Alan Jackson is the latest recipient of the ACM Poet’s Award, given at the ACM Honors to a country artist who is known for their exemplary songwriting. The Country Music Hall of Fame member was on hand to accept the trophy from Eric Church, sharing his thoughts on the importance of songwriting, at least for him. “I’ve always put…
William Lee Golden and The Goldens have a new video, this one their take on a Kris Kristofferson classic. The group, made up of William Lee Golden and his sons Rusty, Craig, and Chris, just released the video for “Why Me, Lord,” featuring Aaron McCune. “Why Me, Lord” is a song from Old Country Church, one of three albums as…
Keith Urban and Kix Brooks are among this year’s class of inductees into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame. The two will be joined by David Lee Murphy, Casey Beathard and Rafe Van Hoy, in a ceremony held in Music City this fall. Urban is responsible for writing several of his own hits, including “But For The Grace Of…
Dennis Quaid‘s Fallen: A Gospel Record For Sinners is out now. The 12-track record includes both original songs and hymns, plus a cover of Kris Kristofferson‘s “Why Me Lord.” There was a time when Quaid, deep in the throes of addiction, could have never imagined that he would have an album full of spiritual songs, and he admits it…
Travis Tritt just announced the release of his gospel album, Country Chapel. The ten-song project, which will be released on Gaither Music on September 15, includes “When God Dips His Love In My Heart,” a song that features The Oak Ridge Boys on the track. “I’ve been wanting to make a gospel album for about 30 years, and I’m…
Travis Tritt is releasing his first-ever gospel album. The country music icon announces the release of Country Chapel, ten songs, including three originals, which will be released on Gaither Music on September 15. “I’ve wanted to make this album for over 30 years and I hope and pray that everyone who hears it will be inspired and encouraged through…
One of the most famous venues in all of Nashville, Tootsie’s Orchid Lounge has been around for more than 60 years! The honky-tonk, located behind the Ryman Auditorium, has welcomed artists such as Willie Nelson, Kris Kristofferson, Waylon Jennings and more, and still draws in some of Music City’s biggest artists, who all want a chance to perform on…
Dennis Quaid is releasing a gospel album. The award-winning actor will release Fallen: A Gospel Record For Sinners, out on July 28 on Gaither Music Group. Quaid just released his version of “Why Me Lord,” a cover of Kris Kristofferson‘s classic song, released in 1973. Fallen: A Gospel Record For Sinners features hymns like “Just As I Am” and…
Patty Loveless, Tanya Tucker and Bob McDill will be inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame! Loveless is being inducted into the Modern Era Artist category. The Grand Ole Opry member released her self-titled debut album in 1987, and had a long string of hits at radio over the next two decades, including “Blame It On Your Heart,”…
There isn’t a genre of music that is more patriotic than country music, and with good reason. Many of the past and present hitmakers also served in the military prior to their careers in music. In honor of Veterans Day, we are celebrating seven artists who also proudly served in the armed forces. 1. George Strait George Strait enlisted…
