Ashley McBryde‘s This Town Talks tour completed a 3-show stop at the historic Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, TN this past weekend. Taking the stage of the mother church of country music, Ashley set the rules for what the fans could expect, “It’s a beautiful night for country music. Here’s what you’re gonna experience: some country songs,…… MORE
This is A Day in the Country with Paul Koffy – August 24th On this day in 2019, Dan + Shay was at number-one with “All To Myself.” In 2016, Little Big Town’s “Girl Crush” is certified triple-Platinum In 2007, Eric Church sent “Sinners Like Me” to country radio And back in 2004, Tim McGraw released…… MORE
This is A Day in the Country with Paul Koffy – August 16th On this day in 2017, Midland earned a Gold single for their song “Drinkin’ Problem” In 2016 Eric Church was at number-one with “Record Year” In 2012, Jana Kramer’s “Why Ya Wanna” was certified Gold In 2005, Brad Paisley released his album Time…… MORE
This is A Day in the Country with Paul Koffy – August 13th On this day in 2015 Brantley Gilbert was at number-1 with “One Hell of an Amen” In 2011 Eric Church’s album Chief debuted at number-1 In 1991 Brooks & Dunn released their debut album, Brand New Man And way back in 1951, Hank…… MORE
This is A Day in the Country with Paul Koffy – August 2nd On this day in 2019, Eric Church’s “Some Of It” was at number-1 In 2014 Joe Nichols was at number-one with “Yeah” In 2010, the music video for Kenny Chesney’s “The Boys of Fall” made its debut on ESPN And back in 2003,…… MORE
This is A Day in the Country with Paul Koffy – July 29th On this day in 2020, Jake Daniels announced the launch of an Eric Church single barrel whiskey. In 2013, Lee Brice’s single “I Don’t Dance,” went number one And wishing a very happy birthday to a couple of McBrides…one with an “I” and…… MORE
It was this week in 2011 Eric Church released his game changing album Chief. The project shared his nickname and a look that Eric developed through performing on stage. When it comes to the “look” – Eric says it started with contacts that would not stay in, “We have been playing a lot of little…… MORE
Earlier this year Eric Church released a trio of albums that has already produced a Grammy nominated hit, and a number-one song. But it’s his latest single at country radio that had the biggest impact on the Heart & Soul project, as it was the track that got the whole thing rolling. Eric shares “’Heart…… MORE
This is A Day in the Country with Paul Koffy – June 11th On this day in 2019, Luke Combs was invited to be a member of the Grand Ole Opry In 2015, Blake Shelton‘s hit “Honey Bee” is certified triple-platinum In 2012, Eric Church is double certified first his album Sinners Like Me went Gold,…… MORE
This is A Day in the Country with Paul Koffy – May 28th On this day in 2015 Keith Urban and Eric Church were at number-one with “Raise ‘Em Up” In 2012 Little Big Town debuted the video for “Pontoon” On this day in 1999, Brad Paisley made his Opry debut – in the years since…… 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…