(CMT Offstage keeps a 24/7 watch on everything that’s happening with country music artists behind the scenes and out of the spotlight.) “Kiai!” That’s Japanese for something like “hell, yeah!” My son’s karate sensei once…
Sound the trumpets and ring the bells. This is the week Billboard‘s country albums and airplay charts came to a boil. And it’s made Gary Allan a very hot item. Not only does he have…
(CMT Offstage keeps a 24/7 watch on everything that’s happening with country music artists behind the scenes and out of the spotlight.) Zac Brown didn’t call it a ribloaf. I just made that up. He…
Although they are considered classics now, many of country’s most beloved songs stopped shy of No. 1 on Billboard‘s country chart. In no particular order, here are 10 memorable tracks that missed the top spot…
Justin Moore announces Outlaws Like Me headlining tour. Tim McGraw shares his secret for living with four women. Actor John C. Reilly follows his love for bluegrass overseas. Journalist Peter Cooper explores Australia’s Tamworth Country…
(CMT Offstage keeps a 24/7 watch on everything that’s happening with country music artists behind the scenes and out of the spotlight.) When one artist writes a hit song about another artist, it’s pretty obvious…
(CMT Offstage keeps a 24/7 watch on everything that’s happening with country music artists behind the scenes and out of the spotlight.) You know that feeling you get when you see song lyrics and already…
“If you never chase fashion, you’ll never go out of style,” said author Peter Guralnick as he described Cowboy Jack Clement, a legendary producer, songwriter and creative oddball for more than 60 years. Indeed, that…
Tim McGraw shares his intense tour training routine. Lady Antebellum’s Hillary Scott plans to tour while pregnant. Kenny Chesney’s new album to be released on April 30. Jewel duets with Kelly Clarkson on “Foolish Games.”…
Patty Andrews, the last of the Andrews Sisters singing trio — one the most popular recording acts of the 1940s — died at her home in California Wednesday (Jan. 30) at the age of 94.…