Reba McEntire sold her lakefront estate in Lebanon, Tenn. (30 miles east of Nashville) for $5 million, according to bizjournals.com. The 83-acre property, known as Starstruck Farm, features a 12,816-square-foot home with seven bedrooms, five full bathrooms, chef’s kitchen, home theater, wine room, eight-car garage, tennis court, pool, guest house, barn, equestrian center with indoor…… MORE
Thomas Rhett and Kelsea Ballerini Are the “CMA Fest” Co-Hosts With the Most [Watch TV Teaser]
If you weren’t lucky enough to be one of the 80,000-plus fans that descended on Nashville during each day of CMA Fest in June, Thomas Rhett and Kelsea Ballerini have you covered. Kelsea and TR will co-host an upcoming three-hour television special on ABC that features 2017 CMA Fest performances from a bevy of artists,…… MORE
Blake Shelton, Sam Hunt, Florida Georgia Line & More Score Additional Teen Choice Awards Nominations
After unveiling its first wave of nominees in June, The Teen Choice Awards announced its second round of nominations on July 12. In the Choice Country Song category, Sam Hunt, Thomas Rhett (feat. Maren Morris), Blake Shelton, Keith Urban (feat. Carrie Underwood), Florida Georgia Line and Brett Young picked up nominations. In addition, FGL, Sam,…… MORE
Reba McEntire, Brandy Clark, Lee Ann Womack & More to Play Alzheimer’s Benefit Concert in Nashville Tonight
Reba McEntire will headline an intimate showcase tonight (July 12) at Nashville’s City Winery to benefit the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America. Brandy Clark and Lee Ann Womack are also slated to perform, as well a few “surprise guests.” Proceeds from the show, dubbed An Evening Together for Care for the Love of Jewel Austin, will…… MORE
Loretta Lynn Cancels 2017 Tour Dates, Postpones New Album Until 2018
As Loretta Lynn, 85, continues to recover from a stroke she suffered in May, she announced today (July 12) that she is canceling all 2017 tour dates and postponing the release of her new album, Wouldn’t It Be Great. Wouldn’t It Be Great, which was originally slated to drop in August 2017, will be released…… MORE
Watch Lindsay Ell Shred and Knock ’Em Dead in New “Waiting On You” Video
Lindsay Ell is gearing up for the release of her debut album, The Project, in August by dropping a new video for her current single, “Waiting on You.” The video, which was directed by Peter Zavadil, features Lindsay shredding on guitar with her band in a rustic Nashville warehouse as she puts vocals to the…… MORE
Social Media Roundup: Brett Eldredge’s Sea Bass, Brantley Gilbert’s New Tattoo, Justin Moore’s Son, Lee Brice’s Selfless Act & More
If you don’t have time to comb through social media all day, here’s what you’ve been missing over the last 24 hours in the country music world: Thomas Rhett’s wife Lauren is 36 weeks preggers. Kacey Musgraves got a new heated toilet seat. The Brothers Osborne blow their own minds with the creation of Princess…… MORE
Chris Young Talks Songwriting, Scoring No. 1 Singles, Staying Creative, Seventh Studio Album & More
Jim Casey talks with Chris Young about his recent string of No. 1 singles, why he co-wrote every song on his upcoming seventh studio album, how it feels to have other artists cut his songs, adding the role of producer to his credits, keeping his creative juices flowing, new single, “Losing Sleep,” and more. Show Participants…… MORE
Watch Kacey Musgraves and Ruston Kelly Sample New Song From Johnny Cash Tribute Album
A number of artists—including Brad Paisley, Jamey Johnson, Jewel, T Bone Burnett, Dailey & Vincent, Chris Cornell, Kacey Musgraves and Ruston Kelly—are contributing vocals to a new Johnny Cash tribute album, Johnny Cash Forever Words: The Music. The aforementioned artists will add their vocals to poems that Johnny penned over the years. A book of Johnny’s…… MORE
Brad Paisley’s New Signature Series Telecaster Guitar Retails for $1,199
Fender Musical Instruments Co. announced it has teamed with Brad Paisley to create a signature Telecaster guitar: the Brad Paisley Road Worn Telecaster. The new guitar will be officially revealed at Summer NAMM 2017 in Nashville. Some of the Brad Paisley Road Worn Telecaster’s notable features include: a paulownia core capped by a spruce top…… 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,…