Garth Brooks’ World Tour has been a seemingly infinite string of dates since launching more than three years ago. But after more than 360 shows, Garth’s tour is coming to an end in the U.S. Garth’s final North American stop will be in Nashville on Dec. 16 at Bridgestone Arena. It’s the first time Garth…… MORE
Check Out Your Favorite Stars’ Halloween Costumes, Including Jason Aldean, Carrie Underwood, Luke Bryan, Keith Urban & More
Boo! Check out the costumes some of your favorite country stars donned on Halloween, including Carrie Underwood, Jason Aldean, Luke Bryan, Keith Urban, Maren Morris, Kelsea Ballerini, Chris Young and more. The only deer I am OK with @mfisher1212 “catching!” 😝🦌 @catchindeers #HelpMe #happyhalloween #veganwifeproblems A post shared by Carrie Underwood (@carrieunderwood) on Oct 31,…… MORE
“Nash Next 2017” Competition to Announce Winner on Nov. 1: Get to Know the 10 Finalists
After more than five months of competition, Nash Next 2017 is down to its 10 finalists. In May, Cumulus Media and Big Machine Label Group invited aspiring country artists and bands to participate in Nash Next 2017, a grassroots talent search and artist development program for country music. Sponsored nationally by Country Inns & Suites…… MORE
Dierks Bentley Helps Design Songwriting Room at Nashville Hotel [Photo Gallery]
Dierks Bentley was one of two artists tapped to help design songwriting rooms at Nashville’s Hutton Hotel. Opening in December, the Writers’ Rooms were created by Studio 11 Design firm to serve songwriters and music industry professionals with the space and amenities to be creative. Dierks drew from his Arizona roots—the use of Saltillo tile,…… MORE
Watch Jimmy Fallon Give Blake Shelton a Hard Time on “The Tonight Show” + Performance of “At the House”
Blake Shelton stopped by The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon on Oct. 30 to talk about his upcoming album, Texoma Shore, but the conversation mostly consisted of some good-natured ribbing from Jimmy. The topics Jimmy covered included: making fun of Blake’s album cover making fun of young Blake with an impression making fun of Blake’s…… MORE
Chris Young Edges Darius Rucker for No. 1 Spot on Billboard’s Top Country Albums Chart
Country music heavyweights Chris Young and Darius Rucker went head-to-head with the release of new albums on Nov. 20. Chris dropped his seventh studio album, Losing Sleep, while Darius released his fifth country album, When Was the Last Time. After Nielsen Music crunched the sales numbers, Chris’ new offering reigned supreme with 39,000 equivalent albums…… MORE
Kip Moore Shares Scariest Paranormal Experience of His Life: “My Bed Was Levitating”
Kip Moore stopped by Nash morning show Ty, Kelly & Chuck to talk about his new album, Slowheart, but he also shared a heart-pounding paranormal experience from a few years ago that he says was the “scariest moment of his life.” Around 2013, Kip was living in a house that was built in the 1800s,…… MORE
Chris Stapleton & Wife Morgane Are Expecting Twins
Chris and Morgane Stapleton are expecting twins. Morgane shared the news on Instagram on Oct. 30, sneaking the upcoming birth announced into a heartfelt post with an image of the couple looking lovingly at each other: “14 years, 2 babies, & 2 more on the way. Happy 10 year anniversary babe! You make my whole…… MORE
Merle Haggard Museum and Restaurant Slated to Open in Nashville in 2018
Following in the hallowed footsteps of Johnny Cash and Patsy Cline, Merle Haggard will be the next name in country music to grace downtown Nashville with a museum. On Oct. 30, Merle Haggard’s family and Icon Entertainment—the group behind the Johnny Cash Museum and Patsy Cline Museum—announced plans for the Merle Haggard Museum, which is…… MORE
Kelsea Ballerini Talks CMA Awards Collaboration With Reba, Songwriting, New Tour & New Album, “Unapologetically”
Jim Casey talks with Kelsea Ballerini about: her very busy schedule titling her new album, Unapologetically picking songs for the new album leading with her heart writing or co-writing every track on the album her upcoming The Unapologetically Tour building the album with her darkest song, “Graveyard” her favorite song on the record, “In Between”…… 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,…