Country Music
Emmy Russell Gives “Authentic” Performance Of Pop Song (VIDEO)
During Monday night’s (April 22) episode of American Idol, contestants learned their fate after they each performed. Mentored by Meghan Trainor, each singer chose a song that has gone number one on the Billboard charts. Fan favorite Emmy Russell, who is the granddaughter of Loretta Lynn, chose to sing Selena Gomez’s hit song “Lose You To Love Me,” a […]
Prince Secretly Wrote Kenny Rogers’ Song “You’re My Love”
Prince Had A Surprising Connection To Country Star Kenny Rogers Many artists in the country community were shaken when they learned Prince passed away at the age of 57 on April 21, 2016, including Kenny Rogers. In addition to his work as a singer, performer, and musician, Prince was also a talented songwriter with a surprising […]
‘American Idol’ Top 12 Contestants Revealed
Following a captivating live episode featuring performances of songs from Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductees, Season 22 of American Idol has unveiled its Top 12 contestants. The episode kicked off with Luke Bryan’s rendition of John Mellencamp’s classic hit “Small Town,” setting the stage for an electrifying evening. Under the mentorship of Kiss frontman Gene Simmons, the […]
Jimmy Buffett to Receive 2024 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Musical Excellence Award
Jimmy Buffett is set to receive a special award from the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2024. The Hall of Fame is honoring the late pop, rock and sometimes country singer with the Musical Excellence Award. Buffett died on Sept. 1, 2023, at the age of 76. His cause of death was skin cancer that turned to melanoma. […]
Triston Harper Gives Electrifying Performance Of Elvis’ “Heartbreak Hotel” On ‘American Idol’
Triston Harper, a 15-year-old from McIntosh, Alabama, performed Elvis’ “Heartbreak Hotel” during Sunday’s Idol episode. Harper has made quite the impression since wowing the judges during his American Idol audition. During his audition, Harper sang a cover of Jason Isbell’s “Cover Me Up,” which earned him a “yes” from all three judges. “I never thought I’d be able to tell my story […]
Toby Keith’s Kids Open Up About Their Dad On CMT Awards Red Carpet
On Sunday Night (April 7), Toby Keith Was Honored At The 2024 CMT Music Awards. Toby’s good friend, MLB legend Roger Clemens, introduced the tribute, which included performances from Brooks & Dunn, Sammy Hagar, and Lainey Wilson. Brooks & Dunn performed “Should’ve Been A Cowboy,” while Sammy Hagar sang a rowdy rendition of “I Love This Bar.” Lainey Wilson […]
Vince Gill And Daughters Share Beautiful Opry Performance On His Birthday
Vince Gill Celebrated His 67th Birthday On Friday, April 12th Vince Gill was born in Norman, Oklahoma on April 12, 1957. He showed an aptitude for music at a young age, and his father, who played part-time in a country band, encouraged him to pursue a music career. In his early 20s, Vince joined the country […]
THE VOICE: Karen Waldrup Wins Knockout With Emotional Trisha Yearwood “Georgia Rain” Cover
The second round of The Voice Knockouts went down Monday (April 15) and brought us one of the season’s best performances from Karen Waldrup. Karen Waldrup, a Louisiana native, is an accomplished singer and songwriter with a resume most artists only dream of. With years of live performing experience to her credit, it’s no surprise that Waldrup […]
Jelly Roll Closes the CMT Music Awards with Fiery Performance
The CMT Music Awards were a big night for rising star Jelly Roll. In addition to being a leader in nominations for the night, he also had the honor of closing the show. However, an unexpected flight challenge almost prevented him from attending the event. While aboard a private jet en route to Austin, Jelly Roll and […]
Vince Gill Chose Daughter’s First Grade Talent Show Over Opry Debut
Vince Gill’s daughter Jenny took the stage during the CMT Giants television special to honor her dad with a touching story from her childhood. Vince Gill was one of the biggest country stars of the ’90s with 18 CMA Awards, including two Entertainer of the Year Awards and five Male Vocalist Awards, 22 Grammy Awards and […]