Gwen Stefani never imagined she could add an ACM Award to her extensive collection of trophies, but it could actually happen. The ska and rock singer is nominated for an ACM Award for Music Event of the Year, for her “Nobody But You” collaboration with Blake Shelton — an industry honor she never expected. “I really just hopped on…
CeCe Winans joins Carrie Underwood on the hymn, “Great Is Thy Faithfulness,” from Underwood’s upcoming My Savior album. Winans is sharing the story behind their collaboration, singing the praises of Underwood both as an artist and a person. “I had a great time,” Winans tells MusicRow. “I met her years ago when she first won on American Idol. I…
Morgan Wade has always marched to the beat of her own, wildly unique, drum, a characteristic that has never been more evident than in the release of her debut album, Reckless. The 10-track project, with Wade writing or co-writing all of the songs, is a powerful illustration to country music — and the world — that Wade is unafraid….
Todd Tilghman made a big career change after winning Season 18 of The Voice last year, leaving his job as a pastor in Meridian, Mississippi, and moving to Tennessee to focus on music. The married father of eight made the jump not only for himself, but to serve as an inspiration to his children as well. “I am…
Clint Black is pouring his passion for coffee into a new business venture. The Grand Ole Opry member has announced the launch of Clint Black Cowboy Coffee “It all started as a great gift idea for friends and family at Christmas time,” says Black (via MusicRow). “As the reaction turned from ‘thanks!’ to ‘where can I get more?’ I…
Shane McAnally is one of the hottest commodities in Nashville right now, and with good reason. The multi-talented 46-year-old is a hit songwriter, producer, co-President of Monument Records (with Jason Owen), and starred in the hit reality TV talent show, Songland. His lengthy list of credits as a producer include Kacey Musgraves, Old Dominion, Carly Pearce, Midland, Lady A…
On March 16, 1991, Reba McEntire‘s heart was shattered when seven members of her band plus her tour manager were tragically killed in a plane crash near San Diego, California, along with a pilot and co-pilot. The accident occurred after McEntire had performed a private show for IBM executives. The Grand Ole Opry member reflected on the anniversary in…
Travis Tritt‘s upcoming Set in Stone album marks his first new record in ten years, but he looked to one of country music’s biggest legends when choosing which songs to include on the project. The Georgia native reveals his late friend, Waylon Jennings, inspired many of the tracks on Set in Stone, especially one song. “Waylon Jennings had a…
Garth Brooks can add Ashley McBryde to the lengthy list of people he has sat down with to write a song. The 59-year-old revealed that he recently collaborated with the “Martha Divine” singer, along with Mitch Rossell, during his weekly Inside Studio G Facebook series. “I got to write with Ashley McBryde today, which we never got to, and…
When Morgan Wallen uttered a racial slur earlier this year, the outrage against him was swift and steep. But one person who offered both an apology and support is Jimmie Allen, a Black country singer who chose to offer grace instead of anger. “After it happened, I reached out to him, and we talked every day until he…
