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02/14/2025

Brad Paisley and Blake Shelton co-hosted the TV special, "Grand Ole Opry: 95 Years Of Country Music" four years ago. Guests included Lady A, Kelsea Ballerini, Little Big Town, Kane Brown, Darius Rucker, Carrie Underwood, and Dierks Bentley, who sang "Pancho And Lefty" with Marty Stuart.

02/14/2025

https://americansongwriter.com/behind-the-meaning-of-blake-sheltons-texas/

One of the most recent additions to the lengthy list of songs about Texas is this Blake Shelton song. Uncover the meaning behind, below.

02/14/2025

Five years ago, Garth Brooks’ "No Fences" was RIAA-certified 18-times platinum.

02/14/2025

Seven years ago, Maren Morris performed an acoustic version of "My Church" on an episode of the CBS drama "NCIS: New Orleans."

02/14/2025

Ten years ago, Adele was at #1 on the Billboard album chart with ‘25.’ It debuted #1 in more than 25 markets, breaking first-week sales records in multiple countries, including the US.

02/14/2025

https://americansongwriter.com/morgan-wallen-shows-fans-new-side-solo-piano-version-love-somebody/

Recently, Moran Wallen transformed his 2024 single "Love Somebody" into a moving piano ballad, surprising many fans.

02/14/2025

Twelve years ago, Florida Georgia Line’s “Cruise” was certified double platinum by the RIAA.

02/14/2025

https://americansongwriter.com/so-much-more-than-just-a-country-icon-toby-keiths-son-shares-rare-performance-from-his-dad-during-intimate-family-gathering/

With Toby Keith passing away a year ago, his son and daughter took a moment to share memories of their father.

02/14/2025

Sixteen years ago, Miranda Lambert got a bouquet for Valentine's Day. As they wither, she writes her future hit "Dead Flowers."

02/14/2025

Twenty-eight years ago, Alan Jackson's album "Who I Am" was RIAA-certified double-platinum.

02/14/2025

https://americansongwriter.com/unpacking-the-meaning-behind-baggage-by-kelsea-ballerini/

Nevertheless, Ballerini ins't letting her baggage get her down in this song. Unpack the meaning behind this track, below.

02/14/2025

Thirty-six years ago, Bon Jovi topped the Billboard Hot 100 chart with 'Livin' on a Prayer' for the first of four weeks.

02/14/2025

Thirty-six years ago, George Strait's "Ocean Front Property" became the first album to debut at #1 on the Billboard country chart.

02/14/2025

https://americansongwriter.com/this-too-much-fun-be-work-blake-shelton-kicks-first-ever-las-vegas-residency/

Last night, Blake Shelton kicked off his first Las Vegas residency, playing a 90-minute set of hit country songs for adoring fans.

02/14/2025

Happy birthday to Grammy-winning singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist Rob Thomas of Matchbox Twenty ('Bent'), solo ('Lonely No More'), and with Santana ('Smooth').

02/13/2025

Mickey Guyton sang the national anthem at the Super Bowl, attended by Kenny Chesney, at Los Angeles' SoFi Stadium five years ago. The halftime show featured Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, Eminem and Mary J. Blige.

02/13/2025

Dylan Marlowe and Conner Smith are teaming up for a new co-headlining tour, the “Did We Just [...]

02/13/2025

Six years ago, Brothers Osborne brought unannounced guest Dierks Bentley onstage for "Burning Man" during a concert at Nashville's Ryman Auditorium.