Happy birthday, Randy Travis! One of country music’s biggest influencers turns 64 on May 4. To celebrate, we found 11 things to know about the living legend. 1. His last name isn’t Travis. It’s true! Randy Travis’ full name is Randy Bruce Traywick. Travis, who had been performing under the stage name, Randy Ray, changed his last name to…
It’s official! Willie Nelson will be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. The 90-year-old was announced as a nominee earlier this year, with the final class just announced, which includes Nelson, Sheryl Crow, Kate Bush, Rage Against the Machine, Missy Elliott, the late George Michael and the Spinners. Nelson’s upcoming induction comes one year after fellow Country…
Scotty McCreery takes a look back at his life and career in a new episode of CMT Stages, available now. The show follows McCreery, from his early days in Garner, North Carolina, through his American Idol win in 2011, his two record deals, hit singles, marriage, fatherhood, and more. “When you think about Nashville, you’re thinking about how,…
Cinco de Mayo is almost here, which for most of us is a chance to enjoy great Mexican food and yummy drinks. Fortunately, Nashville has plenty of places that are offering just that this Friday. Keep reading to find five of our favorites. 1. Pancho & Lefty’s Ever since we tried their Saturday brunch, we can’t stop talking about…
When Allen Foster and Hunter Grayson agreed to appear on Farmer Wants A Wife, it wasn’t because they were looking for instant stardom. Instead, both men were ready to try a new approach to finding love and romance, unconventional as it might be. While appearing on a reality TV dating show might be unique, for Foster and Grayson, the…
Chris Janson has one epic collaboration coming out this week. The Grand Ole Opry member announces the release of “21 Forever,” out on Friday, May 5, featuring both country music legend, Dolly Parton, and rocker Slash. “I’m so thrilled to announce, that two global Icons have joined me in song, for my absolute biggest collaboration to date,’ Janson says….
More music is coming from Todd Tilghman. The father of eight announced on social media that his new single, “Blood, Sweat and Tears,” written in honor of his own mother, will be released on May 19. “Mom is the rock of the family,,” Tilghman shared on social media. “We all say she’s not outwardly emotional, but we’ve all heard…
Griffen Palmer co-wrote all of the songs on his debut Unlearn album, out now, but he’s also written songs for other artists as well. The former Songland winner co-wrote Keith Urban‘s “Polaroid” alongside Steph Jones, Sam Fischer, Mark Trussell and Geoff Warburton, unaware when they were crafting it that it would become a hit single for one of country…
Jelly Roll‘s first full-length country album, Whitsitt Chapel , will be out on June 2. The record is named after a small church he grew up attending in Nashville, one he hopes gains a bit of notoriety when the project is released. “Wouldn’t it be cool to have the record do so well that people just stopped by ,”…
Lauren O’Brien wears a lot of hats. The Pennsylvania native, an actress and model, is also a talented singer-songwriter, who just dropped the fiery new track, “Another Shot,” out now. “‘Another Shot’ is probably the most fun song that I’ve written,” O’Brien boasts to Everything Nash. “It’s a country-pop song. It’s just one of those songs that put you…
