Dick Dale, the surf guitar king who’s known for keeping it rolling has died at age 81. He had recently been in treatment for cancer, from which he had previously recovered twice. He died on Saturday night, according to The Guardian. His longtime bassist, Sam Bolle, has confirmed the news. No cause of death was … Read more
Eric Church doubles down on his “Double Down Tour” with 13 new shows to his already 37-date tour. He already has sixteen shows under his belt; he just can’t get enough of his shows! Eric Church’s Tour The stops include cities from Philadelphia, Calgary, Sacramento, Connecticut and more. Church has released a video regarding his … Read more
Willie Nelson‘s Luck Reunion is a movement dedicated to cultivating and spreading the culture of Luck, Texas and the evolution of our American roots. Fans and artists alike gathered and wiggled themselves in every nook and cranny they could get in Nelson’s old ranch – Spicewood ranch in Luck, Texas. Many were trying to get … Read more
Country music is always buzzing with hot news every day. However, sometimes it’s difficult to catch up with what’s going on. Don’t worry folks, here at Country Thang Daily we’ll make everything easy for you. Here are the top five buzzing news in country music. UK Welcomes First Country Music Radio Station Country music has … Read more
This is one of the most remarkable events that everyone is waiting for. Of course, it’s the celebration of someone’s birthday. Also, this is the event wherein the celebrator will receive a lot of gifts. Plus, this is the gathering where a mini-reunion of family and friends takes place. Anyhow, everyone loves birthdays because there … Read more
The Ole Red Gatlinburg is celebrating its grand week-long opening in Gatlinburg, Tennessee with Blake Shelton! He also raised funds for a local high school. The Ole Red Gatlinburg opened its doors. And on the 13th of March, Shelton took part in the celebration by performing a private concert. The event raised more than $29,000 … Read more
The Rascal Flatts restaurant linked to the Mafia? An exposé published by the Arizona Republic offers new insight to the failed restaurant venture of Rascal Flatts. Back in January, the group delivered the bad news that their plans to open their own restaurant chain. During that time, they had explained that they severed ties with … Read more
The 2019 ACM Awards bring out its first round of performers. George Strait, Miranda Lambert, Chris Stapleton, Maren Morris, and host Reba McEntire all share their star power and are performing at the event. Brothers Osborne, Kane Brown, Little Big Town, Thomas Rhett, and Jason Aldean are also set to perform. However, there are no … Read more
Trisha Yearwood took the Grand Ole Opry stage on the 12th of March to celebrate 20 years as a member of the prestigious Grand Ole Opry. She was joined by a few of her fans and fellow artists who have cheered and supported her along the way. She took it as her opportunity to reflect … Read more
Breakthrough is an upcoming Christian drama inspirational film that shows a mother’s unfaltering love and faith in the face of impossible odds. It will release a soundtrack packed with country powerhouses. Breakthrough Movie The movie tells a story of a teenager who had an accident and had a miraculous recovery. This life-changing event has solidified … Read more
“A Wonderful Time Up There” comforts us with a song that not only reminds us that God is coming, but what will happen to us in heaven. This gospel song will definitely make you want to stand up and praise God. The Making of “A Wonderful Time Up There” In 1947, Lee Roy Abernathy wrote … Read more
Miranda Lambert’s non-profit organization dedicated to animals is celebrating it’s ten year anniversary with a big heart! The MuttNation Foundation has donated $150,000 to animal shelters across America! The organization is giving away surprise grants to 50 animal shelters across the country as part of their Mutts Across America initiative. Since 2015, the initiative has awarded … Read more
Most of the time, fathers are supposed to be the head of the family. Also, they’re responsible for keeping the family together. But sometimes, fathers are the ones who are destroying the family. Further, even if you try to repair the relationship with them, it would be worthless. In most cases, it’s easy to be … Read more
American singer-songwriter Jimmy Buffett may have reached the peak of his musical career that every aspiring musician could only dream of. Still, most people don’t know that it also comes with a downside. Weeks spent on touring, and recording also means a time he has to spend away from his loved ones. While heading to … Read more
Several country artists and songwriters speak out about the gargantuan push back that streaming platforms are doing with the 44 percent payout increase to artists. Spotify, Pandora, Amazon Music, Google, and Apple Music were put on notice back in 2018 when the U.S. Copyright Royalty Board (CRB) ruled that payouts to songwriters would increase by … Read more
‘The Friend’ will mark as Jake Owen’s debut feature film, which is currently in production in Fairhope, Alabama., He joins a star-studded cast with Jason Segel (How I Met Your Mother), Dakota Johnson (Fifty Shades of Grey) and Oscar winner Casey Affleck (Manchester by the Sea). The Friend The movie is based on a true … Read more
Luke Bryan stands behind ACM host Reba McEntire’s call out. Bryan himself was also surprised that there was a startling lack of female nominees for Entertainer of the Year at the upcoming ACM Awards, and he’s all for McEntire speaking up about it. Bryan sat down with Buzzfeed News and expressed his support for the … Read more
“Outlaws & Renegades Tour” will be the tour where Travis Tritt and Charlie Daniels are co-headlining. The two country acts will hit the road together throughout spring and summer. The country rock veterans kicked off their 2019 Outlaws & Renegades Tour on the 8th of March in St. Augustine, Florida. They had the Cadillac Three as … Read more
The Academy of Country Music announced that Jason Aldean will receive the prestigious ACM artist of the decade at the upcoming 54th ACM awards on the 7th of April. Academy CEO Pete Fisher said in a statement regarding the award: “On behalf of our Special Awards Committee, our Board of Directors and academy staff, we … Read more
The Academy of Country Music has a long-standing tradition of hosting events for charities. The Party for a Cause, now on its 7th year, bears no exception. The events support the ACM Lifting Lives, the charitable arm of the Academy of Country Music. The ACM has announced more stars to grace their events, which will … Read more
The lineup for the summer 2019 run of Willie Nelson‘s Outlaw Music Festival Tour has finally been announced! Set to kick off in Bangor Maine, the tour will run until the 3rd of July. This year’s festivities will mark its third year as a touring festival. Their first ever happened back in 2016. In a … Read more
We can’t get enough of how great Charley Pride is along with the music he released. His groundbreaking voice is surely sent from heaven, and we are lucky enough to experience his greatness as an artist. “Kaw-Liga:” First Hank Williams Cover Charley Pride seems to be a big fan of Hank Williams. His fondness of … Read more
A brand new exhibit at the Country Music Hall of Fame entitled American Currents: The Music of 2018 honors the different styles and fashions of country stars. Several country stars attended the prestigious sneak peek at the Country Music Hall of Fame’s newest exhibit. The party included Carly Pearce, Reba McEntire, Bobby Brown, among others. … Read more
The book is called ‘Grit & Grace: Train the Mind, Train the Body, Own Your Life,’ country superstar Tim McGraw’s new book. It’s a health and lifestyle book that details McGraw’s own health journey too. It appears that the singer will be aiming for two for two this year. He also plans on launching an … Read more
On Tuesday, the 5th of March, Little Big Town surprised the newest member of the Grand Ole Opry. Ballerini’s Invite to the Opry Kelsea Ballerini was invited into the institution during her appearance that evening on the iconic stage when she joined Little Big Town for a fabulous rendition of “Girl Crush.” When the song … Read more
Controversies are the most exciting topic that people want to hear. Maybe because they want to know the bad side of their favorite country superstars. Also, these artists are mere humans so most of the time, they make mistakes and wrong decisions. However, the media tend to make the scenario even worse. Have you ever … Read more
Losing someone you love is heartbreaking especially if you have an established relationship with the person. Even animals feel this kind of pain and they grieve over the loss of a loved one. Further, most people think that these animals don’t know what’s happening around them because they are just animals. But they’re wrong they … Read more
Dolly Parton‘s younger sister has publicly slammed her sister for remaining tightly lipped about the sexual harassment in the country music industry. Stella Parton went onto the CountryLine ‘OurStrories’ podcast, saying that the country legend should speak more about the abuse in the industry. “I’m ashamed of my sister for keeping her mouth shut. She … Read more
If you’re from Texas, you probably heard of this artist by the stage name of Possessed by Paul James. And, if you’re a fan of folk, country, or bluegrass music, you will certainly love this artist. Who is Possessed by Paul James? He is Konrad Wert in real life and was originally from Lee County, … Read more
The Country Music Association has finally revealed their initial artist lineup for this year’s CMA Fest! The CMA Fest 2019 event will feature hundreds of artists performing on multiple stages throughout downtown Nashville this June. Additional stages and their lineups will be announced in the coming weeks. Daytime stage performances, including the Chevy Riverfront and … Read more