In an interview with the New York Times, Jelly Roll opened up about attending Alcoholics Anonymous meetings and how they have inspired his songwriting and improved his life. Jelly was asked about his song, “Winning Streak,” which is featured on his upcoming album, Beautifully Broken. Jelly disclosed that the song comes “from the perspective of…… Continue Reading
Shelby Lynne’s new album, Consequences of the Crown, was released on Friday (August 16). But the record almost didn’t happen, because Lynne believed that her album making days were behind her. The country star recently moved back to Nashville and took part in a series of writing sessions with Little Big Town’s Karen Fairchild, recording…… Continue Reading
On Friday night (August 16), Keith Urban put on a free concert outside of a Buc-ee’s in north Alabama. Hundreds of people turned out for the show, which took place in the parking lot of the popular roadside store in Athens, located about 100 miles south of Nashville. “I came down to this Buc-ee’s about…… Continue Reading
On Friday morning, a Missouri woman was arrested on federal charges tied to an alleged scheme to defraud Elvis Presley‘s family of “millions” of dollars, as well as attempting to steal ownership of the Graceland estate. According to reports from the U.S. Department of Justice, the woman charged is 53-year-old Lisa Jeanine Findley. In a…… Continue Reading
A biopic on Ronald Regan starring Dennis Quaid in the title role is set to hit theaters on August 30. So far, the star-studded soundtrack has garnered as many headlines as the film itself, with Bob Dylan, Gene Simmons, and Clint Black all recording new cover songs that are featured in the movie. Dylan recorded…… Continue Reading
Taylor Swift’s The Tortured Poets Department claims the No. 1 spot on the Billboard 200 chart for the 15th total week. Swift’s TTPD ties Carole King’s Tapestry for the third-most weeks spent at No. 1 among albums by women, with King’s masterpiece spending 15 weeks at No. 1 back in 1971. Only Adele’s 21 (24…… Continue Reading
During a recent appearance on the radio show, Fierce: Women in Music, Maren Morris candidly discussed her mental health struggles surrounding her divorce from country musician Ryan Hurd, whom she split with last year after five years of marriage. One of the biggest breaking points for the 34-year-old country star came during her time opening…… Continue Reading
Willie Nelson is releasing his 153rd album, Last Leaf on the Tree, on November 1 via Legacy Recordings. The new collection features the country legend reinterpreting songs by Tom Waits, Keith Richards, Beck, the Flaming Lips, Neil Young, Nina Simone, and Warren Zevon, along with tunes written by Willie and his son, Micah Nelson, who…… Continue Reading
Post Malone went without his trusty cigarettes, Bud Lights, and foul mouth during his Grand Ole Opry debut on Wednesday night (August14). Posty kept things clean throughout his special appearance in the hallowed circle on the Opry’s legendary stage. “I’m not gonna cuss. I’m having the freaking best time of my life that I’ve had,”…… Continue Reading
The concert special, CMT Giants: Alabama, aired on Thursday, August 15. The tribute to the country legends featured a series of contemporary stars honoring Alabama’s Randy Owen and Teddy Gentry – who were on hand for the event and performed their hits, “Mountain Music” and “My Home’s in Alabama” – as well as the late…… Continue Reading