Luke Bryan’s sixth studio album, What Makes You Country, debuted at No. 1 on both the Billboard Top Country Albums chart and the all-genre Billboard 200 chart. According to Nielsen Music, What Makes You Country sold 107,000 equivalent albums in its first week, which was good enough to best Taylor Swift’s Reputation (99,000 units) on…… MORE
Watch Temecula Road Close Out 2017 With a 17-Song Mash-Up of This Year’s Most Popular Country Tunes
For the second year in a row, teenage trio Temecula Road—comprised of Dawson Anderson, 18, and sisters Maddie Salute, 17, and Emma Salute, 18—is closing out the year with a nifty little mash-up of 2017’s most popular country songs. We counted 17 of this year’s top songs in the mash-up, including: “Road Less Traveled” –…… MORE
Blake Shelton Scores 25th No. 1 Single With “I’ll Name the Dogs”
Blake Shelton is closing out 2017 the way he started it—with a No. 1 tune. Blake’s “I’ll Name the Dogs” ascended to the top of both the Mediabase and Billboard Country Airplay charts this week, marking his 25th career No. 1 single. The traditional-sounding tune, which was penned by Matt Dragstrem, Ben Hayslip and Josh…… MORE
Scotty McCreery Announces March 16 Release of New Album, “Seasons Change”
Scotty McCreery announced he will release his third studio album, Seasons Change, on March 16. The 11-song offering will be Scotty’s first album since 2013’s See You Tonight. “In the last five years, I have grown from a teenager to a man, moved out on my own, lost my grandfather, proposed to the love of…… MORE
Watch Thomas Rhett Tug at Heartstrings in New “Marry Me” Video
Thomas Rhett’s current single, “Marry Me,” is motoring its way up the charts. Currently, it is No. 6 on Billboard’s Country Airplay chart as it looks to follow in the footsteps of his previous No. 1 single, “Unforgettable.” However, unlike “Unforgettable,” TR’s new ditty is non-autobiographical. TR says the twisting tune, which he co-penned with…… MORE
Sara Evans to Headline 4th Annual “CMT Next Women of Country Tour” With RaeLynn & Kalie Shorr
Following in the footsteps of Martina McBride, Jennifer Nettles and Kelsea Ballerini, Sara Evans will serve as the headliner for the 4th annual CMT Next Women of Country Tour. The 15-date tour kicks off on Feb. 12 in New York City and caps on April 7 in Mobile, Ala. RaeLynn and Kalie Shorr will serve…… MORE
Rodney Atkins and Rose Falcon Welcome Baby Boy, Ryder
On July 4, Rodney Atkins and wife Rose Falcon shared some fireworks of their own by announcing that they were expecting their first child together. And now he’s here. Rodney and Rose, who were married in November 2013, welcomed son, Ryder Falcon Atkins, into the world on Dec. 14. In an Instagram post on Rose’s…… MORE
17 of Our Favorite Red Carpet Photos From 2017, Including Carrie, Tim, Faith, Reba, Garth, Keith, Kelsea & More
As this year comes to a close, we thought it would be an apropos time to comb our photo archives and pick 17 of our favorite pics from red carpet events in 2017, including the Grammys, ACM Awards, CMT Awards, ACM Honors Ceremony, CMA Awards and BMI Awards. Take a look at some of country…… MORE
Watch Dustin Lynch Add the Assist as Couple Gets Engaged During His Concert
Dustin Lynch took his Ride or Die Tour to Los Angeles on Friday night (Dec. 8). In addition to treating the crowd to his catalogue of hits, he helped a firefighter named Tony Cresta propose to his girlfriend, Taylor Hill. Watch Dustin welcome Tony onstage to make his move.… MORE
Watch Cole Swindell’s New Video for “Beer in the Headlights”
Cole Swindell dropped his new EP, Down Home Sessions IV, on Nov. 24. The five-song EP features acoustic versions of songs Cole wrote for other artists, including “Beer in the Headlights,” a tune Luke Bryan recorded on his 2013 album, Crash My Party. “‘Beer in the Headlights’ was the song that—when Luke recorded it, it…… 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,…