After 11 seasons as one of the biggest reality TV shows on A&E, the Robertson family is calling it quits on their Duck Dynasty series. According to a release, the family and network wanted to give their loyal fans a long farewell with one last season followed by a series of holiday specials. The current…… MORE
Robert Earl Keen Set for Nov. 18 Release of New Album, “Live Dinner Reunion,” Featuring Lyle Lovett, Cody Canada, Joe Ely & More
Rule-breaking raconteur Robert Earl Keen has been a purveyor of fine Texas country tunes for more than three decades with albums such as No Kinda Dancer, A Bigger Piece of Sky, Picnic, No. 2 Live Dinner and What I Really Mean. After delving into his love of bluegrass with 2015’s Happy Prisoner, Robert Earl is…… MORE
Watch Stephanie Quayle Reminisce About Her Heroes in Nostalgic New Video, “Drinking With Dolly”
If you are not familiar with the name Stephanie Quayle, get ready, you will be. The newcomer is out with her current single, “Drinking With Dolly,” and pays tribute to the golden age of country music in a new video. Stephanie, who hails from Montana, grew up on a working buffalo farm and spent her…… MORE
Willie Nelson Cancels Two Concerts Due to Illness
Willie Nelson, 83, was forced to cancel two scheduled performances over the last week due to an undisclosed illness. Willie, who has toured perpetually over the course of his Hall of Fame career, cancelled shows in Midland, Texas, on Nov. 13 and in Lubbock, Texas, on Nov. 15. Willie’s next performance is slated for Nov.…… MORE
George Strait Adds 8 More Vegas Tour Dates to 2017 Schedule
As George Strait gears up for the release of his new three-disc album, Strait Out of the Box: Part II, on Nov. 18, he isn’t resting on his laurels. The King announced on Nov. 16 that he is returning to Las Vegas for four weekends—eight additional nights—at the T-Mobile Arena in 2017. Billed as 2…… MORE
Watch Garth Brooks’ Energetic Performance of “Baby, Let’s Lay Down and Dance” on “Jimmy Kimmel Live”
Over the last two weeks, Garth Brooks has been making the rounds with appearances at the CMA Awards, The Voice and Good Morning America. Last night (Nov. 15) the reigning CMA Entertainer of the Year was in Los Angeles on the set of Jimmy Kimmel Live to perform his current single, “Baby, Let’s Lay Down…… MORE
Cold Frontin’: Watch Home Free Cover Zac Brown Band’s “Colder Weather” in New Video
A cappella group Home Free—comprised of Austin Brown, Rob Lundquist, Adam Rupp, Tim Foust and Adam Chance—released a new video for their harmony-driven cover of Zac Brown Band’s “Colder Weather.” Home Free first performed the song when competing on NBC’s The Sing-Off in 2013. “We have always been a fan of Zac Brown Band and…… MORE
Ronnie Dunn Challenges Himself With New Album, “Tattooed Heart”
If Ronnie Dunn’s voice were a whiskey, we’d all be damn drunks. His smooth vocals have captivated us for more than 25 years with songs like “My Maria,” “Neon Moon” and “Believe”—and those same smooth vocals can be heard again on his third solo studio album, Tattooed Heart. The album, which dropped on Nov. 11…… MORE
Americana Awards to Be Featured on Special Episode of PBS’ “Austin City Limits” on Nov. 19 With Performances From George Strait, Dwight Yoakam & More
If you couldn’t make it to Nashville in September for the 2016 Americana Music Festival, PBS has the next best thing with the airing of a special episode of Austin City Limits on Nov. 19. ACL Presents Americana Music Festival 2016, which will premiere on Friday, Nov. 19, 8 p.m. CT, will feature more than…… MORE
Kellie Pickler Reveals New Holiday Collection From Selma Drye Home Goods Line [Photo Gallery]
In 2015, Kellie Pickler and the Grand Ole Opry collaborated to create Selma Drye, a home goods line featuring multi-purpose and practical items that have both Southern sensibility and style. The line was inspired by Kellie’s great-grandmother, Selma Drye. “My grandparents on my father’s side, the Picklers, had a big part in raising me, and…… 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,…