Country Music Trivia

Country Music Artists' Nicknames: The Good, The Bad, & The Hilarious

Country music stars aren’t immune to having unusual nicknames! Some you can probably name quickly— but others may surprise you! Take a look at this roundup of country music artists’ nicknames below. Country Music Artists’ Nicknames Blake Shelton aka “Toad” Blake’s mother, Dorothy, is responsible for .. Read More

A Look at Dwight Yoakam's Career and Rise to Fame

Country music icon Dwight Yoakam was born in eastern Kentucky in 1956, but was raised in Columbus, Ohio. While attending high school, he became very involved in both music and drama. The future star quickly found himself playing lead roles in school plays while .. Read More

9 Country Music Stars with Football Backgrounds

These nine country music stars know their way around a football field! Darius Rucker: As an elementary school kid, Darius Rucker was a fan of the Miami Dolphins. In middle school, he stepped into the quarterback position with confidence. However, he changed his career focus when it .. Read More

Flashback: Reba McEntire Nixes Role in 'Titanic' Movie

Sometimes fact is stranger than fiction. Back in the mid-90s, Titanic director James Cameron wanted country music entertainer Reba McEntire to play the role of the formidable Molly Brown! The movie character was modeled after the real-life heroine who helped evacuate other passengers and later took .. Read More

Country Music Trivia: Kane Brown Facts

If you are not familiar with Kane Brown’s music, then you haven’t been paying attention. The 26-year-old has risen to the top of the country music industry with his skillful singing and knack for songwriting. This artist is definitely hitting a chord with many .. Read More

Alan Jackson Tells Story Behind "Where Were You (When The World Stopped Turning)"

September 11, 2001 is a day that every American will have in their hearts forever. Two months after that horrific day Alan Jackson dropped a song that was written on his heart in the middle of the night just weeks earlier. At the .. Read More

Before They Were Famous: Country Music Stars Share Toughest Jobs

Some of the hottest country stars recently took a look back at some of the toughest jobs they had prior to making their mark in music! Take a trip back to before they were famous… Before They Were Famous: Toughest Jobs Luke Bryan  “At age 12 through 13, .. Read More

Country Trivia: Blake Shelton's First Job as a Teenager

Country music star Blake Shelton‘s first job as a 15-year-old was far from glamorous! The Voice coach got his first taste of the real world by roofing houses in his hometown of Ada, Oklahoma with his stepfather as his boss. “I did it for two summers,” .. Read More

Country Music Trivia: 10 Fast Brittany Aldean Facts

Fans already know that the lovely Brittany Kerr Aldean is country superstar Jason Aldean‘s second wife— the pair have been married since March 21, 2015. But, did you know about her stint as a Season 11 American Idol contestant or the ugly backlash she received after being spotted getting cozy with the married .. Read More

Country Music Trivia: 10 Fascinating Waylon Jennings Facts

Texas-born country music legend Waylon Jennings began playing guitar at age eight and performing at 14-years-old on the radio. After bouncing between record labels and DJ jobs to make ends meet, Jennings found creative control of his music and success when he joined the Outlaw .. Read More