Welcome!

 Posted by at 1:01 pm on September 11, 2024
Sep 112024
 

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  • Keeping fans updated on the latest new music, tours and festivals while honoring the past of Country Music
  • Providing hometown artists a platform to get some national exposure alongside today’s stars and legends

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This Date in Country Music History – June 18th

 Posted by at 7:06 am on June 18, 2026
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Danielle Bradbery

Danielle Bradbery

This Date in Country Music History

  • 2020 – Ingrid Andress’ song “More Hearts Than Mine” was certified Platinum
  • 2020 – Morgan Wallen’s song “Chasin’ You” was certified Platinum
  • 2020 – Brantley Gilbert’s single “Bottoms Up” was certified Quadruple Platinum
  • 2016 – Dierks Bentley’s album Black debuted at #1 on the country albums chart
  • 2015 – Toby Keith and Bobby Braddock were inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame
  • 2013 – LoCash Cowboys released their self-titled debut full-length album
  • 2013 – Danielle Bradbery won NBC’s The Voice
  • 1996 – Ricochet made their Grand Ole Opry debut
  • 1994 – Neal McCoy‘s “Wink” hit #1 for the first of a 4-week run at the top of charts

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Interview with Chelsea Rae

 Posted by at 6:59 pm on June 17, 2026
Jun 172026
 

  • Artist Name: Chelsea Rae
  • Hometown: Peoria, Illinois

What project(s) are you currently working on?

“Story Of Us” and “How Do I”

What inspired you to pursue a career in music and when did you know?

I have always loved singing when I was younger but at 15 when I learned to play guitar and learned to write songs and then really pursue music when I moved to Nashville.  I knew this is what I wanted to do and nothing else

If you weren’t pursuing a career in music, what would you be doing for a living?

I probably would have gone into nursing or even been a doctor. 

What is your favorite downtime activity?

My favorite downtime activity is spending time with my kids. Spending time outside or horseback riding.

Who is your biggest celebrity crush?

My biggest celebrity crush would be Liam Hemsworth

Who is your favorite sports team(s)?

Cubs 

What is the last movie that you watched? 

“Just Go With It”

What is the last album you listened to?

Bellah Mae, “Keep it Peachy”

If you could only listen to one album for the rest of your life, what would it be?

Twenty Years Of Rascal Flatts Greatest Hits

What is the greatest country song of all time?

“He Stopped Loving Her Today” by George Jones

What has been your favorite city/town that you’ve visited out on the road? 

Nashville, TN

What is your favorite meal?

Veggie Roll sushi with yum yum sauce

Who is your dream duet partner?

Carrie Underwood 

Who would you like to go on tour with?

Carly Pearce

What is your ultimate career goal(s)?

My ultimate career goal is playing sold out stadium shows and debuting at Grand Ole Opry  

This Date in Country Music History – June 17th

 Posted by at 7:12 am on June 17, 2026
Jun 172026
 
Garth Brooks

Garth Brooks

This Date in Country Music History

  • 2024 – Jelly Roll released his song “I Am Not Okay”
  • 2024 – Tyler Hubbard released his song “Park”
  • 2022 – Aaron Watson released his album Unwanted Man and his single “Dancing Around the Truth”
  • 2021 – Dolly Parton surprised Carly Pearce with an invitation to become a member of the Grand Ole Opry
  • 2020 – Elvie Shane released his song “My Boy”
  • 2016 – LoCash finally releases their first full length album, titled The Fighters
  • 2016 – Jon Pardi released his album California Sunrise
  • 2006 – Kenny Chesney hit #1 for the first of 5 weeks with his single “Summertime”
  • 2000 – Chad Brock scored a #1 hit with “Yes!”
  • 1997 – Lila McCann‘s debut album Lila was released
  • 1997 – Lonestar released their Crazy Nights album
  • 1988 – Garth Brooks signed a record deal with Capitol Records

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This Date in Country Music History – June 16th

 Posted by at 7:57 am on June 16, 2026
Jun 162026
 
Tim McGraw

Tim McGraw

This Date in Country Music History

  • 2017 – Ashley McBryde made her Grand Ole Opry debut
  • 2015 – Cam released her breakthrough, Grammy-nominated single “Burning House”
  • 2008 – Zac Brown Band released their debut single “Chicken Fried”
  • 2007 – Emerson Drive‘s single “Moments” becomes the #1 song in Country Music
  • 2001 – Tim McGraw scored a #1 hit with “Grown Men Don’t Cry”
  • 2000 – Charley Pride and Faron Young were announced as the newest inductees to the Country Music Hall of Fame
  • 1999 – Dolly Parton, Conway Twitty, and Johnny Bond were announced as the newest inductees to the Country Music Hall of Fame

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This Date in Country Music History – June 15th

 Posted by at 6:06 am on June 15, 2026
Jun 152026
 
Josh Gracin

Josh Gracin

This Date in Country Music History

  • 2019 – Thomas Rhett scored a #1 album with Center Point Road
  • 2016 – Drew Baldridge made his Grand Ole Opry debut
  • 2010 – Kellie Pickler gets engaged as her future song-writing husband Kyle Jacobs proposed to her
  • 2009 – Jake Owen released his single “Eight Second Ride”
  • 2006 – Chris Young made his Grand Ole Opry debut
  • 2004 – Josh Gracin‘s self-titled debut album and debut single “Nothin’ To Lose” were released
  • 2001 – Jamie O’Neal made her Grand Ole Opry debut
  • 1993 – Jeff Foxworthy released his album You Might Be a Redneck If…
  • 1991 – Joe Diffie scored a #1 hit with “If The Devil Danced (In Empty Pockets)”
  • 1985 – Ricky Skaggs scored a #1 hit with “Country Boy”
  • 1969 – Hee Haw made it’s prime time debut on CBS
  • 1963 – Buck Owens hits #1 with his single “Act Naturally”

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