Grand Ole Opry Keeps Country Music History Alive with Opry Country Classics

The Grand Ole Opry is one of the biggest moving parts when it comes to how the country music genre has evolved through the years. Most importantly, the Grand Ole Opry continues to keep the country music history alive with their show, Opry Country Classics!

This special show honors the classic country music which made the genre what it is today and recognizes the country artists who made those songs so memorable. Usually, Larry Gatlin from Larry Gatlin & The Gatlin Brothers hosts the Opry Country Classics show but Bill Cody took over the hosting duties for this particular show. Continue reading

10 George Strait Songs For Your Valentine’s Day Playlist

It’s February 2nd which means a certain holiday happening this month is just around the corner! You know what that means, it’s time to put together your country music playlist for Valentine’s Day! 

A country music playlist is not complete without the king of country, George Strait on it, so that’s why The CMBeat is going to list ten George Strait songs below which would make a great addition to your Valentine’s Day Playlist! Continue reading

Justin Moore Joins 103.7 The Buzz in Little Rock

The country music singer songwriter, Justin Moore has been known for quite sometime releasing one great country hit after the next but now the Arkansas native is wanting to try something new!

Moore recently announced he’s joining the morning sports radio show on 103.7 The Buzz in Little Rock, Arkansas! This news comes after longtime radio host, Tommy Smith made the announcement he would be retiring from the sports station after 17 years last December.  Continue reading

Midland Shares How George Strait Has Influenced Their Music

In the month of July, the fans of George Strait who have a Sirius XM subscription were in for a special treat, as the music service temporarily created a streaming channel where you could listen to George Strait 24/7 for a limited time!

The Sirius XM channel called Prime Country which is channel 58, was transformed into the George Strait station entitled, Ace In The Hole Radio, playing all your favorite songs from the legendary country artist and sharing stories behind the songs!  Continue reading

Exclusive Interview with Chris Bandi

A great upcoming country music artist, Chris Bandi, who is originally from St. Louis, Missouri although is now a Nashville, Tennessee native is well on his way to success in Music City.

The singer songwriter recently had the time to chat with me about a few things including about how he grew up in St. Louis, some of his musical influences and about how he knew he wanted to pursue music as a career. Bandi also talked about how thrilled he is to go out on tour with Laine Hardy, about his latest single, Man Enough Now, and what fans can expect for some new music coming in 2020. Continue reading

Exclusive Interview with Heath Sanders

A upcoming new country music singer songwriter, Heath Sanders that’s originally from Marshall, Arkansas, has quickly started making his way in the country music scene this year by debuting his new music.

The artist recently got to chat with me about several things including how he got started in music and who some of his music influences are that range from gospel to a few country music legends. Sanders also spoke about how it felt to release his music for the first time, and what it was like to be invited on to The Bobby Bones Show, along with what fans can expect from him for the rest of 2019.
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