Originally published in the June 24, 2013 issue of Country Weekly magazine. Two years ago, Glen Campbell came forward with a powerful, completely candid announcement that rippled throughout the entertainment world. With wife Kim by his side, Glen revealed that he had been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease, the most common form of dementia, which eventually robs one of…… MORE
Country Music Hall of Famer Glen Campbell Has Died at 81
Glen Campbell, country music’s “Rhinestone Cowboy,” died today (Aug. 8) following a long fight against Alzheimer’s disease. He was 81 years old. “It is with the heaviest of hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved husband, father, grandfather, and legendary singer and guitarist, Glen Travis Campbell, at the age of 81, following his…… MORE
Blake Shelton Enlists the Help of Rascal Flatts on Upcoming Season of “The Voice”
During Season 12 of The Voice earlier this year, coach Blake Shelton enlisted the help of Luke Bryan as an advisor for his team during the battle rounds. For Season 13, which debuts on NBC on Sept. 25, Blake is tripling down with a few Rascals. Fresh off of their recent No. 1 single, “Yours…… MORE
Social Media Roundup: Alan Jackson’s ATV, Chris Janson’s Wild Ride, Reba’s Snack Basket & More
If you don’t have time to comb through social media all day, here’s what you’ve been missing over the last 24 hours or so in the country music world: Luke Combs covers Garth’s “Callin’ Baton Rouge.” Luke Bryan slows things down. Alan Jackson goes off-road. Brett Eldredge finds a tag-team partner. Chris Janson takes a…… MORE
“Maniac” Kip Moore Immersed Himself in Every Aspect of Upcoming Album, “Slowheart”
Kip Moore’s upcoming third studio album, Slowheart, is brimming with . . . well, Kip-ness. From the album’s conception to completion, Kip helmed every aspect, including co-writing 11 of the 13 songs, producing/co-producing 12 tracks, singing vocals as well as the majority of the background harmonies and playing guitar. Even the album’s title is an…… MORE
Watch Locash Go Chasing TLC’s “Waterfalls” . . . and Check Out TLC’s Response
The guys from Locash—Preston Brust and Chris Lucas—shared an Instagram post yesterday (Aug. 7) that featured the duo and a couple of their cohorts covering TLC’s 1995 No. 1 hit, “Waterfalls,” while chilling on their tour bus. The cover caught the ear of TLC’s Rozonda “Chilli” Thomas, who responded on Instagram: “My boys @LoCash did…… MORE
Watch Granger Smith’s Electrifying New Video, “Happens Like That”
With the June release of his new single, “Happens Like That,” Granger Smith has given fans a taste of what to expect from his upcoming album, which is slated to drop this fall. Over the weekend (Aug. 5), Granger released a new video for the tune, which is currently No. 44 on Billboard’s Country Airplay…… MORE
Watch Brett Eldredge Perform “Wanna Be That Song,” “Somethin’ I’m Good At” & More on “Today”
Fresh off the release of his self-titled album on Friday, Aug. 4, Brett Eldredge took his talents to NYC to headline Today’s Summer Concert series (Aug. 7). The Illinois native treated the crowd to the new album’s lead single, “Somethin’ I’m Good At,” as well as new single, “The Long Way.” Brett also sampled a…… MORE
Social Media Roundup: Thomas Rhett’s Kimono, Dolly Parton’s Sparkle, Carly Pearce’s Crush & More
If you don’t have time to comb through social media all day, here’s what you’ve been missing over the last 24 hours or so in the country music world: Tyler Hubbard’s dog gets excited. Thomas Rhett and his daughter don kimonos. Dolly Parton loves extra sparkle. Brett Young gets in the garage. Chase Rice meets Kenny…… MORE
Fowl Play: Watch Charles Esten in New Carl’s Jr. Commercial for the Chicken Sandwich
Charles Esten is once again showcasing his comedic chops—remember, he was on Whose Line Is It, Anyway before Nashville—as Carl Hardee Sr. in a new commercial for CKE Restaurants, the parent company of Hardee’s and Carl’s Jr. In the new clip, Carl Sr. recounts to his dimwitted song the harrowing inspiration behind the creation of…… MORE
