On behalf of the Johnny Cash family, daughter Rosanne Cash released a passionate statement on Facebook yesterday (Aug. 16) denouncing the association of her father to neo-Nazism after a video surfaced that depicted a “self-proclaimed neo-Nazi” wearing a Johnny Cash t-shirt in Charlottesville, Va. “We were alerted to a video of a young man in…… MORE
Watch Walker McGuire’s Rooftop Performance of Top 40 Single, “Til Tomorrow”
Broadcast Music, Inc. (BMI) held its final Rooftop on the Row summer concert on Aug. 15 in Nashville with a headlining performance from duo Walker McGuire (Jordan Walker and Johnny McGuire). The concert series was created in partnership with George Dickel Tennessee Whisky, as well as sponsors NASH FM, Yeti Coolers, Texas Roadhouse and Topo…… MORE
Shania Twain Announces New Tour + Watch Her Perform New Single, “Swingin’ With My Eyes Closed,” on “The Tonight Show”
In addition to performing her new single, “Swingin’ With My Eyes Closed,” Shania Twain shared some big news during her appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon last night (Aug. 16)—a new tour. Shania will launch her Shania Now Tour in May 2018, with more than 40 dates, including stops in Nashville, New Orleans,…… MORE
Social Media Roundup: Brett Eldredge’s Bite, Shay Mooney’s Golf Swing, Lindsay Ell’s “Saved by the Bell” Moment & 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: Brett Eldredge celebrates with Edgar. Dierks Bentley suits up. Shay Mooney channels his inner Happy Gilmore. Walker McGuire synchronizes their moves. LOCASH gets silly at a…… MORE
Watch Luke Combs’ Sunny New Video for “When It Rains It Pours”
Luke Combs hit the top of the charts with his debut single, “Hurricane,” and now he’s hoping his second weather-related single, “When It Rains It Pours,” will do the same. Written by Luke, Ray Fulcher and Jordan Walker, the fun-loving single is currently No. 20 on Billboard’s Country Airplay chart after nine weeks. Yesterday (Aug.…… MORE
Shania Twain to Star in New Racing Movie Opposite John Travolta and Michael Madsen
Shania Twain will make her silver screen debut in a major role opposite John Travolta, Michael Madsen and Kevin Dunn in a new dirt-track racing movie, Trading Paint, according to Variety. In the upcoming flick, which began principal photography this week in Alabama and is directed by Karzan Kader, Travolta portrays a down-and-out dirt track…… MORE
Scotty McCreery Signs New Record Deal With Sony’s Triple Tigers
More than 18 months after parting ways with Universal Music Group’s Mercury Nashville label in 2016, Scotty McCreery has signed a new record deal with Triple Tigers Records/Sony Music Entertainment. “I’m very excited to become part of the Triple Tigers/Sony Music Entertainment family,” said Scotty. “They believe in me and my music, they work hard,…… MORE
Watch Tim McGraw and Faith Hill Meet Their Waxy Doppelgangers
Madame Tussauds Nashville, which opened its doors in April, houses nearly 50 wax figures representing artists from all genres of music, including Tim McGraw and Faith Hill. Before their Soul2Soul Tour stop in Nashville on Aug. 5, Tim and Faith got to meet meet their waxy doppelgangers backstage at Bridgestone Arena—and both artists were quite…… MORE
Watch Blackberry Smoke Rock Out to “Waiting on the Thunder” on “The Late Show”
Southern rock group Blackberry Smoke headed to NYC last night (Aug. 15) for their debut on The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. The Atlanta-based quintet—Charlie Starr (lead vocals/guitar), Paul Jackson (guitar/vocals), Richard Turner (bass/vocals), Brandon Still (keyboards) and Brit Turner (drums)—treated fans to a rocking performance of “Waiting on the Thunder,” which is featured on…… MORE
Dolly Parton Announces Upcoming Children’s Album, “I Believe in You”
At a press conference today (Aug. 15), Dolly Parton announced the upcoming release of a new children’s album, I Believe In You, which will be available digitally on Sept. 29 and in stores on Oct. 13. The new album features 14 songs that Dolly wrote and recorded for kids and those young at heart. All…… 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,…