Chris Stapleton is a veteran songwriter, but even he can still learn new ways of writing, which he admits he did last year. While much of the world was shut down because of the pandemic, the 43-year-old began writing with co-writers online, opening himself up to a whole new world he admits he may not have otherwise discovered. “I’ve only…
Alan Jackson has officially released “You’ll Always Be My Baby (Written for Daughters’ Weddings).” The song, from his upcoming Where Have You Gone album, was written for his daughter Mattie’s wedding almost four years ago. “I wrote the song for Mattie’s wedding the summer of 2017, but it was so hard to do. I told them, ‘I wrote this…
It’s been over a year since Home Free has been able to sing together, on stage, for a live performance, but soon that will change. The five-man group will return to performing on Saturday, May 1, as part of the Grand Ole Opry’s lineup. “Aaaaand we’re back!!,” Home Free announced on social media. “Join us for our first performance…
Kane Brown made history in country music, when he became the first Black artist to win an ACM Award for Video of the Year. The 27-year-old won the trophy for “Worldwide Beautiful,” a sign that country music might, finally, become more inclusive. “The doors are open for everybody, and I think country music is embracing everybody,” Brown said backstage…
Fans didn’t have to do too much deciphering to figure out what went wrong in Carly Pearce ‘s marriage to Michael Ray, after listening to her telling 29 EP. The seven-track record includes songs like “Should’ve Known Better,” “Liability,” “Next Girl” and more, but while Pearce might be singing about her truth, at least from her perspective, she insists 29…
Trisha Yearwood and Garth Brooks have what seems like a storybook romance. While she admits that their relationship isn’t always as picture-perfect as it might seem to outsiders, she does acknowledge that he takes very good care of her, which was evident when she was recently battling COVID-19. “It’s part of the reason that he’s the love of my…
Luke Bryan is, finally, on the mend following his COVID-19 diagnosis, but it wasn’t an easy recovery. The “Waves” singer is opening up about his illness, and the measures he took to keep his loved ones safe. “I put myself in a part of the house and stayed away from my boys,” Bryan told Entertainment Tonight. “I really didn’t…
The 2021 ACM Awards took place at various parts throughout Nashville, because of the pandemic. While the show went on mostly without an audience, except for vaccinated healthcare workers from Vanderbilt University Medical Center, there were still plenty of great performances and stand-out moments. Keep reading to see ten of our favorites. 10. Miranda Lambert and Elle King, “Drunk…
The 2021 ACM Awards are officially history, with a few surprises, upsets, new winners and more. Keep reading to see who walked home last night with an ACM Award. Entertainer of the Year: Luke Bryan Bryan shared the category with Eric Church, Luke Combs, Thomas Rhett and Chris Stapleton, and accepted the trophy virtually, since he was in Los…
Home Free and Jeffrey East just released the video for “People,” the group’s latest collaboration. The song, which says in part, “We’re all just people / Workin’ hard, putting food on the table / Throwin’ up prayers, trying to stay faithful / Long as we’re able / We’re all just human, makin’ mistakes / And love is what we do,…
