Scotty McCreery was first inspired to become a singer because of George Strait…now he’s singing “Damn Strait.” It turns out when Scotty was young his first concert helped him decide a career path, “The first country music concert I ever went to was George Strait, Reba, and Lee Ann Womack. When I saw that show…… MORE
This is A Day in the Country with Paul Koffy – June 29th On this day in 2020, Gabby Barrett’s “I Hope” is certified double-platinum In 2014, Brett Eldredge was at number-one with “Beat Of The Music.” In 2012 Blake Shelton’s hit song, “Honey Bee” was certified Double-Platinum And on this day in 2002, George Strait…… MORE
George Strait has announced that he’ll be back in Las Vegas this August for back-to-back shows on the 13th and 14th. George’s Strait To Vegas shows were interrupted by the 2020 shut-down, but now the King is heading back. He says, “The Ace in the Hole Band and I have been looking forward to…… MORE
This is A Day in the Country with Paul Koffy – May 18th On this day in 2020 Kenny Chesney’s Here And Now was at number-1 on the country album chart In 2016 Thomas Rhett’s “Die A Happy Man” is certified double platinum On this day in 2005, Gretchen Wilson’s “Redneck Woman” is certified platinum And…… MORE
Sunday night Matthew McConaughey hosted the fundraiser We’re Texas to help out his home state after it was ravaged by recent winter storms. At just over 2 hours – the benefit featured music, stories, and appearances by Texans of all shapes and sizes. With performances by Willie Nelson, George Strait, Miranda Lambert, Kacey Musgraves, Parker…… MORE
This Sunday, March 21st, actor Matthew McConaughey will be hosting the We’re Texas – A Virtual Benefit. Matthew posted, “We’re Texas, a virtual revival where we can all come together to help Texas recover from the winter storm. Join me, Camila McConaughey, J.K. Livin Foundation and an ALL-STAR Texas lineup. You can watch the concert on…… MORE
Musicians On Call, a nonprofit organization that brings live and recorded music to the bedsides of patients in hospitals across the country, is hosting an online auction to support its program. Now through December 18, fans can bid on personalized items from George Strait, Jason Aldean, Eric Church, Thomas Rhett, Keith Urban, Sam Hunt, Cassadee…… MORE
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Jon Pardi fans have reason to rejoice—the California native released a surprise cover album, Rancho Fiesta Sessions, on Aug. 14. The eight-song offering was recorded live in one night with Jon’s touring band at his home base in Nashville. “I nicknamed my place out here [in Nashville] Rancho Fiesta because it was fun and sounded…… MORE
Chris Janson’s wife-inspired single, “Done,” ascended to the top of the Billboard Country Airplay chart this week. Penned by Chris, Mitch Oglesby, Jamie Paulin and Matt Roy, “Done” is featured on Chris’ 2019 album, Real Friends. More so than any other tune on the 13-song album that Chris co-produced, “Done” had to fit a very…… MORE
By scoring his 31st No. 1 single (“Here and Now”) this week, Kenny Chesney extended his lead on the all-time list for most No. 1 singles on the Billboard Country Airplay chart, which was created in 1990. Kenny first No. 1 on the chart was “She’s Got It All” in 1997. Most No. 1 Singles…… MORE
