Happy birthday, Bobby Bones! The multi-talented radio host, who was born Bobby Estell, turns 41 on April 2. We already know he won Dancing With the Stars, is a mentor on American Idol, and has one of the biggest radio shows, of any genre, in the country. But there’s a lot more to know about Bones, so we are…
Garth Brooks was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 2012, calling it one of the highest honors of his life. But Brooks may not be able to fully appreciate his induction until his wife, Trisha Yearwood, joins the hallowed institution as well. “Long before I ever thought it was possible to date the woman, much less…
Eric Church is encouraging his fans — all of them — to get the COVID-19 vaccine. The North Carolina native, whose own vaccination currently graces the cover of Billboard, wants to get back to performing live shows, but doesn’t see a way to safely do that, at least in the relatively near future, without everyone getting vaccinated. “I view…
Chevel Shepherd‘s Everybody’s Got a Story EP was just released, and includes seven songs written by hit tunesmiths like Kacey Musgraves, Shane McAnally, Brandy Clark and more. While Shepherd didn’t write any of the songs on her latest project, the teenager hints that she will likely have writer credits on at least some of the song on her future…
Vince Gill just earned his 22nd Grammy Award, this time for Best Country Solo Performance, for his song, “When My Amy Prays,” written about the faith of his wife, Amy Grant. While Grant loves the entire song, there’s one line that especially makes her emotional. “I’ve never said this, but it’s the thing that kind of puts a lump…
The Oak Ridge Boys have had dozens of hits on the radio, but perhaps none as big for the legendary quartet as “Elvira.” The song, which became a hit on not only the country charts, but the Adult Contemporary charts as well, was included on The Oak Ridge Boys’ 1981 Fancy Free album. All four band members were in…
Blake Shelton’s 12th studio album, Body Language, will be out on May 21 on Warner Music Nashville, but there may not be many after that one. The 44-year-old hints he is considering retiring, perhaps sooner rather than later, and enjoying time with his future wife, Gwen Stefani, instead. “Well, I hope that’s not too far down the road,” Shelton…
Brian Kelley is one step closer to releasing his first solo album. The Florida Georgia Line co-founder has signed with Nashville South Records, part of Warner Music Nashville, with music expected to be released this spring, and a full album later this summer. “I couldn’t be more grateful for everyone who has helped me on my journey to get…
Jake Hoot joined Kelly Clarkson on her award-winning The Kelly Clarkson Show on Wednesday, March 31, to perform their duet, “I Would’ve Loved You.” The song is from his recently-released Love Out of Time EP. Clarkson agreed to sing with Hoot on the song the first time she heard it, with the message something she unfortunately relates to…
When Carly Pearce decided to divorce Michael Ray, after less than a year of marriage, the decision was not easy for her. Strong in her Christian faith, Pearce knew that divorce went against a lot of her beliefs. But surprisingly, the end of her marriage ultimately drew her closer to God, and deeper in her faith. “Divorce is not…
