After winning their fourth consecutive award for Vocal Group of the Year at the 52nd Annual Academy of Country Music Awards Sunday night (April 2), Little Big Town headed backstage to talk about their win, Karen’s obsession with HBO’s Big Little Lies series and the first time they appeared on the ACM’s. “‘Boondocks,’” Karen said…… MORE
More Performers Added to the Merle Haggard Tribute Concert, Including Chris Janson, Tanya Tucker, Jake Owen & Aaron Lewis
More than 25 stars—including newly announced Rodney Crowell, Buddy Miller, Jake Owen, Aaron Lewis, Tanya Tucker and Chris Janson—will come together at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena on April 6 for a Merle Haggard tribute concert. Dubbed Sing Me Back Home: The Music of Merle Haggard, the concert will also feature performances from Willie Nelson, Keith Richards, Kenny…… MORE
Hall of Fame Songwriter Dean Dillon Shares the Story Behind “Tennessee Whiskey” and Talks His New Documentary
Hall of Fame songwriter Dean Dillon co-wrote “Tennessee Whiskey” with Linda Hargrove more than 35 years ago, after a night together at Nashville’s Bluebird Cafe. Since that time, “Tennessee Whiskey” has been recorded by a who’s who of artists, including David Allan Coe (1981), George Jones (1983) and Brad Paisley. In 2015, Chris Stapleton put…… MORE
Tim McGraw and Faith Hill Just Get Better With Age—Returning to ACM Stage 20 Years After “It’s Your Love”
Tim McGraw and Faith Hill’s performance of “Speak to a Girl” at the 52nd annual Academy Awards Sunday night (April 2) marked the television debut of the lead single from their upcoming duets album, which is due out later this year. I love listening to her sing #ACMs #SpeakToAGirl pic.twitter.com/ehCITrKvbt — Tim McGraw (@TheTimMcGraw) April…… MORE
Giddy-Up: Ronnie Dunn Buys $2.25 Million Horse Ranch in Nashville
One of the perks of being half of the best-selling duo in country music history? Being able to afford a $2.25 million horse ranch. Ronnie Dunn—of Brooks & Dunn fame—recently bought six acres of pristine Nashville real estate from Thomas F. Frist Jr., who happens to be the richest man in Tennessee (estimated net worth…… MORE
Miranda Lambert Pours Her Heart Into “The Weight of These Wings”—“It’s Basically Like My Diary Won Album of the Year”
Miranda Lambert may have broken a longstanding record Sunday night (April 2) when she took home the ACM Award for Female Vocalist of the Year, but it was her Album of the Year win for The Weight of These Wings that had her talking about her personal life. After divorcing Blake Shelton in 2015, Miranda…… MORE
Thomas Rhett Celebrates ACM Award Wins by Stripping Down to His Undies With Luke Bryan [Watch]
Thomas Rhett had a big night at the ACM Awards on Sunday (April 2), winning both Male Vocalist of the Year and Song of the Year (“Die a Happy Man”). And how did TR celebrate the milestone accomplishments? He stripped down to his skivvies with Luke Bryan for a late-night swim. What happens in Vegas…… MORE
With Back-to-Back ACM Entertainer of the Year Awards, Jason Aldean Joins an Exclusive Club
When presenter Joe Walsh announced Jason Aldean (and his red jacket) as the ACM Entertainer of the Year on Sunday night (April 2), Jason became one of 10 artists in the 52-year history of the show to win the award in back-to-back years. Jason joins the exclusive company of past back-to-back winners Roy Clark (1972–73),…… MORE
You hurt yourself on What???
Have you ever injured yourself in a way that was so dumb it’s embarrassing to discuss with anyone? Yeah, me too! Just yesterday, in fact. While getting ready to go to me very first Tai Kwon Do class, I sliced my finger pretty good trying to open a container of Yogurt…yep, I said Yogurt! Who…… MORE
Clay Walker and Wife Jessica Expecting Baby No. 4
Congratulations are in order for Clay Walker and his wife Jessica, who are expecting their fourth child. Clay and Jessica, who are celebrating ten years of marriage in September, let the cat out of the bag as they talked to the media on the ACM awards red carpet Sunday night (April 2). “Jessica and I…… 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,…