Zac Brown and Wyatt Durrette, along with Zac Brown Band bassist John Driskell Hopkins and Shawn Mullins, were inspired to write ZBB’s No. 1 hit “Toes” by Durrette’s 30th birthday vacation in Key West, Fla. The third single from the band’s major-label debut album, 2008’s The Foundation, “Toes” became their third consecutive Top 5 and second No. 1 single on the …

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In honor of the Louvin Brothers‘ Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2015 Grammy Awards, a documentary about Charlie Louvin is available for streaming this month. Continue reading…

The lineup for the second annual Route 91 Harvest Festival has been announced. Continue reading…

Toby Keith and special guest Little Big Town are on tap to headline the 2015 Mack, Jack & McConaughey Gala Night. Continue reading…

Loretta Lynn has been announced as the recipient of one of the 2015 Tennessee Governor’s Arts Awards. Continue reading…

Willie Nelson has announced the 2015 lineup for his Heartbreaker Banquet, which takes place at Nelson’s ranch outside of Austin, Texas, during SXSW. Continue reading…

Ray Scott is officially off the market. The singer got engaged to his girlfriend, Stacey Beard, on Wednesday (March 4). Continue reading…

Jamie Jones might not be a household name, but that’s about to change. The Arkansas-based country singer has released a song, “Pissed Off Rednecks Like Me,” that has quickly gone viral via social media — for better or worse. Continue reading…

Carrie Underwood co-wrote “Cowboy Casanova,” the lead single from her third studio album, Play On, and one of the biggest singles of her career, with Mike Elizondo and Brett James. Released in September of 2009, “Cowboy Casanova” became the fastest-climbing country single of the year and Underwood’s eighth No. 1 hit. It’s been certified double platinum and was nominated for an …