Less than a month after Merle Haggard’s death on April 6, 2016, longtime friend Toby Keith paid tribute to his buddy with a medley of the Hag’s hits at the American Country Countdown Awards on May 1. A few weeks later, Toby stepped onstage at the famed Grand Ole Opry on May 20 and saluted…… MORE
Watch Sturgill Simpson Wail on the Uplifting “All Around You” on “The Tonight Show”
For the first time since October 2014, Sturgill Simpson performed on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon on July 27. Sturgill, with his core touring band, was joined by four members of the Dap-Kings on brass and a four-member string section, during his performance of “All Around You,” a tune from his Billboard No. 1…… MORE
Skate to Live
Kip Moore was on hand at the opening of a new skatepark in Cincinnati on July 27 as part of his Comeback Kid Skatepark Project. The project is the first initiative of Kip’s Kids Fund, a donor-advised fund through the Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee that is focused on youth and teens. Other skatepark locations…… MORE
Update: Kane Brown’s Sister Expected to Recover After Being Stabbed
Heidi Swafford, 19, the sister of country music artist Kane Brown, is recovering in a Chattanooga, Tenn., hospital after being stabbed in the neck and shoulder. The wounds are non-life threatening, but Heidi may have permanent nerve damage. Kane brought the incident to light with a Facebook post on July 27. The Chattanooga Police Department…… MORE
Jo Dee Messina Turns Up the “Heat” With Celebrity Trainer Autumn Calabrese
She’s known as a celebrity trainer and creator of the 21 Day Fix and 21 Day Fix Extreme fitness and portion control programs, but Autumn Calabrese is gearing up for a new project, teaming with country singer Jo Dee Messina to bring you Country Heat. “We are releasing Country Heat, which is my newest fitness…… MORE
Are you prepared for the epic weekend that is the Mountain Home Country Music Festival?
Hey, all you festival goers about to head out to Mountain home this weekend! Three days of incredible music, camping and fun are sure to make some great memories. We wanted to make sure you had a few items on your checklist so that those memories are all positive and don’t include anything you’d rather…… MORE
Big Kiss
45 years ago today (July 28), Charley Pride recorded his signature hit, “Kiss an Angel Good Mornin’,” at Nashville’s RCA Studios. Charley released the tune in October, and by December it was No. 1 on Billboard‘s Hot Country Singles chart. photo by Mitch Peyser/StarVista LIVE… MORE
Charlie Daniels Gets Country Music Hall of Fame Exhibit
Today the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum announced that Charlie Daniels will be the subject of a new exhibition titled, “Charlie Daniels: Million Mile Reflections.” Earlier this year Charlie was revealed to be one of three 2016 Hall of Fame inductees along with Randy Travis and Monument Records founder, Fred Foster. The three men will be formally inducted…… MORE
Earls of Leicester, Del McCoury Band, Flatt Lonesome & More Nominated for Bluegrass Awards
Nominees for the 2016 International Bluegrass Music Awards were announced today (July 27) at a press conference in Nashville, with more than a few notable names leading the way. The Earls of Leicester, the reigning IBMA Entertainers of the Year, copped three nominations as a band and five individual nominations, while Del McCoury Band netted…… MORE
Watch Maren Morris Sing “My Church” on CMT’s “Next Women of Country Live”
Maren Morris stopped by CMT’s new web series, Next Women of Country Live, to perform her debut single, “My Church.” Written by Maren and busbee, “My Church” reached No. 5 on Billboard‘s Hot Country Songs chart and was certified gold by the RIAA in April. Check out the performance. Get More:… 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,…