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Reba McEntire Returning to Host 2024 ACM Awards + Debut New Music
The ACM Awards are right around the corner! And the only announcement more anticipated than nominations is who will have the honor of hosting the annual awards show. The Academy of Country Music announced Thursday morning (April 25) that Reba McEntire will take on hosting duties for their 59th annual show that will take place Thursday, May […]
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 […]
Miranda Lambert Signs New Deal With Republic Records, Sets Date for New Music
Miranda Lambert has signed a new deal in advance of her upcoming new music. The country superstar has signed with Republic Records in partnership with Big Loud, and she has a new song titled “Wranglers” set to drop on May 3. Lambert announced she was leaving her longtime label home at Sony in March of 2023. In a […]
OU Honors Toby Keith With Tribute Painted On Football Field
Toby Keith Was A Huge Fan Of OU, And All Of His Kids Went To School There OU found the perfect way to honor one of its biggest fans, Toby Keith. As a native Oklahoman, Toby was a huge fan of OU, particularly OU football. His daughter, Krystal, explained how he started selling Cokes in the stadium […]
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 […]
Toby Keith Honors First Responders In Video For “My List”
The History Behind “My List” By Toby Keith Whenever people think about country music responses to the 9/11 attacks, Toby Keith’s “Courtesy of the Red, White and Blue” always comes up. But it actually wasn’t the first song he released after that tragic day. That song was “My List.” “My List” was actually written and recorded […]
George Strait Sings About The Joys Of Fatherhood In “The Best Day”
If you’re a George Strait fan, you know how much he cherishes his relationship with his son, George Jr., who goes by Bubba. Growing up the son of a country legend, Bubba learned a thing or two about country music and is a talented singer-songwriter himself. In recent years, Strait has recorded several songs that Bubba wrote for him, […]
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 […]
