The CMA Awards were announced Wednesday morning (Aug. 31) on ABC’s Good Morning America with help from Keith Urban, Dierks Bentley and Cam, who read the list of nominees live from the Grand Ole Opry house in Nashville. Newcomer Maren Morris, Chris Stapleton and Eric Church lead the pack with five nominations each. Carrie Underwood, Dierks…… MORE
RaeLynn Shares New Music From Upcoming Album With Fans
Some of RaeLynn’s biggest fans gathered for Nash FM 103.3 Presents RaeLynn in the Music City Performance Studio brought to you by Farm Bureau Insurance of Tennessee event Tuesday afternoon (Aug.30) to get a first listen to the rising star’s upcoming album. RaeLynn took the stage to talk with approximately 25 of her closest friends about…… MORE
Watch Kelsea Ballerini Perform “Peter Pan” in the Nash Country Daily Studio and Talk AboutHer First Time Tour
Kelsea Ballerini is on the verge of making country music history! If her latest single, “Peter Pan”—which is currently sitting in the No. 3 spot—hits the top of the Billboard charts in the coming weeks, Kelsea will become the first female artist to have her first three singles from her debut album reach No. 1.…… MORE
Watch Ol’ Softy Tim McGraw Surprise a Wedding Party by Singing “My Little Girl”
Tim McGraw knows a thing or two about marriage—he’s been hitched to Faith Hill for 20 years—and he’s always happy to share his thoughts on the subject of his blessed union. But getting Tim to perform at your wedding? That seems like a pipe dream for a lot of country music fans. Father of the…… MORE
Connect Four
With his recent No. 1 single, “Make You Miss Me,” Sam Hunt has become the first solo artist to earn four Billboard Country Airplay No. 1s from a debut album. The Airplay chart launched in 1990, and since then, only three groups have copped four No. 1s from a debut album. Any guesses who they…… MORE
In Honor of Labor Day, the 40 Hardest Working Songs in Country Music History: #31–40
It’s time to clock in—we’ve got the 40 Hardest Working Songs in Country Music. Today, Aug. 30, we’re featuring #31–40. Country music throughout the decades has not only embraced its working class roots, it’s made a point to praise them. Yes, work is tough, as Merle Haggard wrote in “Workin’ Man’s Blues” or as George…… MORE
Dolly Parton Back on Top With First No. 1 Album in More Than 25 Years
The pure and simple fact of the matter? After more than 25 years, Dolly Parton has a Billboard No. 1 album, Pure & Simple. The Tennessee songstress topped the charts for the first time since her album Eagle When She Flies peaked at No. 1 in May 1991. According to Nielsen, Pure & Simple sold…… MORE
Florida Georgia Line Tears Up the Track in New Video Feat. Tim McGraw
Country’s hottest duo, Florida Georgia Line, is tearing up the track with their new video for “May We All,” which comes hot on the tail of the release of their new album, Dig Your Roots, on Aug. 26. The five-and-a-half-minute mini-movie features acting vet—oh yeah, and country singer—Tim McGraw, who plays a veteran race car…… MORE
Jana Kramer Puts on Dancing Shoes for “Dancing With the Stars”
It’s been a busy week for Jana Kramer. First came the news that the petite singer was separating from her husband, Mike Caussin, after a year of marriage. Mike is reported to be in a rehab facility. Today (Aug. 30) it was announced on Good Morning America that the “I Got the Boy” singer will…… MORE
Sturgill Simpson Unleashes 2nd Facebook Onslaught . . . Was Just Getting Warmed Up Yesterday
Sturgill Simpson, much like Al Pacino in Scent of a Woman, was “just getting warmed up” yesterday with his initial Facebook post in which in bashed the ACMs, Music Row and “Garden & Gun” magazine. In an update to his initial Facebook post, Sturgill clarified that he has no problem on a personal level with…… 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,…