Where Are They Now: Diamond Rio
I will never forget seeing the Tennessee River Boys at Opryland in the 80's. They had a harmony like nobody and the music was a mix of bluegrass and country. You may know them as Diamond Rio.
After performing for a couple of years at Opryland, the band got signed to a record deal and released their song Meet In The Middle. T
Lenny Kravitz CMA Music Festival Appearance A Mistake?
I am pretty open when it comes to accepting new artists into Country. It's ok if I rocker wants to go back to his country roots. Let's face it, Jim Reeves, Patsy Cline and others of that time were considered "too pop"! Look at Pasty Cline now
The Evolution of Ronnie Dunn [VIDEO]
Once upon a time, Ronnie Dunn was a psychology major at Abilene Christian University. Then they gave him the ultimatum of staying in school or chasing his music dream. We all know his choice. He was mildly successful as a solo act ,then he was paired with Kix Brooks to form the legendary, award winning duo Brooks & Dunn.
Country Stars Support The Troops Through The USO.
You may have heard us mention, from time to time, that singers like Toby Keith and Trace Adkins are overseas with the USO. Toby Keith just returned from a tour and Jamey Johnson recently went. You probably don't think much of it, but those tours they do mean the world to our troops
George Strait: The Top 6 Coolest Songs
George Strait is getting ready to wrap up his touring career. The Cowboy Rides Away tour wraps up in his hometown of San Antonio, Texas on June 1st. While that is going on, he just released his 28th studio album Love Is Everything!
Love Is Everything was produced by longtime collaborator, Tony Brown. The two have bui
Where Are They Now: Patty Loveless
If you saw the George Jones Funeral, this past Friday, you may have seen Vince Gill struggling to get through singing Go Rest High On That Mountain. Alongside him was his go to harmony vocalist Patty Loveless. She kep
Remembering George Jones
For me, the news of George Jones passing away hit hard. There are a handful of people you just think of as immortal; for me George Jones is one. He was there my whole life. A part of my soundtrack
Spotlight On Country Music Hall of Fame Inductee Bobby Bare
The Country Music Hall of Fame announced its 2013 inductees into the Hall this week. Legendary songwriter and record producer Cowboy jack Clement, Kenny Rogers and Bobby Bare.
I was very excited to see Bobby Bare on the list
Where Are They Now: Linda Davis
Linda Davis is a unique artist. She never became a multi-platinum seller like Reba or Shania Twain, but she has been a very important mainstay in Nashville. Without her voice, some of the biggest singles in the late '80's and early '90's wouldn't have been as successful as they were
Where Are They Now: Janie Fricke
Way back in the 80's, I was an impressionable teenager. One day, I heard a song on the radio by a woman with a killer and somewhat teary sound. I wanted to be just like her! So, I bought some headbands, slicked back the sides of my hair and tried (but failed) to sing just like her