Chris Young loves to spend time in the kitchen, but especially at Thanksgiving. The 35-year-old reveals that he has a big job — perhaps the most important one — each year: preparing the main course. “I actually do the turkey every year, so that’s like my thing … I spatchcock it,” Chris told ABC Audio. “Basically what you do…
Ben Rector is still happy to be celebrating the holidays, even with all the challenges of 2020. The singer-songwriter is focusing on all he has to be thankful for this year, instead of how much things have changed. “I think that anytime there are traditions, or any time there’s something that’s familiar that you do, there’s something that’s pretty…
Vince Gill and Amy Grant will not perform their annual Christmas at the Ryman residency this year, due to the coronavirus pandemic, but they are already making plans for 2021. The 12-show residency will begin on Monday, December 13 and run through Wednesday, December 22, with afternoon matinees offered for shows on December 18 through December 22. “None of…
Santa Claus is still coming to town, in spite of the coronavirus pandemic. The Nashville Christmas Parade will once again take place, this year on Saturday, December 5, with several country and gospel artists taking part. The annual event will be virtual this year, allowing Music City residents to watch from the comfort of their own homes. Runaway June,…
Mickey Guyton just received her first-ever Grammy Awards nomination, for Best Country Solo Performance, and made history in the process. The rising star was nominated for her autobiographical song, “Black Like Me,” which marks the first time a black female solo artist has ever been nominated in a country category. “I am speechless,” Mickey said in a statement of…
The nominees for the 2021 Grammy Awards are out, and it seems like the tide might finally be turning for women in country music. Four female artists, namely Ingrid Andress, Brandy Clark, Miranda Lambert and Ashley McBryde are nominated in the Country Album of the Year category, with the male and female quartet Little Big Town taking the fifth…
Garth Brooks has always referred to his wife, Trisha Yearwood, as Miss Yearwood, and now we know why. The Country Music Hall of Fame member says he does it to honor his late father-in-law, who passed away in 2005, less than two months before the couple tied the knot. “She’s Miss Yearwood because Jack Yearwood had two daughters, Beth…
Dierks Bentley doesn’t insist on a lot at Thanksgiving Day, but he does have on staple he must have every year: the turkey! The Arizona native doesn’t care how it is prepared, but he does say it isn’t Thanksgiving Day without the traditional main dish. “You gotta have a big turkey,” Dierks said (via The Country Daily). “Thanksgiving is…
Collin Raye‘s long-awaited album, SCARS, is finally out. The ambitious 14-track record includes not only a duet with Miranda Lambert, on the title track, but one with Vince Gill as well. The two stunning vocalists join their talents on “Rodeo Girl,” a song Collin wrote with Pat McLaughlin and his producer, David Ferguson, and remains one of the highlights…
Hal Ketchum has passed away. The country music singer died on Monday, November 23, at 67 years of age, due to complications from dementia. Hal’s wife, Andrea, shared the heartbreaking news on social media. “With great sadness and grief we announce that Hal passed away peacefully last night at home due to complications of Dementia,” Andrea posted on social…
