in garden-fresh flavors from Dollywood chefs. The centerpiece of…… MORE
Rascal Flatts’ Jay DeMarcus & Family to Star in New Netflix Series
Rascal Flatts’ Jay DeMarcus and his family will star in a new Netflix reality series, DeMarcus Family Rules. The original series will launch via Netflix on Aug. 19. As its name implies, the show will revolve around Jay and wife Allison Alderson DeMarcus—a former Miss Tennessee pageant winner—and their two children: daughter Madeline, 9, and…… MORE
Watch Vince Gill Perform His 1994 No. 1 Single “Tryin’ to Get Over You” on the Opry’s Saturday Night Show
Vince Gill and Reba McEntire helped the Grand Ole Opry tally its 4,933rd consecutive Saturday night broadcast on July 18. The one-hour show featured the Oklahoma natives performing some of their most-beloved hits, including “What The Cowgirls Do,” “Whenever You Come Around,” “Is There Life Out There,” “Fancy” and more. Vince also treated viewers to…… 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,…