The Recording Academy honored those who have died in the past year with a three-minute In Memoriam video during the Grammy Awards on Jan. 26. The video paid tribute to artists, musicians, songwriters and producers from across all genres of music, including a handful from the country music industry: Earl Thomas Conley, David Olney, producer…… MORE
Earl Thomas Conley passed away at age 77 on April 10. Earl was known for blending different musical styles with deep, intelligent lyrics into what was called “thinking-man’s country,” often bending the rules of what was considered traditional country. Earl recorded 18 No. 1 hits in the 1980s, including “Fire and Smoke,” “Somewhere Between Right…… MORE
After hearing the news that Earl Thomas Conley passed away on April 10, many country stars—including Blake Shelton, Trisha Yearwood, Chris Young, Toby Keith and more—shared their thoughts and remembrances of the great singer/songwriter via social media. My heart is absolutely destroyed today… I’m sad to report that Earl Thomas Conley passed away very early…… MORE
Earl Thomas Conley has passed away at age 77. The news, which Blake Shelton announced via Twitter, was confirmed by Earl’s brother, Fred Conley, via the Tennessean, who said Earl died at 12:20 a.m. on April 10 after suffering from a dementia-like condition. Earl was known for blending different musical styles with deep, intelligent lyrics…… MORE
Willie Nelson’s 154 studio album “Oh What a Beautiful World” is out today. It’s a tribute to his longtime friend and fellow musician Rodney Crowell . . . Every song on the album was written by Crowell. In case you were wondering, Willie is 91 years old . . . and this is his 77th…
TV Tonight: The first round of “The NFL Draft” Jelly Roll has been very honest about his past. He served time for drug crimes and still has a felony conviction for aggravated assault on his record. But the Tennessee Board of Parole just unanimously recommended that Jelly receive a full pardon, meaning his past crimes…