Brothers Osborne performed a special concert for truck drivers in the Nevada desert last week. Staged at Whiskey Pete’s Truck Stop just outside Las Vegas – one of the nation’s largest truck stops – the duo surprised drivers with a country-themed holiday party as a way of saying thanks during …
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Chris Stapleton was a triple threat on Jimmy Kimmel Live on Monday night, appearing as musical guest, sitting for an interview with guest host Chris Pratt and participating in an inspired comedy skit with the Guardians of the Galaxy star. Stapleton and Pratt are real-life friends, meeting after Pratt raved …
Read More »Chris Stapleton, Danielle Bradbery Lead New Country Album Releases
A pair of distinct-sounding country albums lead today’s new music release day. Chris Stapleton’s From A Room: Volume 2 is one of the season’s most-anticipated LPs. It’s the acclaimed singer-songwriter’s third solo album, and his second release of 2017 after the Grammy-nominated From A Room: Volume 1. The new installment …
Read More »See John Fogerty, Brad Paisley's Fiery 'Fortunate Son' on 'Kimmel'
Months after duetting with John Fogerty on the politically charged “Love and War,” Brad Paisley joined the Creedence Clearwater Revival frontman onstage in Los Angeles on Monday. This time, the two country-rockers led a makeshift band through 14 songson Jimmy Kimmel Live,including guitar-heavy versions of CCR staples and Paisley originals. …
Read More »Chris Young Talks 'Balancing Act' of New Album 'Losing Sleep'
It’s easy to recognize Chris Young‘s singing prowess from the moment he opens his mouth onstage, but his skills behind a mixing board require a more keen ear.Since co-producing 2015’sI’m Comin’ Over, which yielded a trio of Number Ones in the title track, “Think of You” (with Cassadee Pope) and …
Read More »Hear Lillie Mae, Chris Shiflett Talk Jack White, Touring With Family Band
Years before crossing paths with Jack White, Lillie Mae toured the eastern half of the United States with her family band, earning her reputation as a frontwoman and fierce-playing fiddler at an early age. These days, her audience has broadened far beyond the bluegrass community that once fostered – and …
Read More »Hear Roy Orbison Croon 'Oh, Pretty Woman' With the Royal Philharmonic
Roy Orbison‘s extraordinary ability to convey intense heartbreak and sensuality with a multi-octave vocal range earned him the nickname “the Caruso of Rock.” While the classical qualities of the Texas-born legend’s voice have long been acknowledged and appreciated, the new collectionA Love So Beautiful: Roy Orbison With the Royal Philharmonic …
Read More »See Garth Brooks Sing 'The Change' for Las Vegas Shooting Victims
With the country music world still reeling from the mass shooting that took place Sunday night at the Route 91 Harvest Festival in Las Vegas, Garth Brooks took to Facebook Live Monday evening to offer his encouragement and a few words of his wisdom. His message: “The show must go …
Read More »Hear Lindi Ortega, Chris Shiflett Talk Chris Stapleton Tour, Lady Gaga
Now midway through a North American tour in support of her ‘Til the Goin’ Gets Gone EP, Lindi Ortega makes an appearance on this week’s episode of Walking the Floor. She chats with podcast host Chris Shiflett about her Canadian roots, her short time on a major label’s roster and …
Read More »See Walker Hayes' Charming 'Beautiful' Video
Walker Hayes sings a detail-rich tune inspired by his own life in “Beautiful,” which now has a grainy, Super 8-style video. From the Mobile, Alabama, native’s upcoming debut Boom., due out December 8th, Hayes’ new clip features him skateboarding and spinning a basketball with the same dexterity as his syncopated …
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