Gigi’s Cupcakes founder Gina Butler is a true rags to riches story. The entrepreneur, who went from working several jobs — including cleaning a then-teenage Taylor Swift’s home — to launching a multi-million dollar business, once had big dreams of a career in music. She recalls the moment that she realized she wanted more out of her life than…
Randy Travis is receiving a huge honor this year. The Grand Ole Opry member, along with longtime Warner Music Nashville CEO John Esposito, will both receive the Nashville Symphony’s 2024 Harmony Award. The two will be honored together during the Nashville Symphony’s 40th annual Symphony Ball, held on Saturday, December 14, 2024, at the Schermerhorn Symphony Center. “My passion…
Scotty McCreery‘s latest Rise and Fall and Carly Pearce‘s hummingbird album are each being recognized by Billboard. Both were included on their list of 50 Best Albums of 2024 (So Far), part of an all-genre list that also includes records by Ariana Grande, Beyoncé, Taylor Swift, Dua Lipa, Pearl Jam and more. McCreery’s 13-track Rise and Fall was praised for its…
Miranda Lambert has a new label home. The country music superstar left her longtime label home, Sony Music Nashville, one year ago, now revealing she has signed a new record deal with Republic Nashville, in a joint venture with Big Loud Records. Lambert will release her first track, “Wranglers,” on her new label home on May 3. “‘Wranglers’ is…
Kenny Chesney is one of the reigning superstars of country music. The Tennessee native, whose career has spanned more than three decades, just released his BORN album, and will embark on his Sun Goes Down Tour next month, with Zac Brown Band, Megan Moroney and Uncle Kracker serving as his opening acts. In honor of Chesney’s 56th birthday on March 26,…
It’s a sad time for Toby Keith fans. The 62-year-old passed away on February 5, after battling stomach cancer since 2021. We’re taking a closer look at his extraordinary life and career. 1. Music wasn’t his first job. Before Keith made money as a musician, he worked in the oil fields. Keith worked his way up to management, following…
Jelly Roll could end this weekend with two new trophies. The former inmate is nominated for two Grammy Awards, both for the all-genre Best New Artist, and for Best Country Duo/Group Performance, for his “Save Me” collaboration with Lainey Wilson. Even Jelly Roll’s biggest dreams, dreams he had while still incarcerated, didn’t quite include his music being nominated for…
Home Free, who will embark on their Crazy(er) Life Tour in March, has a new album coming out this year. The next set of tunes, like their recent AS SEEN ON TV record, is another celebration of the whirlwind of the past decade for the all-vocal group. “As the name of the tour suggests, that goes hand-in-hand with…
Each year, the Country Music Hall of Fame honors artists who have had a big impact on music in the past year, with their American Currents: State of the Music exhibit. The honorees for this year have been announced, and include Luke Combs, Morgan Wallen, Lainey Wilson, Kelsea Ballerini, The War and Treaty, Jelly Roll, Taylor Swift, Oliver Anthony…
Lainey Wilson is having the life she once dreamed of, and maybe more. The 31-year-old has emerged as one of the biggest stars in country music, headlining shows, scoring No. 1 singles and amassing multiple awards. The Louisiana native says it is all a combination of hard work, an unwavering belief in herself — even when no one else…
