Two weeks ago during CMA Fest, Blake Shelton told Nash Country Daily that he was leaving his birthday plans on June 18 in the hands of girlfriend Gwen Stefani. “I don’t have any big plans,” said Blake. “I think Gwen has something planned for me. She’s really big on if something’s going on in your…
Loretta Lynn definitely knows how to throw a birthday party. And where to host it. The extraordinary lady and one of the most important figures in country music history celebrated her 85th birthday as she welcomed fans, friends and family to the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, Friday night (April 14), for the first of two…
Few country music artists can claim a career spanning 50-plus years, but golden gal Loretta Lynn sure can. Since releasing her debut album, Loretta Lynn Sings, in 1963, the “Coal Miner’s Daughter” has been hard at work for more than a half-century doing what she loves: making music. Loretta’s songs about the domestic hardships of…
Happy 54th birthday to the man, the myth, the legend . . . Travis Tritt. The double-Grammy winner was born in Marietta, Ga., on Feb. 9, 1963. In honor of Travis’ b-day, we’re throwing it back to a video breakdown of “Here’s a Quarter (Call Someone Who Cares).” Today’s installment features the video to Travis’…
Garth Brooks is celebrating his 55th birthday today (Feb. 7), but the celebration started Monday night (Feb. 6) for the bearded wonder from Tulsa, Okla. During Garth’s weekly Inside Studio G Facebook Live series last night, Garth’s queen—wife Trisha Yearwood—surprised her Hall of Fame hubby with a homemade German chocolate cake. “When you’re married to…
Dolly Parton is celebrating her 71st birthday today (Jan. 19). In honor of the momentous occasion, we’re throwing it back on Thursday with a gallery of 25 Country Weekly magazines in which Dolly graced the cover. Happy viewing.
Happy birthday to Lee Ann Womack, who turns the BIG 5-0 today (Aug. 19). The “I Hope You Dance” singer’s most recent album was 2014’s The Way I’m Livin’, which earned Lee Ann two Grammy nominations. photo by Terry Wyatt/Americana Music Association
Happy Birthday going out to Neil Perry of The Band Perry, who turns 26 today. The youngest member of the Perry’s was born in Ridgeland, Miss. on July 23, 1990.
