Jason Aldean will soon have another trophy to add to his growing collection, but this time it isn’t for his music. The Georgia native will be honored at the upcoming Country Radio Seminar (CRS) with the Country Radio Broadcasters Artist Humanitarian Award, honoring his numerous charitable efforts. “Jason Aldean doesn’t have to brag about his songs or his concert…
Sara Evans loves country music. She loves it so much that she refused to stray too far from the genre, even when her career could have received a big boost if she had relented. The 50-year-old has been unapologetically who she is as an artist, a trait that makes her music both timeless and relevant. Keep reading to find…
Russell Dickerson and Phil Vassar are just two of the many country artists lending their talents for a worthwhile cause. The two will join several other singers, including Eddie Montgomery, Jeffrey Steele, Carolyn Dawn Johnson, Brett James, Steve Dorff and November Blue, taking the stage at the Ryman Auditorium on Monday, November 22, for the annual Christmas 4…
Vince Gill‘s “Go Rest High on That Mountain” has been sung at countless funerals over the years, including at Charlie Daniels’ last year. Gill began writing the song after Keith Whitley passed away, finishing it after the death of his own brother. But the Country Music Hall of Fame member has a third verse, which has never been recorded,…
Country Faith Bluegrass, the 14-track album of both original and classic songs, is out now. The record includes songs performed by an all-star list of artists, including Dolly Parton, Vince Gill, Alison Krauss, Patty Loveless, the late Charlie Daniels, Marty Raybon, Ricky Skaggs and more. “This is the 10th project in the Country Faith series,” producer Jerry Salley tells…
On Monday, August 16, three new inductees will be announced into the Country Music Hall of Fame. Reba McEntire will make the announcement, which will be made virtually this year, due to the ongoing pandemic. The new inductees will be inducted at a later date, joining Marty Stuart, Hank Williams, Jr. and Dean Dillon, who were all part of…
Jenny Tolman knows how to make lemonade out of lemons. The rising star saw her long-awaited There Goes the Neighborhood album released to rave reviews, which led to plenty of concert bookings and shows scheduled, right as the world began shutting down for COVID-19. Not one to wallow in self-pity, Tolman immediately pivoted, and set to work on…
One year ago today, on March 9, 2020, Chris Young had no idea that he had just played his last show for what would end up being a long, long time, due to the rapid spread of COVID-19. Young reflected on the somber anniversary on social media. “A year ago today we were playing in front of 70,000, but…
There is new music coming from Chris Young, and it’s a lot. The 35-year-old has already released three songs from his next set of tunes, including “Raised on Country,” which is the title track. But the time off the road because of the pandemic has given him plenty of time to work on even more new music, resulting in…
Home Free has another award to add to their collection. The five-man group earned a Gold Play Button by YouTube, in honor of exceeding one million subscribers on their official YouTube channel. Home Free shared the news in a behind-the-scenes video of the recording of their latest collaboration, “American Pie,” with the song’s writer and performer, Don McLean. “When…
