This past Sunday country music remembered one its greatest that left this world way too soon. May 9th was the 32nd anniversary of the passing of Keith Whitley. During the 1980s Keith had a string of hits including “I’m No Stranger To The Rain,” “When You Say Nothing At All,” and “Don’t Close Your Eyes.”…… MORE
This is A Day in the Country with Paul Koffy – May 5th On this day in 2020, Kelsea Ballerini’s “Yeah Boy” is certified Platinum In 2017, Chris Stapleton released – From A Room: Volume 1 which featured “Broken Halos” On this day in 2006, Rascal Flatts’ Me and My Gang, was at number-1 on…… MORE
This is A Day in the Country with Paul Koffy – May 4th On this day in 2020, “Nobody But You” by Blake Shelton & Gwen Stefani was at number-one In 2018, Jimmie Allen made his debut at the Grand Ole Opry – while not his debut, check out Jimmie singing his current single “Freedom Was A…… MORE
This is A Day in the Country with Paul Koffy – May 3rd On this day in 2019, Brett Young had the number-1 song with “Here Tonight” Today in 2017, Thomas Rhett released the vide for “Craving You” which featured Maren Morris. In 2011, the band Alabama returned to the Grand Ole Opry stage to play “Old Alabama” with Brad…… MORE
Elvie Shane recently released his debut EP, County Roads, and that same day he also made his debut on the Grand Ole Opry. Recalling the performance of his single “My Boy” at the Opry, Elvie shared, “Almost couldn’t make it through this one… performing ‘My Boy’ at the Grand Ole Opry with Caleb right there…… MORE
This is A Day in the Country with Paul Koffy – April 28th On this day in 2019, the episode of Game of Thrones with Chris Stapleton‘s cameo airs on HBO. Last year, while promoting his album, Starting Over, Chris stopped by Jimmy Kimmel Live, and talked about the experience. In 2018, Jason Aldean‘s Rearview Town, was number-1 on the album…… MORE
Gary LeVox performed live from the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville Wednesday night (3/31) as a part of the Grand Ole Opry’s Circle sessions, hosted by Nan Kelly. Even without a live audience Gary joked, “I’m just so glad to be standing on a stage that I can’t even see straight.” When it comes to his…… MORE
This weekend Carly Pearce debut a song that she co-wrote to one of her musical idols — Loretta Lynn. Carly shares the story about being introduced to Loretta’s music and also about the new song, “My grandma introduced to me to her music when I was a little girl, and made sure I understood that…… MORE
Carly Pearce recently shared a video that features part of the her life story with narration from Grand Ole Opry legend Jeannie Seely. Carly and Jeannie have not only been friends for years, but they are also neighbors. Jeannie was more than happy to add her voice track to the video sharing Carly’s highlights, she…… MORE
Parker McCollum made his Grand Ole Opry debut on February 6th 2021, and a week later he says “Still high from this night.” He also shared his performance of his number-one song “Pretty Heart” from that night — which you can check out right here… Photo Credit: Carlos Ruiz… 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…