Since launching his signature cannabis brand Willie’s Reserve in 2015, Willie Nelson has slowly expanded his reach into the burgeoning industry. This week, the Country Music Hall of Fame member and pot advocate announced his new Willie’s Remedy, a line of health and wellness products that kicks off with hemp-infused …
Read More »Garth Brooks Preps New Album 'Fun'
Country Music Hall of Fame member Garth Brooks has revealed Fun as the title of his upcoming studio album, sharing the news with fans during his weekly Inside Studio G Facebook Live chat on Monday, January 21st. “It’s just the ‘Fun‘ album,” Brooks said during the discussion. “It’s just been …
Read More »Hear Caroline Spence Sing With Emmylou Harris on New 'Mint Condition'
“My favorite things are tired and worn,” sings Caroline Spence on “Mint Condition,” the closing track from her forthcoming LP of the same name. Written about her hopes for a relationship in the rear view, when the photo albums are torn and the jewelry’s rusting but love lingers on, it’s …
Read More »See Eric Church's Freewheeling 'Me and Paul' at Willie Nelson Tribute Concert
Eric Church was among the guests at Saturday night’s all-star musical tribute to Willie Nelson, held at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena. For his turn on the stage, Church even sang one of the country’s legend’s great road songs, “Me and Paul.” The title track from Nelson’s 32nd studio album released in …
Read More »Hear Dan + Shay's New Acoustic Version of 'Speechless'
Chart-topping country duo Dan + Shay distill the base elements from two recent hits in a pair of new acoustic releases, highlighting the vocal chemistry behind “Speechless” and “Tequila.” With Shay Mooney’s soaring voice softening for the occasion, a delicate snap track and easygoing acoustic guitar bring an extra dose …
Read More »Brad Paisley Mixes Bulls With Breakups in New 'Bucked Off' Video
Brad Paisley compares breakups to rodeos in his latest song “Bucked Off,” a theme on which he doubles down in the new video for the single. According to card prior to the video, the country singer-guitarist asked his fans to submit videos of their breakups, leading to a mish-mosh of …
Read More »10 Best Country and Americana Songs of the Week: Christmas Edition
This week’s list of must-hear songs features a holiday theme, as there was no shortage of new Christmas recordings released this year. Here’s 10 of the best. Jillian Jacqueline, “Kid at Christmas” Two acoustic guitars and a pair of harmonized voices trace circles around one another in this wintry ballad, …
Read More »Brett Young Talks New Album 'Ticket to L.A.,' Gavin DeGraw Influence
Back in October, Brett Young ticked an important item off the bucket list when he headlined Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium in front of a sold-out crowd. He opened his set with a pair of new songs, “Here Tonight” and “Used to Missing You,” that qualified as legitimately uptempo numbers within his …
Read More »Roy Clark, Country Guitarist and 'Hee Haw' Host, Dead at 85
Roy Clark, the multi-talented musician, Country Music Hall of Fame member and co-host of Hee Haw, died Thursday at home in Tulsa, Oklahoma, of complications from pneumonia. Clark’s publicist confirmed the musician’s death. He was 85. Clark was often quoted as saying, “I grew old on Hee Haw, but I …
Read More »See Zac Brown Band Sing 'Bare Necessities' From 'Jungle Book'
It’s not every day your audience includes the most famous anthropomorphic rodent in the world, but in celebration of Disney legend Mickey Mouse’s 90th birthday, members of Zac Brown Band performed as Mickey looked on from the best seat in the house. Brown and company performed “Bare Necessities,” a song …
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