We lost a good one. Joe Diffie passed away on March 29 from complications of COVID-19. The Oklahoma native topped the charts with “Home,” “If the Devil Danced (In Empty Pockets),” “Third Rock From the Sun,” “Pickup Man” and “Bigger Than the Beatles” in the 1990s. Joe also struck a chord with his Top 5…… MORE
Jim Casey talks with Cole Swindell about: his current streak of seven consecutive No. 1 singles releasing his new single, “Stay Downtown” dropping his new EP, Down Home Sessions IV, on Nov. 24, which features acoustic versions of songs he wrote for other artists picking the five songs for the new EP the concept behind…… MORE
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Dierks Bentley was one of two artists tapped to help design songwriting rooms at Nashville’s Hutton Hotel. Opening in December, the Writers’ Rooms were created by Studio 11 Design firm to serve songwriters and music industry professionals with the space and amenities to be creative. Dierks drew from his Arizona roots—the use of Saltillo tile,…… 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…