Growing up on a peanut farm, Luke Bryan’s dream of country music stardom seemed almost out of reach. But now, the singer is considered one of the best-selling music artists in the world. He not only sold over 75 million albums, but he also received the Album of the Decade award and the Entertainer of
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Born in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, Chris Young’s love for country music started at a young age. He performed in the church choir, school theater, and even as a mariachi singer for the drumline. Breaking into the music industry in 2006, the singer won season 4 of Nashville Star. Since winning the competition, Young released several albums,
Over the last decade, country singer Lainey Wilson left her mark in Nashville by landing a number-one hit, winning New Female Artist of the Year at the CMT Music Awards, and winning Album of the Year with Bell Bottom Country in 2023. But beyond all the accolades, Wilson, like most country singers, holds performing at
Born in New Zealand, singer Keith Urban’s dreams to be a country singer seemed almost impossible. With thousands of miles between him and Nashville, the country singer worked tirelessly in the Australian country music industry, hoping to get his foot in the door. Eventually, Urban moved to Nashville, but the instant fame didn’t come overnight.
In chronological terms, Reba McEntire is just shy of a decade younger than Dolly Parton, but when it comes to work ethic and creating timeless songs, both country music queens are sisters of the heart. By miles of road between the Smoky Mountains of Dolly Parton’s Tennessee homeland and the red dirt arenas of the
Although a shock to some, country singer Lainey Wilson, who won New Female Artist of the Year, once performed at festivals and even children’s hospitals as Hannah Montana. Breaking into the music industry wasn’t easy for Wilson, who lived in a small town with her parents, a farmer and a schoolteacher. But through hard work
For country music artists, winning a Grammy is special, but there is something about the CMT Music Awards that brings out the best in country singers. Dating all the way back to 1967, the awards tend to mean a great deal to artists since it is the fans who get to vote. Before shows like
Just before turning 21, country music icon, Reba McEntire decided to leave her home in Oklahoma to move to Nashville in hopes of sharing her voice with the world. While young, the star did more than share her talent as she sold around 90 million albums worldwide, topped the charts a total of 24 times,
In 2005, in front of a crowd 0f 7,000 people, Garth Brooks proposed to his love, Trisha Yearwood. Just a few months later in December, the pair married in Oklahoma. Since then, the pair have been somewhat inseparable as they juggle careers, parenthood, and keeping that spark alive. Yearwood once admitted that during a year,
While any sort of celebrity learns how to deal with negative comments and backlash from the press or fans, singer Maren Morris found herself shocked when her stance on one issue led to death threats. But it wasn’t the death threats that startled the singer, who has tussled with backlash before, it was how it
While most kids are learning to count at the age of three, for Lauren Alaina, it all centered around the stage. At just three, the singer started her career in the local choir. She also never missed an opportunity to show off her talent. By eight, Alaina performed at churches, restaurants, and anywhere there was
Although singer Maren Morris grew up in Texas, she relocated to Nashville, Tennessee after falling in love with country music. Releasing several albums, the singer garnered eight top tens on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart with another three number-one hits. While embraced by country music and its rich culture, it seems Morris might be
Marking the first annual 2023 People’s Choice Country Awards, hosted by Little Big Town, the ceremony welcomed some of the biggest names in country music. Held at the Grand Ole Opry, icons like Toby Keith, Blake Shelton, Wynonna Judd, and Randy Travis walked the red carpet, celebrating how far country music has come over the
For most country singers, getting a record deal, a chance to perform on stage, or the highly coveted Grammy is a dream come true. But for Reba McEntire, her time in the music industry landed her the crown of Queen of Country. Throughout her career, the icon sold over 75 million records worldwide. She also
Breaking into the music industry often comes with a great deal of rejection and heartbreak. But for those who refrain from giving up, their road to success tends to catapult them into the spotlight. For Miranda Lambert, her passion for country music landed her more than a record deal. In 2018, Lambert won the Female
With the Grand Ole Opry sacred ground to both country singers and fans, it seemed the perfect place to host the 2023 People’s Choice Country Awards. And with it being the first spin-off of the People’s Choice Awards, every country legend and star attended. Among the stars, Toby Keith, received the Country Icon award while
For most competition shows, the winner tends to be the contestant that America or the judges vote for. That seems to be the general rule for shows like American Idol, America’s Got Talent, and Big Brother. But for The Voice, which continues to showcase singers all around the country, the winner seems to be Blake
Within country music, the Grand Ole Opry is considered somewhat of a holy place. Any country singer who stood the test of time once played on its stage. And even for those merely attending a show, the history and magic can’t be ignored. Recently, singer Alana Springsteen, on the cusp of releasing her debut album,
Over the last few years, Jelly Roll and his wife, Bunnie Xo, have given their fans an all-access pass to their family, how they parent, and the love they share. Using YouTube and TikTok, Bunnie accumulated a following that rivals that of her husband. And who could forget about her podcast, Dumb Blonde Podcast? With
While fans know Jason Aldean as the singer behind hit songs like Dirt Road Anthem, You Make It Easy, and She’s Country, it seems that his first song to break number one on the Billboard Hot 100 was Try That In A Small Town. Besides recording in the studio, the country star performs in front
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