Jason Aldean released the first single, “You Make It Easy,” from his upcoming eighth studio album, Rearview Town, which will drop on April 13. The bluesy ballad was co-penned by Morgan Wallen, Jordan Schmidt and Florida Georgia Line’s Brian Kelley and Tyler Hubbard. “Growing up in Macon, Georgia, I had a chance to learn about…… MORE
After 32 Years, Cal Ripken Jr. to Replace Dolly Parton as Grand Marshal in Pigeon Forge Parade
After 32 years as grand marshal of Pigeon Forge’s annual Homecoming Parade, Country Music Hall of Fame member Dolly Parton is stepping aside for another Hall of Fame member, baseball’s Cal Ripken Jr. This year’s parade, which will be re-branded as the Music in the Mountains Spring Parade, will take place on May 4. Cal…… MORE
Natalie Stovall Talks Mules, Music, Making It On “The Voice” and More
Jim Casey talks to Natalie Stovall about: attending the Dwight Yoakam concert at the Ryman being raised in Columbia, Tenn. (45 miles south of Nashville) Columbia’s claim to fame, Mule Day getting her first violin as a 3-year-old entering fiddle competitions as an 8-year-old singing for the first time at Opryland Themepark moving to Boston…… MORE
Watch Chris Stapleton Team With Justin Timberlake in New Video for “Say Something”
After a show-stopping performance at the 2015 CMA Awards, Chris Stapleton and Justin Timberlake have reunited on “Say Something,” a track from JT’s upcoming album, Man of the Woods, which drops on Feb. 2. The video for “Say Something,” which was directed by La Blogothèque, was filmed at Los Angeles’ Bradbury Building and finds JT…… MORE
Craig Morgan to Star in New Docuseries, “Morgan Family Strong”
Craig Morgan and his family will be the focus of a new docuseries, Morgan Family Strong, that will premiere on March 1 at 9:30 p.m. ET on Up TV. The series will follow Craig and his family (wife Karen, daughter Alexandra, and sons Kyle and Wyatt) at home and on tour as they come together…… MORE
Watch Jon Pardi Team With “truth” for Anti-Smoking Commercial
CMA New Artist of the Year Jon Pardi has teamed with truth, one of the largest youth smoking prevention campaigns, for an ad that explores ways low-income communities are targeted to start smoking. According to truth, “Big Tobacco engineers tobacco plants with two times the natural levels of nicotine and lowers the cost of cigarettes…… MORE
NHL All-Star Game Will Include Performances From Lindsay Ell, Brett Young & Chase Rice
The NHL All-Star game is going country. Brett Young, Chase Rice and Lindsay Ell will perform as part of the NHL All-Star game on Jan. 28 in Tampa Bay, Fla. Brett will sing the U.S. national anthem, while Canadian-born Lindsay Ell will sing her home country’s anthem. Chase will perform during player introductions. In addition,…… MORE
Brothers Osborne Announce April 20 Release of Sophomore Album, “Port Saint Joe”
Brothers Osborne announced they will release their highly anticipated sophomore album, Port Saint Joe, on April 20. The album’s title reflects the small town on the Florida coast where the siblings, John and TJ, recorded the album. John and TJ co-penned every track on the 10-song offering, including lead single, “Shoot Me Straight.” Other songwriters…… MORE
2018 Grammy Awards: Everything a Country Music Fan Needs to Know About Sunday Night
From nominations and notes to performers and presenters, here’s everything a country music fan needs to know about the 2018 Grammy Awards on Sunday, Jan. 28. The Notes Date: Jan. 28 Location: Madison Square Garden Time: 7:30 p.m ET Channel: CBS Live Stream: CBS All Access Host: James Corden Red Carpet: CBS/6:30 p.m. Non-Televised Awards:…… MORE
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Our Thoughts on NBC’s Opry 100
The Grand Ole Opry’s 100th Anniversary celebration on NBC Wednesday night (3-19) was a cavalcade of country music stars singing classic country songs. The show began with Reba McEntire singing Loretta Lynn’s “You Ain’t Woman Enough,” followed by a duet with Trisha Yearwood on “The Night The Lights Went Out in Georgia.” Ketch Secor, Jamey…
Spring Break Ideas for the Kiddos…
If your kids are anything like ours, they’re already bored. Thanks to Gretchen at BoiseDev – here are some fun things to do with your Spring Breakers this week: · 🎳Cheap Bowling: Emerald Lanes in Boise charges $4.75 per person per game or $30 per lane per hour Monday through Thursday.…
Top Things We’re Looking Forward to This Weekend in Kissin’ Country!
Spring is almost here, and this weekend in Kissin’ Country is packed with awesome events for the whole family! We’ve teamed up with our friend Becca at BoiseWithKids.com to highlight some of the best activities happening around town. From sweet treats to festive celebrations, there’s something for everyone to enjoy! Pi Day Deals – Friday,…