Dolly Parton Celebrates Her 80th Birthday On Monday (January 19), country music legend Dolly Parton celebrated her…
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The Top 40 Country Songs of 2024 Prove Real Country Music Is in Good Hands
The top country songs of 2024 prove that country music — especially traditional country music — is in very good hands. A full 25 percent of the Top 40 songs from this year are by artists who’ve never appeared on charts and year-end lists previously. Several — like Zach Top and Ella Langley — give hope for generations that […]
Josh Turner’s “Long Black Train” Gets Certified 2x Platinum By The RIAA
What Do Gold And Platinum Certifications Mean? “Long Black Train,” one of Josh Turner’s signature songs, has now been certified 2x Platinum by the RIAA. The Recording Industry Association of America, or RIAA, is the organization that bestows Gold, Platinum, and Diamond certifications in the United States. According to the RIAA website, these certifications: “…have come […]
Lady A’s Hillary Scott Releases Original Christmas Song With Her 11-Year-Old Daughter
Hillary Scott Drops Original Holiday Song “Hard to Wait for Christmas” It seems musical talent runs in the Scott family, with Lady A’s Hillary Scott’s new song featuring her eldest daughter. The adorable song “Hard to Wait for Christmas” is a fun holiday tune where the mother-daughter duo belt out the catchy track about the excitement leading […]
Phil Robertson Appears In New Family Photos Amid Health Struggles
Duck Dynasty Patriarch Phil Robertson Was Diagnosed With A Blood Disorder And Alzheimer’s Disease Phil Robertson recently appeared in a new set of family photos amid his struggles with his health. Phil’s sons, Jase and Al, opened up about his health issues on the December 6 episode of his podcast, Unashamed. The Robertson brothers revealed their dad is “not doing […]
Carrie Underwood Performs “Santa Claus Is Coming To Town” During Nate Bargatze Special
Comedian Nate Bargatze hosted his Christmas special with special guests Jelly Roll, Darius Rucker, Martina McBride, and Carrie Underwood. The special aired on December 19 on CBS and was filmed at the Grand Ole Opry House in Nashville, Tennessee. This was a full-circle moment for the comedian, who grew up in Nashville and whose first job was […]
Jelly Roll Reveals He Threw His Cell Phone Into a River, “It Was Too Stressful”
Jelly Roll Says He Felt “Overwhelmed” by His Phone Jelly Roll shared that having a phone was causing him to feel an overwhelming sense of guilt. It’s no surprise that Jelly Roll is hard to reach, given his packed schedule of sold-out shows and appearances. However, contacting him just got even harder because he decided to […]
Kelly Clarkson Covers Brenda Lee’s “Rockin’ Around The Christmas Tree” For “Kellyoke”
Brenda Lee’s “Rockin’ Around The Christmas Tree” Is One Of The Most Iconic Holiday Songs In History It’s time to enjoy Kelly Clarkson’s version of “Rockin’ Around The Christmas Tree!” Brenda Lee was only 13 years old when she recorded a song that has since gone on to become a Christmas classic. Of course, they song […]
Reba McEntire Performs “O Holy Night” On 2017 Christmas Episode Of “Pickler & Ben”
Reba McEntire Often Helps Country Music Welcome The Holiday Season Reba McEntire, had a big role to play in the country Christmas scene in 2017 and 2018, and a performance of “O Holy Night” played into that. In September 2017, McEntire joyfully announced she would be the then-new host of the annual CMA Country Christmas special that […]
Toby Keith’s Final Performance Becomes One of the Year’s Top Searches on Google
Toby Keith’s Last Live Performance Was a Top Search for 2024 In honor of the late Toby Keith, fans have been revisiting his final performance. Toby Keith has been on many people’s minds this year following his death on February 5, after a two-year battle with stomach cancer. His passing left a void in many […]
In Memoriam: Remembering The Country Stars & Friends We Lost In 2024
Paying Tribute To The Members Of The Country Music Community Who Passed Away In 2024 As 2024 comes to a close, this “In Memoriam” list is an ode to the country stars we lost. Absolute icons such as Toby Keith and Kris Kristofferson were among those who passed away in 2024, sparking emotional tributes from their fellow artists. Sadly, the country music […]