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
Priscilla Block might say that Taylor Swift and Randy Travis helped her to get where she is today. After being in Music City for a while, Priscilla found that her country music dream was not unfolding like she had hoped. Priscilla shares, “My first year in Nashville was pretty tough. I kinda fell on my face…… 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 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
![Randy Travis Releases Classic-Sounding New Single, “Fool’s Love Affair” [Listen]](https://express-images.franklymedia.com/6616/sites/602/2020/07/14145233/Randy-Travis-JS.jpg#aqua_resizer_image_not_local)
Randy Travis released a new single, “Fool’s Love Affair,” on July 29, which also marks the 35th anniversary of the release of his debut single, “On the Other Hand.” Randy recorded the song, which was penned by Charlie Monk, Milton Brown and Keith Stegall, in the early 1980s. Monk, who signed Randy to a publishing…… MORE
Randy Travis will release a new single, “Fool’s Love Affair,” on July 29, which also marks the 35th anniversary of the release of his debut single, “On the Other Hand.” Randy recorded the song, which was penned by Charlie Monk, Milton Brown and Keith Stegall, in the early 1980s. Monk, who signed Randy to a…… MORE
![Josh Turner to Honor His Heroes on New Album, “Country State of Mind” [Listen to Title Track]](https://express-images.franklymedia.com/6616/sites/602/2020/06/17145221/Josh-Turner-NCD.jpg#aqua_resizer_image_not_local)
Josh Turner will celebrate his musical heroes on his upcoming album, Country State of Mind, which will be released on Aug. 21. The 12-song collection features popular tunes and deep cuts from many of Josh’s influences, including Randy Travis (“Forever and Ever, Amen”), John Anderson (“I’ve Got It Made”), Johnny Cash (“The Caretaker”), Vern Gosdin…… MORE
A number of country artists shared their sentiments regarding the death of country music legend Kenny Rogers, 81, who passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on March 20. Dolly Parton, Carrie Underwood, Blake Shelton, Randy Travis, Tim McGraw, Oak Ridge Boys, Keith Urban, Charlie Daniels, Darius Rucker, Reba McEntire, Brad Paisley and…… MORE
![Country Music Hall of Fame Welcomes New Members Brooks & Dunn, Ray Stevens & Jerry Bradley in Star-Studded Ceremony [Photo Gallery]](https://express-images.franklymedia.com/6616/sites/602/2019/10/21101719/Brooks-Dunn-Reba-mcentire-TA.jpg#aqua_resizer_image_not_local)
Ray Stevens, Jerry Bradley and Brooks & Dunn were formally inducted in the Country Music Hall of Fame during a star-studded medallion ceremony on Oct. 20 at the CMA Theater. A number of current Hall of Fame members were on hand for the celebration, including Charley Pride, Randy Travis, Reba McEntire, Charlie Daniels, Ricky Skaggs,…… MORE
![Randy Travis Releases Affectionate New Single, “Lead Me Home” [Listen]](https://express-images.franklymedia.com/6616/sites/602/2019/08/16142603/Randy-Travis1.jpg#aqua_resizer_image_not_local)
Warner Music Nashville has shared a previously unreleased song, “Lead Me Home,” by Country Music Hall of Fame member Randy Travis. Randy recorded the bluegrass-infused ballad prior to his stroke in 2013. The new tune follows the release of “One in a Row” in May and comes out on the heels of the release of…… MORE
Global superstar Taylor Swift released four new songs in celebration of the beginning of her “The Eras Tour” last Friday. The four tracks include re-recordings of Swift’s dual contributions to the 2012 soundtrack to The Hunger Games, “Eyes Open” and “Safe & Sound” featuring Joy Williams and John Paul White, as well as “If This…
CMT has revealed plans for a week-long programming celebration on the network during CMT Music Awards Week, beginning March 27. The week includes the debut of a brand-new series “CMT Defining” in celebration of the 10th anniversary of “CMT Next Women of Country,” and features two-time CMT Music Awards nominee Carly Pearce. In addition, there…
Country-pop icon Shania Twain recently shared an official cover of Harry Styles’ “Falling.” Twain released the cover as part of her Spotify Sings session on Wednesday, March 15. The track is accompanied by Twain’s cover of Howlin’ Wolf’s “Spoonful” and the title track of her recent album, Queen Of Me. For the cover of “Faller,”…
Zach Bryan and Willie Nelson are among the musicians set to headline the upcoming FairWell Festival, scheduled to take place at the Deschutes County Fairgrounds in High Desert in Central Oregon from July 21 to 23. Bryan will headline on Saturday (July 22), while Willie Nelson & Family will headline on Sunday (July 23). Turnpike…
