From times and channels to performers and floats, here’s everything a country music fan needs to know about the 91st Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. Date: Nov. 23 Channels: NBC CBS Times: 9 a.m. to noon (all time zones) on NBC 9 a.m. to noon ET on CBS 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. CT on CBS 7…… MORE
Watch the Teaser for the Final Season of CMT’s “Nashville”
CMT’s Nashville will be coming to an end in 2018. Season 6, which will debut on Jan. 4 and feature 16 episodes, will be the show’s final season. Since launching on ABC in May 2013, Nashville has produced 108 shows over five seasons and featured memorable characters such as Rayna Jaymes (Connie Britton), Juliette Barnes…… MORE
Cole Swindell Talks New EP, New Tour, Upcoming 3rd Studio Album, Thanksgiving Plans & More
Jim Casey talks with Cole Swindell about: his current streak of seven consecutive No. 1 singles releasing his new single, “Stay Downtown” dropping his new EP, Down Home Sessions IV, on Nov. 24, which features acoustic versions of songs he wrote for other artists picking the five songs for the new EP the concept behind…… MORE
Watch Luke Bryan’s Dramatic Reading of New Tune, “Hooked On It”
Never one to take himself too seriously, Luke Bryan treated his Facebook friends to a dramatic reading of his new song, “Hooked On It,” which will appear on his upcoming sixth studio album, What Makes You Country. The new tune, which was co-penned by Luke, Dallas Davidson and David Lee Murphy, is available as an…… MORE
Listen to Thomas Rhett Flip the Script With New Single, “Marry Me”
Coming off back-to-back-to-back No. 1 singles, Thomas Rhett has shipped a new tune to country radio, “Marry Me.” Unlike previous single, “Unforgettable,” TR’s new ditty is non-autobiographical. The twisting tune, which was co-penned by TR, Jesse Frasure, Ashley Gorley and Shane McAnally, is the third single from TR’s 2017 album, Life Changes. “‘Marry Me’ is…… MORE
Listen to Miranda Lambert’s New Collaboration With Green Day on “Ordinary World”
Miranda Lambert teamed with Rock and Roll Hall of Fame band Green Day to sing “Ordinary World” on the group’s new album, Greatest Hits: God’s Favorite Band, which dropped on Nov. 17. The tune originally appeared on Green Day’s 2016 album, Revolution Radio. Miranda has traded vocals with Green Day frontman Billie Joe Armstrong in…… MORE
Country Music Legend Mel Tillis Dead at 85
Mel Tillis, one of country music’s most versatile artists, died this morning (Nov. 19) of respiratory failure at age 85. Mel battled intestinal issues since early 2016 and never fully recovered. Mel won the CMA Entertainer of the Year award in 1976 and was elected to the Country Music Hall of Fame in 2007. Lonnie…… MORE
Sugarland Reunites and Announces Plans for a New Album
Sugarland is back. After taking a break from the duo in 2012 to pursue solo projects and raise families, Jennifer Nettles and Kristian Bush announced today (Nov. 17) that new music is coming. “We’ve been writing and in the studio together and have some new music coming your way,” said Jennifer, in part, during a…… MORE
Listen to “Tryin’ to Untangle My Mind” From Chris Stapleton’s New Album, “From A Room: Vol 2”
Following the release of From A Room: Volume 1 in May 2017, Chris Stapleton announced that Volume 2 will be released on Dec. 1. Taking its name from Nashville’s historic RCA Studio A—where it was recorded in 2016 with producer Dave Cobb—Volume 2 will feature nine songs. Seven of the nine songs were co-penned by…… MORE
Zac Brown’s New Trio, Sir Rosevelt, Releases New Song, “The Bravest” [Listen]
No, Zac Brown Band has not broken up. However, Zac Brown has teamed with songwriter Nico Moon and producer Ben Simonetti to form a new Southern pop trio, Sir Rosevelt, which will drop its self-titled debut album on Dec. 15. The 11-track offering, which seeks to fuse the sounds of pop, dance, acoustic instrumentation and…… 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,…