When the Newsboys began in 1985, it was hard to imagine that the Christian rock band would still be around, and just as successful, 36 years later, and still making music with a wide audience appeal. The four-man group just released their latest single, “Magnetic,” from an upcoming new album, which drummer Duncan Phillips says might be their…
Steven Battey is already a success story in the music world, writing and producing for Madonna, Justin Bieber, Flo Rida and more, before moving to Nashville to pursue writing for country music, scoring a No. 1 hit for Luke Combs with “One Number Away.” The Georgia native, who also appeared on Songland, could have kept on writing and producing,…
Luke Bryan is speaking out about Garth Brooks‘ surprise announcement that he was removing himself from the list of nominees for Entertainer of the Year, ahead of the upcoming CMA Awards. Luke, who won the CMA Award for Entertainer of the Year twice (in both 2014 and 2015), was not nominated in 2019, when Garth won, beating out Eric…
Randy Travis changed the trajectory of country music when he released his debut single, “On the Other Hand,” 35 years ago. The Grand Ole Opry member, who just released a new single, “Fool’s Love Affair,” hasn’t been able to make new music since his debilitating stroke in 2013. Still, Randy makes a point to go out and hear country…
Lady A, Tim McGraw and Brad Paisley are among the artists who will perform for the upcoming Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks Spectacular. The country artists join an all-star list that also includes John Legend, the Black Eyed Peas and the Killers. Due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, this year’s event will have a montage of fireworks displays that…
Jimmie Allen is encouraging grace and compassion, as the country continues to deal with the death of George Floyd. While protests and riots have erupted across the nation, Jimmie is providing a welcome message of hope and understanding, in a time when we all need it the most. “One thing that I’ve been doing with my black friends and…
Garth Brooks is offering a little hope amid the sadness. As much of the country deals with the aftermath of the tragic death of George Floyd, which has resulted in protests and riots all over the nation, Garth insists all will, again, be right with the world. “We’ll get there,” Garth said as part of his weekly Inside Studio…
Some of music’s biggest record labels, including Warner Music, Big Machine Label Group, Sony Music Nashville and more, are participating in Blackout Tuesday today (June 2). The initiative, which has been prevalent on social media, is to “disconnect from work and reconnect with our community,” after the tragic death of George Floyd, and subsequent riots and vandalism across the…
Brad Paisley has been doing his part to help and encourage others during the coronavirus pandemic, but he isn’t alone. Brad is praising his fellow country music artists, for the way everyone is banding together to help those in need, including each other, especially now. “Trust me when I say that the country music stars who are friends and…
