Which country artists and bands are bringing home the bacon and frying it too? Not surprisingly, Garth Brooks, who is the best-selling solo artist in the history of recorded music. The reigning CMA Entertainer of the Year tops our list of the 20 best-selling acts in country music history as reported by the Recording Industry…… MORE
Alison Krauss Announces New Album of Classic Songs, “Windy City,” Due Out Feb. 17; Releases Track Listing
It’s been a long wait to hear new music from country’s most angelic voice, but Alison Krauss has announced that she will release a new album called Windy City—her first project without her band, Union Station, since 2007’s Raising Sand with Robert Plant. The new album is set to be released on Feb. 17 and…… MORE
Listen to Rascal Flatts’ Rousing New Single, “Yours If You Want It,” From Upcoming Album
Rascal Flatts will release a new studio album in 2017—the trio’s first since 2014’s Rewind—and they are wasting little time in the new year giving fans a taste of what’s to come. Today (Jan. 6), the guys released the project’s first single, “Yours If You Want It,” a tune co-written by Jonathan Singleton and Andrew…… MORE
Who’s New: Courtney Cole
Born: New Orleans Lives: Nashville Single: “Free.99” Twitter: @TheCourtneyCole Website: courtneycolemusic.com Influences: Shania Twain, Mariah Carey, Dixie Chicks, Martina McBride, Faith Hill INSIDE SCOOP Courtney Cole may have grown up in New Orleans, where she was exposed to a plethora of different types of music, but she now calls Nashville home. The newcomer has been…… MORE
Watch Chip Esten of “Nashville” Perform “Buckle Up” on the “Today Show”
On the morning that the fifth season of the CMT drama Nashville was premiering (Jan. 5), Charles “Chip” Esten—who plays Deacon Claybourne from the hit TV series—headed to New York for an appearance on NBC’s Today Show. Prior to his performance, the handsome singer/actor chatted with hosts Hoda Kotb and Jenna Bush Hager about the…… MORE
YOUR “WHIPPED CREAM DAY” WOLF FAN FAVORITE 5 COUNTDOWN
Here’s tonight’s WOLF FAN FAVORITE FIVE, the five most popular songs in North Texas, as chosen by YOU. Brought to you by Southern Junction in Rockwall. #995wfff Vote for your favorite song at 995thewolf.com/vote, or call in your vote, along with your requests or dedications to 888-787-1995, e-mail at [email protected], or post ’em on Facebook or Twitter (@995thewolfdfw @BillBowen995).…… MORE
Hillary Scott and Husband Chris Tyrell Celebrate Fifth Wedding Anniversary With “Best Trip We’ve Had Together Since Our Honeymoon”
On January 7, 2017, Lady Antebellum’s Hillary Scott and husband Chris Tyrell will be receiving well-wishes from family, friends and fans in celebration of their fifth wedding anniversary. However, the couple celebrated a few days early by sneaking away for what Hillary is calling “the best trip we’ve ever had together since our honeymoon.” Hillary…… MORE
“Nash Nights Live” Radio Host Shawn Parr Appears on “Nashville” Season Premiere
You may know Shawn Parr’s voice from radio and TV—he hosts nationally syndicated radio show Nash Nights Live and he’s the voice of the ACMs, AMAs and The Golden Globes—but now he’s adding acting to his resumé. Shawn is making his third appearance on the beloved hour-long drama, premiering tonight (Jan. 5) on CMT, this…… MORE
New Blake Shelton-Inspired Venues to Open in Nashville (2018) and Tishomingo, OK (2017)
Blake Shelton and Ryman Hospitality Properties have teamed up to transform Blake’s 2001 breakout hit, “Ol’ Red,” into two new venues in Nashville and his hometown of Tishomingo, Okla. With a planned opening in 2018, Ole Red Nashville at 300 Broadway will be a multi-level 26,000-square-foot entertainment venue, with a two-story bar and restaurant, retail…… MORE
Carrie Underwood Reportedly Presenting Two Awards at 2017 Golden Globes on Sunday Night
The 74th annual Golden Globes will kick off Hollywood’s award season on Sunday, Jan. 8, with host Jimmy Fallon at the helm for the first time and an all-star cast of presenters that includes Ben Affleck, Jessica Chastain, Steve Carell, Matt Damon and Reese Witherspoon. On the country news front, word on the street is…… MORE
Playlist
WUWTWS Blog
Keep Those Texas Babies Reading
Getting our kids to read in the summer can sometimes be challenging but there are lots of teacher approved ideas and incentive programs available to keep them on track! They can earn game tokens from our Friends at Chuck E Cheese who has tons of rewards ideas for being a good student and a good…