Stella Parton has been very vocal with regards to the sexual harassment that surrounds Nashville. And recently, she is speaking out against alleged sexual predator and disgraced Nashville publicist Kirt Webster. In November of 2017, former country singer Austin Rick accused him of sexual assault during their time together in 2007 and 2008. The former … Read more
The King of Country is heading to Foxborough this summer. George Strait teams up with other country powerhouses to deliver a grand performance at Gillette Stadium on the 17th of August, Saturday. Acts that will join him are Blake Shelton, Cody Johnson, and Caitlyn Smith. The show will be Strait’s first in New England since … Read more
Miley Cyrus struggled to hold back tears during a touching tribute to her late friend and former The Voice artist Janice Freeman. Cyrus was one of the people who honored the late artist on Monday, at Irvine, CA. https://www.facebook.com/JaniceFreemanlive/posts/2164080993682251?comment_tracking=%7B%22tn%22%3A%22O%22%7D The second half of Janice’s memorial service was live streamed on Facebook. Miley Cyrus’ Tribute The … Read more
In honor of the 2019 NFL Draft next month, country superstar Tim McGraw, along with other music stars and football fans alike, will gather for a free concert in celebration of all things football. The show will take place in Music City’s Lower Broadway entertainment district on Friday, the 26th of April at the Draft … Read more
Ray Stevens just got inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame together with other country music legends, Jerry Bradley, and Brooks and Dunn. Ray Stevens, now at 60, had been a country staple when it comes to mixing comedy with his brand of music. https://www.facebook.com/raystevensmusic1707/posts/10156907940819871?comment_tracking=%7B%22tn%22%3A%22O%22%7D Stevens will be inducted into the Veterans Era Artist … Read more
Live In The Vineyard Goes Country returns with big headliners. Brad Paisley and Little Big Town perform for the private festival. It will be held in Napa Valley, California on the 14th to the 16th of May. It offers festival goers live music from a dynamic lineup of country powerhouses in a wonderful view that … Read more
Brandi Carlile, Amanda Shires, and Maren Morris are getting the Highwomen together! And, they may have their new track with Carlile tweaking “Highwayman.” Together with Jimmy Webb, she had re-written the lyrics to tailor fit the band of strong country women who will be singing it. Carlile was candid about the work she and Webb … Read more
The 2019 ACM Awards released their second round of performers. Among those performers are Dan + Shay, Kelly Clarkson, and Dierks Bentley. Other just-announced performers to join the awards show’s star-studded bill include Brooks & Dunn, Brandi Carlile, Luke Combs, Eric Church, Florida Georgia Line and Ashley McBryde. They join the previously announced Kane Brown, Maren Morris, Thomas Rhett, Miranda Lambert, the Brothers Osborne, … Read more
The year 1978 marks the journey toward establishing a solid songwriting career for country artist Rodney Crowell. This year, he signed with Warner Brothers and released his debut album, Ain’t Living Long Like This. Subsequently, three singles from the album began to sell over one million copies. Thanks to other country music artists who recorded … Read more
Woodstock 2019 is gearing up for its 50th anniversary. And, the iconic music festival boasts its eclectic lineup featuring many of music’s stars. Woodstock 50 Woodstock 2019 is scheduled for the 16th of August in Watkins Glen, New York. The original Woodstock festival took place on the 15th to the 17th of August. It was … Read more
Once again, the American country-rock band The Eagles made headlines on media after reaching another milestone in their career. Do you remember their album Their Greatest Hits 1971-1975? It has been reported in a press release that this breakthrough record has now reached 38x platinum certification. This achievement earns the band back their reputation for … Read more
If you love gospel songs, you’ve probably heard of this tune “Up to the Mountain (MKL).” And, if you’re a Martin Luther King loyalist, you have known what his relationship to the song is. In case you haven’t heard of it yet, continue reading to find out. The Inspiration Behind “Up to the Mountain (MKL)” … Read more
The Class of 2019 of the Country Music Hall of Fame was announced on Monday morning. And, big names including Brooks & Dunn, Ray Stevens, and Jerry Bradley were among its members. The Country Music Hall of Fame is divided into three categories: Modern Era, Veteran Era, and Songwriter/Musician/Non-performer. For the latter, this category rotates. … Read more
Friday, the 15th of March Dollywood opened it’s doors to its 34th season. And, it seemed to mark the biggest year in the park’s colorful history. Dollywood’s 2019 Shows The popular Dollywood Theme Park in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee will include the opening of the largest addition of the park. It is the whopping $27 million … Read more
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
