Garth Brooks was running late for his weekly episode of Inside Studio G on Monday (June 12). To fill the time, his staff shared a short video of Garth interacting with a sign-holding fan named Jeremy Larson during a recent concert in Montana. Jeremy’s sign read: “3 concerts down, two more to go!!! Waited 24 years to…… MORE
Remembering Waylon Jennings’ 80th Birthday With His No. 1 Hit From ’80, “Theme From the Dukes of Hazzard (Good Ol’ Boys)” [Listen]
It’s often hard to pinpoint who started a movement. But in every musical offshoot there is inevitably someone who rises to the forefront and whose name becomes synonymous with the new direction. When it comes to the Outlaw Movement, that someone is Waylon Jennings, who was born on June 15, 1937, in Littlefield, Texas, and…… MORE
Take a Peek Inside Alan Jackson’s New Downtown Nashville Venue, AJ’s Good Time Bar [Photo Gallery]
“It’s time for a good time.” That’s what Alan Jackson sang in his 2008 No. 1 hit, “Good Time,” and that’s what he’s created with his new AJ’s Good Time Bar. The four-level building on Nashville’s Lower Broadway boasts more than 6,000-square-feet of good timin’ fun, including a honky-tonk on the first floor, a man…… MORE
Watch Trace Adkins Perform “Something’s Going On” & “Watered Down” on “Jimmy Kimmel Live”
Trace Adkins stopped by Jimmy Kimmel Live last night (June 14) to perform “Watered Down” and the title track of his new album, Something’s Going On, which dropped in March. “The first couple of lines of ‘Watered Down’ just hit me right between the eyes the first time I heard it,” said Trace to Nash…… MORE
“Chuggin’” Charles Esten Keeps Streaking as He Approaches Week No. 52 of #EverySingleFriday
“Joltin’” Joe DiMaggio had a 56-game hit steak in baseball in 1941, a record that still stands today. “Chuggin’” Charles Esten is working on an impressive streak of his own. Full disclosure, we just made up the “Chuggin’” nickname, but it seems befitting as Charles chugs along toward country music history. Since July 15, 2016,…… MORE
As Father’s Day Approaches, Garth Brooks Credits His “Dreamer” Mom and “Realist” Dad for Helping Him Succeed
As Father’s Day approaches on Sunday, June 18, Garth Brooks took time to reflect on the values his parents instilled in him as a youngster growing up in Oklahoma. “They were pretty real people,” says Garth. “Mom believed you could fly. Dad would pull you over and go, ‘Ok, if you’re going to fly, it’s…… MORE
Shania Twain Says New Album, “Now,” Is About “Exercising Independence” & “Scaring the Hell Out of Myself”
Today (June 15), the best-selling female artist in the history of country music—Shania Twain—announced the upcoming release of her fifth studio album, Now, on Sept. 29. Now, which is Shania’s first album since 2002’s Up!, will be offered as both a 12-track standard album and 16-track deluxe album. Her new single, “Life’s About to Get…… MORE
Academy of Country Music Announces Studio Recording Award Nominees for 52nd ACM Awards
The Academy of Country Music announced the Studio Recording Award nominees for the 52nd ACM Awards. Winners will be announced during the 11th annual ACM Honors, an evening dedicated to recognizing the special honorees and off-camera category winners from the 52nd ACM Awards. The 11th annual ACM Honors will take place on Wednesday, August 23,…… MORE
Watch Scotty McCreery Get Personal in New “Five More Minutes” Video
Scotty McCreery released a new video for his current single, “Five More Minutes,” a deeply personal tune he co-wrote with Frank Rogers and Monty Criswell two weeks after the death of his grandfather in 2015. The new clip features Scotty singing the song against a dark backdrop, as home video footage of various experiences from…… MORE
Watch Lady Antebellum Push Cinematic Boundaries in New Album Teaser Video, “Heart Break Hotel”
On the heels of the June 9 release of their new album, Heart Break, Lady Antebellum teamed with director Hodges Ursy for a very unique album teaser. Snippets of the album’s 13 tracks are woven into a video that was shot at Madonna Inn on California’s Central Coast. Throughout the video, the camera travels seamlessly…… 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,…