Jamey Johnson‘s new Midnight Gasoline album might not have happened if not for the tragic loss of Toby Keith. It was the passing of the Country Music Hall of Fame member that inspired Johnson to return to the studio to record his first album of original songs in 14 years, since The Guitar Song came out in 2010. “The…
Keith Urban loves watching his girls grow up. The singer-songwriter, who shares daughters Sunday Rose, 16, and Faith Margaret, 13, with his wife, Nicole Kidman, is embracing every part of fatherhood, including the part where his children spread their wings. Urban’s oldest daughter recently made her runway debut during Paris Fashion Week, and while some fathers might be mourning…
Cody Johnson‘s Leather Deluxe Edition is out now. The new record, the follow-up to his Leather album, out last year, is 13 more songs that Johnson released, in many ways as a thank-you to his fans. “I’ll try not to get emotional, but it means the world to me, because at the end of the day, we’re all human,…
Jamey Johnson is proudly sober, mostly. The Grand Ole Opry member hasn’t had a drink in more than 13 years, although he admits on a rare occasion he still enjoys a little marijuana, albeit rarely. “I had my last drink in September 2011,” Johnson tells Billboard. “Then I quit smoking pot in 2015. I think that lasted about eight years,…
Tim McGraw has a Top 10 hit with his current single, “One Bad Habit.” The song, from his surprise Poet’s Resumé EP, out last year, was written by Marc Beeson, Aaron Eshuis and Tony Lane. McGraw knew right away he wanted to include it on his newest project, even if he needed to rework it a bit to make it…
Reba McEntire is thrilled to be part of Happy’s Place, her new sitcom on NBC. The multi-talented superstar is no stranger to acting, but feels a special excitement about being part of the debut season of the comedic show. “I love that genre,” McEntire says on the Today Show. “I like sitcoms. I was a huge fan of them…
Joe Nichols‘ new album, Honky Tonks and Country Songs, is out. The 11-track album includes Nichols’ current single, “Better Than You,” a collaboration with Annie Bosko. The song, written by Derek George and John Pierce, was among the most-added at radio when it was released, and with good reason. “It’s one of those rare songs that’s actually written as…
Keith Urban can’t wait for 2025. The New Zealand native, who just released his latest HIGH album, says that he has plenty to look forward to, especially now that the record is out, including hitting the road next year. “I love writing songs,” Urban shares on the Today Show. “The next song is what I’m interested in, recording the…
Scotty McCreery has a two-year-old! The 31-year-old and his wife, Gabi, celebrated Avery with a Cars-themed birthday party, complete with a new toy car, a birthday cake, and a brand-new, toddler-sized drum set. The couple shared a few photos of the event on social media, along with a clip of Avery’s first drum solo. View this post…
Halloween is a big deal in Luke Bryan‘s family. The father of two has been known to dress in outlandish outfits with his wife, Caroline, although he admits he has no say in whatever costume he wears for the spooky holiday. “My tradition for Halloween is Caroline picks the outfit,” Bryan tells his record label. “I never know what…
