On the “Hick-Libs”
While the hick-lib celebrities would have us believe that Appalachia and rural Oklahoma is home to covert gay coal miners and queer cowboys, the overwhelming majority of those who they claim to represent can be found
Louis Michot: Cajun, Zydeco, Old Timey, Race, Solo Records & a Humble Genuis that is “Rêve du Troubadour”
Join us as we sit down with Louis Michot (best known as the fiddle player and lead-singer for the Grammy award winning Lost Bayou Ramblers, but blowing minds on the sonic masterpiece that is his solo
Blood, Grit, and Hoedowns: The Dead South “Chains and Stakes” Album Review
The Dead South are back with another masterful album of bluegrass framed Americana. On Chains and Stakes...
It’s Been Awhile for Shane Smith and the Saints
by Benji Magness Shane Smith and the Saints just released a new single “It’s Been Awhile” ahead of their forthcoming album “Norther” (dropping March 1st). “It’s Been Awhile” captures the universal sadness and desire of the
How Important Is Authenticity? A Question for Sam Williams (Gay Grandson of Hank)
by Amos White How Important Is Authenticity? Most country music fans, and certainly the classic country fans, will remember Tammy Wynette’s heartbreaking song “Til I Can Make It On My Own” which was one of her
Nashville Skyline: Lady Antebellum Carry Country Music These Days
One year ago, Taylor Swift was the best-selling recording artist in the world. Now, who is? Maybe Justin Bieber or Lady Gaga? It does not
Charlie Daniels’ Real America
To the world at large, no musician epitomizes country music more than Charlie Daniels. His name is shorthand for epic fiddle playing. His albums are
CMA Songwriters Series returns to Joe’s Pub starring Jamey Johnson
NASHVILLE – CMA Songwriters Series will returns to New York City’s Joe’s Pub, on Wednesday, Sept. 8 (6:30 and 9:00 PM/ET). Tickets for the popular
Golfer ‘Long John’ releases second studio album
Iconic golfer John Daly, or to those familiar with his backswing – “Long John” – released a new album off Nashville-based digital recording company GMV
Jerrod Niemann Cracks Jokes and Country Charts With ‘Lover, Lover’
Jerrod Niemann was trying to figure out how to convey a storyline in his breakthrough “Lover, Lover” video — not an easy task, considering there
Jerry Lee Lewis Album Features Tim McGraw, Merle Haggard, Willie Nelson
Jerry Lee Lewis will be joined by duet partners Tim McGraw, Merle Haggard and Willie Nelson on his upcoming album, Mean Old Man, due for
3 Cheers for Zac Brown Band ‘Pass the Jar’ DVD
Whether it’s for the booze or an overall good time, they always come to party. There is nothing more amazing than watching Zac Brown Band
Carrie Underwood weds Mike Fisher over the weekend in private ceremony
Carrie Underwood and Canadian hockey player Mike Fisher said their marriage vows July 11 under a tent on the grounds of the Ritz-Carlton, Reynolds Plantation,
Jimmy Buffett & Friends Live From the Gulf airs July 11
CMT Presents Jimmy Buffett & Friends Live From the Gulf Coast, a 90-minute live concert special, will air July 11 at 7 p.m. ET/PT on
Craig Morgan’s mother dies at age 63
Craig Morgan’s mother, Betty Sue Crockett, died Saturday at her home in Dickson, Tenn., following a battle with cancer. She was 63. Funeral services are
Lone Wolf “The Devil and I”
Though I don’t eat meat, I do occasionally cook my girlfriend bacon and enjoy holding it over her head. (Not the bacon, but the gesture.)
Colt Ford’s new video and … ‘Twilight Saga’ vampires??
Most men won’t publicly admit they’ve watched the “Twilight Saga,” but not Colt Ford – he’s out and he’s proud. In celebration of the latest
Get your hands on Sugarland’s fourth studio album in October!
While fans have to wait until Oct. 19 to get their hands on Sugarland’s fourth studio album — “The Incredible Machine” — the multi-Grammy award-winning
Win signed t-shirt, concert tickets, backstage passes and free trip — all from Rascal Flatts!
Breaking news: Country Music Pride snagged an autographed t-shirt from Rascal Flatts! We thought about keeping it for ourselves (thought long … and hard …
Those Darlins Summer/Fall Tour Schedule
Here’s their full schedule through the first of October, so you have no excuses not to get out and see these snaggle-tooth mamas kick some