2020 has brought more than its share of struggles this year, with businesses forced to close, artists forced to come off the road, and an entire world grappling with the effect of a global pandemic. It’s enough to make even the sturdiest waver in their faith, but not For KING & COUNTRY. The sibling act, made up of…
Canaan Smith is already on his way to becoming one of country music’s breakout stars. Signed to Florida Georgia Line‘s Round Here Records, the married father of one is working on an album, and soaking up the unexpected time at home in 2020. Fortunately, Canaan also found time to answer 11 of our burning questions, covering everything from his…
For some people, sobriety is maintained by sponsors, meetings, inspirational books and more. For Brantley Gilbert, it’s his tattoos that he says remind him about the importance of staying sober. “The one on my left side is really the story of my life, and goes through my addiction and the tribulations and trials,” Brantley shared with his record label….
Morgan Evans was already a big star in his native Australia when he made the decision to relocate to Nashville, Tennessee, the country music capital of the world, in 2015. The move halfway around the world meant not only starting at as a new artist all over again, but leaving behind his family, his band, his home and more,…
The details for Charley Pride‘s funeral have been announced. The 86-year-old, who passed away from complications from COVID-19, will be honored with a private wake and memorial in Dallas this week, attended by only family and close friends. A public memorial will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donation to The Pride…
We now know which rising stars will be performing for the 2021 CRS New Faces Show, and what a lineup it is! Ashley McBryde, Matt Stell, HARDY, Tenille Arts, and Travis Denning will perform for the music industry show, which will be virtual this year because of COVID-19. The five artists were narrowed down from an original list of…
Thomas Rhett‘s mother, Paige Lankford, knew pretty early on that her son would marry Lauren Akins. In fact, she hints that she might have known even before her oldest child and his now-wife knew, and she couldn’t be happier with her daughter-in-law. “They dated a little bit when they were freshmen, and then she broke his heart, and he…
Blake Shelton proposed to Gwen Stefani in October, after five years of dating. The Oklahoma native reveals that he had the diamond for a while before he popped the question, and was rightfully terrified he would accidentally lose it. “I had the ring for a couple of weeks, maybe two and a half weeks,” Blake said on The Bobby Bones…
Rascal Flatts announced at the start of 2020 that they would embark on their farewell Life is a Highway Tour later in the year, which would mark the official end to the trio, after 20 years together, to pursue other interests. While the tour unfortunately did not happen this year, because of the pandemic, Jay DeMarcus is already looking…
Scotty McCreery and Chris Young were among the performers at the Grand Ole Opry on Saturday, December 12, taking the stage only hours after the news was announced the Charley Pride had passed away. Both singers honored the 86-year-old during their performance, and his enduring legacy in country music. “So many great artists have come here before me, and…
