Category: Country News

Jake Owen Is Using This “Covid-19 Quarantine” To Focus On Being A Dad

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Jake Owen, as all our favorite country artists right now, is spending his days inside during this quarantine. He is taking this time to really focus on being present with his family, specifically his daughter, Paris.

Click here to listen to a quick interview that he did with Bobby Bones that goes into depth about how he is taking this difficult time and turning it into something positive for him and his family!

Also, while you are at it, click below to listen to my favorite Jake Owen song called “Homemade!”

Brett Eldredge Releases New Music For the First Time In 2 Years

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Brett Eldredge just dropped his latest single “Gabrielle”. This is his first release in 2 years. Brett Eldredge spent all of 2019 off social media to really focus in on what he wanted his music to become and to take a personal inventory. His new release does not disappoint – well worth the wait! Take a listen and let me know what you think!

To read more about his incredible journey of self discovery, read this article by the Rolling Stones.

ACM Awards Postponed Due To Corona Virus

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The ACM Awards, originally scheduled to air on Sunday, April 5th, 2020, has been rescheduled to air on Wednesday, September 16th, 2020. The show will still air on CBS and as originally announced, Keith Urban is still set to be the host. As disappointing as this is for country artists and fans alike, the Academy of Country Music has put together a special program entitled, “ACM Presents: Our Country”, which will be aired on the original date of the awards, April 5th. The show will be comprised of performances by artists in their homes, and flashbacks to some of the greatest moments in the award show history.

To read more about the story, read this article by People Magazine.

Click here to read the incredible lineup scheduled for “ACM Presents: Our Country”!

Kelsea Ballerini Releases Self Titled Album “Kelsea”

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On March 20th, 2020, Kelsea Ballerini released her third album, titled simply “Kelsea”. Not only is this release self titled, but Kelsea also was a co-producer on this record.

According to Nash Country Daily, Kelsea stated : “I learned a lot [as co-producer]. I think on my first two albums, I was more of a student. I think I was learning more about musicality and being a musician. I hadn’t even played a full band show when I made my first album, so I think I had a lot to learn. But now, I trust myself a lot more. I’m more invested in this album. Not only did I write it all, but I was part of bringing it to life in the studio, too, which is the full journey of the songs.”

Click here to read the Rolling Stone’s review of “Kelsea”!

Joe Diffie Passes Away at 61

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The infamous 90’s country artist, Joe Diffie, passed away today, Sunday, March 29th, 2020. Diffie’s publicist confirmed rumors that the artist had contracted the Corona Virus later last week. His death is being confirmed as complications from Covid-19.

Read more about the story here .

Click below to listen to one of Joe’s greatest hits, “Pickup Man”. RIP, Joe Diffie. Thank you for all you contributed to country music.

Kelsea Ballerini and Halsey Collaborate

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CMT Crossroads has made a name for itself by taking a country artist and an artist of a different genre and combining them for one amazing show. Upcoming on March 25th, it’s Kelsea Ballerini and Halsey’s turn to take the crossroads stage. Here is a sneak peak of what to expect on the episode.

What do you guys think of crossing two genres together? Are you for it or against it? Do you like it, or do you think artists should be collaborating with artists in their lane? Let me know!

CMT Crossroads Kelsea Ballerini and Halsey

Thomas Rhett’s “Valentine Baby Girl”

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At 8:30 AM on Tuesday morning, February 11th, Thomas Rhett Atkins and his wife Lauren welcomed their third daughter into the world! Weighing in at 9 pounds and 2 ounces, Lennon Love Atkins is being nicknamed their “valentine baby” (as her birth is so close to Valentines Day). Thomas and Lauren have two other daughters: Willow Grey who is four and adopted from Uganda, and Ada James who is two.

Thomas Rhett Welcomes Third Daughter Into The World

I personally feel like Thomas Rhett and his wife have one of the sweetest love stories in all of country music right now. It is clear through Thomas’ music how much he adores his family, and I am looking forward to hearing the new songs he writes about their sweet addition, Lennon!

Until then, listen to “Life Changes”, written about his daughters Willow and Ada!

Tenille Townes Covers “Stupid Boy”

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Tenille Townes has taken an original twist on the song “Stupid Boy” by Keith Urban. Originally sang from a male’s perspective, Tenille takes a unique turn lyrically and allows the listener to hear from the woman’s side of the story. She is able to do this by only slightly changing one of the lyrics from “it took a while for her to figure out she could run but when she did she was long gone” to “it took a while for ME to figure out I could run but when I did I was long gone”. However, the slight lyrical change adds a whole new meaning and hearing a female voice behind this iconic song adds such a different depth to it. I will always be a fan of the original because I feel like Keith Urban delivered it with such passion and intensity, but give Tenille’s version a listen and let me know who you think sang it better!

Click here to read an interview with Tenille Townes on why she chose to cover this song! Tenille Townes On Why She Covered “Stupid Boy”


Keith Urban’s “All For The Hall: Under The Influence”

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Photo Credit: https://musicrow.com/2020/02/keith-urban-luke-combs-tanya-tucker-blake-shelton-show-out-for-all-for-the-hall1/ NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE – FEBRUARY 10: (Back Row L-R) Blake Shelton, Keith Urban, Luke Combs, Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum CEO Kyle Young, Morgan Wallen, John Osborne, TJ Osborne, Chris Stapleton, (Front Row L-R) Tanya Tucker, Tenille Townes, Carly Pearce, Ingrid Andress, and Lauren Daigle backstage at All for the Hall: Under the Influence Benefiting the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum at Bridgestone Arena on February 10, 2020, in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Terry Wyatt/Getty Images for Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum)

On Monday night, February the 11th, Keith Urban hosted his seventh annual “All For The Hall” benefit concert for the Country Music Hall of Fame. With an incredible lineup of artists including Keith Urban, Lauren Daigle, Blake Shelton, Tanya Tucker, Chris Stapleton and more of countries brightest stars right now, the theme this year was “Under the Influence”. While each artist was given the platform to sing one of their originals, they also got to pick and perform a song from an artist that helped shape who they are today. I think this was a brilliant idea and gave respect to those who walked the road before and helped mold the industry into what it is today.

Click here to read more about the amazing night! All For The Hall: Under the Influence