Jamey Johnson‘s new Midnight Gasoline album might not have happened if not for the tragic loss of Toby Keith. It was the passing of the Country Music Hall of Fame member that inspired Johnson to return to the studio to record his first album of original songs in 14 years, since The Guitar Song came out in 2010. “The…
Jamey Johnson is proudly sober, mostly. The Grand Ole Opry member hasn’t had a drink in more than 13 years, although he admits on a rare occasion he still enjoys a little marijuana, albeit rarely. “I had my last drink in September 2011,” Johnson tells Billboard. “Then I quit smoking pot in 2015. I think that lasted about eight years,…
Jamey Johnson is back with new music. The 49-year-old has signed with a new record label, Warner Music Nashville, and will release a brand-new project, Midnight Gasoline, on November 8. The record will be his first solo studio album in 14 years, since The Guitar Song came out in 2010. “I think the only common thread would be me,”…
Ronnie Dunn, Reba McEntire, Alabama featuring The Oak Ridge Boys and more are part of a forthcoming Gaither tribute album, honoring gospel music pioneers, Bill and Gloria Gaither. Gaither Tribute: Honoring the Songs of Bill & Gloria Gaither will be out on August 26, featuring ten of their most successful songs as songwriters, including.”Because He Lives,” “Gentle Shepherd,” “He Touched…
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…
Jamey Johnson is the newest member of the Grand Ole Opry! The singer was inducted on Saturday, May 14, by his close friend, and songwriting collaborator, Bill Anderson, fulfilling a dream Johnson held since he was a child. “I don’t have to tell y’all what this means to me,” Johnson said from stage. “Y’all know me; you know I’ve…
Jamey Johnson will be the next member of the Grand Ole Opry. The 46-year-old was invited to join by Bill Anderson, at the end of a writer’s round at the Opry on Saturday, March 19, featuring Johnson, Anderson and Buddy Cannon. “You have made a lot of guest appearances,” Anderson said at the end of the round. “But the…
Derek Jones just dropped a new song, “Everybody’s Somebody,” which is the title track of his upcoming new EP. Written with James LeBlanc, the song was inspired at least in part by Derke’s own mother, and her view on life. “We had no idea what we were going to write about,” Derek recalled to Everything Nash of the day…
