The inaugural People’s Choice Country Awards will honor one of country music’s biggest stars. Toby Keith has been announced as the recipient of the Country Icon Award, which will be presented to him by fellow Oklahoma native, Blake Shelton. “We’re overjoyed to honor legendary artist Toby Keith with the first-ever Country Icon Award,” Cassandra Tryon, Senior Vice President, Entertainment…
Tracy Chapman just made history in country music. The 59-year-old became the first Black woman to have a No. 1 hit on Billboard‘s Country Airplay chart as a sole writer, with Luke Combs‘ “Fast Car.” “I never expected to find myself on the country charts, but I’m honored to be there,” Chapman tells Billboard. “I’m happy for Luke and…
Carrie Underwood just celebrated her 15th anniversary as a member of the Grand Ole Opry. The “Out Of That Truck” singer has won major awards and sold out large concert venues, but calls being an Opry member one of her crowning achievements. “It has always been just something that’s meant so much to me,” Underwood tells her record label….
Carrie Underwood just celebrated her 15th anniversary of being a member of the Grand Ole Opry. Underwood was joined for the special Opry show by Michael Ray and Deana Carter, among others. “Tonight I am honored to be celebrating my 15-year anniversary of being a member of the Grand Ole Opry,” Underwood said from stage. “I do want to…
15 years ago today was an unforgettable day for Carrie Underwood. On May 10, 2008, Underwood was officially inducted into the Grand Ole Opry. Underwood was just 25 years old when she was inducted by fellow Oklahoma native Garth Brooks. “This is going to hold a very special place in my awards case,” an emotional Underwood said from the…
Garth Brooks is banning cell phones at his upcoming Garth Brooks/Plus ONE residency, held at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace. The Country Music Hall of Fame member says he wants the show, which will vary from night to night, to be a surprise for each of the attendees. “It’s gonna be a show by itself,” Brooks explained on his…
Home Free has a new collaboration with Brooke Eden, out on Friday, April 21. The all-vocal group and the rising female singer will release their version of “Delta Dawn,” the iconic hit that introduced future Country Music Hall of Fame member, Tanya Tucker, to the world. Eden joined Home Free on their Home Free Family Christmas Tour, which included…
Luke Combs has a lot of reasons for wanting to lose weight, including his son, Tex, and his upcoming baby boy, due this fall. The Grand Ole Opry member has been vocal about wanting to get healthy, saying now that a lot of his motivation is for his family. “I want to be running around the yard with my…
Carrie Underwood will celebrate 15 years as a Grand Ole Opry member with a special show. The Oklahoma native will honor the milestone anniversary with a two-show performance on Saturday, May 13. Underwood was invited to join the Grand Ole Opry on March 15, 2008, by Randy Travis. “Oh my gosh, that was so amazing, and I couldn’t have…
New music is coming from Jelly Roll. After teasing a new project last year, the Nashville native announces the release of Whitsitt Chapel, out on June 2. The 13-track record will include his current single, “Need A Favor,” which comes on the heels of his record-breaking, No. 1 hit, “Son Of A Sinner.” “This album is about growth and…
