Joe Diffie, an icon to many country fans for his No. 1 hit string in the 1990s, died of coronavirus-related complications, a spokesperson revealed on Sunday afternoon. He was 61 years old. “Grammy-winning country music legend Joe Diffie passed away today, Sunday, March 29, from complications of coronavirus (COVID-19),” the statement read. “His family respects … Read more
Legendary chart-topping country singer, Jan Howard died on Saturday in Gallatin, Tennessee at age 91. Being a 49-year member of the Grand Ole Opry, she was known as one of “The Grand Ladies of the Grand Ole Opry”. “Jan Howard was a force of nature in country music, at the Opry, and in life,” Grand … Read more
UPDATE: Joe Diffie died Sunday from complications of coronavirus. Country singer Joe Diffie, through his publicist, has stated that he has tested positive for COVID-19. “I am under the care of medical professionals and currently receiving treatment. My family and I are asking for privacy at this time. We want to remind the public and … Read more
Country Music has flourished over the years. Along with it were notable artists who have cemented their names in the industry. Let’s have a recall of their top country albums over the past 4 decades. The 1980s The era when Country music was subject to numerous innovations including the addition of synthesizers, saxophones, and pop … Read more
Flashback to the 46th Annual ACM Awards in 2011 for that momentous duet of Carrie Underwood and Steven Tyler! Their remarkable performance on stage earned them a standing ovation from the audience. Steven Tyler, known for his hard-rock musical style, had his share of exposure and appreciation of other genres during his short stint as … Read more
Who wouldn’t be familiar with Sheryl Crow’s 2003 single, “The First Cut Is The Deepest.” Quite a striking song that hits hard to the core isn’t it? But believe it or not, Sheryl Crow’s not the first to record nor chart with it. There were actually 68 versions of the song. The original “The First … Read more
Country stars Maren Morris and Ryan Hurd welcomed their first child named Hayes Andrew Hurd, an adorable baby boy. The country singer, 29, shared the good news with her social media followers on Monday while adding some pictures of her bundle of joy. The singer-songwriters based in Nashville announced they were expecting last October when … Read more
Country music legend Kenny Rogers dies at 81. Kenny Rogers, a prolific singer who played a significant role in the 1970s and 1980s growing country music audiences, died at his home in Sandy Springs, Ga, on Friday. “Rogers passed away peacefully at home from natural causes under the care of hospice and surrounded by his … Read more
Miranda Lambert released her new “Bluebird” music video on March 20 at 11:15 p.m. CT. Taylor Swift, as it turns out, is not the only star in Nashville with a giant birdcage at hand. Miranda Lambert dons blue feathers in her ‘Bluebird’ music video directed by Trey Fanjoy and sits inside her aviary stage, surrounded by the audience … Read more
Kid Rock has been a household name in the music industry with several hit song collections under his belt. But Kid Rock’s greatest hit could arguably be his hit single “Picture” released in 2002. “Picture” was featured as the fourth single in Rock’s album “Cocky.” The song earned Rock a major chart success. It peaked … Read more
Country music legend Willie Nelson’s son, Lukas Nelson, performed a solo acoustic version of “Hallelujah” by Leonard Cohen. The cover comes as part of the recent ‘Quarantunes Evening Session’ by Lukas Nelson. The Leonard Cohen classic first appeared on the 1984 album, Various Positions, by the iconic singer-songwriter. Lukas Nelson’s dad, Willie Nelson, also covered the … Read more
To all that have followed Travis Tritt’s music, the long wait will soon come to an end as the country music icon has closed a new record deal with the Big Noise Music Group. Travis is also preparing to release his newest album that would be produced by Dave Cobb. Travis Tritt feels excited about … Read more
Blake Shelton is bringing sexy back — by growing out his old mullet! Since most of his work events are “canceled for the foreseeable” future due to coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, Blake Shelton revealed on Tuesday that he wants to bring back his signature’ 90s hairstyle. He claimed his longtime girlfriend, Gwen Stefani, is on board. … Read more
A man and his brother from Hixson, TN have been stockpiling hand sanitizers and anti-bacterial wipes to resell it 20 times their original selling prices. Matt and Noah Colvin bought 18,000 bottles of hand sanitizers to resell at amazon and e-bay for an inflated price. Soon after receiving tremendous backlash online, the brothers decided … Read more
Elvis Presley has a legacy that no other artist ever had. Decades after “The King” died, he maintained a steady and growing fan base from different generations. People young and old surely have listened to an Elvis song and had sung along with it. But one of Elvis’ youngest fan is a sweet 20-month-old girl … Read more
There are a lot of power couples in the music industry but they’re maybe not as enduring and in love as Tim McGraw and Faith Hill. These two successful artists have been married for more than two decades already. They have collaborated with so many songs and have toured together for most of their marriage. … Read more
Dierks Bentley temporarily shuts down his famous bar in Nashville but promises to give $1,000 to each of his hourly employees immediately. While the coronavirus continues to spread, the closure of bars, restaurants, and event centers has been required by several cities to minimize large gatherings. One of the affected establishments is Dierks Bentley’s Whiskey … Read more
Who would have thought that pigs could also get ill-mannered when they are under the influence of alcohol? Yes, a pig who was spotted drunk in Australia back in 2013. It happened at a campsite where a wild pig sneaked in the middle of the night to enjoy some sips of beer. Soon, the … Read more
The mother of country music icon Reba McEntire, Jacqueline, 93, died on 14 March (Saturday), of cancer. Reba posted the news via Instagram, which is available below. View this post on Instagram Our Mother, Jacqueline McEntire, made that wonderful cross over into Heaven today. She had a wonderful, full, healthy life and was absolutely ready … Read more
Is Faith Hill still married to Tim McGraw or are they headed to divorce? The March 16 issue of InTouch Weekly claims that the country power couple is experiencing a bumpy ride in recent months as the two are becoming increasingly distant. The report highlighted the part where Tim has missed their 23rd anniversary as … Read more
Fishing was not a thing that I and my dad I would do on a regular basis. Other than fishing, we’d much prefer spending time on other fun activities like watching football or do something productive like tinker in his garage. Having said that, I’m reminded of songs that use fishing as an illustration to … Read more
Reba McEntire was expected to kick off a new arena tour next weekend. But, the singer has agreed that moving her dates to summertime is in the best interest of all her fans. Originally the tour was scheduled to start on March Twenty in Evansville, Ind., and run through May 9. The newly rescheduled dates … Read more
The 11th Grammy Awards was held in Los Angeles on March 12, 1969. The awards recognized accomplishments by artists during the year including that of our country singers. This included the Best Country Vocal Performance (Female), Best Country Performance (Male), Best Country Performance, Duo or Group, and Best Country Song. The Best Country Vocal Performance … Read more
RVS III RVS III was Ricky Van Shelton’s third album released in January 1990. The album featured some of his hit singles, “Statue of a Fool” which peaked at the number 2, “I’ve Cried My Last Tear For You” at number 1, “I Meant Every Word He Said” at number 2, and “Life’s Little Ups … Read more
“Will the Wolf Survive” was Waylon Jennings’ debut album released under MCA Records after transferring from RCA. This also served as Waylon’s fresh start in his career. A New Sound for Jennings Jennings had been recording and producing music with RCA records since 1966. Waylon dominated the country charts for most of the ‘70s and … Read more
Country music couple Tim McGraw and Faith Hill are one of the most successful and sweetest couples you will find in Hollywood today. But in addition to being major country superstars, Tim McGraw and Faith Hill are also the proud parents of three daughters Gracie, Maggie, and Audrey. View this post on Instagram A post … Read more
Montero Lamar Hill, also known as Lil Nas X, was born in Lithia Springs, Georgia on April 9, 1999. Lil Nas X was only six years old when his parents got divorced. He lived with her mother and grandmother for three years in the Bankhead Courts Housing Projects but later move in with his dad … Read more
Who could best describe Granger Smith’s wife, Amber Emily Smith than her husband? Despite their grief over the heartbreaking death of their son River in June last year, country singer Granger Smith did not neglect to affirm his wife on her birthday in November. He proudly posted a photo of Amber on Facebook celebrating his … Read more
Fun Fact: Did you know that Caroline, Luke Bryan’s wife, starred in several of Luke’s music videos? See “Crash My Party”, “Huntin’, Fishin’ And Lovin’ Every Day” and “Sunrise, Sunburn, Sunset.“ Luke Bryan and Caroline Boyer Luke Bryan met his wife Caroline Boyer in 1990 when they were both still in college. As a couple, … Read more
