Tim McGraw released his first new music as a solo artist in more than two years at 4 p.m. CT on Oct. 4 as he dropped new single, “Neon Church,” and a bonus track, “Thought About You.” The tunes will be featured on Tim’s upcoming 15th studio album, which will be his first solo album…… MORE
Celebrating 50 Years of Merle Haggard’s “Mama Tried”
Merle Haggard was a country music icon. In an era when the term is often used excessively and incorrectly, Merle embodied the term like few other entertainers. The entire music world lost a true legend when Merle died on April 6, 2016—his 79th birthday. This week we’re celebrating the 50th anniversary of the release of…… MORE
Charlie Daniels Teams With Award-Winning Musicians for New Album
Country Music Hall of Fame member Charlie Daniels has teamed with award-winning musicians James Stroud (Bob Seger, Paul Simon), Billy Crain (Allman Brothers, ZZ Top) and Charlie Hayward (CDB, Allman Brothers) for a new album, Beau Weevils: Songs in the Key of E. The 10-track offering features lead vocals, guitar and fiddle from Charlie, with…… MORE
Brad Paisley and Kimberly Williams-Paisley Help Open “Free Grocery Store” in Nashville
Brad Paisley and wife Kimberly Williams-Paisley have teamed with Belmont University and Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle Tennessee to open The Store—a free grocery store—in Nashville. The Store, which is a non-profit, operates as a year-round free grocery store that allows people to shop for their basic needs. Clients are given the opportunity to…… MORE
“Women Want to Hear Women With Elaina” Featuring Rachel Wammack
Rachel Wammack was the first new artist I was introduced to this year—and she’s a big reason I launched the Women Want to Hear Women podcast. After a random “Asian-fusion” dinner with her at the ACM Awards in April, I fell in love with her personality before I heard her sing. I was hoping she…… MORE
Kix Brooks Helps Raise $140,000 to Preserve 93-Year-Old Louisiana Theatre
Louisiana native Kix Brooks supported the preservation of a 93-year-old theatre in his home state with a two-day benefit on Sept. 28 and 29 in Franklin Parish that raised $140,000. Kix hosted a two-day Kickin’ It With Kix fundraiser to help preserve the Princess Theatre in Winnsboro, La., which was originally established in 1925 to…… MORE
Aaron Watson Makes New Christmas Album a Family Affair
Aaron Watson enlisted the help of wife Kimberly and their three kids—Jake, Jack and Jolee Kate—for his new holiday album, An Aaron Watson Family Christmas, which drops on Oct. 5. The 10-song offering features eight holiday classics and two originals, with family members contributing vocals on six tracks. “I had so much fun making this…… MORE
Brett Eldredge to Release “Glow Deluxe” Holiday Album With 5 New Songs
Brett Eldredge will drop the deluxe version of his 2016 holiday album, Glow, on Oct. 26. Glow Deluxe will feature 13 songs from the original album (Target Exclusive) with five new tracks, including “Do You Hear What I Hear,” “Silver Bells,” “Sleigh Ride,” “A Holly Jolly Christmas and “Christmas Time Is Here,” all of which…… MORE
Chase Rice Announces 14-Date “Eyes On You Tour”
Chase Rice will hit the road this fall for his Eyes on You Tour. The 14-date trek will kick off on Nov. 2 in Eugene, Ore., before making additional stops in Detroit, Atlanta, Indianapolis and more. The tour borrows its name from Chase’s current single, which is currently No. 49 on Billboard’s Country Airplay chart…… MORE
Chris Janson Finds Comfort & Success Writing on His “Back Porch” After Years Spent in Music Row Offices
After moving to Nashville from Perryville, Mo.—a town of less than 9,000—14 years ago, Chris Janson has been through the proverbial Music City wringer. For more than a decade, Chris labored away onstage at Lower Broadway clubs and in Music Row writers’ rooms, co-penning songs such as Tim McGraw’s “Truck Yeah” and Justin Moore’s “Off…… MORE
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