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Chris Lane Scores 2nd No. 1 Single With “I Don’t Know About You”

Chris Lane Scores 2nd No. 1 Single With “I Don’t Know About You”

Chris Lane scored the second No. 1 single of his career as “I Don’t Know About You” ascended to the top of the Mediabase chart this week. Penned by Ashley Gorley, Hardy, Hunter Phelps and Jameson Rogers, “I Don’t Know About You” is featured on Chris’ 2018 album, Laps Around the Sun. Chris notched his…MORE

Hit Songwriter/Producer Busbee Dies at 43

Hit Songwriter/Producer Busbee Dies at 43

Hit songwriter and producer Michael James Ryan—known professionally as busbee—died on Sept. 29 at the age of 43. Busbee was diagnosed with an aggressive form of brain cancer over the summer, according to a friend. Busbee’s songwriting credits include Maren Morris’ “My Church,” Florida Georgia Line’s “H.O.L.Y.,” Keith Urban’s “Fighter,” Garth Brooks’ “People Loving People,”…MORE

Blake Shelton Announces New Album, “Fully Loaded: God’s Country”

Blake Shelton Announces New Album, “Fully Loaded: God’s Country”

Blake Shelton will release a new album, Fully Loaded: God’s Country, on Dec. 13. The 12-song offering will feature five new tunes—including “God’s Country” and current single, “Hell Right”—with seven previously recorded hits. The upcoming album aligns titularly with past compilations, Loaded (2010) and Reloaded (2015). “Well, I knew the label would come up with…MORE

Reba McEntire to Receive CMT’s Artist of a Lifetime Award

Reba McEntire to Receive CMT’s Artist of a Lifetime Award

Reba McEntire will be honored with the Artist of a Lifetime award at the CMT Artists of the Year celebration on Oct. 16 at Nashville’s Schermerhorn Symphony Center. “I have loved entertaining people since I was a little girl and after being in the music business more than 40 years, I’m still having so much…MORE

Listen to Lauren Alaina’s Pensive New Single, “Getting Good”

Listen to Lauren Alaina’s Pensive New Single, “Getting Good”

Lauren Alaina released her new single, “Getting Good,” on Sept. 27. Penned by Emily Weisband and produced by David Garcia, “Getting Good” will impact country radio on Oct. 7. Lauren tempers her powerful voice in the pensive track, sweetly crooning the lyrics alongside the subtle guitar accompaniment: “Oh, getting good, getting good, life starts getting…MORE

Garth Brooks Named Recipient of Inaugural “George H.W. Bush Award” for Philanthropy: “This Is an Honor”

Garth Brooks Named Recipient of Inaugural “George H.W. Bush Award” for Philanthropy: “This Is an Honor”

Garth Brooks will soon add another award to his crowded trophy case, the inaugural George H.W. Bush Points of Light Award for Caring and Compassion. Points of Light, a global nonprofit dedicated to accelerating people-powered change, created the award to honor outstanding individuals who advance solutions to the world’s toughest challenges and exemplify the extraordinary…MORE

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Our Thoughts on NBC’s Opry 100

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…

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!

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,…