Lauren Alaina will hit the road this fall for her headlining That Girl Was Me Tour. Kicking off on Sept. 14 in Columbia, Mo., the nine-date tour will make additional stops in New York, Boston, Atlanta, Nashville and more. Filmore will serve as support on eight dates. Tickets go on sale on May 31. That…… MORE
ACM Announces Special Award Honorees, Including Miranda Lambert, Kacey Musgraves, Brooks & Dunn, Martina McBride & More
The Academy of Country Music announced its special awardees for the 13th annual ACM Honors ceremony, which will take place August 21 at Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium. In addition to previously announced Songwriter of the Year Award winner Shane McAnally, the ACM Honors will pay tribute to a number of artists—and a film—for their specific achievements,…… MORE
Fox’s Summer Concert Series Features Country-Heavy Lineup, Including Michael Ray, Justin Moore, Big & Rich, Runaway June & More
Fox & Friends’ annual All-American Summer Concert Series will feature a country-heavy lineup this season. Eli Young Band, Michael Ray, Rodney Atkins, Walker Hayes, Big & Rich, Runaway June, Justin Moore and Phil Vassar are all set to perform live from Fox Square—the plaza outside the network headquarters in New York—on their respective dates, which…… MORE
Tracy Lawrence Marches On With 16th Studio Album, “Made in America” [Listen to Lead Single]
Tracy Lawrence will release his 16th studio album, Made in America, on Aug. 16. The 12-song offering features eight songs co-penned by Tracy. Additional songwriters include Chris Stapleton, Flip Anderson, Monty Criswell and more. “I am extremely proud of my new album,” says Tracy. “It is possibly the most personal album I have ever released.…… MORE
Eric Church’s Outlaw Saga Continues Inside Prison in New Video for “Some of It” [Watch]
Eric Church debuted his new video for “Some of It” during his concert at Nashville’s Nissan Stadium on May 25. The new clip serves as the sequel to Eric’s “Desperate Man” video, which featured Eric evading agents from “EMI”—which happens to be the name of his label—as he and the song’s co-writer, Ray Wylie Hubbard,…… MORE
Listen to Randy Travis’ Newly Released Breakup Ballad, “One in a Row”
Warner Music Nashville has shared a previously unreleased song, “One in a Row,” by Country Music Hall of Fame member Randy Travis. Randy recorded the breakup ballad prior to his stroke in 2013. Penned by Buddy Jewell and Thom McHugh, “One in a Row” is Randy’s first new tune in six years and comes out…… MORE
Blake Shelton Is “Gonna Miss Working With That Idiot” Adam Levine on “The Voice”
Count Blake Shelton among those who were shocked to learn that Adam Levine won’t return as a judge on Season 17 of The Voice. The news was announced on Today on May 24 by the host of The Voice, Carson Daly. Adam has served as a judge with Blake since the show’s inception in 2011.…… MORE
Maren Morris to Release New 3-Song Acoustic EP, “Reimagined,” on May 31
Maren Morris will release a new EP, Maren Morris: Reimagined, via Apple Music on May 31. The three-song offering, which was produced by Dave Cobb, features acoustic versions of “Girl,” “The Bones” and “The Middle.” As a companion to the EP, Apple Music will also release a short film that takes fans behind the scenes…… MORE
Thomas Rhett Says Kelsea Ballerini Turned a “Good Song Into Great” on New Collaboration, “Center Point Road” [Listen]
Thomas Rhett is gearing up for the release of his upcoming fourth studio album, Center Point Road, which will drop on May 31. The 16-song album takes its name from the street in TR’s Hendersonville, Tenn., hometown that shaped much of his life experiences. TR co-penned every track on the album, which also features a…… MORE
Morgan Wallen Is “Wobbling” Up the Charts With Current Single, “Whiskey Glasses”
After 38 weeks at country radio, Morgan Wallen’s single, “Whiskey Glasses,” is wobbling up the charts. The tune, which was penned by Ben Burgess and Kevin Kadish, is currently No. 3 on the Billboard Country Airplay chart. “Lyrically, ‘Whiskey Glasses’ is a heartbreak song, but I didn’t want it to feel like that so we…… 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,…