Rock ’n’ roll legend Ted Nugent over the weekend weighed in on the outrage over country singer Jason Aldean’s new song, “Try That in a Small Town,” saying that many of those who take issue with the song’s message are “idiots.” “Try That in a Small Town” was released in May, with a music video…

Country singer Jason Aldean has faced backlash following the release of the music video for his latest single, “Try That in a Small Town.” Aldean, 46, addressed the criticism he’s faced at his most recent live show. “It’s been a long week, and I’ve seen a lot of stuff. I’ve seen a lot of stuff…

Country music singer Jason Aldean has addressed recent accusations surrounding his music video for the song “Try That in a Small Town” in a statement released on Tuesday. Taking to Twitter, Mr. Aldean refuted claims that the song contains racial undertones or supports lynching, stating that the references made against him are “not only meritless…

While country music of the 1940s was known for its honky-tonk ditties perfect for two-stepping, the 1950s ushered in a more polished, story-driven approach to the genre. This transformation paved the way for a new kind of country, a style focused on relatable, poignant cowboy tales and classic romance pieces. The genre’s modernized songwriting focus…

One of country music’s brightest stars, Kitty Wells amassed 64 top 40 hits during her tenure performing from 1936 to 2000. Getting her start by recording gospel music with her husband Johnnie Wright throughout the ’30s and ’40s, her 1952 breakout hit “It Wasn’t God Who Made Honky Tonk Angels” ushered her forward to become…

From 1890 to 1930, the small town of Meridian, Mississippi, was a bustling stop along the Mobile and Ohio Railroad. Meridian’s main attraction was the former McLemore Plantation, a destination railroad workers took note of while traveling the route for the first time. Nestled in rural Mississippi, the plantation was set against a forest of…

Country music singer Chase McDaniel’s hard work may have finally started to pay off after he spent years working 17-hour shifts, six days a week as a bartender to finance his passion for music. Nearly 20 million preview streams later, he officially dropped his new single “Project” at exactly midnight on May 27, and it…

AUSTIN, Texas—Bobbie Nelson, the older sister of country music legend Willie Nelson and longtime pianist in his band, has died, her family said. She was 91. An original member of the Willie Nelson and Family Band, Bobbie Nelson played piano for more than 50 years with her brother. She died Thursday “peacefully and surrounded by…

As “wokeness” invades multiple facets of American life, from Hollywood stars bailing out rioters to pushes for critical race theory in public education, people across the nation have been finding it hard to avoid. The country music industry is no exception. Despite being founded by Christian Irish, Scottish, and English immigrants in the early 1900s, there is a recent push to…

Dayna Shereck arrived on Nashville’s music scene a decade ago, hopeful like any other musician that she’d carve a niche for herself, and break through an already tough industry. Those dreams became a reality: She has gained success with a collection of songs that have earned major radio rotation, while garnering a film scoring credit,…