Author: Casey Nyman

As if today can’t get any sadder, reminiscing on the loss of country music legend Merle Haggard ten years ago today, to add to your tears, take a look back at this incredible performance alongside the late Toby Keith. In November 2005, CMT hosted their star-studded Outlaws concert with none other than David Allan Coe, Jack Ingram, Shelby Lynne, Billie Joe Shaver, and, of course, Haggard and Keith. The latter two took the stage together for an epic performance of Haggard’s 1970 hit “The Fightin’ Side Of Me.” The track, written by Haggard himself alongside his backup band, The Strangers,…

Honing in on her roots, Ella Langley has been extremely vulnerable throughout this new era of music, sharing how returning home to Alabama this past August not only gave her a much needed mental-reset but also gave her the time to reconnect with the Lord. This growing faith has certainly had an impact on the development of her upcoming album, Dandelion, in which Langley has been extremely open about this journey and how it’s become the backbone to staying sane in this crazy industry. Exemplifying this truth once more, Langley took to social media last night to celebrate Easter Sunday with…

Today marks the 10th anniversary of country music legend Merle Haggard’s passing on April 6, 2016, which coincidentally also marks what would have been his 89th birthday. Recognizing this monumental loss of one of the genre’s most influential figures, Cody Johnson took it upon himself to honor the late singer on his birthday with his very own rendition of Haggard’s 1979 song, “Footlights.” Featured as the opening track on his May album Serving 190 Proof, the song was never released as a single, but stood out as a fitting choice for Johnson to cover. The Texas native took to Instagram…

Since her initial audition episode, Hannah Harper has solidified herself in the front running as America Idol’s next season 24 winner. Wowing both the judges and viewers at one of the premier episodes hosted at Belmont University, Harper took a bold risk performing an original song. Donning a Holly Hobbie doll-esque patchwork sundress, she immediately stole the hearts of everyone with her touching postpartum-inspired, “String Cheese.” Bringing judge Carrie Underwood to tears, the highly personal performance quickly went viral following its February 2 airing, now garnering a whopping 18.4 million views and 2.6 million likes on TikTok. Well put by…

Between her care-free self-love anthem title track “Dandelion” and finding peace in the simplicity of her roots on “Loving Life Again,” Ella Langley has set a clear theme of rejuvenation and healing in her upcoming sophomore album. Ahead of its Friday, April 10 release, the singer-songwriter recently announced the full track list, including the previously released 4 singles as well as a look at the titles of the remaining unreleased 14 tracks. Many were excited to see it featured one sole collaboration with Miranda Lambert on “Butterfly Season” along with a cover of Kitty Wells’ 1952 hit– which was the…

Arguably, two of the hottest male and female country stars in the industry right now joined forces last night for a surprise duet performance. RIAA’s highest certified country artist, Morgan Wallen, took the stage on Thursday, April 2, for an intimate performance at the Pinnacle in Nashville, celebrating the upcoming launch of his 24-hour SiriusXM channel. Showcasing a range of 16 songs that included hits from his most recent I’m The Problem album, along with his classic discography staples, Wallen invited the current chart-topping leading lady Ella Langley, to perform with him. The two have taken a swing at a…