In a marketplace where the music business has turned its focus to digital marketing, Hank Williams Jr. and Blaster Records will distribute Williams’ latest music project Old School New Rules among participating NAPA Auto Parts locations starting in June. “This is the first time music is going to be available at NAPA Auto Parts stores,” [...]

Fathers Day 2013 took on a whole new meaning for Blaster Records singer and songwriter Jared Ashley and his wife Taylor.  The couple, who have been married since May 2011, welcomed their first child, daughter Georgia McClain Ashley, to the family. The 7 lb. 2 oz. 19” baby girl was born the evening of Sunday, [...]

Country duo LoCash Cowboys were involved in a serious bus accident Friday, June 14. The duo was on the interstate enroute to a show in Marinette, Wisconsin when the right front tire popped propelling the bus across a 10-foot median, two lanes of traffic, and over a 4-foot wall into a ditch. No serious injuries [...]

Country music superstar Ronnie Dunn is proud to be part of Toby Keith’s Oklahoma Twister Relief Concert to be held Saturday, July 6, at the University of Oklahoma’s Gaylord Family – Oklahoma Memorial Stadium in Norman, Okla. Doors open at 1:30 PM, show time is 3 PM. Tickets go on sale Friday, June 21 at [...]

Nothing Craig Morgan does surprises me. The former Army Ranger, assistant Deputy Sheriff, trained EMT, singer, songwriter, entertainer, husband, father, and all-around awesome person, has done just about everything. It is no surprise that he would come to the aid of those involved in an accident on I-40 recently. Nashville’s NewsChannel 5 tells us that [...]

Color me happy! High Valley is on their way back to Bristol, Tenn., for an outdoor concert at Steele Creek Park. This is an awesome outdoor venue. The pavilion sits on the edge of the lake, near the boat ramp. There are ducks, and geese, and fishermen. It’s a great place to spend an evening. [...]

I had almost forgotten how young Lauren Alaina was when she was a contestant on Idol. But here is our reminder. It looks like congratulations are in order for American Idol’s 10th season runner-up. The now 18-year-old Lauren Alaina Suddeth graduated from Lakeview-Fort Oglethorpe High School last Friday (May 31). Certainly her high school graduation [...]

For years now, residents of Northeast Tennessee and Southwest Virginia have enjoyed Lakeside Cinema at Winged Deer Park. This year, the event is moving to Cardinal Park on Legion Street in Johnson City. The movies will again be shown on a large, outdoor screen, and are of course free to the public. Movies, as in [...]

I’m a fan of Joy Collins. I’ve reviewed her CD, “It Ain’t Just Music”. And if you still haven’t purchased this great music, now is the perfect time. Because in addition to getting yourself some awesome country music, you will be helping the American Red Cross help the people in Oklahoma. If you missed the [...]

Shawna Russell (third from R) joined by volunteer relief workers and  contributors "Fill the Willie Bus" for tornado victims in Shawnee, OK In a relief effort dubbed "Fill the Willie Bus," Okemah, Oklahoma recording artist Shawna Russell used her tour bus – formerly owned by music icon Willie Nelson – on Wednesday to help with [...]