Yearly Archives: 2016

5 Questions With “Forever Country” Producer Shane McAnally, Who Reveals What Other Songs Were in Contention for the Mashup

5 Questions With “Forever Country” Producer Shane McAnally, Who Reveals What Other Songs Were in Contention for the Mashup

By now you’ve probably seen and heard that 30 of country music’s biggest stars—both past and present—have come together to record a new song and video, “Forever Country,” for the CMA Awards’ 50-year anniversary. The star-studded mashup features a fresh take on three of country’s most classic songs: John Denver’s “Take Me Home,” Willie Nelson’s…

Josh Turner Says Goodbye to Turner Field in Atlanta

Josh Turner Says Goodbye to Turner Field in Atlanta

A lifelong Atlanta Braves fan, Josh Turner attended his final Braves game at Turner Field in Atlanta on Friday night (Sept. 16) as a guest of the Atlanta Braves organization. After 20 years, the 2016 baseball season will be the final season the Braves play at Turner Field. The team is moving to SunTrust Park…

Billy Gilman Picks Adam Levine as His “Voice” Coach

Billy Gilman Picks Adam Levine as His “Voice” Coach

After years away from the spotlight, former child country star Billy Gilman burned bright on The Voice last night (Sept. 20). Billy’s performance of Adele’s “When We Were Young” was impressive enough that all four judges—Adam Levine, Miley Cyrus, Blake Shelton and Alicia Keys—swiveled their chairs around in approval. Billy, 28, shot to stardom in…

Watch New “Forever Country” Music Video With George Strait, Dolly Parton, Willie Nelson, Carrie Underwood & More

Watch New “Forever Country” Music Video With George Strait, Dolly Parton, Willie Nelson, Carrie Underwood & More

By now you’ve probably heard that 30 of country music’s biggest stars—both past and present—have come together to record a new song and video, “Forever Country,” for the CMA Awards’ 50-year anniversary. The star-studded mashup features a fresh take on three of country’s most classic songs: John Denver’s “Take Me Home,” Willie Nelson’s “On the…

Watch Billy Gilman Impress All Four Judges During Blind Auditions on “The Voice”

Watch Billy Gilman Impress All Four Judges During Blind Auditions on “The Voice”

Former child star Billy Gilman returns to the TV spotlight tonight (Sept. 20) with an appearance on Season 11 of NBC’s The Voice. Billy took part in the show’s blind auditions and received the attention of all four coaches. In 2000, 11-year-old Billy released the single “One Voice,” which was a Top 20 hit for…

Brad Paisley Gets His Own Country Music Hall of Fame Exhibit

Brad Paisley Gets His Own Country Music Hall of Fame Exhibit

Calling all Brad Paisley fans. The singer/songwriter will soon see his life pass before his own eyes when he is honored with a Country Music Hall of Fame exhibit this fall. Brad’s exhibit will span his career from childhood, where he first performed at age 13 on WWVA’s Jamboree USA to the award-winning artist he…

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