Dancing With the Stars just announced a major change in the format for the upcoming season, with both Tom Bergeron and Erin Andrews out, and Tyra Banks joining the longtime series instead. The reality TV show has had some of the biggest celebrities on over the years, including Patti LaBelle, Gladys Knight, Donny Osmond and more. We took a…
Tim McGraw has been in several movies over the years, including The Blind Side, Friday Night Lights, The Shack and others. While he’d like to do more, the 53-year-old is waiting for the right project, and the ability to be cast for the role. “There’ve been a few things that I looked at that have been interesting, but I’ve…
When Jamie O’Neal had her first big hit with her debut single, “There Is No Arizona,” in 2000, female artists were still being regularly played on country radio. But in the past decade, the trend in country music has leaned much more towards male artists, leaving female singers at a disadvantage. Thankfully, the tide seems to be changing, leaving…
The Marshall Tucker Band’s founder and lead singer, Doug Gray, is reminiscing about his 50-year friendship with Charlie Daniels. In an exclusive interview, Doug opened up about the things the two had in common, the lessons he learned from Charlie, and his future in music without one of his biggest inspirations. “It started for no particular reason other than…
Vince Gill and Reba McEntire took the stage together on Saturday night, July 18, at the Grand Ole Opry for one unforgettable performance. The two ran through some of their hits, including Vince’s “What the Cowgirls Do,” “Tryin’ to Get Over You,” “The Price of Regret,” and Reba’s 1984 hit, “How Blue” and “Back to God,” among others. The…
Josh Turner just gave one of the best performances of the National Anthem of any country artist. The Grand Ole Opry member performed from his home, ahead of the All-Star Race, which ended with a flyover by the famed Bandit Flight Team from Raleigh, N.C. The All-Star race, held at the Bristol Motor Speedway, continued with fans, in spite…
Keith Urban‘s next album, The Speed of Now Part 1, was announced in May, as much of the country was shut down because of the coronavirus pandemic. Keith thought he was finished with his upcoming record when everyone was forced to retreat to their own homes, but found with so much time on his hands that he had much…
Rascal Flatts‘ Jay DeMarcus has spent most of the last 20 years on the road, with a lot of time away from his family. So this unexpected time at home, instead of being on the trio’s farewell Life Is a Highway Tour, has been the most time he’s had with his wife, Allison, and children Madeline and Dylan —…
The Chicks, formerly known as the Dixie Chicks, just released their latest album, Gaslighter. Released on Columbia Nashville, it’s a mix of the unique sounds and lyrics that have always made the trio stand out. Although the band had plenty of success in country radio, the three women — Natalie Maines, Emily Strayer and Martie Maguire — insist that…
It’s a big week for Stacy Beam. The Nashville artist is celebrating his first museum exhibit for his paintings, at Cheekwood in Nashville. The exhibit coincides with the Chihuly at Cheekwood event, which is now open. “I reached out to Campbell Mobley and I suggested, ‘Why don’t I come out there and paint?’” Stacy explained to…
