Country

Doubted On Paper, Unstoppable Onstage: The Luke Combs Story

Rob Sheffield

When Luke Combs first arrived in Nashville, he knew one thing for sure. He was not the typical country star ...

Ready, Set, Strong: Carrie’s Cardio Anyone Can Do

Rob Sheffield

Did you know a singer needs amazing stamina? Performing on stage for hours is like running a marathon while singing. ...

Johnny Cash’s Penthouse and the No. 1 Song It Inspired 40 Years Ago

Rob Sheffield

Can you imagine writing a hit song 40 years ago in a legend’s home? Rodney Crowell just had that memory ...

Why Teddy Swims Says “If You Want to Make Love or Cry, I’m Your Guy”

Rob Sheffield

Getting your very first Grammy nomination is a big deal. For Teddy Swims, the first person he called was his ...

“Don’t Close Your Eyes” Like You’ve Never Heard It: John Foster Carries the Torch

Rob Sheffield

Sometimes, all it takes is one voice and one guitar to remind everyone what “country gold” really means. John Foster, ...

“The Road We’ve Been On” Imagines a Story Only Chris Stapleton and Luke Combs Could Tell

Rob Sheffield

What if two of the biggest voices in country music shared a song? Many fans have wondered just that. It ...

A Little Bit of Butt, A Whole Lot of Heart: Miranda Lambert’s Big Win

Rob Sheffield

Miranda Lambert stole the spotlight in more ways than one while opening for Morgan Wallen. She was in the middle ...

Stop the Spin: The Real Story Behind the Keith Urban Clip

Rob Sheffield

A rumor can circle the globe in minutes. When a big star’s marriage ends, people look for someone to blame. ...

“I’m Not Good with Fragile Things”: Jelly Roll’s Surprise Monkey Moment

Rob Sheffield

How often do you see a big music star meet a tiny baby monkey? Jelly Roll was just trying to ...

Jelly Roll Says It Out Loud: The Affair, the Pain, the Fight to Heal

Rob Sheffield

Jelly Roll shared a secret that shocked a lot of people. He admitted he cheated on his wife, Bunnie Xo. ...