During her tour stop in Charlotte, North Carolina on Thursday (February 20), Kelsea Ballerini made a personal connection with a young boy she spotted in the crowd. The fan held a sign that said, “I get bullied at school because I am a boy and I love you. Can we take a selfie?” In a…… MORE
As governmental funding cuts threaten cultural programs across the United States, Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library in Indiana is in jeopardy. Governor Mike Braun has proposed reducing the state’s contribution to the program to $0, despite a previous pledge to match 50% funding starting in 2023. Parton and the Dollywood Foundation have urged the state to…… MORE
Drake and PARTYNEXTDOOR’s first collaborative album, $ome $exy $ongs 4 U, debuts at No. 1 on this week’sBillboard 200 chart. It’s the first chart-topper for PARTYNEXTDOOR, and the fourth Top 10 record of his career. $ome $exy $ongs 4 U is the 14th career No. 1 album for Drake, among 17 total Top 10s, as…… MORE
During an appearance at the Country Radio Seminar, Ella Langley revealed the intriguing backstory of her breakout hit, “You Look Like You Love Me.” Langley discussed the spontaneous writing session with Aaron Raitiere in Nashville, praising his role in crafting the song’s unique spark while calling him “the most creative human I’ve ever met.” While…… MORE
In a new interview with Billboard, Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee Bill Medley shares the inspiration behind his new release, Straight From the Heart, a country album featuring duets with iconic artists like Michael McDonald and Vince Gill. Despite initially believing his recording days were over, the 84-year-old, known for his memorable hits…… MORE
Rising country star Drew Baldridge surprised headliner Cody Johnson with a personalized, handcrafted saddle as a thoughtful end-of-tour gift. Baldridge captured his gesture in a TikTok video, where the Illinois-born musician took the opportunity to express his gratitude for the life-changing opportunity from Johnson, who took him out on his high-profile, sold-out tour. “Cody had…… MORE
On Thursday (February 20), Old Dominion took to Instagram to announce that they are embarking on their ‘How Good Is That’ World Tour this summer. The upcoming run of shows follows the band’s successful 7-night residency at Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium, and builds on the release of their well-received new single, “Making Good Time.” The expansive…… MORE
The legendary Loretta Lynn’s life story is set to hit Broadway in a new musical titled, Coal Miner’s Daughter. The production is set to star Sutton Foster, and is based on the iconic country singer’s film and book of the same name. People close to Lynn have been directly involved in bringing the musical to…… MORE
Lee Brice’s latest single “Cry” fluidly blends a modern country sound with old-school influences, The heartbroken lyrics and catchy chorus gives way to a surprising “baby, baby, baby” melody, which creates a reverse pre-chorus effect that was intriguing to everyone involved in writing and recording the song. “That kind of threw me when I first…… MORE
Zach Bryan was captured on video engaging in a heated argument with a fellow bar patron in New York City on Monday night (February 17). The country star was seen playing pool with friends, and after losing a few games he got into a loud disagreement with a bar patron. The altercation was recorded on…… MORE
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…
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.…
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,…