Reba McEntire is the musical idol that so many look up to, but she also has her own hero as well, namely Dolly Parton. The “Fancy” singer recently asked Parton to join her on a remake of Does He Love You,” but she wasn’t able to call her directly to issue the invitation. “You don’t call Dolly, you fax…
If there was ever an unlikely friendship, it might be with Walker Hayes and Craig Cooper. Hayes met Cooper when he was despondent about his lack of success in the music industry, struggling to support his family financially, drinking heavily, and wanting nothing to do with the Christian faith Hayes’ wife Laney believed in. But when Hayes reluctantly…
The Country Music Hall of Fame inducted four new members on Sunday, May 1. The Judds, the late Ray Charles, drummer Eddie Bayers and the late Pete Drake were all inducted, celebrating their numerous accomplishments in country music. Pete Drake, one of the most influential pedal steel guitarists of any genre, was inducted into the Recording and/or Touring Musician…
The Judds are officially members of the Country Music Hall of Fame, but their induction was far from celebratory. Wynonna Judd was on hand to be inducted, accompanied by her sister actress Ashley Judd, honoring the life and legacy of their mother, Naomi Judd, who passed away one day before the ceremony. “I didn’t prepare anything tonight, ’cause I…
Country music stars are speaking out about the unexpected passing of Naomi Judd. Judd was 76 years old when she died on April 30, one day before she and Wynonna were set to be inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame, as The Judds. “Rest In Peace, Naomi Judd.” says Maren Morris. “Honored to have witnessed ‘Love Can…
Naomi Judd has passed away. The singer, one-half of the award-winning duo, The Judds, died on Saturday, April 30. She was 76 years old. Naomi was married to her husband, Larry Strickland, for 32 years. Naomi is survived by her daughter, Wynonna Judd, who sang in The Judds with her, and Ashley Judd. Both Wynonna and Ashley issued a…
Chris Young is enlisting the help of even more of his famous friends for the deluxe edition of his Famous Friends album. The Tennesse native just announced that Famous Friends (Deluxe Edition) will be out on June 3. The record includes all of the original songs on his latest project, as well as six new tracks, including collaborations withf…
Carrie Underwood just released the haunting video for her current single, “Ghost Story.” The song is the only one she didn’t write for her forthcoming Denim & Rhinestones album, out on June 10. In the video for “Ghost Story,” the American Idol alum stars opposite a male actor, although their only scenes together are of him wishing her back…
New music is here from Seth Ennis! The singer-songwriter just released latest track, “Hair Ties (I Don’t Wanna),” written by Ennis along with Matt McVaney Geoff Warburton. “‘Hair Ties’ is one I wrote a couple of years back with Geoff Warburton and Matt McVaney, when we were actually writing to pitch for a couple of different artists,” Ennis tells…
American Idol alum Laine Hardy is speaking out after a warrant was issued for his arrest. The 21-year-old reportedly received a warrant, due to allegations made against him by someone else. Hardy shared the news on social media, vowing to remain completely cooperative with authorities as the matter is investigated. “Earlier today, I received a warrant due to allegations…
