Summer 2018 is in full swing in Nashville as Broadcast Music Inc. (BMI) held its fifth Rooftop on the Row concert on July 17. Kalie Shorr kicked off the night’s festivities atop the BMI building by performing “Awake,” “Fight Like a Girl” and her current single, “Candy,” before Morgan Wallen took the stage. In addition…… MORE
From Fan to Collaborator to Tour Mate, Maren Morris Is Ready for “Really Fun Tour” With Niall Horan
Maren Morris is gearing up to join the North American leg of Niall Horan’s Flicker World Tour, which kicks off on July 18 in Woodlands, Texas, and makes more than 30 stops in the U.S. and Canada through September. Maren and Niall, a former member of pop troupe One Direction, have already played several tour…… MORE
Florida Georgia Line & Bebe Rexha’s “Meant to Be” Earns Nomination for Best Collaboration at MTV Video Music Awards
Tyler Hubbard and Brian Kelley of Florida Georgia Line earned a 2018 MTV Video Music Awards nomination for Best Collaboration for their joint effort with Bebe Rexha on “Meant to Be.” FGL and Bebe face off against five other collaborative nominees, including Bruno Mars/Cardi B (“Finesse”), The Carters (“APES**T”), Jennifer Lopez/DJ Khaled/Cardi B (“Dinero”), Logic/Alessia…… MORE
Eric Paslay and Wife Announce They Are Expecting First Child
Singer/songwriter Eric Paslay and wife Natalie announced they are expecting their first child in a clever Instagram post that depicts Eric busking with a “need diaper $” sign. “@nataliepaslay and I are so EXCITED to announce that we…!!! #NeedDiaperMoney #baby #pregnant #love #photooftheday (Photo by @norwould)” @nataliepaslay and I are so EXCITED to announce that…… MORE
3 Country Stars Featured on Forbes’ List of the “Top 100 World’s Highest-Paid Celebrities”
Three country stars are featured on Forbes’ 2018 list of the “Top 100 Highest-Paid Celebrities.” No. 45: Luke Bryan, $52 million No. 59: Garth Brooks, $45.5 million No. 87: Kenny Chesney, $37 million With that kind of earning power, don’t let your parents talk you out of pursuing your country music dreams—or boxing for that…… MORE
Blake Shelton’s Sultry New Single, “Turnin’ Me On,” Was Inspired by Gwen Stefani [Listen]
On July 30, Blake Shelton will ship a sultry new single to country radio: “Turnin’ Me On.” The new tune, which Blake co-penned with Jessi Alexander and Josh Osborne, follows the release of No. 1 single, “I’ll Name the Dogs,” and No. 3 single, “I Lived It,” from his 2017 album, Texoma Shore. “We’re sitting…… MORE
Trisha Yearwood Helps Honor Emmylou Harris at “Grammy Salute to Music Legends” TV Special: “Emmylou Set the Bar”
The Recording Academy hosted its third Grammy Salute to Music Legends television special on July 14 at Los Angeles’ Dolby Theatre to honor its 2018 Lifetime Achievement Award recipients. This year’s honorees included Tina Turner, Neil Diamond, Queen, the Meters, John Williams, Louis Jordan, Hal Blaine and Emmylou Harris. Trisha Yearwood hosted the segment paying…… MORE
Kacey Musgraves Announces More Than 20 North American Dates for Her “Oh, What a World: Tour”
After embarking on the European leg of her headlining Oh, What a World: Tour this fall, Kacey Musgraves will hit the road for more than 20 dates throughout North America in 2019. The tour’s North American leg will kick off on Jan. 9 in Indianapolis and makes stops in Toronto, Montreal, New York, Chicago, Seattle,…… MORE
Kenny Chesney Breaks All-Time Record With 30th Billboard No. 1 Single, “Get Along”
Kenny Chesney scored his 30th No. 1 single on the Billboard Country Airplay chart as “Get Along” ascended to the top spot this week. Kenny’s 30th chart-topper breaks a tie for the all-time record he shared with Tim McGraw, who has 29 No. 1 singles on the chart, followed by George Strait (26) and Alan…… MORE
Blake Shelton Has Some Fun on Twitter After Taking a Tumble Onstage: “And Yes I Had Been Drinking”
Blake Shelton took a tumble onstage during his performance at the Pendleton Wisky Music Fest in Oregon on July 14. But he didn’t let the fall get him down. After the show, Blake took to his favorite form of social media—Twitter—and asked fans to post the video: “Ok Pendleton I know somebody is bound 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,…