Jeff Ray Scotty McCreery found more success in his teenage years than most, winning season 10 of American Idol when he was just 17 years old. Even so, now that he is 27 and has a successful career in country music, the North Carolina native knows exactly what he would tell a younger version of himself if he …
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Sep 22
Country star trivia
Sep 22
Blake Shelton ups his bragging on ‘The Voice’ with new camera
Trae Patton/NBC Blake Shelton is back for Season 21 of The Voice, this time joining fellow returning coaches John Legend and Kelly Clarkson, along with newcomer, Ariana Grande. For this season, Blake has added a “win cam,” for contestants to pose with him when they choose him as their coach. “If you watch this show, you know that I brag a …
Sep 22
Lainey Wilson marvels at the healing power of music as “Things a Man Oughta Know” hits #1
BBR Music Group This week, Lainey Wilson‘s debut single, “Things a Man Oughta Know,” becomes her very first #1. While there’s no doubt that’s an impressive accomplishment, the Louisiana native is even more astounded at the impact the song she wrote is having on listeners. “The power and healing of music really is unbelievable,” Lainey reflects. “And the …
Sep 22
Lainey Wilson marvels at the healing power of music as “Things a Man Oughta Know” hits #1
BBR Music Group This week, Lainey Wilson‘s debut single, “Things a Man Oughta Know,” becomes her very first #1. While there’s no doubt that’s an impressive accomplishment, the Louisiana native is even more astounded at the impact the song she wrote is having on listeners. “The power and healing of music really is unbelievable,” Lainey reflects. “And the …
Sep 22
Nashville notes
Deana Carter is releasing a 25th anniversary edition of Did I Shave My Legs for This? on November 5. It includes a collaboration with Ashley McBryde, Lauren Alaina, Martina McBride and Kylie Morgan on “Strawberry Wine,” and Ashley, Vince Gill, Sara Evans and Terri Clark on a remake of the title track. Kameron Marlowe has released his new single, “Giving You Up,” to country radio. He’ll make his Grand Ole Opry …
Sep 22
“STAY IN THE FIGHT”: Brett Eldredge opens up about battle with anxiety
Edgar Evan Moore Brett Eldredge is opening up about a recent bout of anxiety he’s been struggling with. The country star took to Instagram to share a photo of himself working out, alongside a lengthy caption detailing how he’s been battling anxiety as of late. Brett, who has been open about living with anxiety in the past, reveals that it …
Sep 22
Mickey Guyton calls ‘Remember Her Name’ a form of “therapy”
Capitol Records Nashville Mickey Guyton says creating her upcoming debut album, Remember Her Name, was therapeutic. The project features songs like the affirming “Love My Hair” and empowering “Black Like Me” and “What Are You Gonna Tell Her?” that detail the racism and misogyny she’s experienced. “A lot of these songs were just kind of therapy for me. I never wrote …
Sep 22
Blake Shelton joins ‘The Voice’ judges for mashup of soulful classics
Trae Patton/NBC The Voice season 21 premiere got off to a star-studded start Monday night as Blake Shelton and his fellow judges Ariana Grande, John Legend and Kelly Clarkson came in with a bang with a soul-filled medley. The four stars took the stage together to open the show with a mashup of classics by Aretha Franklin and Sam & Dave. Blake and John kicked it off, dueting on “Hold …
Sep 22
“STAY IN THE FIGHT”: Brett Eldredge opens up about battle with anxiety
Edgar Evan Moore Brett Eldredge is opening up about a recent bout of anxiety he’s been struggling with. The country star took to Instagram to share a photo of himself working out, alongside a lengthy caption detailing how he’s been battling anxiety as of late. Brett, who has been open about living with anxiety in the past, reveals that it …