After her stint on Season 2 of The Voice in 2012, RaeLynn moved to Nashville and met another pair of up-and-coming artists, Dan Smyers and Shay Mooney of Dan + Shay, who eventually became her “best friends in this industry.” When it came time to record her 2017 debut album, WildHorse, RaeLynn knew exactly who…… MORE
Brett Young Earns First Billboard No. 1 With “In Case You Didn’t Know”
Brett Young scored his first No. 1 on Billboard’s Country Airplay chart this week (May 30) with his sophomore single, “In Case You Didn’t Know.” Co-written by Brett, Tyler Reeve, Kyle Schlienger and Trent Tomlinson, the emotional melody was recently certified platinum by the RIAA for sales of 1 million units. Brett is the only…… MORE
ACM Announces Special Award Honorees, Including Willie Nelson, Dolly Parton, George Strait, Eric Church, Reba McEntire & More
Today (May 30), the Academy of Country Music announced its special awardees for the 11th annual ACM Honors ceremony, which will take place August 23 at Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium and be televised on CBS at a later date. In addition to previously announced Songwriter of the Year Award winner Lori McKenna, the ACM Honors will…… MORE
Darius Rucker to Be Featured on Upcoming BBC Program, “USA Through Music”
After recent gigs on Hawaii 5-0 and Undercover Boss, Darius Rucker is adding another television credit to his résumé: the BBC’s USA Through Music, which will profile American cities through the eyes of musicians who have a passion for the area. And no musician has a bigger passion for Charleston, S.C., than Darius. According to…… MORE
Watch Brooke Eden Shake It Up After Her Breakup in New “Act Like You Don’t” Video
Over the weekend, Brooke Eden dropped a new video for her single, “Act Like You Don’t.” The tune, which was co-penned by Brooke, Jesse Frasure and Cary Barlowe, recounts Brooke’s struggle to heal from the heartbreak of a tough breakup. “The video is a pretty literal interpretation of what I did after my breakup that…… MORE
Country Stars Share Their Memorial Day Wishes, Including Carrie Underwood, Keith Urban, Luke Bryan, Dierks Bentley & More
Memorial Day is an opportunity to pay tribute to all of the veterans who died serving our great nation. As we relax with family and friends today (May 29), let’s be sure to remember those who lost their lives protecting our freedom and thank those who serve or have served in our Armed Forces. Many…… MORE
Watch Scotty McCreery Bring Crowd Members to Tears With Moving Performance of “The Dash” at Memorial Day Concert
Scotty McCreery delivered a powerful performance of “The Dash” with the National Symphony Orchestra as part of the National Memorial Day Concert on PBS on Sunday, May 28. “The Dash,” which was penned by Kyle Jacobs and Preston Brust, is featured on Scotty’s 2013 sophomore studio album, See You Tonight. As Scotty performed the song…… MORE
Country Stars Remember Gregg Allman, Including Jason Aldean, Keith Urban, Little Big Town & More
Country stars from Jason Aldean and Keith Urban to Little Big Town and Lady Antebellum reached out via social media to share their remembrances of Southern rock pioneer Gregg Allman, who passed away at age 69 on May 27 at his home in Savannah, Ga. This one hurts a lot. This was one of my…… MORE
Gregg Allman – Music Legend Dies at 69
Gregg Allman, a founding member of the Allman Brothers Band, who helped shape what was labeled as Southern rock passed away at his home Saturday in Savannah, Ga. He was 69. Although he has suffered many health issues recently, no cause of death has been given. Allman brothers band had hits songs in the…… MORE
Your “Paper Airplane 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 to [email protected], or post ’em on Facebook or Twitter (@995thewolfdfw @BillBowen995). And be…… 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…