Long before Kelly Clarkson became part of Reba McEntire‘s extended family, she was a fan of the country music superstar. The American Idol winner, who was formerly married to McEntire’s stepson, Brandon Blackstock, praises McEntire for her unstoppable work ethic, which tops almost everyone else in country music. “I’ve never seen a woman work so much harder than her…
Tim McGraw knows a thing or two about parenting. The father of three adult girls — Gracie, Maggie and Audrey — whom he shares with his wife, Faith Hill, recently shared the lessons he has learned about being a parent to his daughters. “Look, you are going to make mistakes,” McGraw tells CMT‘s Cody Alan. “There is no manual…
After the recent Pepsi Gulf Coast Jam, rescheduled from 2020 due to COVID-19, shattered attendance records, the upcoming 2021 lineup seems poised to be the best one yet. The full line-up has just been announced, which includes Gary Allan, Scotty McCreery, Chris Janson, Tracy Lawrence, the Randy Rogers Band, Tyler Rich, Tigirlily, Ryan Griffin, Steve Moakler, Darryl Worley, Corey…
Ashley Monroe has been diagnosed with cancer, but she is determined to do everything she can to fight the terrifying illness. The singer-songwriter, and member of Pistol Annies shared the heartbreaking news on social media. “Gratitude. Moments like these I am overwhelmed with gratitude,” Monroe says in a note she posted. “Getting flowers delivered weekly from Gena. Enjoying a…
Toby Keith and Amy Grant are among the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame inductees for the class of 2021, along with Rhett Akins, Buddy Cannon and John Scott Sherrill. The five new members will join a prestigious list of 213 songwriters, when they are inducted in a special ceremony on Monday, November 1. “Today is one of my favorite…
Charles Kelley is giving fans an update on his health following a scary experience over the weekend, forcing Lady A to cancel their long-awaited return to stage. The singer, who was in Minnesota when he had to go to the ER due to appendicitis, is now on the mend, and planning to perform two back-to-back shows at Billy Bob’s…
Big Kenny, one-half of the Big & Rich duo, recently returned to live performances, after more than a year away from the stage. For someone who has spent most of his life singing for others, the long-awaited return was a spiritual experience as much as a physical one. “t felt like no time had ever passed by,” Big Kenny…
Home Free finally got to perform their first live show on the road in well over a year over the weekend, even if they did have a bit of trouble on the way. The all-vocal group detailed their unexpected delay on social media, adding that it was all worth it for their return to live shows again. “What….
What could have been the lowest point of Russell Dickerson‘s life became the starting point for his wildly successful country music career. The Tennessee native recalls losing his publishing deal, and although the timing couldn’t have been worse, the disappointment led to his first No. 1 hit, and plenty of attention. “Literally as we’re getting back from our honeymoon…
Todd Tilghman has been taking TikTok by storm, by performing covers of some of the biggest hits in country music, of all genres. The Mississippi native has previously covered John Denver, Styx, Randy Travis, John Mayer and more. His most recent cover is a killer take on a powerful female artist, with his version of Celine Dion’s “Ashes.”…
