Country music in 2021 – by the numbers… 33 songs went to number-one on the Billboard country airplay chart in 2021 – one song even did it twice (more on that in a bit) 5 artists hit number-one for the first time in 2021 (Blanco Brown, Niko Moon, Lainey Wilson, Elvie Shane, & MacKenzie Porter)…… MORE
The numbers have been crunched, tallied and calculated – and now we know Billboard’s Top-10 Country Airplay Songs of 2021. Here’s the 10 tracks that were played on country radio the most this year. 10. Justin Moore – “We Didn’t Have Much” 9. Jordan Davis – “Almost Maybes” 8. Parmalee & Blanco Brown – “Just…… MORE
This weekend Chase Rice shared a video with fans of him getting back together with his best friend…his dog Jack. Chase shared, “Jacks been at duck camp for 2 months, I wasn’t even sure he’d remember me, needless to say he did. Been WAITIN on this reunion!” (WARNING: The video contains NSFW language) At the…… MORE
You know the host… and the nominees… and also the performers… Now, the presenters for the 55th Annual CMA Awards have been announced… Handing out the trophies Wednesday night, November 10th, on ABC TV – Trace Adkins, Ingrid Andress, Kelsea Ballerini, Deana Carter, Lauren Daigle, Russell Dickerson, Faith Fennidy, Florida Georgia Line, Freddie Freeman, Amy…… MORE
The American Music Awards have released their final list of nominees of 2021. In the country categories, the list of artists include Dan + Shay, Chris Stapleton, Miranda Lambert, Chris Young, Kane Brown, Lady A, Jason Aldean, Carrie Underwood, Lee Brice, Florida Georgia Line, Luke Bryan, Maren Morris, Zac Brown Band, Luke Combs, Kacey Musgraves,…… MORE
It’s time for CMA Summer Jam! Tune in tonight, Thursday, Sept. 2 at 8|7c on ABC for a three-hour concert special featuring Jimmie Allen, Gabby Barrett, Dierks Bentley, BRELAND, Brothers Osborne, Luke Bryan, Eric Church, Luke Combs, Florida Georgia Line, Mickey Guyton, HARDY, Miranda Lambert, Carly Pearce, Thomas Rhett, Darius Rucker, Blake Shelton, Gwen Stefani, Cole Swindell, Carrie Underwood, Lainey Wilson and…… MORE
This is A Day in the Country with Paul Koffy – August 27th On this day in 2020, Chris Stapleton sent “Starting Over” to country radio In 2019, Matt Stell performed “Prayed for You” on an episode of “Bachelor in Paradise” In 2016, Jon Pardi was at number-one with “Head Over Boots” And in 2012, Florida…… MORE
As uncertainty about current COVID situations affect all forms of life, Florida Georgia Line has announced that out of an abundance of caution they are canceling the remainder of their I Love My Country tour due to COVID-19. FGL’s Tyler Hubbard shares, “There is nothing better than seeing all of your faces from the stage, feeling your good…… MORE
This is A Day in the Country with Paul Koffy – August 17th On this day in 2018, Cole Swindell released his album, All Of It – which featured his hit “Love You Too Late” In 2015, Luke Bryan was at number-one with his song “Kick The Dust Up” In 2012, Florida Georgia Line made its…… MORE
Congrats to Chase Rice and Florida Georgia Line‘s Brian Kelley & Tyler Hubbard on hitting number-1 on the Billboard Country Music Airplay Chart with “Drinkin’ Beer. Talkin’ God. Amen.” Chase says the trio’s friendship goes back more than a decade, “Brian, Tyler and I used to live in a house together 10 years ago and…… 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…