Jon Pardi loves country music, even if he isn’t exactly sure what is part of the genre anymore. The Grand Ole Opry member says the genre has come to mean more than just the traditional country music that he grew up loving, and still loves today. But to be clear, Pardi isn’t complaining, about any of it. “In all…
Jon Pardi has a lot of respect for Kenny Chesney. The California native credits Chesney with changing how country artists perform, especially ones with fans like Chesney has. “I think Kenny Chesney was the first to go to football fields — like out of everybody,” Pardi tells Taste of Country Nights (via American Songwriter). “I mean, of course there’s…
Jon Pardi is embracing parenthood with a new song, out now. The father of two just released “She Drives Away,” from his forthcoming Honkytonk Hollywood album. The song was written by Zach Abend, Jimi Bell, Seth Ennis and Jordan Minto. “‘She Drives Away’ is a song that I knew I was going to record immediately,” Pardi says. “I think most…
CMA Country Christmas is here! The star-studded show airs tonight, December 3, featuring performances from some of country music’s favorite artists. Keep reading to find out everything to know about the holiday special. How to Watch: CMA Country Christmas airs on Tuesday, December 3, at 8:00 PM ET on ABC. The show will also be available beginning on Decmeber…
Country music has a lot of songs about drinking and partying, but for numerous artists, they might sing about alcohol, but they choose not to imbibe. We found 17 country music artists who, due to former addictions, health issues or just personal beliefs, are completely sober. 1. Tim McGraw Tim McGraw gave up drinking thanks in large part to…
CMA Country Christmas is returning for another year! The holiday show will once again be hosted by Trisha Yearwood and Amy Grant, and feature performances this year by Cody Johnson, Jon Pardi, Ashley McBryde, For KING & COUNTRY, Carin León, Brittney Spencer and CeCe Winans. Yearwood and Grant will also perform. Yearwood and Grant will put their own spin…
A new song is out from Jon Pardi! The California native just dropped “Friday Night Heartbreaker,” from a forthcoming new album. “’Friday Night Heartbreaker’ kicks down the door of this next musical chapter,” Pardi hints. “I challenged myself to elevate in every aspect, and this is the tip of the spear for what’s to come. When I first heard…
Jon Pardi has another daughter to love. The Grand Ole Opry member and his wife, Summer, welcomed their second daughter, Sienna Grace Pardi, on Tuesday, July 16. Pardi shared the news on social media, along with a few photos of his adorable baby girl. “Officially full time girl dad. Sienna Grace Pardi just completed our Pardi of 4,” Pardi writes,…
Clint Black and Jon Pardi have a new duet, out now. The country music legend and the reigning hitmaker released “Killin’ Time” together. The song is the title track, and second single, from Black’s 1989 debut album. “This year marks 35 years since my album ‘Killin’ Time’ debuted, and I am having the pleasure of seeing fans night after…
Jon Pardi is one grateful Grand Ole Opry member. The singer-songwriter was inducted into the Opry last October by Garth Brooks, after being invited to join via a video message by Alan Jackson, while performing at Stagecoach earlier this year. “The Opry, they’re only going to get bigger and bigger and bigger,” Pardi shared with Everything Nash and other…
