This year’s annual Volunteer Jam concert has become an all-star tribute to Charlie Daniels after his passing last year. Volunteer Jam – A Musical Salute to Charlie Daniels was scheduled to happen in Nashville earlier this year, but due to quarantine and COVID related situations it was moved to August 18th. That move has now…… MORE
This is A Day in the Country with Paul Koffy – June 21st On this day in 2010, Miranda Lambert sent “Only Prettier” to country radio In 2008, Carrie Underwood was at number one with “Last Name” On this day in 2004, Gretchen Wilson’s Here for the Party was certified gold and platinum. And in 2003,…… MORE
This is A Day in the Country with Paul Koffy – May 18th On this day in 2020 Kenny Chesney’s Here And Now was at number-1 on the country album chart In 2016 Thomas Rhett’s “Die A Happy Man” is certified double platinum On this day in 2005, Gretchen Wilson’s “Redneck Woman” is certified platinum And…… MORE
This is A Day in the Country with Paul Koffy – May 11th On this day in 2016, Tim McGraw‘s “Humble and Kind” was certified Gold In 2014, Dierks Bentley released the video for “Drunk On A Plane” In 2004, Gretchen Wilson released her debut album Here For the Party – which included the number-one smash hit…… MORE
This year’s annual Volunteer Jam concert has become an all-star tribute to Charlie Daniels after his passing last summer. Volunteer Jam – A Musical Salute to Charlie Daniels was scheduled to happen in Nashville later this month, but due to current situations it has been moved to this summer. David Corlew of David Corlew and…… MORE
A video of Charlie Daniels’ funeral service on July 10 is available to view via YouTube. The nearly two-hour service at World Outreach Church included performances by Trace Adkins (“Arlington”), Vince Gill (“Go Rest High on That Mountain” and “America the Beautiful”), Travis Tritt (“Amazing Grace”), Gretchen Wilson (“I’ll Fly Away”) and more. Charlie passed…… MORE
Co-hosts Carrie Underwood, Reba McEntire and Dolly Parton kicked off the CMA Awards on Nov. 13 with a rendition of “Those Memories of You,” a Top 5 tune made popular by Dolly, Linda Ronstadt and Emmylou Harris on their 1987 album, Trio. Jennifer Nettles and Little Big Town’s Karen Fairchild and Kimberly Schlapman joined the…… MORE
Good news regarding Gretchen Wilson’s legal woes. After an on-flight incident aboard American Airlines on Aug. 21, the “Redneck Woman” singer was arrested for “breach of peace” when she caused a disturbance at the Bradley International Airport in Windsor Locks, Conn. Gretchen was back in a Connecticut court on Sept. 13 to settle the case…… MORE
“Redneck Woman” singer Gretchen Wilson was arrested for “breach of peace” at Bradley International Airport in Windsor Locks, Connecticut, on Aug. 21. TMZ reports that the on-flight disturbance was the result of Gretchen trying to use an occupied bathroom—words and threatening hand gestures were exchanged in the aftermath. Gretchen was subsequently arrested and charged with…… MORE
Christmas is right around the corner—a time in the music industry when artists slow down and take some time off to be with their families and friends. We talked to some of your favorite artists before they departed for home to find out just what they may be doing during their Christmas break this year.…… 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…