While many struggled in 2020 because of COVID-19, Whey Jennings sees the pandemic as at least somewhat of a blessing in disguise. The grandson of Waylon Jennings used the time off the road to get sober, a hard-won journey, which he reflects on in his upcoming new album. “I’m trying to come out with a different message than…
What a difference a decade can make. Scotty McCreery knows that better than anyone, since it was ten years ago that he first auditioned for American Idol. The North Carolina native auditioned for Season 10 the reality TV talent show in 2011, when he was just 16 years old, singing Josh Turner‘s “Your Man” and Travis Tritt’s “Put Some…
Nashville is known as Music City, and with good reason. The capitol of the state of Tennessee is rich in musical history, dating back well over 100 years. We are taking a look at nine of our favorite places in Nashville to spend some time, and learn more about the heritage of the robust city. 1. The Country Music…
Rory Feek is starting a new musical chapter. The former one-half of the award-winning duo, Joey + Rory, has not released any new music since the tragic loss of his wife, Joey, who passed away from cancer in 2016. But now, the father of three is ready to launch out on his own, this time with Gentle Man, which…
Jake Hoot‘s childhood was unique, to say the least. One of nine siblings, when he nine years old, Hoot’s parents relocated, first to Haiti for a few months, and then to the Dominican Republic, to be missionaries. Hoot lived in the Dominican Republic for a decade, before returning to the United States. Unencumbered with the normal childhood distractions,…
Tyler Hubbard never imagined he would have so much time at home with his children. The Florida Georgia Line singer has spent almost a year with his three-year-old daughter Olivia, one-year-old son, Luca, and son Atlas, who arrived in September. It’s been a year of chaos for Hubbard, and he wouldn’t have it any other way. “It’s been a…
New music is coming from Jay DeMarcus, and soon! The Rascal Flatts singer revealed on social media that he was releasing a new song, “Music Man,” inspired by his late father, who passed away last year. “This one’s for you, Dad,” DeMarcus wrote, along with a throwback photo of the two together. “I have something special coming on Friday!!”…
Gabby Barrett didn’t win American Idol, but Luke Bryan knew early on that she had star potential. The judge on Idol recalls when Barrett first auditioned for the reality TV talent show, and he knew right away she was destined for greatness in music. “Nothing is more fun than being in the room when a star is born,” Bryan…
Congratulations to American Idol alum Gabby Barrett, who is officially a mom! The 20-year-old welcomed her first child, daughter Baylah Mae Foehner, with her husband, Cade Foehner, on January 18, waiting one week to share the exciting news. Gotten to spend a very sweet week with our newest addition.. meet our girl🥰Baylah May Foehner 1.18.21 pic.twitter.com/5ZteHwhVj6 — Gabby Barrett…
Dolly Parton has accomplished more than almost any other artist, of any genre, but she isn’t willing to take all of the credit for her success. The 75-year-old says it’s her father who inspired her to work hard — and to remain humble — traits that inspire her still today, more than 20 years after he passed away. “I…
