After weeks of fan voting, the 14 nominees for Video of the Year at the 2017 CMT Music Awards have been whittled down to seven finalists: “Forever Country” – Artists of Then, Now & Forever “Church Bells” – Carrie Underwood, “Middle of a Memory” – Cole Swindell “H.O.L.Y.” – Florida Georgia Line “Blue Ain’t Your…… MORE
Jessie James Decker Announces Surprise Release of New EP, “Blackbird Sessions,” on June 9 [Listen to Track 4]
Jessie James Decker had so much fun recording songs at Nashville’s Blackbird Studio in May that she has decided to release a new five-song EP, Blackbird Sessions, on June 9. The new EP features live versions of some of Jessie’s favorite songs, including covers of Keith Urban’s “Blue Ain’t Your Color,” Rihanna’s “Love on the…… MORE
Kelsea Ballerini Releases the First Single, “Legends,” From Upcoming Album [Listen]
Today (June 7), Kelsea Ballerini released the first single, “Legends,” from her upcoming sophomore album. Co-penned by Kelsea, Glen Whitehead and Hillary Lindsey, “Legends” follows a string of hits from Kelsea’s debut album, The First Time, including “Love Me Like You Mean It” (No. 1), “Dibs” (No. 1), “Peter Pan” (No. 1) and “Yeah Boy”…… MORE
Brantley Gilbert and Wife Amber Reveal They Are Expecting a Baby Boy
Leave it to Brantley Gilbert to incorporate a high-powered rifle into the gender reveal of his upcoming newborn. Brantley and his wife, Amber, revealed they are expecting a baby boy yesterday (June 6) by shooting a rifle at a target filled with blue powder. As the bullet struck the canister, blue smoke filled the air…… MORE
Watch Brent Cobb Perform “Diggin’ Holes” on “Conan”
Brent Cobb made his network television debut last night (June 6) on Conan. The Georgia native performed “Diggin’ Holes,” a tune from his major label debut album, Shine On Rainy Day. Brent, who is nominated for Emerging Artist of the Year at the 2017 Americana Awards, will hit the road for a string of tour…… MORE
Watch Hoda Kotb Cover “Boys ’Round Here” at Blake Shelton’s Karaoke Party
Blake Shelton teamed with Smithworks Vodka for an industry-only karaoke throwdown at WannaB’s Karaoke Bar on Lower Broadway last night (June 6)—and no one threw down harder that Blake’s friend, Hoda Kotb. The Today show host kicked off the singing competition with a cover of Blake’s 2013 No. 1 hit, “Boys ’Round Here.” Watch Hoda…… MORE
Brothers Osborne, Runaway June, Chuck Wicks & Todd O’Neill Win the Crowd at the 2017 Nash Country Kick-Off Party [Photo Gallery & Video]
There’s a reason T.J. and John Osborne of the Brothers Osborne are the reigning ACM and CMA Vocal Duo of the Year. They know how to put on a show. And that’s exactly what the Bros did at the Cannery Ballroom on Tuesday night (June 6) as they headlined the 2017 Nash Country Kick-Off Party,…… MORE
John Anderson to Get Country Music Hall of Fame Exhibit . . . Featuring His Stuffed Alligator
Remember the “alligator and the gar” mentioned in John Anderson’s 1992 hit, “Seminole Wind”? So blow, blow Seminole wind Blow like you’re never gonna blow again I’m callin’ to you like a long-lost friend But I know who you are And blow, blow from the Okeechobee All the way up to Micanopy Blow across the…… MORE
“Darius Rucker & Friends Benefit Concert” Surpasses $1 Million Raised for St. Jude + Watch Brooks & Dunn’s Surprise Performance of “Boot Scootin’ Boogie”
With his eighth annual Darius & Friends Benefit Concert on Monday night (June 5) at the Ryman Auditorium, Darius Rucker surpassed $1 million raised for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. The sold-out concert and auction, in conjunction with the golf tournament today (June 6), raised more than $400,000, breaking all previous records and bringing the…… MORE
“Music City Gives Back” Concert Featuring Kip Moore, Brett Young, Granger Smith & “Nash Nights Live” Is a Smash for Smashville [Photo Gallery]
Rodney Atkins’ seventh annual Music City Gives Back charity concert was a smash in Smashville yesterday (June 5) as Kip Moore, Brett Young and Granger Smith fired up the downtown crowd before the Nashville Predators and Pittsburgh Penguins faced off in Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Final. Hosted by Nash Nights Live’s Shawn Parr…… 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,…