While in Afghanistan on the USO’s star-studded holiday tour—which also included stops in Turkey, Qatar and Germany—Craig Campbell sat down with actress Scarlett Johansson [Lost In Translation, Lucy] to duet on Nancy Sinatra’s 1966 hit “These Boots Are Made For Walkin,” as part of his Women Cover Wednesday #WCW video series, where Craig covers songs originally recorded…… MORE
Brad Paisley Announces New Album, “Love and War,” Out March 3
Fresh from the unveiling of Little Jimmy Dickens’ wax figure at the Grand Ole Opry Saturday night (Dec. 17), Brad Paisley is announcing the release of his eleventh studio album, Love and War, due to drop March 3. Love and War, co-produced by Brad along with Luke Wooten, will feature Brad’s current single “Today,” as…… MORE
Charley Pride Honored With 2017 Lifetime Achievement Award From the Recording Academy
After 50 years as a recording artist, Charley Pride can add another feather to the cap of his Hall of Fame career: the Recording Academy will honor Charley with its 2017 Lifetime Achievement Award. Charley, a three-time Grammy winner, is considered country music’s first African-American superstar. He signed to RCA Victor in 1967 and earned…… MORE
Watch a Sneak Peek of Cassadee Pope’s “Lip Sync Battle” Against Dustin Lynch on Dec. 21
Cassadee Pope will spar with recent tourmate Dustin Lynch on an upcoming episode of Spike’s Lip Sync Battle on Wednesday, Dec. 21. During the episode, Cassadee and Dustin will lip sync covers of some of their favorite songs, including Cassadee’s cover of Panic! at the Disco’s “I Write Sins Not Tragedies,” which you can see…… MORE
Watch Carrie Underwood Cram Two Weeks of Australian Fun Into 2-Minute Video
On Saturday, Dec. 17, Carrie Underwood capped her nine-date co-headlining tour of New Zealand and Australia as a part of Keith Urban’s Ripcord World Tour. Carrie’s Oceania gig started on Dec. 3 in Wellington, New Zealand, and included Australian stops in Adelaide, Melbourne, Canberra, Sydney and Brisbane. Carrie posted a recap video of her time…… MORE
Jennifer Nettles Sends Out Positive Energy in New Video for “Hey Heartbreak”
While Jennifer Nettles has been busy enjoying—or should we say working through—the Christmas season by releasing her first solo Christmas album, To Celebrate Christmas, hosting the CMA Country Christmas special and starring in Dolly Parton’s Christmas of Many Colors TV movie, she found some time to shoot and release a new video for her current…… MORE
Go Behind the Scenes of Kelsea Ballerini’s New “Yeah Boy” Video
Kelsea Ballerini is ending the year with a new video for her fourth single, “Yeah Boy,” from her debut album, The First Time. The video, which shows off Kelsea’s fun personality, is filled with neon lights, vibrant backdrops and plenty of dancing. Kelsea struts her stuff as background dancers flank her during the upbeat tune,…… MORE
Willie Nelson to Play Nashville Venue for the First Time in More Than 40 Years
If you thought Willie Nelson, 83, would be slowing down in the new year, think again. He’s already got more than 30 tour dates on the calendar, including a newly announced stop in Nashville. For the first time in more than 40 years, Willie will play at Nashville’s War Memorial Auditorium on Jan. 7, 2017.…… MORE
Watch Brantley Gilbert Help Spread Holiday Cheer by Surprising Three Veterans With New Polaris ATVs
Brantley Gilbert helped spread some holiday cheer by partnering with Polaris and the Disabled American Veterans to surprise three U.S. vets and their families with new Polaris RZR off-road vehicles. The three veterans—Brandon Marchioni, Mike Hammons and Dan O’Connor—and their families were invited to the High Lifter’s Off-Road Park in Louisiana under the guise of…… MORE
Brad Paisley Unveils Little Jimmy Dickens Wax Figure as Part of Nashville’s New Madame Tussauds Attraction
In honor of Little Jimmy Dickens’ birthday today (Dec. 19), Brad Paisley teamed up with world-renowned Madame Tussauds and the Grand Ole Opry to reveal Little Jimmy’s first wax figure that will be joining the new Nashville-area attraction, which is slated to open in the spring at Nashville’s Opry Mills. Brad honored his late friend at the Grand…… 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,…