Rhett Akins is going to be the next member of the Grand Ole Opry. The singer-songwriter was just invited to join by Opry member Jon Pardi. Akins was performing as part of a special Sunday night show, celebrating ’90s country. When inviting Akins to join, Pardi recalled the two writing together early in Pardi’s career, before he had any…
Jon Pardi is opening up about his decision to quit drinking. The father of two announced in 2023 that he had quit drinking, although he now admits he tried to pick it up again, in moderation. Fortunately, Pardi soon realized that alcohol needed to be cut out of his life, for good. “I’m back. I jumped off the wagon and…
Jon Pardi is opening up about his decision to cut out alcohol. After announcing in 2023 that he had quit drinking, Pardi at the time said he wasn’t sure it was a permanent lifestyle change or just a reset. But now, the California native says his days of imbibing are likely forever a thing of the past. “ went…
Jon Pardi‘s long-awaited Honkytonk Hollywood album is out. The 17-track record is Pardi’s first studio album since Mr. Saturday Night came out in 2022, and Pardi is rightfully proud of the new project. It also marks Pardi’s first time working with legendary producer Jay Joyce. “I think it’s an incredible album,” Pardi boasts. “And we had so much fun…
Jon Pardi loves country music, even if he isn’t exactly sure what is part of the genre anymore. The Grand Ole Opry member says the genre has come to mean more than just the traditional country music that he grew up loving, and still loves today. But to be clear, Pardi isn’t complaining, about any of it. “In all…
Jon Pardi has a lot of respect for Kenny Chesney. The California native credits Chesney with changing how country artists perform, especially ones with fans like Chesney has. “I think Kenny Chesney was the first to go to football fields — like out of everybody,” Pardi tells Taste of Country Nights (via American Songwriter). “I mean, of course there’s…
Jon Pardi is embracing parenthood with a new song, out now. The father of two just released “She Drives Away,” from his forthcoming Honkytonk Hollywood album. The song was written by Zach Abend, Jimi Bell, Seth Ennis and Jordan Minto. “‘She Drives Away’ is a song that I knew I was going to record immediately,” Pardi says. “I think most…
CMA Country Christmas is here! The star-studded show airs tonight, December 3, featuring performances from some of country music’s favorite artists. Keep reading to find out everything to know about the holiday special. How to Watch: CMA Country Christmas airs on Tuesday, December 3, at 8:00 PM ET on ABC. The show will also be available beginning on Decmeber…
Country music has a lot of songs about drinking and partying, but for numerous artists, they might sing about alcohol, but they choose not to imbibe. We found 17 country music artists who, due to former addictions, health issues or just personal beliefs, are completely sober. 1. Tim McGraw Tim McGraw gave up drinking thanks in large part to…
CMA Country Christmas is returning for another year! The holiday show will once again be hosted by Trisha Yearwood and Amy Grant, and feature performances this year by Cody Johnson, Jon Pardi, Ashley McBryde, For KING & COUNTRY, Carin León, Brittney Spencer and CeCe Winans. Yearwood and Grant will also perform. Yearwood and Grant will put their own spin…
