It was a great night for country music on January 21st in Southaven, Mississippi as country music artist, Cody Johnson along with Jesse Raub Jr. and Randy Houser came to perform a sold out show on his tour at the Landers Center! Continue reading
Tag: Reba McEntire
Reba McEntire Headlines Bridgestone Arena in Nashville For The First Time
It’s always special to attend a concert in Music City and even more so on a night where country music history is made. On October 21st, the country music icon, Reba McEntire brought her tour to Bridgestone Arena, marking the first time she has ever headlined by herself at the venue in Downtown Nashville!
Along with McEntire, she brought along fellow female country music artist, Terri Clark to open the show! “I am so happy to be here,” said Clark. “I want to thank Reba so much for having me out on this tour, this is incredible, it’s been amazing!” Continue reading
Erin Enderlin Wins Big At Arkansas Country Music Awards
One of the biggest winners of the fourth annual Arkansas Country Music Awards this year was country music singer songwriter, Erin Enderlin.
The artist whom is a Arkansas native herself being from Conway, Arkansas, performed at the award show and was thrilled to win two awards of the night including Songwriter Of The Year and Entertainer Of The Year! Continue reading
Exclusive Interview with Jennifer Smestad
A upcoming country music artist, Jennifer Smestad is making her way in the country music scene and has a brand new single to share which she just released today!
The singer songwriter recently got to chat with me about some of her favorite artists and who she would love to do a collaboration with. Along with that, Smestad talked about how music has helped her through some personal challenges and the story behind her new single out today, Can’t Have Mine! Continue reading
Arkansas Natives Win At 53rd CMA Awards
It was one of country music’s biggest nights as stars gathered round at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee for the 53rd Annual Country Music Awards. Continue reading
Artist in Retrospect: Bobbie Gentry
I have always enjoyed learning more about the musical artists I like, even those that have fallen out of the public eye. This past summer, I stumbled across an article published by the Washington Post about the popular 1960’s country artist named Bobbie Gentry, and how she hasn’t been seen or heard from since the late 80’s. I was immediately interested in finding out all I could about this mysterious artist.
Bobbie Gentry, born Roberta Lee Streeter on July 27, 1944, was most known for her song, Ode To Billie Joe. Like most fans, this was the only song I knew by her, and, to be honest, I knew it best from hearing other artists cover it live, like Jeannie Seely at the Grand Ole Opry. Most of Gentry’s songs were based on her hometown in Mississippi. Continue reading
Emily’s Pick: Top 3 Favorite Country Christmas Songs & Albums
It’s that time of year when everyone just wants to enjoy the holiday season by gathering around a fire, drinking some hot chocolate, and listening to their favorite holiday songs or albums.
The holidays mean something different to everyone, and I know every person has their own favorite holiday music (or lack of it), but, I’m definitely in the group of people I described in the first paragraph. So, I thought this is the perfect opportunity to make a list of MY top favorite Christmas songs and albums. Continue reading
Thoughts On The 50th CMA Awards
It was one of country music’s biggest and most historic nights, when the lights came down inside the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee and stars were everywhere for the 50th Annual Country Music Association Awards.
The show started off with a wonderful look back over the the CMA’s 50 year history, with a tribute to Merle Haggard from Vince Gill & Merle’s son, Ben Haggard. Brad Paisley joined in with Roy Clark to perform Buck Owens’ I’ve Got A Tiger By The Tail!. Carrie Underwood honored the immortal Tammy Wynette with a performance of Stand By Your Man, and Charley Pride sang his classic song, Kiss An Angel Good Morning.
American Idol And Its Impact on Country Music
Two Words – American Idol. This music reality competition show has been in our homes, on our television screens, on Wednesday and Thursday nights for the past fifteen years. If you’ve been a loyal watcher, like I have been through the years, I’m sure you experienced the same rollercoaster of emotions, when we said a final, bittersweet goodbye to the show last month, on April 7th.
While we’re all still trying to figure out what Ryan Seacrest’s “For Now” comment at the end of the show meant… I thought it would be fun to take a trip down memory lane and explore the impact that American Idol has had on country music, and revisit the 7 wonderful country artists who owe their careers to the show, its producers, and of course the countless fans who faithfully cast their votes.
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