Nowadays, the definition of country music has been left open to interpretation. With many sub-genres spawning over the last few decades, one thing remains true; you know real country when you hear it. For some, it’s been a disappointing last couple of decades. For others, newer artists such as Morgan Wallen or Zach Bryan have been what’s made them a country music fan, considering both stars have incredible streaming numbers and seemingly break records monthly. Although critics and fans have been expressing their frustration with country music changing and evolving for generations, pop music heavily infiltrated the genre in the…
Author: Clayton Anderson
Megan Moroney is one of the hottest acts in all of country music these days. In the past year, she earned her first-ever No. 1 at country radio with her viral, college football-themed love story song,Tennessee Orange, and she landed the top spot on Rolling Stone’s 25 Best Country/Americana Albums of 2023 list with her debut record, “Lucky.” Since then, she has been featured on Old Dominion’s “Can’t Break Up Now,” a collaboration from the band’s fifth studio album, “Memory Lane,” and she also released her first song of 2024 last month with “No Caller ID,” a post-breakup track that…
Big ole hit. “Different ‘Round here” by Riley Green featuring Luke Combs is the #1 song on Mediabase country this week. Originally the title track to Green’s debut album in 2019, Riley re-recorded and re-released the song with Combs as the first single off his recent sophomore studio record, “Ain’t My Last Rodeo.” Different ‘Round Here becomes Green’s third No. 1 at country radio, following the platinum hit, “There Was This Girl,” and his collaboration with Thomas Rhett on “Half of Me.” Surprisingly enough, Green’s third single, “I Wish Grandpas Never Died” is certified double platinum and is arguably his…
Dierks Bentley is hittin’ the road this summer. This morning, the 48 year-old country star announced his new 31-city, ‘Gravel & Gold’ tour, and he’s bringin’ along some pretty good names with him this time around. Set to kick off in Fort Worth, Texas on June 7th, the tour’s opening acts will include Chase Rice and Lee Brice for direct support, as well as Zach Top, Ella Langley, Randy Rogers Band, Tanner Usrey, Kaitlin Butts, Tyler Braden and more at select dates. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Dierks Bentley (@dierksbentley) In a recent press release, Dierks…
It’s that time of year again. With Reba set to perform the National Anthem at Super Bowl LVIII, we’re diving into some of the other Country artists who have gotten to share the same privilege at the biggest game in all of U.S. sports. While we all know who did it best, it doesn’t hurt to check out some performances you might’ve missed. The NFL likes to be complicated, so if the video doesn’t automatically play on this page, just click the link to watch. GARTH BROOKS 1993. Super Bowl XXVII in Pasadena, California. Halftime performer: Michael Jackson. Cowboys 52,…
It’s been one helluva week for Zach Bryan. First, the 27 year-old superstar won his first-ever Grammy award for Best Country Duo/Group Performance for his collaboration with Kacey Musgraves on “I Remember Everything.” The very next day (Feb. 5), he released the music video for “Nine Ball,” starring none other than Matthew McConaughey. Fast forward two days later (Feb. 7), and his most recent, self-titled fourth studio album was officially certified platinum by the RIAA. And if that wasn’t enough, Zach kicked off the second year of the Bud Light’s Super Bowl Backyard tour last night in Vegas, where he…