Don McLean’s “American Pie” collaboration with Home Free was a first for the legendary singer. The 75-year-old reveals he had never collaborated with another artist until joining with Home Free for a new version of his classic hit, to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the historic song. “Recording ‘American Pie’ with Home Free was something that I never…
It’s out! Home Free and Don McLean just released their collaborative video for “American Pie.” The song was first released 50 years ago, in 1971, but according to Home Free, the 75-year-old is still just as excited about performing the iconic tune as he was when it was first released. “You could just tell that he’s performed this song…
Home Free just dropped a new collaboration, this one going way back in time. The five-man group released “American Pie” with the song’s writer and performer, Don McLean, to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the iconic tune. “It’s just one of the songs that we grew up with,” Home Free’s Austin Brown said in a behind-the scenes video of…
American Idol will launch its 23rd season in early 2025, easily becoming one of the most popular reality TV talent shows in the years since the show began. American Idol, unlike some other singing competitions, has successfully launched the careers of numerous artists, especially those within country music. Keep reading to find 11 artists who have enjoyed success in…
13 years ago, on May 25, 2011, Scotty McCreery was crowned the Season 10 winner of American Idol. McCreery beat out fellow teen country singer, Lauren Alaina, to be crowned the champion. “It’s been a year since me and Lauren Alaina tried out,” a stunned McCreery told host Ryan Seacrest at the time. “Me and her have been together…
Scotty McCreery is returning to the TV show where his career began. The singer-songwriter will perform on American Idol on Sunday, April 28, 13 years after he was crowned the Season 10 winner in 2011. McCreery announced the news on social media. I’m returning to @AmericanIdol this Sunday as a performer! Catch me on ABC or stream on Hulu! 🎤✨…
Lee Greenwood is among the recipients of this year’s Charlie Daniels Patriot Award. Greenwood will be joined by Hunt Brothers Pizza and Operation Song founders Bob Regan, Don Goodman, who is also the Freedom Sings co-founder, and John Taylor, the Entertainment Director at Tootsie’s Orchid Lounge. Chris Young and Darryl Worley, both previous recipients of the Patriot Award, will perform…
Noah Thompson‘s video for “Middle of God Knows Where” is out now. The song is the title track of his debut EP, released last month. “The title track off the EP is ‘Middle of God Knows Where,’” the Season 20 American Idol winner tells PopCulture.com. “That song particularly I wrote when I first came to Nashville with a couple…
Twelve years ago today, on May 25, 2011, Scotty McCreery was crowned the Season 10 winner of American Idol. McCreery beat out fellow teen country singer, Lauren Alaina, to be crowned the champion. “It’s been a year since me and Lauren Alaina tried out,” a stunned McCreery told host Ryan Seacrest at the time. “Me and her have been…
When The Oak Ridge Boys released “American Made” in 1983, they likely never predicted the song would become a country music staple, still played and performed 40 years later. The song, which was written by Bob DiPiero and Pat McManus, was the title track of their eighth studio album, and their seventh No. 1 hit. “It’s hard to believe…
