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From the retro lady on the cover of their new album, Barbara, to their latest hit, Old Dominion seems to in a nostalgic mood these days.  “‘Making Good Time’ is about the glory days of a relationship really,” lead singer Matthew Ramsey explains. “Just kinda that nostalgic look back at a time when you were young and, you know, summers last… Continue reading Old Dominion’s enjoying the moment and the memories with ‘Making Good Time’

Cody Johnson‘s partnering with Tractor Supply Company to mentor the next generation of country stars. “I’m so proud to team up with Tractor Supply for their Emerging Artist Program, shining a spotlight on up-and-coming artists who have something real to share,” he says. “My high school FFA teacher was the first person to encourage me… Continue reading How Cody Johnson can help you make it in Music City

Hot on the heels of her surprise Am I Okay? Tour (Live) album, Megan Moroney‘s ready with a new song.  “nashville heard it first… but my next single beautiful things is out next friday!” she revealed on Instagram.  Ahead of the Oct. 24 release of “Beautiful Things,” there’s something else Megan hopes you’ll do.  “in the meantime, make sure… Continue reading There are ‘Beautiful Things’ to come from Megan Moroney

If you look at the cover of Morgan Wallen‘s hugely successful I’m the Problem album, you might see a well-drawn picture of a country singer at the top of his game.  But that’s not what Morgan had in mind. Instead, the artwork was his way of addressing the troubles he was going through at the time.  “I was… Continue reading The story behind Morgan Wallen’s I’m the Problem album cover

When the new season of Nobody Wants This drops Oct. 23 on Netflix, some of your favorite country stars may be in the mix. Chris Stapleton, Ella Langley and Kacey Musgraves all contribute songs to the romantic comedy’s second season.  In the show, Kristen Bell plays Joanne, a podcaster who becomes an unlikely match with the rabbi Noah, played by Adam Brody. Ella’s track… Continue reading Chris Stapleton, Ella Langley & Kacey Musgraves soundtrack Nobody Wants This season 2

Russell Dickerson has his wife to thank for the title track of his new album. “Famous Back Home” was Kailey Dickerson‘s idea, and she gets a writing credit on the song, along with Russell, Parker Welling and Casey Brown.  The song is so emotional for Russell that he had trouble getting through it. “I remember singing the demo for it, and… Continue reading Russell Dickerson’s anticipating another reason to be ‘Famous Back Home’

Justin Moore‘s one of the relatively few country stars who don’t live in Nashville. Instead, he and his wife and four kids live in his hometown of Poyen, Arkansas.  While the locals certainly realize the “Small Town USA” hitmaker is among them, Justin says he’s much more well known for coaching his kids’ sports teams — and… Continue reading Justin Moore is more famous as a coach in ‘Small Town USA’

Morgan Evans is back with his first single in two years, “Beer Back Home,” and a new album to match.  The Newcastle, Australia, native headed Down Under for inspiration.   “I had to get out of this town. I needed something real. Old mates, familiar places, and salt water,” Morgan says. “I reconnected with where I came from,… Continue reading Morgan Evans’ Steel Town started with a ‘Beer Back Home’

When Kathy Mattea was inducted into the Grand Ole Opry Saturday night, she already had a little something up her sleeve.  Terri Clark did the honors, before Trisha Yearwood and Suzy Bogguss took to the stage to help sing one of Kathy’s biggest hits. Before the last chorus of “18 Wheels and a Dozen Roses,” however, Kathy stopped the song.  “On behalf of my friends, and… Continue reading Kathy Mattea & Suzy Bogguss make Grand Ole Opry history

HARDY‘s a minimalist when it comes to album covers. For the front of Quit!!, his 2024 rock album, he simply used a bar napkin someone shoved in his tip jar years earlier.  For his new COUNTRY! COUNTRY! record, it’s an orange background with a black-and-white picture of his face, encircled by a halo of stars, as if he… Continue reading HARDY explains why his ‘dumb, goofy face’ is the cover of COUNTRY! COUNTRY!