Author: Casey Nyman

From prison to the Grand Ole Opry stage, last night was a highly emotional induction ceremony for 3 time Grammy award-winning artist, Jelly Roll. Formally known as Jason DeFord, the “Liar” singer was officially inducted as a member of the Grand Ole Opry last night, March 10, ushered in by no other than his close friend, duet partner, and CMA Entertainer of the Year, Lainey Wilson. Wilson herself was previously inducted on June 7, 2024, and supported Jelly during this monumentous moment, marking him as the 77th active member. In front of the auditorium of friends, family, and fans, Wilson…

One of the best things about country music superstar Luke Combs that makes him an absolute fan favorite in the genre is his humble demeanor. He’s got to be one of the most upstanding, down-to-earth, relatable people in the industry, and there’s just something about his lack of ego that makes him so likable. Obviously, with numerous CMA, ACM, and Billboard awards, not to mention six highly successful studio albums, it’s even more insane that the 36-year-old never got a big head from the fame. Well…Combs set the record straight today on Bussin’ With The Boys to clarify that there…

Bringing the Lone Star State to the coasts of Olina, Hawaii, American Idol contestant Kutter Bradley lit up the stage with his performance of Jason Aldean’s “Amarillo Sky.” Bradley is one of the many country artists who have climbed to the top of the competition this season, highlighting his Southern roots on national television. He initially advanced to Hollywood Week thanks to his judge-approved audition of 3 Doors Down’s “Here Without You” followed by his performance of Hardy’s 2020 track, “Boots.” The 22-year-old Alabama native returned during last night’s Ohana round with a passionate rendition of one of Aldean’s greatest…

There’s something to be said about anyone who can cover a song by the legendary Vince Gill and still make it just as spectacular as the original.  The Missouri Mother, Hannah Harper, who has already solidified herself as a fan favorite pick on this season of American Idol, returned to the stage for Monday night’s Ohana round. Amongst the final 30 contestants, Harper chose to perform Gill’s iconic 1994 hit, “Go Rest High on That Mountain.” After two back-to-back noteworthy performances of her viral audition original, “String Cheese,” and Hollywood Week’s “A Little Past Little Rock,” Harper said this time…

Fair warning to all of the aspiring TikTok musicians: Luke Combs is always watching…in the most wholesome way possible, of course. Ahead of the highly anticipated release of his upcoming album, The Way I Am, set to drop Friday, March 20, Combs sat down for another interview with The Zane Lowe Show on Apple Music. Continuing on his heavily packed press tour for this 22-track project, Combs discussed his own excitement surrounding the release, as well as fatherhood and his experiences on social media. Beyond detailing that his ‘For You’ page is mostly filled with golfing, dad content, and fart…

The man who’s gifted us with some of country music’s best gems of the early 2000’s, like “Tequila Makes Her Clothes Fall Off” and the classic, “Brokenheartsville,” can partially thank his career to one doubting songwriter. The mastermind behind Joe Nichols’ debut single, “The Impossible” is none other than Lee Thomas Miller, a Nashville veteran with over 30 years in the songwriting business who’s penned hits for Trace Adkins (“You’re Gonna Miss This”), Garth Brooks (“People Loving People”), Brad Paisley (“Perfect Storm”) and even Jamey Johnson (“In Color”). The Kentucky native has a long list of iconic songs and artists…