Cody Johnson is shutting down comparisons to George Strait.
While opening for him at Clemson’s Memorial Stadium, Johnson said he’s not the “next George Strait” — adding that title only comes after 62 number-one hits.
He made it clear there’s only one King of Country, and he was sharing the stage with him that night.
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Jelly Roll had a heartfelt moment after taping Jimmy Kimmel Live!, going out of his way to meet a disabled fan and his mom.
Jelly told them how much the moment meant to him — then invited them backstage at his upcoming show, promising the full VIP treatment and saying the experience nearly brought him to tears.
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Parker McCollum says he nearly walked away from music in 2024.
After years of touring, writing, and recording — even after his major label breakthrough — he admits he hit a wall, feeling burned out and struggling to find his creative spark.
Taste of Country is shining a light on country stars who got their start on reality TV — and some of the names might surprise you.
Miranda Lambert placed third on Nashville Star in 2003, while Chris Young went on to win the show in 2006. Kacey Musgraves also competed, finishing seventh the following year.
Chase Rice was runner-up on Survivor: Nicaragua, and Riley Green won Redneck Island. Michael Ray took top spot on The Next: Fame Is at Your Doorstep.
Going back even further, Sawyer Brown won Star Search in 1983 — and even Justin Timberlake had a country moment on that same show in the early ‘90s.
