Fresh off the release of a live album from his first-ever headlining shows at the legendary Red Rocks Amphitheater, HARDY is hitting the road once again on his biggest tour to date, the JIM BOB WORLD TOUR. Minutes ago, HARDY teamed up with comedian and podcaster, Bert Kreischer, to announce the tour alongside Koe Wetzel and Stephen Wilson Jr. in an Instagram reeel: Along with Wetzel and Wilson Jr., McCoy Moore and Sikarus will serve as supporting acts throughout the tour’s massive 35-show run. The JIM BOB WORLD TOUR will begin in Chula Vista, California on May 22 and wrap…
Author: Brennen Kelly
Brennen Kelly
Hailing from the Chicagoland area, Brennen graduated from Valparaiso University with a BA in Communication and a minor in Cinema and Media Studies. After covering Arts & Entertainment at his university's newspaper, he began writing for Country Chord in March of 2023. Known for his love of independent country and authentic songwriters, Brennen has a long-history of championing the likes of Zach Bryan, Jason Isbell, Tyler Childers and many others.
You love to see it. It’s been nearly three years since we’ve gotten new music from Whiskey Myers, and in today’s fast-paced music industry, it almost feels like a lifetime. With that being said, however, it seems like the wait for new music from the Texas band is about to be over. Minutes ago, they took to Instagram to announce that they’re working on a brand new album produced by none other than Jay Joyce, “For those that haven’t figured it out, we have been in the studio with Jay Joyce creating what will be our 7th album. We’ve seen…
Other than Morgan Wallen, there is undoubtedly no other artist in country music as successful as Zach Bryan at the moment. With over 26 million monthly listeners on Spotify, habitual Top 10 entries on both Billboard’s country and rock charts and a growing fanbase that becomes more dedicated by the day, it seems that the “I Remember Everything” singer is at a level that very few artists can ever dream to be at. With that being said, there are some concerns heading into 2025 for Bryan’s overall career trajectory that makes it a bit of a make-or-break for the Oklahoma…
While a majority of country fans collectively lost their minds after Beyoncé took home Best Country Album at the Grammys last night, it seems like the award show was the last thing on Riley Green’s mind. Directly after show ended, the “Don’t Mind If I Do” singer took to Instagram to share an acoustic cover of Shania Twain’s classic 1998 hit, “You’re Still The One,” on social media. “You’re Still The One” hardly needs an introduction, being not only one of Twain’s biggest hits but also one of the most successful pop-country crossovers of all time. The track netted the…
On a star-studded Grammy night in Los Angeles that saw Sierra Ferrell sweep with four wins for Best Americana Album for Trail of Flowers, Best American Roots Song/Best Americana Performance for “American Dreaming” and Best American Roots Performance for “Lighthouse,” there was undoubtedly a lot of celebrations going on in country/Americana community. Couple that with another win for Chris Stapleton with Best Country Song (“It Takes A Woman”), and it seemed like a perfect night. The perfect night came to an end for many country fans, however, when Beyoncé took home the most prestigious country award of the night, Best Country…
‘Ol Koe is going to be a dad. After a few interviews citing his desire to slow down from his wild past, it seems like there was a valid reason for Koe Wetzel to want to settle down both on the road and in the studio. Today, it was announced via his partner, Bailey Fisher, that she and the “High Road” singer are expecting a baby girl. An hour ago, Fisher took to Instagram to announce that the two were expecting a child, with the caption reading, “Our sweetest blessing. Just over halfway with the baby girl.” Famously, Wetzel has…