Chris Stapleton was already earning notoriety in Nashville, and the country music community, before he became friends — and later a duet partner — with Justin Timberlake. The Kentucky native, who dropped out of college to pursue music full-time, had a songwriting and a record deal, and was writing and releasing music that he loved, and that was beginning to…
Nashville’s The Twelve Thirty Club, backed by Justin Timberlake, is ready to make its grand entrance in Music City. After previously opening its The First Level, The Twelve Thirty Club’s Rooftop Bar will open on September 9, followed by the 400-seat Supper Club on September 28. 12-time James Beard Award nominee Sam Fox helms The Twelve Thirty Club, which…
Justin Timberlake has just been announced as a new addition to the Music City Grand Prix group of owners! The Tennessee native has been added along with Delta Airlines Chief Operating Officer Gil West, and NASCAR team owner and driver Justin Marks. “I am incredibly proud of the ownership group we have assembled,” Matt Crews, CEO of Music City…
Chris Stapleton has written plenty of his own hits over the years, including “Broken Halos,” “Nobody to Blame,” “You Should Probably Leave” and more, but he’s also written songs that became hits for other writers as well. We take a look at the stories behind ten of the songs written by Stapleton. 1. “Your Man,” Josh Turner “Your Man” was…
The Zac Brown Band‘s John Driskell Hopkins is speaking out about his recent diagnosis of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, commonly known as ALS. The 51-year-old reveals he first noticed he was struggling while the group was on The Owl Tour in 2019, and he couldn’t play the bass — one of many instruments he plays — as well as he…
Happy birthday, Chris Stapleton! The 44-year-old has had one of the biggest impacts in country music, of any artist, in the last decade. The reigning CMA Male Vocalist of the Year has had record-breaking songs, sold-out tours, and more. Keep reading to discover more about one of country music’s biggest stars. 1. He met his wife, Morgane, when they were…
Thomas Rhett is almost a decade into his likely lengthy career in country music, but in many ways, he is just getting started. The 31-year-old will release Country Again: Side A album this Friday (April 30), the first of a double-project that is the music Rhett always wanted to make — a sound he, perhaps ironically, didn’t find until…
Eric Church has yet to meet Jazmine Sullivan, but he is already a big fan. The two singers will sing the National Anthem at this Sunday’s Super Bowl LV, but just based on what Church has heard of her, he is blown away by her talent. “I’ve not met her yet,” Church said on Apple Music Country’s Today’s Country…
Tim McGraw and Tyler Hubbard sang “Undivided” for the televised special, Celebrating America, honoring the inauguration of President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris. The two singers performed the song virtually from downtown Nashville. The pair was introduced by nurse Sandra Lindsay, who was the first American to officially receive the COVID vaccine, as Celebrating America focused on honoring…
Tim McGraw and Tyler Hubbard just released “Undivided,” but the song is already getting plenty of attention, including by the country’s future President. The two singers will perform the powerful song for the TV special, Celebrating America, hosted by Tom Hanks. McGraw announced the news on social media. Honored to be performing at the inaugural “Celebrating America” special tomorrow…
