If you were around in 1968/69, the Top 40 music world was the definition of diversity. From Hendrix's "Crosstown Traffic" to Paul Mauriat's "Love Is Blue," Herb Alpert to Cream, it was crazy and it worked!   Country music used to be "I know it when I hear ...

How politically incorrect is the statement “some folks are more important than others?” In a time where you get participation trophies, and the winner and loser concepts are tapped down, life goes on, but sometimes the lead singer/morning man leaving is ...

Loretta Lynn was a national treasure! The outpouring of love after her death was comforting. She was not just a Country music jewel, but also the world’s. Her origin story is authentic, and she was a 100% country girl. A product of depression era Kentucky, she ...

There was a time when Conway Twitty would call friends and say, “I just heard a song that’s not for me, but would be great for you!” Mike Curb could always get excited about the latest song he would be headed to the studio to record. Music Row ...

The end of the year is racing toward us. The CMA Awards voting is a sure sign, and the 2022 “CMT Artists of the Year” special is another. Five artists were chosen for collectively dominating the last 12 months in Country music, per the press release from ...

Award shows on a great night sell talent and product. It’s why they’ve lasted so long. They’re great vehicles for exposing the latest movie, song, fashion, whatever … a great town meeting. Battle Stations … Battle Stations … ...

When the highest rated show on cable TV gets involved with a Country music story, you know we are in uncertain times. Country stars helped recently divide the Republic a little more, crossing swords on the gender war issue. Both sides are at fault…sorry. From ...

Public relations specialists were earning their money on Music Row the last few days. First, a well-handled divorce announcement concerning the five-year marriage of Kelsea Ballerini and Morgan Evans. A difficult subject, and presented textbook style. Ballerini made ...

As Labor Day approaches, you can feel the pace of the year begin to speed up. The summer of 2022 was just too damn hot! A rough weather summer for the Southern half of the U.S. The shows in the Northern tier of states had OK weather, but a few of the festivals were just ...