The song that changed everything in Keith Urban’s world Nearly two decades of marriage don’t usually unravel with a 32-year age gap dominating the conversation. Yet here we are. Keith Urban is back in Nashville, and the buzz surrounding him is louder than any amplifier on stage. At the center of it all is a young country artist, Karley Scott Collins, and a song they co-wrote together called Write One. Whispers have spread quickly, with some claiming the collaboration is more than just music—and that it’s the reason Urban’s daughters are keeping their distance. And the song itself? It feels…
Author: Kelly Whitewood
Fans are asking for more country classics from these Alabama boys—and The Red Clay Strays are listening. The Red Clay Strays answered longtime fan requests by delivering a full cover of a beloved Hank Williams Jr. classic. On January 21, the band shared a teaser clip on Facebook of their take on Country State of Mind, giving listeners a soulful preview of what they’d been working on. In the caption, they hinted that a full version might be on the way, casually floating the idea of uploading it to YouTube. The clip itself was recorded during their 2025 tour, and…
A true career-defining moment. On this day in 2006, Carrie Underwood reached the top of the Billboard Country charts with Jesus, Take the Wheel, beginning a six-week run at No. 1 that would help shape the rest of her career. The song was written by the late Brett James alongside Hillary Lindsey and Gordie Sampson, and served as the lead single from Carrie’s 2005 debut album, Some Hearts. Its success marked the beginning of an incredible streak—eventually becoming the first of her record-setting 15 No. 1 hits on Billboard’s Hot Country Songs chart. Beyond country radio, the song resonated across…
Zach Top strips it back with a garage acoustic performance of “When You See Me” For most people, the garage is where tools live and weekend projects come to life. For Zach Top, it’s also become a no-frills performance space. While he probably keeps his guitars stored somewhere more climate-friendly, that hasn’t stopped him from turning the garage into a familiar spot for sharing music. On January 21, Zach posted his first garage acoustic video of the year, captioning it, “Back to your regularly scheduled garage acoustics.” This time around, he chose When You See Me, the third track from…
Sometimes, slow and steady really is the best way. Riley Green wrapped up an especially strong 2025, highlighted by major award wins for his duet with Ella Langley, “You Look Like You Love Me,” and a string of sold-out dates across the country on his Damn Country Music tour. While fans didn’t get a brand-new full-length album this year, Green did release a deluxe version of his 2024 project Don’t Mind If I Do, along with the Midtown Sessions EP—and all signs suggest a new album isn’t far off. Despite reaching a level of success most artists only dream about,…
Reba McEntire’s daughter-in-law is sharing her deeply personal journey through infertility Reba McEntire’s son, Shelby Blackstock, and his wife, Marissa Blackstock, have been open about the emotional and physical challenges they’ve faced while trying to start a family. The couple tied the knot at Walt Disney World in February 2022 and soon after began hoping to welcome a child. However, their path to parenthood proved far more difficult than they initially expected. In November 2023, Marissa revealed that after a long period of trying to conceive naturally, they sought help from a highly regarded OB-GYN in Nashville. While the appointment…
Nothing less than a full-blown phenomenon. By the end of 2023, it already felt inevitable that Ella Langley was lining herself up to be country music’s next major female star. Early momentum from songs like “Could’ve Been Her,” “paint the town blue,” and her collaboration with Koe Wetzel on “That’s Why We Fight” made it clear she was building something big. Then 2024 arrived—and everything exploded. Langley exceeded even the highest expectations with the runaway success of her duet with Riley Green, the now-inescapable “you look like you love me.” At its peak, the song was everywhere—beloved by fans, embraced…
The Red Clay Strays tip their hat to the legendary Hank Williams Jr. If you ask me, The Red Clay Strays are doing country music a real service. Made up of Drew Nix (electric guitar, vocals, harmonica), Zach Rishel (electric guitar), Andrew Bishop (bass), John Hall (drums), Sevans Henderson (keys), and frontman Brandon Coleman, the Alabama-based group has become one of the most exciting modern acts on the scene—even though they’ll be the first to tell you they aren’t actually making country music. Yes… really. Fresh off winning Best Vocal Group at the Country Music Association Awards, the band spoke…
It’s always fun to learn a celebrity’s go-to karaoke song—especially when it turns out to be a full-blown country classic. Oscar-winning actress Jennifer Lawrence recently stopped by Amy Poehler’s Good Hang podcast, and things quickly turned musical. While chatting about her love for karaoke, Lawrence was asked the all-important question: what’s her signature song? She didn’t hesitate for a second. “Any Man of Mine” by Shania Twain. The iconic ’90s hit was released in 1995 and became Shania Twain’s first No. 1 on country radio. Lawrence was barely five years old at the time, but that didn’t stop the song…
Reba McEntire’s closest friends made sure her 40th anniversary at the Grand Ole Opry was a night she’ll always remember. On Friday, January 16, Reba returned to the Opry stage for a special celebration marking four decades as an official member. While her induction took place on January 14, 1986, her relationship with the Opry began much earlier—back in September 1977, when she first performed there at just 22 years old. In a now-expired Instagram Story, Reba reflected on how deeply the Opry has shaped her life. She shared that her love for the institution was passed down through her…