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Dierks Bentley’s Hot Country Knights Sign Record Deal

Dierks Bentley’s Hot Country Knights Sign Record Deal

The Hot Country Knights—a band fronted by an incognito Dierks Bentley—signed a recording contract with Universal Music Group Nashville, which is Dierks’ longtime label partner. The Hot Country Knights are comprised of Dierks’ road band, performing ’90s country covers while donning mullet wigs and over-the-top attire from the era. A press release from Universal makes…MORE

Alan Jackson Celebrates 30th Anniversary of First Record Deal

Alan Jackson Celebrates 30th Anniversary of First Record Deal

After moving to Nashville in 1985, Alan Jackson singed his first major-label record deal with Arista Nashville on June 26, 1989—30 years ago today. Eight months later, Alan released his debut album, Here in the Real World, which spawned hits such as the title track, “Wanted” and “Chasin’ That Neon Rainbow.” The rest, as they…MORE

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FRIDAY, APRIL 25, 2025

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…

THURSDAY, APRIL 24, 2025

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…