Count Jake Owen among the best golfers in the country music community, just don’t count him as a pro. Along with Colt Ford, Vince Gill and Lady Antebellum’s Charles Kelley, Jake is one of the best country singers out on the links. Read any story about Jake and it’s bound to bring up the fact…… MORE
Blake Shelton Says Morgan Wallen Is the One That “Got Away” on “The Voice”
Morgan Wallen’s career is on fire right now. The 26-year-old has scored back-to-back No. 1 singles on the Billboard Country Airplay chart with “Up Down” (June 2018) and “Whiskey Glasses” (June 2019). His current single, “Chasin’ You,” is No. 14 on the chart after 32 weeks. But it wasn’t that long ago that the Sneedville,…… MORE
Nashville’s Metro Board of Health Closes Bars on Lower Broadway
On March 15 at 2:45 p.m., Nashville Mayor John Cooper announced the closure of bars throughout Davidson Country—including downtown’s famed Lower Broadway district—in response to the COVID-19 public health emergency. The Metro Board of Health convened for an emergency meeting on March 15 at 5 p.m., unanimously approving the mayor’s proposal, which includes: closing bars…… MORE
Worthington BLOG: Coronavirus Self Quarantine-Week 1
Worthington BLOG: Coronavirus Self Quarantine – Week 1 By Rick Worthington 3/16/20 As I have shared several times on social media and the KBOI website, my wife is fighting breast cancer. It’s something we have been dealing with for several years now. We decided as a family on Friday (3/13/20) to self quarantine as…… MORE
Academy of Country Music Postpones 55th ACM Awards
The Academy of Country Music has postponed the 55th ACM Awards, which were scheduled to take place at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on April 5. The ACM Awards will now take place in September, although no exact date has been announced. The decision continues ongoing actions to prevent the spread of the…… MORE
Reba McEntire’s Mother, Jacqueline, 93, Passes Away
Reba McEntire’s mother, Jacqueline, 93, died on March 14. Reba shared the news via Instagram, which you can read below. Our Mother, Jacqueline McEntire, made that wonderful cross over into Heaven today. She had a wonderful, full, healthy life and was absolutely ready to go. The cancer might think it won the battle but we’re…… MORE
Country Music Hall of Fame & Museum Closes Through March 31
The Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, Hatch Show Print, Historic RCA Studio B and the CMA Theater at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum will be closed temporarily to the public March 14 though March 31. Starting on March 16, the Hall of Fame will begin issuing refunds on all purchases…… MORE
Grand Ole Opry to Proceed Without Live Audience Through April 4
The Grand Ole Opry will pause performances that include a live audience through April 4, including performances on March 13. During this time, the Saturday Night Grand Ole Opry Show will return to its original format as a live radio broadcast without a live audience. Fans around the world can still tune in to the…… MORE
Chris Young Drops Piano-Driven Version of Top 40 Single, “Drowning” [Listen]
Chris Young dropped a piano-driven version of his current Top 40 single, “Drowning.” Co-penned by Chris, Corey Crowder and Josh Hoge, “Drowning” was partly inspired by the death of Chris’ close friend, Adam Carnes, and features lyrics: “So tonight I’m gonna pull out pictures, ones with you in ’em / Laugh and cry a little…… MORE
Reba McEntire Reschedules 2020 Tour
Reba McEntire rescheduled 13 dates on her 2020 Tour in response to the coronavirus outbreak. The original 13 dates—in March, April and May—have been rescheduled for July and August. The decision continues ongoing actions to prevent the spread of the coronavirus, which was labeled a pandemic on March 11 by the World Health Organizations. Previously…… 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,…