With the Motherlode Fair going on this weekend in Sonora, I couldn’t help but laugh and laugh when I recalled that weekend oh-so-many years ago when I introduced Shane Minor on stage at the fair. A Modesto native, Shane has gone on to become quite a successful Nashville songwriter. His credits include Number One hits…… MORE
The Ultimate Star Trek Geek Experience
As you might know from my absence last week through this last Wednesday, I was on vacation. I went to visit my brothers, sister and brother-in-law up in Washington… mostly Seattle. One of the super cool things to go see is called the Museum of Pop Culture. They have several music exhibits like the guitars…… MORE
Toby Keith’s Daughter In “Horrific” Car Accident Caused By Drunk Driver
Toby Keith’s daughter, singer Krystal Keith, and her family were in what she described as a “horrific car accident” over the 4th of July holiday weekend. Read the Taste of Country story here.… MORE
Watch Lauren Alaina Perform “Doin’ Fine” on “Fox & Friends” Summer Concert Series
Lauren Alaina may have been feeling under the weather, but that didn’t stop her from performing her new single, “Doin’ Fine,” on Fox & Friends’ All-American Summer Concert series this morning (July 7). While the New York crowd braved the rain, Lauren belted out her new ditty, which she co-penned with Emily Shackleton and busbee. After…… MORE
Big & Rich Announce New Album, “Did It for the Party” + Track Listing
Big & Rich are slated to release their upcoming sixth studio album, Did It for the Party, on Sept. 15. The 13-song offering includes new single, “California,” which is currently No. 39 on Billboard’s Country Airplay chart after 17 weeks. “This new record is gonna rock America’s boots off,” said John Rich. “Can’t wait for…… MORE
Jackie Lee Talks Touring With Dan + Shay, Working on His Debut Album and Paying Tribute to His Mother Who Passed Away in 2016
Jim Casey talks with Jackie Lee about growing up in a musical family, playing in a bluegrass band with his father and mother, how the death of his mother has affected his life over the past year, performing Brooks & Dunn’s “Believe” in tribute to his mother on the Grand Ole Opry, the greatest Travis Tritt…… MORE
Fifth Time’s the Charm: Dylan Scott Finds Success With Wife-Inspired Fifth Single, “My Girl”
From 2013 to 2015, Curb Records recording artist Dylan Scott released four singles to country radio: “Makin’ This Boy Go Crazy,” “Mmm, Mmm, Mmm,” “Lay It On Me” and “Crazy Over Me.” Only one—“Crazy Over Me” (No. 36)—cracked the Top 40 on Billboard’s Country Airplay chart. Nevertheless, the Louisiana native managed to keep a glass-half-full…… MORE
Dolly Parton’s Former Nashville Home Is On the Market for $1.2 Million [Photo Gallery]
You can own the former home of Dolly Parton and husband Carl Dean for $1.2 million. The four-bedroom, three-bath stucco house sits on 2.4 acres in Nashville’s Glencliff neighborhood. Carl and Dolly owned the 4,795-square-foot home, which was built in 1941, between 1980–1996. Located in a gated neighborhood, the home features an eat-in kitchen, walk-in…… MORE
There’s No Place Like Kat Country!
After 3 Great Years at Kat Country, I’m off to a new job as a branch manager for a local mortgage lender, because after all what kid didn’t want to grow up to be in the mortgage industry (instead of radio)? LOL! But first I have to say goodbye, and what better way to do…… MORE
Randy Rogers Announces 9th Annual Golf Jam & Concert With Wade Bowen, Bruce Robison & More
Rand Rogers will host his ninth annual Golf Jam and Concert on Sept. 18 in Spring Branch, Texas. Following the golf tourney at River Crossing Club, this year’s concert will kick off at 7:30 p.m. CT and will feature Randy Rogers Band, Wade Bowen, Bruce Robison and Jim Beavers. Since its inception in 2009, the…… MORE
