Before we go any farther, I want to lay somethin’ on you; it’s not heavy and it’s not to imply that you don’t already do it. It’s just a reminder… to all of us. The next chance you get, do somethin’ nice for somebody – say ‘good day,’ hold a door open – and don’t […]
Don’t miss out when Curb Records Country star Jerrod Niemann gives a heartfelt salute to American service members this Veterans Day, performing the brave new ballad “Old Glory” on ‘Fox & Friends’ Monday morning (November 12th). Later in the day he’ll also stop by Fox News’ ‘The Daily Briefing’ with Dana Perino, highlighting the song’s veteran-focused message […]
Margo Price dropped a new song this week called “Leftovers.” It’s part of the inaugural installment of Amazon Music’s new “Produced By” series, spotlighting the work of today’s community of producers working behind the scenes to develop the best in music. The release elevates the work of Grammy-winning producer Matt Ross-Spang (who also produced Price’s […]
The Americana Music Association celebrated distinguished members of its community tonight and revealed the winners of the 17th annual Americana Honors & Awards at the historic Ryman Auditorium. A generation-bridging group of musical innovators garnered coveted awards, including John Prine (Artist of the Year), Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit (Album of the Year, Song […]
Grammy-winning country music artist Lee Greenwood, along with his iconic and patriotic hit song “God Bless the USA,” will be featured on the latest edition of NPR’s American Anthem series. Greenwood’s interview with NPR’s Don Gonyea will air on Tuesday, September 11th at 5:50 & 7:50 am ET / 6:50 & 8:50 am CT, during NPR’s Morning Edition. As I stated in my song, […]
Released to acclaim from Fresh Air, Rolling Stone, NPR Music and more on Friday, ‘King of the Road: A Tribute to Roger Miller’ (BMG) has “no missteps” (American Songwriter). Across 36 songs from 40+ artists, the double-album is an exhaustive, star-studded affair, the long overdue affirmation of Miller’s immortal eccentricities and the often-overlooked breadth that […]
Brenda Lee, Wynonna Judd, Tanya Tucker, Billy Ray Cyrus, Bill Anderson and David Bellamy are among the many country artist who are mourning the passing of the soul music icon Aretha Franklin… “The music industry lost a lot of it’s soul with the passing of the great Aretha Franklin. With all of her success, stardom and notoriety, […]
Today, Texas Monthly debuts Kacey Musgraves brilliant take on Roger Miller’s classic “Kansas City Star,” imbued with “winking swagger” that “gives Miller a run for his money.” The track, from the forthcoming Roger Miller Tribute album ‘King Of The Road’ (out Friday, August 31st), can be heard here. “Kansas City Star” follows offerings from Loretta Lynn, […]
Summer will not go quietly, so Westwood One, the largest audio network in the U.S., sends it off in style with multiple award-winning Country artist Maren Morris. This year’s Billboard Music Award winner for “Top Country Female Artist” will host Westwood One’s Labor Day salute to America’s work force. Morris will fire up the four-hour music-intensive […]
Billboard Trailblazer Award recipients Florida Georgia Line and multi-platinum singer/songwriter Bebe Rexha now have the longest-running streak on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart with their 3X PLATINUM-certified smash “Meant to Be,” released via Warner Bros. Records. The global entertainers premiered at the top of the chart on December 16, 2017, and have reigned an unprecedented 35 weeks straight. I’m […]
