Before the trophies were handed out at the 2018 Grammy Awards on Jan. 28, a number of stars walked the red carpet, including a country contingent of Reba McEntire, Thomas Rhett, Chris Stapleton, Emmylou Harris, Brothers Osborne, Alison Krauss, Little Big Town, The Secret Sisters, Kelly Clarkson and Lady Antebellum’s Dave Haywood and Charles Kelley.……
Chris Stapleton Takes Home Three Grammys in Monster Night; Other Winners Include Little Big Town, Reba, Jason Isbell & More
After winning two Grammys in 2016, Chris Stapleton one-upped himself last night (Jan. 28) at the 2018 Grammys by winning awards for Best Country Album (From A Room: Vol. 1), Best Country Solo Performance (“Either Way”) and Best Country Song (“Broken Halos”). “It’s a wonderful room to be in all these people tonight and we’re……
Grammy Winners for Country Fans
Here’s a rundown of the Grammy winners from the world of country, Americana and bluegrass. Best Country Solo Performance “Either Way”—Chris Stapleton WINNER “Body Like A Back Road”—Sam Hunt “Losing You”—Alison Krauss “Tin Man”—Miranda Lambert “I Could Use A Love Song”—Maren Morris Best Country Duo/Group Performance “Better Man”—Little Big Town WINNER “It Ain’t My Fault”—Brothers……
Merle Haggard’s “Santa Fe Super Chief” Tour Bus Is For Sale
Burley Auction Gallery in New Braunfels, Texas, will hold an auction on Feb. 10, and one of the items up for bid is Merle Haggard’s former tour bus. The 2008 Motor Coach Industries tour bus includes a master bedroom, four bunks, lounge area and vintage train horn. Merle nicknamed the bus the “Santa Fe Super……
10 Things Jason Aldean Says About His New Single, Album & Tour
On Jan. 26, Jason Aldean released the first single, “You Make It Easy,” from his upcoming eighth studio album, Rearview Town, which will drop on April 13. The bluesy ballad was co-penned by Morgan Wallen, Jordan Schmidt and Florida Georgia Line’s Brian Kelley and Tyler Hubbard. Jason stopped by the Nash campus to talk about……
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Jason Aldean Releases New Single, “You Make It Easy,” From Upcoming Album, “Rearview Town” [Listen]
Jason Aldean released the first single, “You Make It Easy,” from his upcoming eighth studio album, Rearview Town, which will drop on April 13. The bluesy ballad was co-penned by Morgan Wallen, Jordan Schmidt and Florida Georgia Line’s Brian Kelley and Tyler Hubbard. “Growing up in Macon, Georgia, I had a chance to learn about……
After 32 Years, Cal Ripken Jr. to Replace Dolly Parton as Grand Marshal in Pigeon Forge Parade
After 32 years as grand marshal of Pigeon Forge’s annual Homecoming Parade, Country Music Hall of Fame member Dolly Parton is stepping aside for another Hall of Fame member, baseball’s Cal Ripken Jr. This year’s parade, which will be re-branded as the Music in the Mountains Spring Parade, will take place on May 4. Cal……
Natalie Stovall Talks Mules, Music, Making It On “The Voice” and More
Jim Casey talks to Natalie Stovall about: attending the Dwight Yoakam concert at the Ryman being raised in Columbia, Tenn. (45 miles south of Nashville) Columbia’s claim to fame, Mule Day getting her first violin as a 3-year-old entering fiddle competitions as an 8-year-old singing for the first time at Opryland Themepark moving to Boston……
Watch Chris Stapleton Team With Justin Timberlake in New Video for “Say Something”
After a show-stopping performance at the 2015 CMA Awards, Chris Stapleton and Justin Timberlake have reunited on “Say Something,” a track from JT’s upcoming album, Man of the Woods, which drops on Feb. 2. The video for “Say Something,” which was directed by La Blogothèque, was filmed at Los Angeles’ Bradbury Building and finds JT……
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