Michael Ray is continuing his tribute to some of his favorite country hits, as part of his The Bootlegger Sessions, this time with a cover of one of Trisha Yearwood‘s early hits. Ray put his own spin on Yearwood’s “Walkaway Joe” single, from Yearwood’s sophomore Hearts in Armor album. The song was first released in 1992, and featured Don…
Trisha Yearwood will officially flip the switch at the Grand Ole Opry on October 14, to serve as the kick-off for the annual Opry Goes Pink event, which partners with Susan G. Komen in the fight against breast cancer. “We all have friends and family members who are battling, have won, and those who have lost their fights against…
Both Garth Brooks‘ Stadium Tour and his SiriusXM The Garth Channel will end this weekend, which means he will suddenly have a lot of free time on his hands. But this time, he isn’t plotting another world tour, or a new business project (aside from his forthcoming new Friends in Low Places bar and music venue in downtown Nashville),…
Trisha Yearwood is a famous singer, but she’s also become a famous chef as well. The host of Food Network’s award-winning Trisha’s Southern Kitchen knows a lot about food, which is why she is especially happy to currently call Nashville home, thanks to its exploding food scene. “Every city that gets big in a hurry like we have goes…
Trisha Yearwood will soon have another trophy to add to her collection. The 57-year-old will receive the Country Radio Broadcasters (CRB) Artist Achievement Award, at the Country Radio Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony later this month. “Trisha’s career achievements are among the ultimate imaginable: Country icon, TV star, bestselling author, philanthropist. Undeniably a legend,” boasts CRB/CRS Board President Kurt…
It was during the public memorial service, Naomi Judd: A River of Time Celebration for Naomi Judd that her daughter Wynonna announced that she would continue The Judds‘ planned farewell The Final Tour, in honor of her mother. Fortunately, Wynonna won’t have to face the shows alone. The Kentucky native just announced an impressive rotating list of opening acts,…
Country music is full of beautiful, sometimes sad, always emotional duets, some dating back to more than 60 years. From Loretta Lynn and Conway Twitty, to Vince Gill and Reba McEntire, we narrowed down 11 of the best country duets of all time. 11. “It’s Your Love,” Tim McGraw and Faith Hill Tim McGraw and Faith Hill recorded this…
Reba McEntire is celebrating her faith with her upcoming new My Chains Are Gone: Hymns and Gospel Favorites project, which will be released on CD and DVD next month. The 12-track record, which includes some of McEntire’s favorite hymns, features several guest artists, including Trisha Yearwood and Kelly Clarkson on “Softly and Tenderly,” as well as The Isaacs on…
Lauren Alaina is officially a member of the Grand Ole Opry! The American Idol alum, who was invited to join in December by Trisha Yearwood, was inducted by Yearwood on Saturday, February 12. “Since I was a little girl I dreamed of this moment,” Alaina said from the stage. “My family’s very musical. My dad grew up playing…
When Trisha Yearwood married Garth Brooks, she also became what she refers to as a “bonus mom” to his three daughters: Taylor, August and Allie, from his first marriage (to Sandy Mahl). Yearwood, who didn’t have any children of her own, blossomed in her new role as another parent in the lives of Brooks’ daughters, an unexpected blessing she…
