Up-and-comers know they’re on the right track when they are invited to play the New Faces of Country Music show at Country Radio Seminar in Nashville. Only a handful of rising stars get the honor of performing at the annual event. The 2021 New Faces Class will feature Ashley McBryde, Tenille Arts, Travis Denning, Hardy…… MORE
Willie Nelson to Release New Frank Sinatra Cover Album, “That’s Life,” on Feb. 26 [Listen to Title Track]
Willie Nelson will release a new Frank Sinatra tribute album, That’s Life, on Feb. 26. The 11-song offering features Willie crooning songs from Sinatra’s catalog, including “That’s Life,” “Luck Be A Lady,” “Nice Work If You Can Get It,” “I’ve Got You Under My Skin,” “You Make Me Feel So Young,” “I Won’t Dance” (a…… MORE
Only One Texan on The Upcoming Season of The Bachelor
If you are tuning in for Tayshia’s season of The Bachelorette, you know that Ivan from Plano has made it very far into the season. Ivan is the total package, attractive, intelligent and open with his feelings. SWOON!! The show typically has lots of Texans and folks from DFW on their show but next season…… MORE
Merle Haggard’s Star-Studded Tribute Concert Now Available Via Streaming & DVD
More than 25 artists came together at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena on April 6, 2017, to honor Merle Haggard on the one-year anniversary of his death. Sing Me Back Home: The Music of Merle Haggard featured performances from Alabama, Ben Haggard, Billy Gibbons, Bobby Bare, Buddy Miller, Chris Janson, Connie Smith, Dierks Bentley, Hank Williams Jr.,…… MORE
Watch Melissa Villaseñor’s Hilarious Impression of Dolly Parton on “Saturday Night Live”
Everyone loves Dolly Parton! Everyone, including Saturday Night Live cast member Melissa Villaseñor. Melissa broke out her Dolly impression during SNL‘s “Weekend Update” segment on Dec. 12. Dressed as Dolly, Melissa treated viewers to a few of her favorite holiday songs, including “Holly Jolly Christmas,” a mashup of “Jingle Bells” and “Jolene,” and “9 to…… MORE
Merry Country Christmas, Y’all!!!
As we count down the days until Santa Claus comes to town, we are celebrating our favorite artists and the special ways they gather around the Christmas tree!!!! … MORE
Lee Greenwood All-Star Concert to Feature Lee Brice, Dustin Lynch, Oak Ridge Boys, Crystal Gayle & More
Lee Greenwood will celebrate 40 years of making music with an all-star concert on Oct. 12, 2021, at the Von Braun Center in Huntsville, Ala. Performers slated to take the stage include Riley Green, Michael W. Smith, Lee Brice, Dustin Lynch, Michael Ray, Jamey Johnson, Big & Rich, Alabama’s Randy Owen, Home Free, Sam Moore,…… MORE
Eric Church Says Thanks With New Song, “Doing Life With Me” [Listen]
Eric Church shared a new song, “Doing Life With Me.” Penned by Eric, Casey Beathard and Jeffrey Steele, “Doing Life With Me” finds Eric tipping his hat in thanks to those who have helped him along his musical journey. Eric expresses gratitude to his family, band and road crew by crooning the chorus: “I don’t…… MORE
Jimmie Allen Shares His Thoughts On the Passing of Charley Pride
Jimmie Allen like many around the world is deeply affected by the passing of Charley Pride this weekend, (Dec 12, 2020). 24 hours after the news broke of Charley’s death, Jimmie posted an 18 minute video to fully express his grief because what he wanted to say “couldn’t really (be) put into a caption on…… MORE
Country Music Association Releases Statement About Covid-19 Protocols at the CMA Awards After Death of Charley Pride
Following the death of Charley Pride on Dec. 12 in Dallas, Texas, due to complications from Covid-19, the Country Music Association released a statement regarding its Covid-19 protocols at the CMA Awards on Nov. 11. Charley was presented with the 2020 Willie Nelson Lifetime Achievement Award in Nashville at the 54th CMA Awards on Nov.…… MORE
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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…