So much for the rumor mill. Garth Brooks posted a couple of tweets this afternoon with veiled hints that his queen, Trisha Yearwood, will be performing the national anthem at tonight’s home playoff game between the Nashville Predators and Anaheim Ducks. Take a look at Garth’s tweets below. And tune in to Garth’s Inside Studio…… MORE
Zac Brown Band’s “Welcome Home” Debuts at No. 1 on Billboard Top Country Albums Chart, No. 2 on All-Genre Billboard 200
Zac Brown Band’s fifth studio album, Welcome Home, found a home atop Billboard’s Top Country Albums chart this week. The new offering is ZBB’s fourth consecutive album (You Get What You Give, Uncaged, Jekyll + Hyde) to hit No. 1 on the chart. According to Nielsen Music, Welcome Home sold 139,000 copies in pure album…… MORE
Watch Chris Janson “Fix a Drink” for Pals Luke Bryan, Dustin Lynch, Michael Ray & More in New Video
Chris Janson’s new video for his current single, “Fix a Drink,” keeps the party flowing with friends Luke Bryan, Michael Ray, Dustin Lynch and Chris Lucas of LOCASH. “I wanted to be a part of something with my co-writers that made people feel good,” says Chris to Nash Country Daily. “Everyone knows that I’m not…… MORE
Photo Gallery: 2017 Billboard Music Awards, Featuring Blake Shelton, FGL, Sam Hunt, Jessie James Decker & More
The 2017 Billboard Music Awards turned into a star-studded affair last night (May 21) as artists from all genres of music gathered in Las Vegas to celebrate their successes over the past 12 months. Country music was well represented as Blake Shelton, Florida Georgia Line, Sam Hunt, Jessie James Decker and Billy Ray Cyrus walked…… MORE
Sam Hunt Performs “Body Like a Back Road” at the Billboard Music Awards [Watch Clip]
Sam Hunt may not have taken home any awards at last night’s Billboard Music Awards, but he was one of two country acts to hit the stage for a performance (Florida Georgia Line was the other). Sam treated attendees and viewers watching at home to a performance of his recent No. 1 single, “Body Like…… MORE
David Letterman to Co-Host SiriusXM’s Outlaw Country Channel, With Featured Performances From His Favorite Artists
David Letterman will join SiriusXM host Elizabeth Cook in studio on her Outlaw Country show, Apron Strings, to chat about his passion for roots music on Wednesday, May 24, at 9 a.m. ET. The show will feature some of Dave’s favorite performances from his longtime gig as host of The Late Show With David Letterman,…… MORE
Listen to Lady Antebellum’s “Hey! Baby” From the New “Dirty Dancing” Soundtrack
ABC’s made-for-television reboot of Dirty Dancing airs on ABC on May 24 at 8 p.m. ET, but the soundtrack has already been released—and it features a taste of country. Lady Antebellum covers “Hey! Baby,” a song Bruce Channel took to the top of Billboard’s Hot 100 chart in 1962. Bruce’s version of the song was used…… MORE
2017 Billboard Music Awards Winners List: Kenny Chesney, Chris Stapleton, Blake Shelton, FGL & More Take Home Trophies
Kenny Chesney was one of the big winners at the 2017 Billboard Music Awards on May 21. Kenny won trophies in two categories, including Top Country Tour and Top Country Collaboration (“Setting the World on Fire” feat. Pink). Hillary Scott, who was nominated for Top Christian Artist, Top Christian Album and Top Christian Song, earned…… MORE
Lee Brice Announces Release Date for New Self-Titled Album & Drops New “Boy” Video [Watch]
Lee Brice is gearing up for the November 3 release of his upcoming self-titled studio album by dropping a new video for “Boy,” the first single from the aforementioned album. “Boy,” which is available for purchase on iTunes today (May 19), was co-penned by Nicolle Galyon and Jon Nite. “We wanted to make ‘Boy’ our…… MORE
Old Dominion Goes ’80s-Old-School With New Video, “No Such Thing as a Broken Heart”
The 30-something-year-old guys from Old Dominion have a certain fondness for the 1980s, having spent their formative years growing up during the decade known for neon, Nintendo and MTV. In 2015, OD paid homage to Back to the Future with their “Break Up With Him” video. In their new clip for “No Such Thing as…… 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,…