Brantley Gilbertjust released his seventh studio album,Tattoos, on Sept. 13. The project is a tribute to where he has been and where he is currently in his life, and he co-wrote every track. So,Tattoosis very much his truth — Gilbert is covered in ink — and he doesn't hide it o...
Scott Borchetta was once called the country music Antichrist for giving the world Taylor Swift, but now he has sold his company Big Machine on to Hybe, who run the career of K-pop act BTS, he seems to be keen to support artists – Midland, Jackson Dean, Carly Pearce, Conner Smith –...
After reading an article on war casualties in Afghanistan and Iraq,Tim McGrawand the Warren Brothers set out to write a tribute. "If You’re Reading This" is performed as if the family is reading the last letter written by a loved one who is killed in the line of duty. McGraw sang th...
34. Merle Haggard: Merle Haggard’s Christmas Present One daughter has a wide collar on her red dress. One seems dressed like Waldo in coveralls. While a boy’s got stripes on a real tacky brown shirt. Here with his guitar and embarrassed that he’s one of the only member of his fami...
The CMA was created to defend and preserve country music during the advent of rockabilly and rock 'n' roll music. It began awarding artists during its first Country Music Week in 1967. Bonus Fact: Johnny Cash performs at San Quentin Prison, where Merle Haggard is serving hard time. ~ Billy...
But it hasn't always been sunshine and roses. Kelley recalls a particular "worst" day when they were stranded on what could have been one of the best days: "Ugh, finding out 'Run to You' went No. 1 and our bus broke down on the side of the road." ...
But it hasn't always been sunshine and roses. Kelley recalls a particular "worst" day when they were stranded on what could have been one of the best days: "Ugh, finding out 'Run to You' went No. 1 and our bus broke down on the side of the road." ...
From the bluesy strut of “All Night” to the classic country story of “Old Man’s Boots,” the brothers don’t hold back on their influences, and it shows. “Back on the Bottle” pays tribute to Merle Haggard, while “Dead Man’s Curve” nods to Southern rock. The diversity is ...
And indeed, the lyrics by Nashville songwriters Kurt Allison, Tully Kennedy, Kelley Lovelace and Neil Thrasher forgo any tribute to sunsets, fishing holes and neighbors who greet you by name. Instead, we’re led to feel an immediate sense of danger and urgency. “Sucker punch somebody on a ...
One thing is for sure: The country star has many songs that are perfect to sing to his daughters, both now and when they grow up. The proud girl dad seems to enjoy it just as much, if not more than they do. Young is currently on tour, and his latest single, "Dance With You,"...