Hands down, if there were an award for the most genuine person in country music it would have to go to Luke Combs. Beyond being one of the biggest acts in the industry and constantly breaking records, he’s also known for being a selfless and down-to-earth guy—qualities that make him even more remarkable. In a recent interview on Saturday, March 22, at the Country Music Hall of Fame, Combs’ manager, Chris Kappy, gave fans another glimpse into the superstar’s class act personality. Kappy shared a story from the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic, which caught everyone off guard, especially…
Author: Casey Nyman
It’s the only job where you can be wrong 50% of the time and still keep your job… or, in the case of Hudson Westbrook, the title of his latest song, “Weatherman.” Playing on the timeless joke about meteorologists often forecasting incorrectly, Westbrook’s track offers a clever twist on the rainy-day heartbreak song genre. The young Red Dirt artist has been on a hot streak lately, releasing hit after hit. His most recent singles, “Dressed Down” (released on Valentine’s Day this year) and “Mine Tomorrow” (released on January 24), have become fan favorites with 2.2 million and 4.5 million streams…
The dynamic duo of Luke Bryan and Blake Shelton will never not be iconic. Not only are these two pillars of 2010’s country but they also share one of the funniest and sassiest friendships in the industry. The two have long been known for their playful jabs at each other and their constant, lighthearted “beef.” Recently, Luke Bryan took to Instagram to share a hilarious story about his apparent doppelganger—none other than Blake Shelton. Filming from his fishing boat alongside his son Tate, Bryan sets the scene for the story, explaining that the two stopped at a gas station for…
Can you believe it’s only been two years since Parker McCollum took the stage as a newcomer at the ACM Awards? Although he released his first single and EP in 2013, followed by his debut album The Limestone Kid in 2015, it wasn’t until 2022 that he was nominated for New Artist of the Year at the ACM Awards. By then, McCollum had already spent several years in the industry and on stage, but this nomination was still a pretty significant milestone in his career. In a recent interview with the Academy of Country Music, McCollum reflected on his first…
In case you missed it, last night’s event at the Bluebird Cafe was a star-studded affair. Magic always tends to happen at the Bluebird but this performance was the unexpected crossover we didn’t know we needed. Megan Moroney took part in an intimate “Writers Round” at the cafe, where she was joined by Ed Sheeran, songwriter David Hodges, and artist Amy Allen. Surrounded by an enthralled crowd, Moroney debuted a brand-new, unreleased song titled Beautiful Things. The heartfelt track tells the story of the destruction of perfection and the message of keeping your head up throughout the pain and hardship.…
Summer officially can’t come soon enough. As if there wasn’t already plenty to be excited about in country music, Zach Top recently announced that his sophomore album will be released sometime this summer. This means that fans of the “Bad Luck” singer can soon look forward to more of his signature hits to fuel us through the warmer months. Last Tuesday, March 11th, Zach Top made history with a performance at the Houston Rodeo, playing his biggest show to date in front of 70,000 people. Amidst the excitement of performing for a sold-out stadium and riding in on horseback, he…