Category Archives: Country Now

New Kids’ Book On Grand Ole Opry Features Forward Written By Lainey Wilson

New Kids’ Book On Grand Ole Opry Features Forward Written By Lainey Wilson

A new kids’ book titled, Howdy: Welcome to the Grand Ole Opry, will be published this fall by Abrams Books for Young Readers. The book is written by the Opry’s Director of Archives and Content Management, Emily Frans, and illustrated by Susannah Chapman, and it features a foreword written by country music superstar – and…MORE

Dolly Parton Pleads With Indiana Governor Not To Cut Funding For Imagination Library

Dolly Parton Pleads With Indiana Governor Not To Cut Funding For Imagination Library

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 Debuts At No. 1 On Billboard 200, Knocking Kendrick Off Top Spot

Drake Debuts At No. 1 On Billboard 200, Knocking Kendrick Off Top Spot

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

Drew Baldridge Gives Cody Johnson A Thoughtful End-Of-Tour Gift

Drew Baldridge Gives Cody Johnson A Thoughtful End-Of-Tour Gift

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

Loretta Lynn’s Life Set To Become A Broadway Musical

Loretta Lynn’s Life Set To Become A Broadway Musical

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

Old Dominion Announces Summer 2025 ‘How Good Is That’ World Tour

Old Dominion Announces Summer 2025 ‘How Good Is That’ World Tour

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

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Top Things We’re Looking Forward to This Weekend in Kissin’ Country!

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,…

The Five Coolest Things We Saw at Kids Fair

The Five Coolest Things We Saw at Kids Fair

Kids Fair 2025 was fantastic! We loved seeing you at Expo Idaho, but if you missed it, here are some of the coolest things we saw: 1. Your Amazing Post-It Artwork One of the most unique and interactive displays at Kids Fair was the massive Post-It note mosaic. We loved seeing the creativity of all…

Why February in Idaho Isn’t All That Bad

Why February in Idaho Isn’t All That Bad

February in Idaho gets a bad rap. People complain about the cold weather, the snow, and the short days. But there’s actually a lot to love about February in Idaho. For starters, there’s the snow. Yes, it’s cold, but that just means there’s more snow to play in. And what could be better than a…