• Artist Name: Jay Kutcher
• Hometown: Jonquière Québec Canada

What project(s) are you currently working on?

My second album

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

My own family (Father, Uncles etc) are musicians, signers. So since I’m young.

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

I’m really good in construction.

What is your favorite downtime activity?

To be with my family.

Who is your biggest celebrity crush?

Luke Bryan

Who is your favorite sports team(s)?

Montreal Canadians NHL Hockey Team

What is the last movie that you watched?

James Bond

What is the last album you listened to?

Tucker Wetmore

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

Jay Kutcher album

What is the greatest country song of all time?

Too many great songs to have only one.

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

Nashville

What is your favorite meal?

Tomahawk on Kamado Grill.

Who is your dream duet partner?

Luke Bryan

Who would you like to go on tour with?

Luke Bryan Thomas Rhett, Keith Urban, Morgan Wallen

What is your ultimate career goal(s)?

To play at the Bell Center, Madisson Square Garden, CMA in Nashville all and big festivals !!!

How can fans connect with you on Social Media?

Facebook, Instagram, Tik Tok

Carrie Underwood

Recent Country Music News Headlines

• Loretta Lynn Reflects on 27th Anniversary of Conway Twitty’s Passing
• Wisconsin’s Country Fest Cancelled for 2020

Recommended Viewing – Recent Country Music Videos

• Catherine Britt Live Stream – 6/4/20
• Casey Donahew’s Corona Happy Hour – 6/5/20
• Audio:  “Old Camaro” by LANco
• Audio:  “Good To You” by The Swon Brothers
• Lyric Video:  “All She Wants” by Whitney Duncan
• Bobby Bones Interviews Chris Janson
• Music Video:  “Mind on Fishin'” by Trace Adkins
• Lyric Video:  “Hard Days” by Brantley Gilbert
• Catherine Britt Live Stream – 6/5/20
• Music Video:  “On This Side of Heaven” by Eric Paslay
• Audio:  “Colder Than You” by Canaan Smith
• Audio:  Cover of TLC’s “No Scrubs” by LoCash
• Home Free’s Home Away From Home Episode 17

This Date in Country Music History

• 2019 – Luke Combs’ single “Hurricane” was certified Quadruple Platinum
• 2019 – Luke Combs’ single “One Number Away” was certified Double Platinum
• 2017 – Kenny Chesney released his single “All the Pretty Girls”
• 2012 – Alan Jackson‘s album Thirty Miles West was released
• 2012 – Jana Kramer‘s self-titled debut album was released
• 1993 – Conway Twitty passed away
• 1993 – Toby Keith scored a #1 hit with “Should’ve Been a Cowboy”
• 1943 – The Grand Ole Opry began airing from the Ryman Auditorium

Today’s Birthdays (See All Country Artist Birthdays)

• None Today

Today’s New Albums (See All Album Release Dates)

• John Baumann – Country Shade
• Joe Ely – Love in the Midst of Mayhem
• The Desert City Ramblers – The Desert City Ramblers (EP)
• Tyler Farr – Only Truck in Town (EP)

Today’s New Singles (See All Single Release Dates)

• Your Love is Enough – Kathryn Shipley
• One Town Away – Greg Rider
• Dads and Daughters – MaRynn Taylor
• Waking Up Ain’t Easy – Brit Taylor
• Cut N’ Curl – Lacey Williams
• Hard Days – Brantley Gilbert
• Make Em Wanna Change – Adam Sanders
• L.A. – Paul Roth
• Remember That It’s Me – Chris Roberts
• She Ain’t You – Jerad Bridges
• Feelin – Rodney Carrington
• Mind on Fishin’ – Trace Adkins
• Ain’t the Only Hell (My Momma Raised) – Allie Colleen

Today’s Photo Flashback (See All Photos)

• Bill Anderson – 6/5/12 – Grand Ole Opry in Nashville, TN
• Billy Ray Cyrus – 6/5/14 – CMA Fest in Nashville, TN
• Carrie Underwood – 6/5/12 – Grand Ole Opry in Nashville, TN
• Del McCoury Band – 6/5/12 – Grand Ole Opry in Nashville, TN
• Easton Corbin – 6/5/12 – Grand Ole Opry in Nashville, TN
• Little Jimmie Dickens – 6/5/12 – Grand Ole Opry in Nashville, TN
• Love & Theft – 6/5/12 – Grand Ole Opry in Nashville, TN
• Oak Ridge Boys – 6/5/12 – Grand Ole Opry in Nashville, TN
• Ronnie Dunn – 6/5/13 – Rippy’s BBQ in Nashville, TN
• Ty Herndon – 6/5/14 – CMA Fest in Nashville, TN

Contests

• Win Virtual Happy Hour and VIP Tickets to See George Strait – ends 6/18/20

This Week’s Events (See All Upcoming Events)

Rodney Atkins

Recent Country Music News Headlines

• The Dennissance Podcast:  Dennis Quaid Chats with Clint Black
• The Today Show Announces Citi Music Series on Today Summer 2020 Lineup
• Alabama Offers 25% Off Merchandise

Recommended Viewing – Recent Country Music Videos

• Audio:  “When Life Is Good Again” by Dolly Parton
• Rodney Atkins Live Stream – 5/28/20
• Live Video:  “All the Gold in California” by The Gatlin Brothers
• Live Video:  “Take Home Girl” by Chris Lane w/ MacKenzie Porter
• Cover Video:  Kenny Rogers’ “The Gambler” by Sawyer Brown
• Sara Evans’ Closet Chaos with Clinton Kelly
• Mary Chapin Carpenter’s Songs From Home Episode 21 – “No Fear”
• Opry Video:  “God Whispered Your Name” by Keith Urban
• Video:  “Meets the Guy” by Tenille Arts
• Video:  “You Kissed Me First” by Carly Pearce
• Live Video:  “Drinking Money” by Randy Rogers Band
• Lyric Video:  “Watch The World Die” by Cody Jinks
• David Nail Live Stream – 5/28/20
• Old Dominion Announces New Music
• Story Behind the Song:  “That Old Truck” by Thomas Rhett
• Tucker Beathard Live Stream – 5/28/20
• Maggie Rose Live Stream – 5/28/20
• James Barker Live Stream – 5/28/20
• Lyric Video:  “Easy” by John King
• Catherine Britt Live Stream – 5/28/20
• Video:  Ray Stevens & Charlie McCoy Discuss Recording for Elvis

This Date in Country Music History

• 2016 – Keith Urban scored a #1 album with Ripcord
• 2013 – Aaron Lewis made his Grand Ole Opry debut
• 2013 – David Nail‘s “Whatever She Got” is released as a single
• 2009 – George Strait‘s single “Living For The Night” was released
• 2005 – Keith Urban‘s “Making Memories of Us” hits #1 for the first of 5 straight weeks
• 1999 – Brad Paisley made his Grand Ole Opry debut
• 1996 – Bill Engvall’s comedy album, Here’s Your Sign, was released
• 1994 – Tim McGraw scored his first career #1 hit with “Don’t Take The Girl”
• 1973 – The Conway Twitty and Loretta Lynn duet “Louisiana Woman, Mississippi Man” is released as a single

Today’s Birthdays (See All Country Artist Birthdays)

• Phil Vassar

Today’s New Albums (See All Album Release Dates)

• Mike and the Moonpies – Touch of You: The Lost Songs of Gary Stewart

Today’s New Singles (See All Single Release Dates)

• None Today

Today’s Photo Flashback (See All Photos)

• Erica Morgan – 5/28/15 – Coral Sky Amphitheatre VIP Lounge in West Palm Beach, FL
• Florida Georgia Line – 5/28/15 – Coral Sky Amphitheatre in West Palm Beach, FL
• Frankie Ballard – 5/28/15 – Coral Sky Amphitheatre in West Palm Beach, FL
• Thomas Rhett – 5/28/15 – Coral Sky Amphitheatre in West Palm Beach, FL

Contests

• Win Autographed Prize Pack from Carrie Underwood – ends 5/29/20
• Win 1 Year Subscription to Kane Brown Quarterly Fan Box Featuring Exclusive Merch & Gifts – Ends 6/1/20
• Win Virtual Happy Hour and VIP Tickets to See George Strait – ends 6/18/20

This Week’s Events (See All Upcoming Events)

John Rich

Recent Country Music News Headlines

• Salute the Troops Week Concludes Tomorrow on WSM Radio
• Luke Bryan’s Memorial Day Weekend Sale – 15% Off

Recommended Viewing – Recent Country Music Videos

• Video:  Sara Evans Talks Closet Chaos with Martina McBride
• Cover Video:  “On the Other Hand” by Matt Stell
• Unplugged Video:  “You’ve Got a Friend” by Sawyer Brown
• Whiskey Myers Live at Billy Bob’s Texas
• RaeLynn’s “Rae From the Heart” Episode 9
• David Nail Live Stream – 5/21/20
• Video:  “Single Saturday Night” by Cole Swindell
• Lyric Video:  “Show Me The Way” by High Valley
• Catherine Britt Livestream – 5/21/20
• Visualizer Video:  “Polaroid” by Keith Urban
• Lyric Video:  “The USA Begins With US” by Hot Country Knights
• Audio:  “U.S. Stronger” by Florida Georgia Line
• Audio: “Easy” by John King
• Acoustic Video:  “Mommas” by The Swon Brothers
• Lyric Video:  “Heartbeat Faster” by Eric Paslay w/ Sarah Buxton
• Live Q&A with Jordan Davis
• Dustin Lynch’s Vlog #25
• CMT Video Flashback:  “Sun Daze” by Florida Georgia Line
• Cadillac Three’s “Country Fuzz” Episode 7
• Lyric Video: “Looking for a Feeling” by Pam Tillis
• Wariner Wednesday Episode 9

This Date in Country Music History

• 2011 – John Rich won Celebrity Apprentice
• 2010 – Laura Bell Bundy made her Grand Ole Opry debut
• 2004 – Rascal Flatts scored a #1 hit with “Mayberry”
• 2002 – Brooks & Dunn took home 3 ACM Awards, including Entertainer of the Year, Top Vocal Duo, and Video of the Year for “Only In America”

Today’s Birthdays (See All Country Artist Birthdays)

• Dana Williams (Diamond Rio)

Today’s New Albums (See All Album Release Dates)

• Rachele Lynae – Every Reason
• Various Artists – Love Lives On
• Jarrod Dickenson – Ready the Horses
• Steve Earle & The Dukes – Ghosts of West Virginia
• Craig Morgan – God, Family, Country
• Audrey and Hugh – Sisterman
• Tessy Lou Williams – Tessy Lou Williams
• Jordan Davis – Jordan Davis (EP)
• High Valley – Grew Up On That (EP)
• Florida Georgia Line – 6-Pack (EP)
• Chancey Williams – 3rd Street
• Daryl Mosley – The Secret of Life
• Cody Purvis – Boots on the Ground (Acoustic EP)

Today’s New Singles (See All Single Release Dates)

• You’re Gonna Have To Miss Me – The Band Steele
• End of the Night – Sydney Shae
• We Got The Summer – Wild Fire
• I Don’t Really Like Your Boyfriend – Avenue Beat
• California – Sophie Sanders
• War For You – Jay Allen
• Alright – The Lowdown Drifters
• Frisco – Towne Adams
• Money in my Pocket – Justin Kemp
• Trailer Park Cathy – Jason Spradlin
• Bodyguard – Kendal Conrad
• Ghost of You – JoLivi
• Magnetic – Kelsey Bovey
• Golden State of Mind – Bryan Lanning
• Go To Your Head – Jamie Gabrielle
• Woke Up Tired – Honey County
• Keep On Smiling – Blackberry Smoke
• Ex on the Beach – Emily Daniels

Today’s Photo Flashback (See All Photos)

• Ricky Valido – 5/22/14 – Round Up in Davie, FL
• The Railers – 5/22/14 – Round Up in Davie, FL

Contests

• Win Autographed Guitar from Craig Morgan – ends 5/22/20
• Win Autographed Prize Pack from Carrie Underwood – ends 5/29/20
• Win 1 Year Subscription to Kane Brown Quarterly Fan Box Featuring Exclusive Merch & Gifts – Ends 6/1/20
• Win Virtual Happy Hour and VIP Tickets to See George Strait – ends 6/18/20

This Week’s Events (See All Upcoming Events)

Gretchen Wilson

Recent Country Music News Headlines

• Runaway June Announces Lineup Change as Natalie Stovall Replaces Hannah Mulholland
• Martina McBride Needs Your “Calling All Girls” Selfie
• Collin Raye Announces First Post-Quarantine Concert
• Barefoot Country Fest Postponed Until 2021
• New Vinyl Records Coming Soon from Alan Jackson, Dolly Parton, Miranda Lambert, and Carrie Underwood

Recommended Viewing – Recent Country Music Videos

• Audio:  “Red White Blue Jean American Dream” by Kip Moore
• Audio:  “My Best Thinkin'” by Clint Black
• Audio:  “All Night” by Brothers Osborne
• Audio:  Cover of “My Sharona” by Sara Evans
• Video:  Bobby Bones Interviews Runaway June About Lineup Change
• Songs and Stories Live with Catherine Britt
• Music Video:  “Broke It Down” by Brian Callihan
• Music Video:  “Mattress On The Floor” by Mo Pitney
• Cover Video:  “Royals” by King Calaway w/ Terri Clark
• Studio Video:  “All Night” by Brothers Osborne
• Kids Sing-Along Video:  “The Most Beautiful Things” by Tenille Townes
• Audio:  “Belong” by Chase Rice
• Keith Urban Performs Drive In Concert for Vanderbilt University Medical Center
• Cover Video:  “Happy” by Kate Clark & Friends
• Zac Brown Band’s “Off The Record” with Clay Cook

This Date in Country Music History

• 2013 – Kip Moore helped a fan on the Bobby Bones Show propose to his girlfriend on the air by singing “Hey Pretty Girl”
• 2011 – Keith Urban and Bill Anderson were inducted into the Music City Walk of Fame
• 2008 – Gretchen Wilson received her GED in Lebanon, TN.  Charlie Daniels was on hand to give the commencement speech!
• 2007 – After performing “Tim McGraw” on the ACM Awards, Taylor Swift introduced herself to Tim who was sitting in the crowd.
• 2007 – Carrie Underwood won 3 ACM Awards.  The trophies were for Female Vocalist, Album, and Video of the Year
• 2007 – Tim McGraw performed “If You’re Reading This” on the ACM Awards. The recording of the performance is sent straight to radio for his single release instead of a studio track.
• 2007 – Gretchen Wilson released her One of the Boys album
• 2004 – Gretchen Wilson made her debut on the Grand Ole Opry
• 2004 – Terri Clark was invited by Steve Wariner to become the newest member of the Grand Ole Opry
• 2004 – Jay DeMarcus of Rascal Flatts married his wife Allison
• 2003 – June Carter Cash passed away due to complications from heart surgery
• 1999 – Gary LeVox of Rascal Flatts married his wife Tara
• 1999 – Tim McGraw hit #1 for the first of 5 weeks in a row with “Please Remember Me”
• 1999 – The duo known as Thompson Square got married
• 1993 – John Michael Montgomery scored his first career #1 hit with “I Love The Way You Love Me”
• 1982 – Ricky Skaggs joined the Grand Ole Opry

Today’s Birthdays (See All Country Artist Birthdays)

• Eddy Arnold (d)
• Josh Ward
• K.T. Oslin
• Kylie Rae Harris (d)

Today’s New Albums (See All Album Release Dates)

• Jason Isbell & The 400 Unit – Reunions
• Travis Denning – Beer’s Better Cold (EP)
• Zach Aaron – Fill Dirt Wanted
• Sara Evans – Copy That
• Chase Rice – The Album Part II (EP)
• Caitlin Cannon – The TrashCannon Album
• Secret Emchy Society – The Chaser
• Christy McDonald – Proud (EP)
• Kaley Pearon – Stars In My Heart (EP)

Today’s New Singles (See All Single Release Dates)

• He Listens to Country – Eli Mosley
• Turn Up – Easton Corbin
• All Night – Brothers Osborne
• The Optimist – Kelleigh Bannen
• Fall Into You – Sean Austin
• This Thing Called Life – Wesley Dean
• American Dream – Houston Bernard
• We Go Driving – Kat Higgins
• Go-Go – Trevor Martin
• Here’s to Hoping – Michael Logen & Jennifer Hanson
• My Kinda City – Danny McMahon
• Compass – Lauren Davidson
• Bigger – J4
• Go-To – Trevor Martin
• Someday When This Is Over – Hailey Verhaalen
• Leave It To A Woman – Scooter Brown
• Sweet By and By – Lucas Hoge
• Get Through – Ches Anthony
• Hardest Thing To Lose – Vonn Kiss & The Dark Horses
• In The Air – The California Honeydrops

Today’s Photo Flashback (See All Photos)

• Eric Church – 5/15/10 – Country Throwdown Tour in West Palm Beach, FL
• Jack Ingram – 5/15/10 – Country Throwdown Tour in West Palm Beach, FL
• Jamey Johnson – 5/15/10 – Country Throwdown Tour in West Palm Beach, FL
• Little Big Town – 5/15/10 – Country Throwdown Tour in West Palm Beach, FL
• Montgomery Gentry – 5/15/10 – Country Throwdown Tour in West Palm Beach, FL
• Sarah Buxton – 5/15/10 – Country Throwdown Tour in West Palm Beach, FL

Contests

• Win a Virtual Performance by LANco – ends 5/18/20
• Win Autographed Guitar from Craig Morgan – ends 5/22/20
• Win Autographed Prize Pack from Carrie Underwood – ends 5/29/20
• Win 1 Year Subscription to Kane Brown Quarterly Fan Box Featuring Exclusive Merch & Gifts – Ends 6/1/20

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