Former middle school classmates Kane Brown, 23, and Lauren Alaina, 22, may have taken different paths to their respective stardom, but their paths have crossed again more than a decade later. Kane’s current single, “What Ifs,” features vocals from Lauren. The tune, which was penned by Kane, Matthew McGinn and Jordan Schmidt, is the third…… MORE
Throwback Thursday: That Time Birthday Boy Randy Travis Took a Year Off to Make Movies
Randy Travis, who is celebrating his 58th birthday today (May 4), is still a pretty big deal. In the last year alone, he’s been the focus of two epic shindigs. On Oct. 16, 2016, Charlie Daniels, Fred Foster and Randy Travis were inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame. Check out a photo gallery…… MORE
Check Out Our Cinco de Mayo Playlist Featuring Some of Our Favorite Odes to Mexico
Let the festivities begin on May 5—it’s time to celebrate Cinco de Mayo, a holiday to commemorate the Mexican army’s victory over the French in 1862. In addition to partaking in traditional Mexican food and libations, enjoy the holiday with our Texas Country/Red Dirt playlist that features cinco of our favorite odes to Mexico. “Somewhere…… MORE
Kelsea Ballerini Talks About Her Crazy Schedule, What’s in Store on Her Upcoming Album, Playing Beer Pong and Planning a Wedding
Jim Casey talks with Kelsea Ballerini about how busy she has been lately, the magic of her single, “Peter Pan,” the 2-year anniversary of the release of her debut album, The First Time, being the first solo female artist in the history of the world who’s first three songs all reached No. 1, her upcoming sophomore…… MORE
Grand Ole Opry Coming in Hot With June 8 Show Featuring Blake Shelton (Tickets On Sale May 5)
Nashville’s 2017 CMA Music Festival is just over a month away. Officially is runs from June 8–11, but Nashville gets its craziest week started early. If you’re planning on attending, go ahead and get to Music City on June 4 for a full week of country fun. The events are nonstop, and it look like…… MORE
How to Properly Rescue a Dog from a hot car!
Thought it would be a good idea to share this with you guys! Maybe people just don’t realize how much hotter it gets in the car, but we still do see people leaving their dog locked in the car. It’s Dangerous. But busting them out without following proper procedure is dangerous to you, because you…… MORE
Watch Thomas Rhett & Maren Morris Bring Their Big-Screen Bravado to “Craving You” Video
With all of the success that Thomas Rhett (CMA Single of the Year, ACM Male Vocalist of the Year) and Maren Morris (CMA New Artist of the Year, ACM New Female Vocalist of the Year, Grammy Best Country Solo Performance) have had over the last six months, they might feel like they’re stuck in the…… MORE
Watch Zac Brown Band Get Back to Its “Roots” in New Lyric Video
T minus nine days (May 12) until Zac Brown Band releases its much-anticipated fifth major-label studio album, Welcome Home, a project that Zac promised would go “straight back to our roots.” Zac has kept his word. Following the release of “My Old Man” (Feb. 3), “Real Thing” (March 20), “Family Table” (April 7) and “All…… MORE
Bright-Eyed Kelsea Ballerini Says Upcoming Album Has Elements of Darkness: “It’s About Growing Up”
Kelsea Ballerini is once again on the cusp of making country music history. Kelsea’s first three singles—“Love Me Like You Mean It,” “Dibs” and “Peter Pan”—from her debut album, The First Time, all reached No. 1 on Billboard’s Country chart. The only other female artist to score three consecutive No. 1s on a solo debut…… MORE
Brothers Osborne May Have Just Won Video of the Year With “It Ain’t My Fault” [Watch]
After the release of their new video for “It Ain’t My Fault,” the Brothers Osborne may get another trophy to add to their collection. The reigning CMA and ACM Vocal Duo of the Year dropped a comical, high-energy new video for “It Ain’t My Fault”—think Point Break meets the Beastie Boys’ “Sabotage”—that features an armed…… 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,…