Yearly Archives: 2017

Randy Travis Surprises Scotty McCreery Before His First Concert of the Year

Randy Travis Surprises Scotty McCreery Before His First Concert of the Year

Scotty McCreery had an unforgettable surprise on Friday night (Jan. 27) before his first concert of the year at the iconic Billy Bob’s Texas in Ft. Worth. Less than an hour before Scotty was set to take the stage, recent Hall of Fame inductee Randy Travis and his wife, Mary, made a surprise visit to…MORE

Josh Turner Readies New Album, “Deep South,” for March 10 Release

Josh Turner Readies New Album, “Deep South,” for March 10 Release

Josh Turner is making, what some might call, a comeback in country music with the announcement of the release of his sixth studio album, Deep South, on March 10. This will be the traditional-leaning singer’s first studio album in five years since the release of Punching Bag in 2012. “I’m really proud of this album,”…MORE

RaeLynn Announces Release Date for Debut Album, “WildHorse”

RaeLynn Announces Release Date for Debut Album, “WildHorse”

The wait is over. RaeLynn has finally set a new date for the release of her debut album, WildHorse. The singer announced this morning (Jan 27), during a Facebook Live interview, that her new album will be released on March 24. The album, originally slated for Dec. 2016 release, was pushed back due to “an…MORE

Dustin Lynch Is Having the Time of His Life as “Seein’ Red” Climbs the Charts

Dustin Lynch Is Having the Time of His Life as “Seein’ Red” Climbs the Charts

The momentum of Dustin Lynch’s career is going full-speed ahead as his first single, “Seein’ Red,” from his upcoming album, is nearing the top spot on the Billboard Country Airplay chart. If the song, currently sitting at No. 4 on the charts, hits the No. 1 spot, this would give Dustin his fourth consecutive No.…MORE

New “The Shack” Soundtrack Features Songs by Tim McGraw & Faith Hill, Dierks Bentley, Lady Antebellum, Brett Eldredge, Dan + Shay & More [Listen]

New “The Shack” Soundtrack Features Songs by Tim McGraw & Faith Hill, Dierks Bentley, Lady Antebellum, Brett Eldredge, Dan + Shay & More [Listen]

Based on the New York Times best-selling book of the same name, motion picture The Shack—co-starring Tim McGraw—will open in theaters nationwide on March 3, but you don’t have to wait that long to get a taste of what the soundtrack has to offer. The soundtrack, which will be released on Feb. 24, features songs…MORE

The 10 Most Controversial Songs in Country Music History

The 10 Most Controversial Songs in Country Music History

Controversy can be a double-edged sword in country music. On the one hand, some spirited conversation about a song or album can elevate an artist’s profile, particularly in our present on-demand world. On the other, there’s a real risk of being banished from radio. Here are 10 of country music’s most controversial tunes, in order…MORE

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