On the afternoon of March 4, 2016, country singer Joey Feek died surrounded by loved ones after a long, public battle with cervical cancer. “My wife’s greatest dream came true today,” Joey’s husband Rory posted on his blog, This Life I Live. He wrote that there’s no more pain for his beloved Joey anymore. The … Read more
In all of country music, few songs are considered as timeless as Lorrie Morgan songs. Being the daughter of country legend George Thomas Morgan comes with its perks. At the age of 13, Morgan started performing in public and made her Grand Ole Opry, where her “Paper Roses” performance earned a standing ovation. But despite … Read more
With his aggressive honky-tonk sound, Webb Pierce songs were a hit right out of the box. Pierce, who was a former salesman moonlighting from time to time to sing country music, had an amazing ear for picking out good tunes. The honky-tonk crowds who turned out at places where Pierce played were delighted by the … Read more
Best known as one of the founding forces of the Zac Brown Band members, vocalist, multi-instrumentalist, and songwriter John Driskell Hopkins has already performed on stages all over the world, produced chart-topping hits, and amassed several Grammy Awards. He’s Born To Perform View this post on Instagram A post shared by John Driskell Hopkins (@johndriskellhopkins) … Read more
We have all seen the headline that crushed us this week: Hannah Lee Fowler just called it quits on her four-year (turning five) marriage with Sam Hunt. Fowler filed for divorce last February 18, claiming that Hunt cheated on her. And if that wasn’t unexpected enough, it was also revealed that she is actually pregnant with their … Read more
Known as The Hillbilly Heartthrob, Faron Young was the central figure of the honky-tonk movement in the 1950s. He also played a significant role in the evolution of country music’s rugged, post-war roadhouse tune to the more refined Nashville Sound of the 1960s and early 1970s. Born in Shreveport and raised on his father’s dairy … Read more
The iconic banjo player and vocalist Ralph Stanley is one of the greatest bluegrass musicians to grace the stage. He’s credited for developing bluegrass music in the 1940s and 50s, and his influence is seen in many of today’s bluegrass artists. View this post on Instagram A post shared by darumaya (@darumaya_japan) Born into a … Read more
With such exceptional musical style and uncanny talent, Hank Williams, Jr. has stepped out from his father’s long shadow and has emerged as one of the most popular country artists. Many of Hank Williams Jr. songs have even withstood the test of time. But despite being a country icon in his own right, he makes … Read more
In 1991, the world mourned for the loss of one of the greatest stars during the country music’s honky-tonk heyday – and that’s no other than the flamboyant singer, Webb Pierce. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Webb Pierce Tribute (@webbpiercetribute) Pierce died on February 24, 1991, at his home in Nashville … Read more
Sam Hunt headlined this week’s country news after his wife of four years, Hannah Lee Fowler, filed for divorce last February 18 with accusations of “inappropriate marital conduct.” The news came in as a surprise for two things: first, the couple will be celebrating their fifth anniversary this April, and second, Fowler is revealed to be pregnant … Read more
Collin Raye said goodbye to his dearly departed brother Scotty Wray, who passed away in an Arkansas care facility on Friday night, February 18. The ’90s hitmaker took to social media to pay tribute to his talented musician brother, who is also Miranda Lambert’s longtime guitarist. Collin recalled in his post his last meeting with … Read more
Born in 1958 in the Acadiana town of Kaplan, located in South Louisiana, Sammy Kershaw indulged himself in music at an early age. He received his first electric guitar from his grandfather when he was only eleven years old. Sadly, his father passed away that same year, and Kershaw had no choice but to be … Read more
Country star Steve Holy has stepped away from music for the last decade. The “Good Morning Beautiful” singer has been out of the spotlight since the release of his last full-length album, Love Don’t Run, in 2011. Where has he been? Well, he spent the last ten years enjoying being a father to his two … Read more
Born into a family that for three generations has been making a living playing music, Daniel de los Reyes is keeping the torch burning brighter than ever. De los Reyes’ grandfather, Walfredo de los Reyes II, is actually one of the founding members of the Orquesta Casino de la Playa, a renowned orchestra in Cuba … Read more
Just like the other Zac Brown Band members, music has been a part of Jimmy De Martini’s life – the group’s fiddle player and backing singer. But what sets him apart is that his parents didn’t play any instruments. Still, he grew up with music always around the household – even when they were in … Read more
Sam Hunt’s wife, Hannah Lee Fowler, filed for divorce on February 18 – which also served as the separation date. According to reports, Fowler cites “irreconcilable differences” as the reason to end her marriage to the country music star. Furthermore, the Alabama-born nurse is accusing Hunt of “inappropriate marital conduct” and claims that he’s “guilty … Read more
Chris Fryar, the drummer for The Zac Brown Band, got a humble beginning before joining the award-winning country group. He was playing at shows in Georgia for $40 and a free meal per night when a friend of Zac Brown noticed his talent and asked him if he was interested in joining the band. View … Read more
In 2009, just two months after breakthrough hit “Chicken Fried” went to No. 1, Clay Cook joined the Zac Brown Band members as the country group’s multi-instrumentalist and high tenor vocalist – lending his signature Georgia-inspired style filled with killer picking. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Clay Cook (@theclaycook) Writing and … Read more
While the September 11, 2001 tragedy ended the dreams of many, it prompted Zac Brown to pursue what he loves the most – and that’s music. It brought him to realize that life’s too short doing something he does not enjoy. So, together with bassist John Hopkins and fiddler Jimmy De Martini, he formed Zac … Read more
For nearly a decade and a half, Coy Bowles has been an integral part of Zac Brown Band, donning his fedora and guitar. Born and raised in Thomaston, Georgia, Bowles started strumming his guitar at age eleven. Two years later, he was already in a band called Betty Doom – playing punk rock and rock … Read more
Country star Miranda Lambert is mourning the loss of her longtime guitarist Scotty Wray whom she met in 2001 when she was only 17 years old. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Miranda Lambert (@mirandalambert) Sharing the tragic news with a heavy heart, Lambert also took to Instagram to describe Wray as … Read more
Twenty-nine years ago, honky-tonk singer and country music outlaw Johnny Paycheck died in his sleep at Nashville’s Vanderbilt University Medical Center. The cause was a respiratory failure! He had been hospitalized several times in recent years and had been bedridden in the health care center a few months earlier for emphysema, asthma, and a lung … Read more
C.W. McCall, who is best known for his 1976 No. 1 hit song “Convoy” and is a significant figure behind the truck-driving craze that took America by storm in the mid-’70s, has revealed that he’s in hospice. The now 93-year-old outlaw country singer talked to the Drew & Mike podcast and has shared his recent … Read more
On Saturday, February 12, Reba McEntire’s son Shelby Blackstock, tied the knot with his fiancée Marissa Branch. The lovely couple said their “I dos” at Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom in front of Cinderella’s castle. Blackstock and Branch shared a sneak peek of their fairytale wedding – and everything is just beautiful and magical! We … Read more
Over the weekend, Reba McEntire officially became a mother-in-law with her son Shelby Blackstock marrying his fiancée, longtime girlfriend Marissa Branch. The couple got married at one of the most magical places on Earth, Walt Disney World. RELATED: Reba McEntire’s Son Shelby Blackstock Got Hitched In A Magical Fairy Tale Ceremony Branch, a self-proclaimed Disney … Read more
Reba McEntire’s son Shelby Blackstock is now a married man. He married his longtime love Marissa Branch on Saturday, February 12, at Walt Disney World. Blackstock is the Hartland CEO and former race car driver, while Branch is a licensed esthetician. The couple – who first met in 2014 – shut down Magic Kingdom in … Read more
There are quite plenty of new male artists working diligently just to make their mark in country music, but one was able to break through – and that’s no other than Jordan Davis. Ever since he released his debut single in the middle of 2017, the Louisiana native has successfully transformed himself from a Nashville … Read more
Between 1969 and 1971, Johnny Cash captivated audiences around the world with songs of life, love, and heartache in the ABC musical variety show he hosted every Saturday night called The Johnny Cash Show. The primetime show, which was filmed in Nashville at the Ryman Auditorium, offered a wide-ranging mix of musical genres and compelling … Read more
Merle Haggard has rightfully earned his perpetual spot among the greatest artists in the genre, leaving behind a magnificent and memorable legacy – and of course, some of the most iconic tunes we could only hope for. On top of that, he’s an important part of the outlaw country movement, a prominence that came with … Read more
With a singing career that spanned more than six decades, George Jones had one of the finest streaks in country music – having a string of classic hits throughout the ’60s and early ’70s. However, in 1980, Jones reached a low point in life, both professionally and personally. Substance abuse – coupled with a troubled … Read more