Dan Smyers and Shay Mooney of Dan + Shay dropped vocal-only versions of their recent No. 1 single, “Tequila,” and current single, “Speechless.” “Tequila,” which was co-penned by Dan, Jordan Reynolds and Nicolle Galyon, became the duo’s first multi-week No. 1 single in July. The tune is the duo’s fourth No. 1, following previous chart-toppers…… MORE
Maren Morris to Host Westwood One’s Labor Day Special
Maren Morris will help say goodbye to summer and hello to autumn as she hosts Westwood One’s Labor Day special: Workin’ Hard Country. During the four-hour radio special, Maren will share some of her pre-fame stories and help curate a playlist of work songs and summertime anthems that feature many of country music’s top artists,…… MORE
Take a Sneak Peek Inside the Opening of The Judds New Exhibit at the Country Music Hall of Fame [Photo Gallery]
Wynonna and Naomi Judd celebrated the opening of their new exhibit at the Country Music Hall of Fame & Museum on Aug. 8. Opening to the public on Aug. 10 and running through July 14, 2019, The Judds: Dream Chasers explores the lives and careers of the Grammy-winning mother-daughter duo. Wynonna and Naomi Judd dominated…… MORE
Brett Eldredge & Meghan Trainor Cross Paths on Upcoming “CMT Crossroads”
Brett Eldredge and Meghan Trainor recorded an episode of CMT Crossroads at the Liberty Hall in Franklin, Tenn., on April 24. The hour-long episode will premiere on CMT on Sept. 3 at 10 p.m. CT. After meeting at the CMA Awards in 2014, Brett and Meghan collaborated on “Baby, It’s Cold Outside,” which was featured…… MORE
Everything You Need to Know About Tonight’s “CMA Fest” Television Special
If you weren’t lucky enough to be one of the thousands of fans that descended on Nashville during the four days of CMA Fest in June, ABC’s three-hour television special, CMA Fest, has you covered. Date: Aug. 8 Time: 8 pm. ET/7p.m. CT Channel: ABC Co-hosts: Thomas Rhett & Kelsea Ballerini Performers and Songs (in…… MORE
Carrie Underwood to Launch All-Female “Cry Pretty Tour 360” in May 2019
Carrie Underwood will launch an all-female Cry Pretty Tour 360 in May 2019. The new tour will kick off on May 1 in Greensboro, N.C., and will play 55 arenas across the U.S. and Canada, including stops in Las Vegas, Toronto, Denver, Los Angeles, Nashville, New York City, Boston, Atlanta and more. Carrie will be…… MORE
Carrie Underwood Announces She Is Expecting Her Second Child
Carrie Underwood announced via a video on social media that she is expecting her second child. After Carrie announced that her new Cry Pretty Tour 360 will kick off in May, she revealed her baby news by saying: “You might be wondering and asking, ‘Carrie, why is your tour starting in May?’ Well, yay!” The…… MORE
Listen to Kenny Chesney’s Hopeful New Single, “Better Boat,” Featuring Mindy Smith
After topping the charts with lead single, “Get Along,” from his 17th studio album, Songs for the Saints, Kenny Chesney is ready to ship “Better Boat” to country radio. “Of all the songs on Songs for the Saints, ‘Better Boat’ really captures the emotion of that moment—and the months following Hurricanes Irma and Maria,” Kenny…… MORE
2018 Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame Class Includes Ronnie Dunn, K.T. Oslin & More
The Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame announced its class of 2018 on Aug. 7: Ronnie Dunn, K.T. Oslin, Byron Hill, Wayne Kirkpatrick and Joe Melson. The fivesome will be inducted on Oct. 28 at the Music City Center, joining the more than 200 existing members of the organization, including Johnny Cash, Dolly Parton, Kris Kristofferson,…… MORE
Thomas Rhett and Keith Urban Join Season 15 of “The Voice” as Advisors
Thomas Rhett and Keith Urban will be coming to a TV screen near you this fall. News came down the pike on Aug. 6 that TR and Keith will serve as advisors on Season 15 of The Voice, which premieres on Sept. 24 on NBC. TR will join coach Kelly Clarkson’s team, while Keith will…… 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,…