If you don’t have time to comb through social media all day, here’s what you’ve been missing over the last 24 hours or so in the country music world: RaeLynn falls a hair short. Chris Janson impresses Little Big Town. Mo Pitney rocks at skipping rocks. Kacey Musgraves misses her dog. Frankie Ballard loses a little…… MORE
Miranda Lambert Teams Up With Nonprofits to Build Pet Adoption Center in Her Hometown of Lindale, Texas
Miranda Lambert’s MuttNation Foundation has partnered with Rescue Rebuild—an organization that works to rebuild, repair, and renovate animal shelters—to construct an adoption center and two dog parks in her hometown of Lindale, Texas. The two organizations are raising funds to complete renovations to an older building donated by the City of Lindale. The new facility…… MORE
Watch Zac Brown Get Back to His Hometown “Roots” in New Video
Zac Brown Band released a live-performance video for their new single, “Roots,” which is currently No. 53 on Billboard’s Country Airplay chart after one week. The new clip features footage from ZBB’s hometown shows at Verizon Ampitheatre in Alpharetta, Ga., in May. “This is in memory of every dive bar that I played in this…… MORE
Chris Young Set to Release New Album, “Losing Sleep,” on Oct. 20
Chris Young announced that he will release his upcoming seventh studio album, Losing Sleep, on Oct. 20. Losing Sleep follows Chris’ 2016 holiday album, It Must Be Christmas, and his 2015 Billboard No. 1 album, I’m Comin’ Over, which spawned three No. 1 hits, including the title track, “Think of You” and “Sober Saturday Night.”…… MORE
Check Out Our Red Carpet Pics From the ACM Honors, Including Reba, Jason Aldean, Maren Morris, Kelsea Ballerini, Chris Stapleton & More
The star-studded 11th annual ACM Honors ceremony took place last night (Aug. 23) at Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium. In addition to performances from George Strait, Alan Jackson, Chris Stapleton, Kelsea Ballerini, Toby Keith, Little Big Town, Maren Morris, Brad Paisley, Thomas Rhett, Charles Esten and Hillary Scott, the Academy recognized the special honorees and off-camera category…… MORE
Performances From George Strait, Little Big Town, Kelsea Ballerini, Charles Esten, Thomas Rhett & More Highlight ACM Honors Ceremony [Watch]
The star-studded 11th annual ACM Honors ceremony took place last night (Aug. 23) at Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium. In addition to performances from George Strait, Alan Jackson, Chris Stapleton, Kelsea Ballerini, Toby Keith, Little Big Town, Maren Morris, Brad Paisley, Thomas Rhett, Charles Esten and Hillary Scott, the Academy recognized the special honorees and off-camera category…… MORE
Michael Ray: Get To You Tour
Michael Ray will hit the road this fall for his headlining Get To You Tour, with support from Devin Dawson. The 15-date tour kicks off on Oct. 5 in Tuscaloosa, Ala., and makes stops in San Antonio, Charlotte, Louisville and more before capping in Warrendale, Pa., on Dec. 9. Tickets for some of the dates…… MORE
Social Media Roundup: Jon Pardi’s Gold Certification, Miranda Lambert’s British Invasion, Brantley Gilbert’s Harleys & More
If you don’t have time to comb through social media all day, here’s what you’ve been missing over the last 24 hours or so in the country music world: Miranda Lambert performs in England for the first time. Dierks Bentley presents Jon Pardi with a gold record. Kelsea Ballerini celebrates Top 40 success. Reba visits…… MORE
Watch Blake Shelton Thank Country Radio in New Video That Features His 24 No. 1 Hits
It may not be Thanksgiving, but that hasn’t stopped Blake Shelton from showing his gratitude this week. After thanking Nashville songwriters for their “incredible” contributions to his musical catalogue in a Facebook post on Aug. 21, Blake released a video on Twitter today (Aug. 23) in which he thanked country radio for “lettin’ me entertain…… MORE
Photo Gallery: Inside Loretta Lynn’s New Hall of Fame Exhibit as Brandy Clark, Kacey Musgraves & Margo Price Honor the Icon
Family, friends, colleagues and industry insiders gathered at the Country Music Hall of Fame last night (Aug. 22) to celebrate Loretta Lynn’s new exhibit, Loretta Lynn: Blue Kentucky Girl. Although Loretta was not present—she hasn’t made a public appearance since suffering a stroke in May—artists Margo Price, Brandy Clark and Kacey Musgraves stepped onto the stage…… 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,…