Nashville’s popular The Basement East is getting closer to reopening, after being destroyed during the devastating March tornadoes. The popular music venue, which appropriately only had the “I Believe in Nashville” mural left standing in the storm’s aftermath, could be open by early September. “When it’s March 3 and somebody tells you they’re going to have this building back…
Miranda Lambert has one big reason to celebrate right now: her current single “Bluebird,” from her latest Wildcard album, becoming a No. 1 hit. Although Miranda has won more country music awards than any other artist, it’s been eight years since she had a chart-topping song on Billboard, and she is celebrating the milestone, even while so much of…
Charlie Daniels‘ son, Charlie Daniels, Jr., is continuing to reflect on the days after his father passed away. While much of it was a blur, the only child of Charlie and his wife, Hazel, is piecing together the moments, sharing his personal, and sometimes heartbreaking, recollections. “The day following dad’s death was tough, as you could imagine. Mom and…
Steve Smith, who owns several Nashville bars, including Tootsie’s, Kid Rock’s Honky Tonk, Rippy’s and more, is criticizing the 10:00 PM curfew, currently in place in Nashville, for all establishments that serve alcohol. Steve, who has been outspoken about his disagreement with Nashville returning to a modified Phase Two, forcing bars to once again close, says the new order…
John Rich may not be happy with the way Mayor John Cooper is running the city of Nashville, but he’s still proud to be an American. The singer toasted the country on social media, with a shot of his own Redneck Riviera. “America, here’s to you,” John shared on social media. “Here’s to our veterans, our active duty, our…
Blake Shelton wasn’t sure he would ever become a father, but he is definitely filling that role with his girlfriend Gwen Stefani‘s three sons: Kingston, Zuma and Apollo — and he takes his job very, very seriously. “That’s a scary moment for me because it’s one thing for me to be with the kids all the time and be…
Bill Anderson has just released his 73rd album, The Hits Re-Imagined. The record includes 10 of his most beloved songs from the last 60 years, with both newly-recorded and instrumental versions, including one of “Whiskey Lullaby,” which Brad Paisley released with Alison Krauss in 2004. “I’ve heard it said that if you want somebody to lean in and listen…
Brad Paisley, Steve Wariner, members of Luke Bryan‘s band and numerous other musicians joined together virtually as the “Quarantine All-Stars” to record an instrumental tune, appropriately called “Quarantine,” with proceeds benefiting MusiCares COVID-19 Relief Fund. “What a thrill to play with this caliber of musicians!” Steve said in a statement.” A social distance jam with players like these certainly…
Tim McGraw is showing off his tender side with a new track, “Hallelujahville.” The song is from his upcoming new album, Here on Earth, scheduled for an August 21 release. According to a Facebook post announcing the song, “Hallelujahville,” written by Tom Douglas, Blake Griffith and Brett Taylor, has some of the favorite lyrics Tim has ever recorded. Saying…
Blake Shelton and Gwen Stefani are giving fans a glimpse into their personal lives with the video for their current single, “Happy Anywhere.” The song, which was released on Friday, July 24, was actually written and recorded before their previous hit, “Nobody But You,” but felt more timely than ever while the couple is home together during the coronavirus…
