Richie Albright, longtime drummer and close confidant of Waylon Jennings, has died. The musician was 81 when he passed away on Tuesday, February 9. The news was first announced on social media. “It is with broken hearts that we share the passing of Richie Albright, 81, on Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2021,” the Facebook post began. “To many Richie was…
Jay DeMarcus just released the song, “Music Man,” inspired by his own father, Stanley “Wayno” DeMarcus, who passed away in October. DeMarcus is opening up about the powerful song, which marks his first solo release, after more than 20 years with Rascal Flatts. “My dad actually quit school when he was 13 years old to play on a…
Thomas Rhett and Lauren Akins have been happily married since 2012, but he’ll be the first to admit that it hasn’t always been easy. The couple, who initially met in elementary school, have committed to staying together forever, even when it’s hard. “It was even in our wedding vows. We said, ‘Divorce is not an option,’” Rhett shared with…
Blake Shelton and Gwen Stefani, appeared in one of the most talked about Super Bowl commercials, for T-Mobile. The ad, which also included former The Voice coach, Adam Levine, earned rave reviews from fans, as well as apparently all of Shelton’s friends. “Of all the things that I’ve been fortunate enough to have happen in my life, I don’t…
Home Free‘s Rob Lundquist has been part of the group since 2008, lending his signature voice to their classic, all-vocal sound. We know that he is from Minnesota, and that he is married and the proud father of two children. But there was still a lot more we waned to know about Home Free’s bearded singer, so we asked…
Laine Hardy is back in America, after making his inaugural trip overseas to entertain the U.S. service members. The Season 17 American Idol winner performed several of his hits, including “Ground I Grew Up On” and his current single, “Tiny Town,” at Al Dhafra Air Base in Abu Dhabi in the Persian Gulf. “My band and I greatly appreciate…
Eric Church had one goal when he saw the touring world shut down because of the pandemic: keep all of his employees paid in spite of his loss of income. To most people, that might seem shocking, but to Church, his commitment to the people who work for him far outweighed anything else. “I’ve been able to keep all…
Dolly Parton just celebrated her 75th birthday, but she has no plans to retire. The country music superstar reveals that she feels better than ever, and has a lot more things she wants to accomplish in her life and career. “Well I plan to be around a lot longer,” Parton said (via WKRN). “I have no plans of slowing…
Before Dan + Shay had a No. 1 hit, or had released more than a couple of songs, Blake Shelton saw their potential. It was Shelton who invited the duo, made up of Dan Smyers and Shay Mooney, to open for him on his massive Ten Times Crazier Tour in 2014, and now, seven years later, Dan + Shay…
Mickey Guyton is a mom! The rising country star and her husband, Grant Savoy, welcomed their first child, son Grayson, announcing the good news on Monday, February 8. “The hardest and most beautiful thing I have ever done. Welcome to the world Grayson!” Guyton tweeted, followed by a Bible verse. “Weeping may endure for a night, but joy cometh…
