Today (July 25), Kelsea Ballerini announced on Good Morning America—with a follow-up post on Twitter—that her sophomore album, Unapologetically, will be released on November 3. November 3nd my sophomore album "Unapologetically" will be released. whoomp there it is…💕✨ — Kelsea Ballerini (@KelseaBallerini) July 25, 2017 “[Unapologetically] is about years 21 through 23,” says Kelsea to…… MORE
Garth Brooks Reveals Gender of Concertgoers’ Baby & Offers to Pay for College Tuition
Garth Brooks can’t help himself. He loves interacting with his concertgoers . . . and digging into his pockets to help them. In the last few months, he has offered to pay for a couple’s honeymoon, invited a teen onstage, given his guitar to a fan and serenaded an 89-year-old. At his show in Los…… MORE
Sam Hunt’s “Body Like a Back Road” Ties FGL’s Record for Most Weeks Atop Billboard’s Hot Country Songs Chart
Slow and steady is winning the race for Sam Hunt. Sam’s “Body Like a Back Road” has been “doin’ 15 in a 30” for 24 straight weeks atop Billboard’s Hot Country Songs chart, which ties the record set by Florida Georgia Line’s “Cruise” in 2012 and 2013. “I wrote ‘Body Like a Back Road’ with…… MORE
House of Blues Cancels Jamey Johnson Concert Amid “Safety and Security” Concern
The House of Blues in Myrtle Beach, S.C., cancelled Jamey Johnson’s concert hours before it was scheduled to take place on July 23. The House of Blues issued a statement on Facebook, citing “safety and security” reasons. A member of Jamey’s band, Melonie Cannon, posted two Facebook comments, one of which was attributed to Jamey’s…… MORE
Social Media Roundup: Kane Brown’s New Pup, Brett Eldredge’s First Manicure, Keith Urban & Frankie Ballard’s Guitar Duel & 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: Keith Urban and Frankie Ballard trade guitar licks. Lindsay Ell shares a backstage video of Brett Eldredge’s first manicure. Thomas Rhett and his daughter stop by…… MORE
Luke Bryan Puts a Smile on the Face of 88-Year-Old Fan With Terminal Illness
Before his concert in Kansas City, Mo., on July 21, Luke Bryan shared a memorable meet-and-greet with one of his biggest fans, 88-year-old Francis Stanaway, who is battling a terminal illness. Decked out in her “Shake It For Me, Luke” sweatshirt, not only did Francis get the chance to chat with Luke and attend his…… MORE
Miranda Lambert’s 18 Pets Inspire Her to Make Her MuttNation Foundation “Bigger and Better”
Miranda Lambert and her pet pooches led more than 1,000 people, including Nashville mayor Megan Barry, along the first-ever MuttNation March through Music City on June 8 as part of CMA Fest. The almost-one-mile march, which was created to raise awareness and funds for pet adoption, helped 60 shelter dogs find new homes across 21…… MORE
Darius Rucker to Host New Golf Show on SiriusXM
Avid golfer Darius Rucker is parlaying his favorite hobby into a gig on SiriusXM as the host of a new show, On Par With Darius Rucker. The monthly show, which will debut on July 26, will feature Darius chatting with other celebrities and professional golfers about the worlds of golf and entertainment. “They say that…… MORE
Feel the Pain in Carly Pearce’s New “Every Little Thing” Video
Carly Pearce is enjoying the first Top 20 single of her career with “Every Little Thing,” which is currently No. 17 on the Mediabase chart. Carly, who was named to the 2016 CMT Next Women of Country class, signed a new record deal with Big Machine Label Group in January and released “Every Little Thing”…… MORE
Chase Rice Announces Sept. 29 Release of New Album, “Lambs & Lions” + Listen to New Single, “Three Chords & the Truth”
More than three years after dropping his 2014 album, Ignite the Night, Chase Rice will release his fourth studio album, Lambs & Lions, on Sept. 29. The 10-song offering, which includes seven songs co-written by Chase, features the lead single, “Three Chords & the Truth.” “I’m not sure I’ll ever know the full reason why…… 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,…