Dolly Parton Opens Up About Her Mysterious Husband, Carl Dean
Dolly Parton Has Been Married For 58 Years, But Who Is Her Husband Carl Dean? Although Dolly Parton and her husband, Carl Dean, have been together for over half a century, Dean has always been mysterious. In a 2015 interview with Parade, Parton said Dean’s desire to stay out of the spotlight doesn’t make her love him any […]
“More Than A Name On A Wall” Tells Story Of Mother’s Heartbreaking Loss Of Her Hero Son
In 1989, “More Than A Name On A Wall” emerged from The Statler Brothers, marking a significant moment in patriotic melodies within the realm of country music. Penned by Jimmy Fortune, “More Than A Name On A Wall” tells the story of a soldier killed in the war. Told from the point of view of an […]
Lee Greenwood: “God Bless The U.S.A.”
Yes, it’s true: Lee Greenwood actually wrote his signature song “God Bless the USA” one night in the back of his tour bus in 1983. The country music icon confirmed that oft-told story about what has become a secondary national anthem when we interviewed him back in 2013, when the celebratory Lee Greenwood: American Patriot […]
Trace Adkins Honors Fallen Heroes With Memorial Day Performance Of “Empty Chair”
Trace Adkins Honors The United States Military Through Emotional Song, “Empty Chair” Trace Adkins has released many songs about the military, with “Empty Chair” being one of the most emotional. Each year, PBS broadcasts the National Memorial Day Concert. The concert is held on the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C. It serves as […]
Rolling Stone Names Dolly Parton’s “Jolene” As The Greatest Country Song Of All Time
Rolling Stone Magazine Has Recognized Dolly Parton’s Classic “Jolene” As The Greatest Country Song Of All Time. This significant recognition comes over 50 years after the song’s initial release, reaffirming its enduring impact and relevance in the world of music. In 2014, Rolling Stone ventured into country music with the inception of Rolling Stone Country, […]
Karen Waldrup Joins Dan + Shay For Lady A Hit On “Voice” Finale
On Monday night (May 20), Team Dan + Shay’s Karen Waldrup performed for America’s votes for the last time on Season 25 of The Voice. After many weeks of competition, including Blind Auditions, Battle Rounds, Knockout Rounds, Live Playoffs, and now the Live Finale, the competition was narrowed down to Asher Havon and Josh Sanders from Team Reba, Nathan Chester and Bryan […]
Reba McEntire Achieves Significant Milestone as “Voice” Coach
Reba McEntire’s Rare Achievement on “The Voice” Matches Only One Other Coach Country music icon Reba McEntire made waves on the Season 25 finale of “The Voice” by accomplishing a feat matched by only one other coach in the show’s history. In the nail-biting finale that aired on Tuesday (May 21), Karen Waldrup from Team […]
Wynonna Explains Why Singing with Emmy Russell on ‘American Idol’ Was Extra Special
The American Idol Season 22 finale had some amazing moments, and one of the best was when country legend Wynonna Judd teamed up with fan-favorite Emmy Russell, who is Loretta Lynn’s granddaughter. Even though Emmy got eliminated the week before the finale, her return to the stage was perfect. They sang “Coal Miner’s Daughter” and […]
The official date for Lainey Wilson’s induction into the Grand Ole Opry has been unveiled
The Grand Ole Opry has ignited anticipation with a thrilling announcement: Lainey Wilson’s induction date into the Opry has been officially unveiled! Just yesterday, Lainey Wilson took to The Voice stage, joining a constellation of performers for the Season 25 finale. While gearing up to present her latest single, “Hang Tight Honey,” from her forthcoming […]
Toby Keith’s “Golf Classic” Fundraiser Will Continue In His Honor
The 20th Annual Toby Keith & Friends Golf Classic gears up to pay tribute to Toby and commemorate two decades of impact. Continuing the tradition in Toby Keith’s honor, this year’s “Golf Classic” charity fundraiser carries on, marking a significant milestone. For 19 years, Keith spearheaded the Toby Keith and Friends Golf Classic until his […]