It’s easy to be dazzled by country radio giants like this year’s Country to Country (C2C) festival main stage headliners Zac Brown Band, Thomas Rhett and Lady A. And of course we’re excited by the current, rocketing stars filling the earlier arena spots like Caylee Hammack (featured photo) and Kameron Marlowe. But, if you’re heading... Continue Reading →
Offstage With: Tyler Braden
Tyler Braden can’t remember exactly how he celebrated when his bold move to Nashville paid off with a publishing deal four years ago, but he’s pretty sure it would’ve involved a trip to The Cheesecake Factory. The mid-range restaurant chain (which may sound familiar from sitcom The Big Bang Theory) is how he celebrates every... Continue Reading →
Annie Get Your Galentine
If you've been following Brits in Boots for a while, you'll know that CJ went from being single to having a Non-Country-Fan Boyfriend, who then became the Non-Country Husband (NCH). While I, (Judi) well, didn't... But it's okay because the NCH and I share custody and I get CJ for all country-music-related weekends. It's was... Continue Reading →
10 Best Quotes Overheard at Garth Brooks in Ireland
We thought we had an idea of how big Garth Brooks in Ireland was going to be when we bought our tickets almost a year ago. "Sure," we said "it'll be an experience." It turns out we hadn't even begun to grasp how this one event would consume the whole nation. Now, at last, we... Continue Reading →
Off Stage with Everette
In an alternate reality I have just been listening to "The Butthole Truckers". That was what friends had jokingly dubbed Kentucky duo Everette before they settled on this more radio friendly name, inspired by George Clooney’s character in one of only about five DVDs they had when back in university together; O Brother, Where Art... Continue Reading →