Yearly Archives: 2016

TV Show “Nashville” Returns to CMT in December, According to Charles Esten

TV Show “Nashville” Returns to CMT in December, According to Charles Esten

The last four months have been a roller coaster ride for fans of the television drama Nashville. First, on May 12, ABC unexpectedly announced the show would be cancelled after the Season 4 finale on May 25. Cue the audible gasps. Second, during the Season 4 finale in May, viewers were left wondering if Hayden…MORE

Ladies, I Hate To Be A Pin In Your Balloon

Ladies, I Hate To Be A Pin In Your Balloon

It looks like Sam Hunt MAY have found a new love interest! Earlier this summer, Sam did say he was on the hunt to find someone special. Of course, I only want Sam to be happy, but now I want details! Who is this ‘feral child’ he is posting pictures of on Instagram??   feral child A…MORE

Americana-rama

Americana-rama

The Americana Music Association announced its final round of artists performing during the 17th annual AmericanaFest in Nashville from Sept. 20–25. The lineup now includes Dwight Yoakam, Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, Rodney Crowell, Sam Outlaw, Town Mountain, William Clark Green, Wynonna, Jim Lauderdale and many, many more. Tickets are on sale now.MORE

Super Dupré

Super Dupré

James Dupré, a former member of Adam Levine’s team on The Voice, released “Stoned to Death” to country radio on Aug. 15. The new tune is the title track to James’ new album that dropped in June.MORE

Brad Paisley Goes Back to College . . . Again

Brad Paisley Goes Back to College . . . Again

Brad Paisley had so much fun on his 2015 Country Nation College Tour that he decided to do it all again. The 2016 Country Nation College Tour presented by Frontier Communications returns with Brad hitting up a new group of colleges this fall. The new tour will kickoff off on Sunday, Sept. 4, in downtown…MORE

Emmylou Harris Tour

Emmylou Harris Tour

Grammy Award-winning artists Emmylou Harris announced a North American tour this fall with special guests Steve Earle, Patty Griffin, Buddy Miller and The Milk Carton Kids (not all artists will appear at all venues). The 11-stop tour, Lampedusa: Concerts for Refugees, will raise awareness for the unprecedented worldwide refugee crisis. Oct. 6: Boulder Theater, Boulder,…MORE

Jon Pardi Scores First Career No. 1 With “Head Over Boots”

Jon Pardi Scores First Career No. 1 With “Head Over Boots”

Jon Pardi got some party-worthy news over the weekend: “Head Over Boots,” the lead single from his 2016 album, California Sunrise, is No. 1 on both the Billboard Country Airplay and MediaBase charts. Written by Jon and Luke Laird, the tune is Jon’s first career No. 1, besting his 2013 No. 10, “Up All Night.”…MORE

Song Review: Adam Craig’s “Reckon”

Song Review: Adam Craig’s “Reckon”

With a powerful voice that recalls the heyday of 90’s country music and a clever way of turning a phrase, Adam Craig is poised to breathe new life into the genre. This is evident on his Stoney Creek debut single “Reckon,” which combines clever lyrics with a catchy hook. His voice is truly an instrument,…MORE

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