A contestant on American Idol got the surprise of a lifetime during her audition. Waitress Megan Danielle performed “You Say,” Lauren Daigle‘s 2018 multi-week, platinum-selling No. 1 hit, and was surprised by Daigle, who joined the hopeful singer during her audition. Daigle, who auditioned for American Idol in 2010, 2011 and 2012, not only surprised Danielle, but Luke Bryan,…
Jon Pardi is a dad! The California native and his wife, Summer, welcomed their first child, daughter Presley Fawn Pardi, into the world on Saturday, February 18. Pardi announced the news on social media, along with a sweet photo of the baby girl. Our Baby girl is here and ready to Pardi haha DAD joke!Presley Fawn Pardi 2•18•2023 5:05am7lbs…
Kyle Jacobs, the husband of American Idol alum, Kellie Pickler, has passed away. Jacobs was 49 when he was found deceased in his home. Jacobs is a hit songwriter, credited with penning several of country music’s biggest hits, including Garth Brooks‘ “More Than A Memory,” Lee Brice‘s “Rumor,” “Still” by Tim McGraw and more. He also was an acclaimed…
Before Olivia Newton-John passed away in 2022, from breast cancer, she was able to fulfill one of her lifelong dreams: to record “Jolene” with Dolly Parton. The two superstars teamed up for a new version of one of Parton’s most iconic songs, with the video of their time in the studio out now. “My first memory of Olivia was…
Parker McCollum has a new album coming out this year. The Texan, whose debut Gold Chain Cowboy record came out in 2021, announces the release of Never Enough, out on May 12. The record includes “I Ain’t Going Nowhere,” an uptempo tune penned by McCollum, along with Lori McKenna, Lee Miller, Jon Randall and Liz Rose. The song is…
Craig Campbell‘s first new album in nearly ten years is out now. The Lost Files: Exhibit A was released on Friday, February 17, filled with 16 songs that he has loved over the years, but was never able to release, until now. After time on two record labels, both the now-defunct Bigger Picture record company, as well as Broken…
It’s a new chapter for Shenandoah, and an exciting one at that. The iconic country music group has been making music for more than 35 years, ever since their eponymous debut album came out in 1987. But now the group is ready for more — much more — kicking off the new season with their hit single, “Revival,” out…
Matthew West’s double album, My Story Your Glory, is out now. The 22- track project, which includes collaborations with Granger Smith, Jenn Johnson and David Leonard, is half songs inspired by stories West has heard throughout his 20-year career, and half praise and worship songs. “It’s a double album, and that for starters makes me really excited, because it’s…
Christopher J. Essex’s new single, “Time On You,” is out now. The song is an honest reflection of what it can be like for a singer, whose unconventional schedule can leave little time for romance. “As an artist, it can be tough to date,” Essex admits to Everything Nash. “You’re always on the clock whether you’re writing, producing, performing,…
Crowder is spending part of the beginning of 2023 on the road with TobyMac, serving as the opening act on TobyMac’s Hits Deep Tour. Kicking off on January 31, the Hits Deep Tour makes a stop this weekend at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena, on Sunday, February 19. “Toby’s show. It’s such an arena show,” Crowder boasts to Everything Nash. “The…
