Happy birthday to Dave Haywood from Lady A! While his birthday is July 5th, when he was younger he kinda thought all the 4th of July fireworks were a little pre-celebration for him. Dave shares, “My mom used to tell me the fireworks were always for me, for my birthday, so I’ve always believed that…… MORE
Two weeks ago during CMA Fest, Blake Shelton told Nash Country Daily that he was leaving his birthday plans on June 18 in the hands of girlfriend Gwen Stefani. “I don’t have any big plans,” said Blake. “I think Gwen has something planned for me. She’s really big on if something’s going on in your…… MORE
Loretta Lynn definitely knows how to throw a birthday party. And where to host it. The extraordinary lady and one of the most important figures in country music history celebrated her 85th birthday as she welcomed fans, friends and family to the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, Friday night (April 14), for the first of two…… MORE
Few country music artists can claim a career spanning 50-plus years, but golden gal Loretta Lynn sure can. Since releasing her debut album, Loretta Lynn Sings, in 1963, the “Coal Miner’s Daughter” has been hard at work for more than a half-century doing what she loves: making music. Loretta’s songs about the domestic hardships of…… MORE
Happy 54th birthday to the man, the myth, the legend . . . Travis Tritt. The double-Grammy winner was born in Marietta, Ga., on Feb. 9, 1963. In honor of Travis’ b-day, we’re throwing it back to a video breakdown of “Here’s a Quarter (Call Someone Who Cares).” Today’s installment features the video to Travis’…… MORE
Garth Brooks is celebrating his 55th birthday today (Feb. 7), but the celebration started Monday night (Feb. 6) for the bearded wonder from Tulsa, Okla. During Garth’s weekly Inside Studio G Facebook Live series last night, Garth’s queen—wife Trisha Yearwood—surprised her Hall of Fame hubby with a homemade German chocolate cake. “When you’re married to…… MORE
Dolly Parton is celebrating her 71st birthday today (Jan. 19). In honor of the momentous occasion, we’re throwing it back on Thursday with a gallery of 25 Country Weekly magazines in which Dolly graced the cover. Happy viewing.… MORE
Happy birthday to Lee Ann Womack, who turns the BIG 5-0 today (Aug. 19). The “I Hope You Dance” singer’s most recent album was 2014’s The Way I’m Livin’, which earned Lee Ann two Grammy nominations. photo by Terry Wyatt/Americana Music Association… MORE
Happy Birthday going out to Neil Perry of The Band Perry, who turns 26 today. The youngest member of the Perry’s was born in Ridgeland, Miss. on July 23, 1990.… MORE
Toby Keith left us 10 months ago. But his music keeps on keepin’ on in a big way. He just went GOLD and PLATINUM again. His whole catalog has seen a boost since he passed away from cancer in February at the age of 62. The RIAA honored him this week with four more certifications,…
While 2024 certainly had its moments of inspiration and incredible country music . . . we also lost more than a few country superstars. Here are some members of the country music family that passed away this year: 1. Toby Keith. July 8th, 1961 to February 5th, 2024 2. Kris Kristofferson. June 22nd, 1936 to…