Last week, Cam and Kelsea Ballerini participated in CMT “Next Women of Country,” a 5-woman in-the-round showcase and discussion at the Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum, where Ballerini sang background harmonies as Cam performed “Burning House.” While the two were at the event, Bobby Bones tweeted Cam and Ballerini asking them to join him … Read more Cam and Kelsea Ballerini Team Up for One Amazing Duet
Sure, maybe this whole #SaladGate has taken on a life of its own and its time for people to stop talking about tomatoes. That day is coming, but not today. Just like women in country music have been saying for a while now— there’s a problem with country music radio. Females aren’t represented, fans opinions … Read more Women in Country Music: Ultimate Tomato Playlist
Martina McBride was on “CBS This Morning” to discuss women in country music and though Martina spoke out with a lot of conviction, she forgot a few things she really wanted to say. She did bring up a good point– where are all the male artists speaking out? So far, Brad Paisley tweeted one funny … Read more Martina McBride Gets Tough on National TV About Women in Country Music
After Keith Hill called women in country music tomatoes in last week’s Country Aircheck Weekly, the whole Internet exploded in defense of tomatoes. But, none more vocal than living legend, Martina McBride. First, she posted this on Facebook: Wow…..just wow. Just read this from a major country radio publication. How do you feel about this statement? … Read more Martina McBride Taking This Tomato Thing to the Next Level
The hit-seeking missile known as Maddie & Tae have already proven beyond a shadow of a doubt that they are far more than a “Girl in a Country Song.” They aren’t objects of desire with little no more to offer than blonde hair and perfect complexions. They’re worth runs much deeper, as found on their … Read more Maddie and Tae’s 5 Most Glamorous Moments
Kacey Musgraves‘ commitment to staying true to herself and her rural roots as garnered her several awards, fans in Katy Perry and Willie Nelson, and now, the cover of Fader Magazine. Kacey is the first country music singer to grace the cover of the edgy music magazine. The Fader‘s deputy editor, Duncan Cooper, joined Kacey … Read more Kacey Musgraves Makes Magazine History; Gets Real About Everything
In the latest version of Country Aircheck Weekly, country music radio consultant Keith Hill, said if you want to have a successful radio station, you should play less females. In an interview with CMT, Hill had a few other concerning things to say. (Just taking my favorite quotes from the interview.) “My job is to … Read more Miranda Lambert Doesn’t Like Being Compared to Tomatoes
Keith Hill has been “playfully” described as the world’s leading authority on country music scheduling, according to Country Aircheck Weekly. And as the world’s leading authority on when to play country music and how often, Hill has offered up helpful tools on making country music radio stations sound their best. In the most recent addition … Read more Country Music’s Radio Problem: “Female Records Are Not The Lettuce in Our Salad”
The massive success of Kacey Musgraves‘ debut album, Same Trailer Different Park, included two GRAMMYs and the award for ACM Album of the Year. Kacey’s sophomore album, Pageant Material, is set to release on June 23. True to her strong songwriting roots, Kacey co-wrote all of the tracks on the new album, including the lead … Read more How Kacey Musgraves Baked Up “Biscuits”
Kelsea Ballerini‘s debut album, The First Time, is out now featuring 12 original songs, each written or co-written by Kelsea. No small feat for a brand new artist. Kelsea‘s debut single, “Love Me Like You Mean It” just hit the Top 10, making her not just a hot up-and-coming artist, but one of the hottest females … Read more Kelsea Ballerini’s Story Behind “Love Me Like You Mean It”
Mickey Guyton is one of the hottest young females in country music, with a voice many are comparing to Carrie Underwood, her debut single, “Better Than You Left” is climbing up the charts as she takes off for her first big-time tour with Brad Paisley. Mickey’s brand new EP will be out later this month and we found … Read more 10 Texts with Mickey Guyton
Eight Second Angel boots is proud to honor the roots of country music and the hard-working, independent women who played a part in making country music what it is today. You know what they say– the higher the hair, the closer to God. Or, in this case, the bigger the hair, the bigger the music. … Read more Big Hair, Big Music
