Tim McGraw released his first new music as a solo artist in more than two years at 4 p.m. CT on Oct. 4 as he dropped new single, “Neon Church,” and a bonus track, “Thought About You.” The tunes will be featured on Tim’s upcoming 15th studio album, which will be his first solo album…
Celebrating 50 Years of Merle Haggard’s “Mama Tried”
Merle Haggard was a country music icon. In an era when the term is often used excessively and incorrectly, Merle embodied the term like few other entertainers. The entire music world lost a true legend when Merle died on April 6, 2016—his 79th birthday. This week we’re celebrating the 50th anniversary of the release of…
Charlie Daniels Teams With Award-Winning Musicians for New Album
Country Music Hall of Fame member Charlie Daniels has teamed with award-winning musicians James Stroud (Bob Seger, Paul Simon), Billy Crain (Allman Brothers, ZZ Top) and Charlie Hayward (CDB, Allman Brothers) for a new album, Beau Weevils: Songs in the Key of E. The 10-track offering features lead vocals, guitar and fiddle from Charlie, with…
Brad Paisley and Kimberly Williams-Paisley Help Open “Free Grocery Store” in Nashville
Brad Paisley and wife Kimberly Williams-Paisley have teamed with Belmont University and Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle Tennessee to open The Store—a free grocery store—in Nashville. The Store, which is a non-profit, operates as a year-round free grocery store that allows people to shop for their basic needs. Clients are given the opportunity to…
“Women Want to Hear Women With Elaina” Featuring Rachel Wammack
Rachel Wammack was the first new artist I was introduced to this year—and she’s a big reason I launched the Women Want to Hear Women podcast. After a random “Asian-fusion” dinner with her at the ACM Awards in April, I fell in love with her personality before I heard her sing. I was hoping she…