Jim Casey talks with singer/songwriter Tenille Townes about: growing up in a small Canadian town her early musical influences, including Shania Twain, Dolly Parton, Elvis, Fleetwood Mac and more asking her parents to take singing lessons as a small child getting her first guitar from her grandparents as a 14-year-old moving to Nashville in 2014…… MORE
The Song Remembers When: Jason Aldean – “Just Gettin’ Started”
We take you behind the scenes and explore the making of one of our favorite tunes with The Song Remembers When… This week, we take a look at Jason Aldean’s “Just Gettin’ Started.”… MORE
Kidde Hero of the Week: Mindy
A father writes in to honor his hard working daughter and the woman she’s become. Have a hero in your life? Learn how you can nominate them as the Kidde Hero of the Week.… MORE
Jason Aldean’s 2018 Tour Raises More Than $459,000 for Susan G. Komen
Jason Aldean celebrated his annual “Concert for the Cure” at Jason Aldean’s Kitchen + Rooftop Bar in Nashville on Oct. 3rd. The evening continued Jason’s longstanding partnership with Susan G. Komen as he presented the organization with a check for $459,509, which was raised by a portion of ticket sales from his 2018 tour. Since…… MORE
Tim McGraw Releases Two New Songs on Oct. 4: “Neon Church” and “Thought About You” [Listen Now]
Tim McGraw released his first new music as a solo artist in more than two years at 4 p.m. CT on Oct. 4 as he dropped new single, “Neon Church,” and a bonus track, “Thought About You.” The tunes will be featured on Tim’s upcoming 15th studio album, which will be his first solo album…… MORE
Celebrating 50 Years of Merle Haggard’s “Mama Tried”
Merle Haggard was a country music icon. In an era when the term is often used excessively and incorrectly, Merle embodied the term like few other entertainers. The entire music world lost a true legend when Merle died on April 6, 2016—his 79th birthday. This week we’re celebrating the 50th anniversary of the release of…… MORE
Charlie Daniels Teams With Award-Winning Musicians for New Album
Country Music Hall of Fame member Charlie Daniels has teamed with award-winning musicians James Stroud (Bob Seger, Paul Simon), Billy Crain (Allman Brothers, ZZ Top) and Charlie Hayward (CDB, Allman Brothers) for a new album, Beau Weevils: Songs in the Key of E. The 10-track offering features lead vocals, guitar and fiddle from Charlie, with…… MORE
Brad Paisley and Kimberly Williams-Paisley Help Open “Free Grocery Store” in Nashville
Brad Paisley and wife Kimberly Williams-Paisley have teamed with Belmont University and Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle Tennessee to open The Store—a free grocery store—in Nashville. The Store, which is a non-profit, operates as a year-round free grocery store that allows people to shop for their basic needs. Clients are given the opportunity to…… MORE
“Women Want to Hear Women With Elaina” Featuring Rachel Wammack
Rachel Wammack was the first new artist I was introduced to this year—and she’s a big reason I launched the Women Want to Hear Women podcast. After a random “Asian-fusion” dinner with her at the ACM Awards in April, I fell in love with her personality before I heard her sing. I was hoping she…… MORE
Kix Brooks Helps Raise $140,000 to Preserve 93-Year-Old Louisiana Theatre
Louisiana native Kix Brooks supported the preservation of a 93-year-old theatre in his home state with a two-day benefit on Sept. 28 and 29 in Franklin Parish that raised $140,000. Kix hosted a two-day Kickin’ It With Kix fundraiser to help preserve the Princess Theatre in Winnsboro, La., which was originally established in 1925 to…… MORE