Lainey Wilson Praises Her Friend and Mentor Reba McEntire As one of country music’s biggest stars — and this year’s solo host of the CMA Awards — Lainey Wilson is quick to credit the woman who has helped guide her along the way: Reba McEntire. Lainey says her admiration for Reba began long before her … Read more
Loretta Lynn’s legacy was honored in one of the most moving ways imaginable when her granddaughter, Emmy Russell, joined Willie Nelson’s son, Lukas Nelson, to perform the only duet Loretta and Willie ever recorded together. The moment took place during Loretta Lynn’s public memorial service at the Grand Ole Opry House in Nashville on October … Read more
There’s something quietly surprising about hearing Toby Keith step into one of the most beloved Christmas standards ever written. Known for his commanding presence and unmistakable grit, Toby approaches “The Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire)” with restraint and tenderness. He softens the edges — his tone, his phrasing, even the silence between … Read more
“Okie from Muskogee” remains one of country music’s most enduring and debated anthems, a song inseparable from the cultural crosscurrents of the late 1960s. Written by Merle Haggard and released in 1969, it arrived at a moment when America was deeply divided, offering a voice to those who felt disconnected from the rapidly shifting social … Read more
SAN ANTONIO — The “King of Country Music” is returning to Alamo City with a performance that promises to be unforgettable. George Strait will headline the 2024 Congressional Medal of Honor Society’s Patriot Awards Gala, a night dedicated to honoring America’s true heroes. Strait, who proudly served in the U.S. Army from 1971 to 1975, has … Read more
Country rising star Ella Langley got the surprise of a lifetime—and it came straight from country royalty herself, Miranda Lambert. While performing at the Rock the Country music festival, Ella was just getting ready to sing her next song when something unexpected happened. Suddenly, Miranda’s voice echoed through the speakers, catching everyone (especially Ella!) off … Read more
Blake Shelton’s performance of “Kiss My Country Ass” at the Wisconsin State Fair was a high-energy show that perfectly captured his down-to-earth charm and country spirit. Held on August 11, 2010, as part of his summer tour, the event was one of the highlights of Shelton’s rising country music career. His performance, alongside then-wife Miranda … Read more
She’s conquered stages, screens, and seasons of heartbreak — but now, at 70, Reba McEntire is stepping into a different kind of spotlight: love. The country legend, whose unmistakable voice has guided generations through life’s highest highs and deepest lows, recently shared that she’s engaged — and for the first time in years, she admits … Read more
In 2018, Lukas Nelson gave a moving performance of his father Willie Nelson’s classic “Funny (How Time Slips Away)” during a live session at Nashville’s legendary RCA Studio B for WSM Radio. The setting made the moment even more special, as it was the very studio where Willie recorded the song decades earlier. Lukas reflected on the … Read more
At Riley Green’s Damn Country Music Tour stop in Youngstown, Ohio, fans got a performance that shut down a lot of chatter — at least for one night. For weeks, country music circles have been buzzing about a rumored love triangle involving Riley, his duet partner Ella Langley, and fellow star Megan Moroney. It all started after the ACM … Read more