Today (March 2) is Texas Independence Day. On March 2, 1836, Texas officially declared its independence from Mexico and created the Republic of Texas. In honor of the historic day, listen to Willie Nelson recite William Barret Travis’ “Victory or Death” letter, which Willie recorded on his 1968 album, Texas in My Soul. William Barret…… MORE
Watch High-Haired Chris Lane Hit the High Notes in Performance of “For Her” on “Conan”
Chris Lane made a trip to the West Coast to perform his current single, “For Her,” on Conan. The tune, which was written by Kelly Archer, Sarah Buxton and Matt Dragstem, is the second single from Chris’ studio album, Girl Problems. Currently, “For Her” is No. 39 on Billboard’s Country Airplay chart. Watch high-haired Chris…… MORE
Tim McGraw and Faith Hill Take Manhattan For the Premiere of “The Shack”
New York City’s Museum of Modern Art was getting countrified Tuesday night (Feb.28) when Tim McGraw, Faith Hill, Dan+Shay, Lori McKenna and songwriter Shane McAnally hit the red carpet for the world premiere of “The Shack.” The movie, based on the New York Times best-selling book of the same name, stars Sam Worthington, Octavia Spencer…… MORE
After More Than 90 Years, the Grand Ole Opry Is Still the Best Show in Town
No, this isn’t a paid advertisement by the Grand Ole Opry. It’s just an acknowledgment of how fortunate Nashville is to have an entity like the Opry, which entertains house crowds and radio listeners four nights a week. After more than 90 years, the Opry is still going strong, and it shouldn’t be taken for…… MORE
Chuck Wicks Has Fractured Skull and Vertebrae After Car Wreck—But His Outlook Is Promising & Hopes to Be Released From Hospital Today
The co-hosts of NASH morning show Ty, Kelly & Chuck—Ty Bentli, Chuck Wicks and Kelly Ford—and the show’s producer, Glenn Johnson, were involved in a serious single-car accident Monday night (Feb. 27) while traveling from Columbus, Miss., to New Orleans, where they were scheduled to be grand marshals in the Mardi Gras parade on Feb.…… MORE
Despite Some Low Points in Their Career, LOCASH’s “Wild Stallions” Wouldn’t Change a Thing
Together for more than a decade, LOCASH’s Preston Brust and Chris Lucas are finally enjoying the fruits of their labor. After failing to garner any serious radio success with their first six singles, the duo finally struck pay dirt with their 2016 album, The Fighters. The album’s lead single, “I Love This Life,” hit the…… MORE
Watch Dan+Shay’s “Today” Show Performance of “When I Pray for You” From Upcoming Movie, “The Shack”
Dan Smyers and Shay Mooney of Dan+Shay stopped by the Today show (March 1) to perform their new song, “When I Pray for You,” which is featured on the The Shack soundtrack. “Dan and I got to screen this movie, The Shack, and it was incredible,” says Shay, when asked about the inspiration behind the…… MORE
Blake Shelton Celebrates His 23rd No. 1 Single—He Knows He’s Got a Hit When Fans “Start Making Their Own Merch Up”
In front of an industry-only crowd at Nashville’s Sutler Saloon last night (Feb. 28), Blake Shelton celebrated the No. 1 chart success of his single, “A Guy With a Girl,” with songwriters Bryan Simpson and Ashley Gorley. After spending the early part of the evening smiling for lots and lots of photos with attendees, Blake…… MORE
Grammy Award Winner Lori McKenna Performs Her Own Heart-Tugging Version of “Humble and Kind” on “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert”
Singer/songwriter and Grammy Award winner, Lori McKenna made her late night television debut Monday night (Feb. 27) when she performed her solo-penned No. 1 hit, “Humble and Kind” on The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. “Humble and Kind,” made a No. 1 hit by Tim McGraw, became Tim’s 28th No. 1 song on Billboard‘s Country…… MORE
Listen to Maren Morris’ Next Single, “I Could Use A Love Song”
Maren Morris has announced the release of her third single, “I Could Use A Love Song,” from her award-winning debut album, Hero. The tune, which will hit radio on March 13, is Maren’s own version of a love song about needing a love song to get her through the bad times after unsuccessful relationships have…… 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,…