Jamey Johnson‘s new Midnight Gasoline album might not have happened if not for the tragic loss of Toby Keith. It was the passing of the Country Music Hall of Fame member that inspired Johnson to return to the studio to record his first album of original songs in 14 years, since The Guitar Song came out in 2010. “The…
Jamey Johnson is proudly sober, mostly. The Grand Ole Opry member hasn’t had a drink in more than 13 years, although he admits on a rare occasion he still enjoys a little marijuana, albeit rarely. “I had my last drink in September 2011,” Johnson tells Billboard. “Then I quit smoking pot in 2015. I think that lasted about eight years,…
Randy Owen is being honored for his songwriting. The Alabama frontman will receive the BMI Icon Award at the annual BMI Awards, held this year on November 19 in Nashville. “Randy Owen’s impact on country music is immeasurable and his songwriting has left an undeniable mark on the genre,” VP of Creative Clay Bradley says. “His talents have solidified…
Whey Jennings is embracing life sober, and he wouldn’t have it any other way. The grandson of Waylon Jennings, Whey says his heritage has little if anything to do with the unhealthy path he chose for almost three decades, which he takes full responsibility for on his own. “I was addicted to drugs and alcohol for about 27 years…
Whey Jennings‘ debut full-length album, Jekyll & Hyde, is out. After releasing a series of EPs, the 12-track project is Jennings’ first complete record, a full-circle body of work that Jennings poured himself into, ready to make his permanent mark in country music. “I put out a lot of EPs in the past,” Jennings tells Everything Nash. “I’m the…
Numerous artists performed as part of the CMT Giants: Alabama tribute, honoring the legendary group, Alabama, including Blake Shelton, Jamey Johnson, Brad Paisley, Jason Aldean, Little Big Town, Old Dominion and more. Shelton was joined by Steve Wariner and background singer Kara Britz to sing “Old Flame,” one of Alabama’s biggest hits. It was Shelton who was invited to sing in…
Alabama was honored with a star-studded show, as part of the TV special, CMT Giants: Alabama, with numerous artists performing in tribute to the Country Music Hall of Fame members, including Blake Shelton, Brad Paisley, Jamey Johnson, Jason Aldean, Little Big Town, Old Dominion and more. It was a bittersweet moment for the two remaining members, Randy Owen and…
The 2024 Gulf Coast Jam Presented by Jim Beam just wrapped up, but we already know who one of the headliners will be next year. Lainey Wilson has been announced to take the stage on one of the nights, with more artists expected to be announced in the near future. This year’s Gulf Coast Jam boasted record-setting crowds, thanks…
Randy Travis is returning to the Ryman Auditorium. The Country Music Hall of Fame member will celebrate his legendary career with a show on June 5, as part of his More Life Tour, with singer James Dupré, backed by Travis’ original touring band, performing all 16 of Travis’ No. 1 hits, including “On The Other Hand,” “Forever and Ever,…
Fans all over the country will head to Panama City Beach for the inaugural Kickoff Jam, taking place August 30 to September 1, but no one is likely as excited as one of the headliners, Garth Brooks. The singer, who shares headlining status with Carrie Underwood and Alabama, says he can’t wait to head south for three days of…
