Shenandoah just dropped a new track, “If Only,” from their upcoming Every Road album. The contemplative song, written by Lori McKenna, Phil Barton and Jaron Boyer, features Ashley McBryde on the track. “She put the ‘gen’ in genuine,” lead singer Marty Raybon boasted to Rolling Stone Country. “Watching her sing in the studio was listening to a true purist.”…
Maren Morris and her husband, Ryan Hurd, are proud parents of their seven-month-old son, Hayes, who is getting plenty of one-on-one time with his parents. Although Maren planned on being on the road this year, instead she is home with her family, and learning more about her baby’s relaxed personality. “Ryan and I are both pretty laid back. We…
Restless Heart’s lead singer Larry Stewart’s first holiday album, Everyday is Christmas, is out! The 10-track record features both classic Christmas songs, such as “All I Want For Christmas Is You,” “Don’t Save It All For Christmas Day” and more, along with a couple of originals, including the title track. “We just found some songs, and Christmas love songs…
Charley Pride was one of the biggest trend-setters in country music, and now he is being honored for his contributions. The 86-year-old will receive the Willie Nelson Lifetime Achievement Award, during the live broadcast of the CMA Awards next month. “Charley Pride is the epitome of a trailblazer,” Sarah Trahern, CMA Chief Executive Officer, says of the honor. “Few…
Dolly Parton and Sara Evans are just two of the artists joining their voices for a new song, “PINK.” The song, which benefits Susan G. Komen®, the world’s leading breast cancer organization, also includes Rita Wilson, Jordin Sparks and Monica. “This is such a beautiful song of hope,” Dolly said of the tune. “I’m honored to join with these…
When Robert Counts went into a writing session with HARDY and Jake Mitchell, HARDY was still known as songwriter Michael Hardy, and all three men were still getting their start in country music. The result of that one co-write was “What Do I Know,” Robert’s current, and powerful single, which became the second most-added song at country radio when…
Florida Georgia Line is the latest recipient of the Randy Owen Angels Among Us Award, presented by St. Jude. The award is given to artists and celebrities who have worked tirelessly in their support of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, through the Country Cares for St. Jude Kids, started more than 30 years ago by the Alabama lead singer….
Reba McEntire just might be returning to the small screen, but not for a reboot of her successful sitcom, Reba. The singer and actress is rumored to be starring in a new NBC series, Fried Green Tomatoes, based on the novel and movie of the same name. According to Variety, Fried Green Tomatoes is an hour long drama project…
Runaway June‘s newest member, Natalie Stovall, has been making music for most of her life, both on her own and as part of her group, Natalie Stovall and the Drive. But it wasn’t until she joined Runaway June, in a space left vacant when founding member Hannah Mulholland left, that she felt like she had finally found her musical…
Randy Travis stunned an entire room of music industry people at his Country Music Hall of Fame induction in 2016, when he sang “Amazing Grace” from stage. For Randy, who largely lost his ability to speak, and sing, after his 2013 stroke, the event was a milestone, in more ways than one. “We had started working on that song…
