Luke Combs, Eric Church, Billy Strings and other leading country music stars will perform a benefit concert in Charlotte later this month to help victims of Hurricane Helene. “This concert took so ...
Read More »Mother Church of Country Music traces its history to religious revival
The Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, the original home of the Grand Ole Opry, also is known as the Mother Church of Country Music. The music venue began as a church and still ...
Read More »Singer John Rich wrote “Revelation” to counter “satanic” content
Country music star John Rich said God inspired him to write the song “Revelation” to counter “satanic” content promoted by the mainstream media. Rich, a multiplatinum artist and half of the duo Big ...
Read More »Toby Keith said faith was his rock during cancer journey
Country music star Toby Keith leaned on his faith to battle cancer before his death on February 5. He discussed his ordeal last month in an interview with an Oklahoma City television ...
Read More »Singer Granger Smith trusts sovereignty of God despite tragic death of son
Country music star Granger Smith has grown in his faith through the tragic death of his son, River. “I have grown to trust and believe and surrender to a very big God ...
Read More »Faith “impacts everything I do,” singer Dolly Parton says in interview
Singer Dolly Parton remains as popular as ever at age 77. However, playing for an audience of one is far more important than any musical accolades she receives. “My faith impacts everything ...
Read More »Country singer Coffey Anderson trusts God as wife faces terminal cancer
Criscilla Anderson, the wife of country singer Coffey Anderson, recently revealed that she has terminal colon cancer. The couple is trusting God despite the bad news. “Life is not fair, but God ...
Read More »Dolly Parton: My life purpose is to ‘do something for God’
Dolly Parton can still remember the moment she discovered her God-given purpose. During a sit-down interview with Christian media outlets last month, the country music legend and cultural icon recalled how, as ...
Read More »New book delves into the faith of Johnny Cash
Guitars, fiddles and heartbreaking songs take center stage this fall as “Country Music”, the new documentary series from acclaimed filmmaker Ken Burns, airs on PBS. The man in black, Johnny Cash, is ...
Read More »Ken Burns’ ‘Country Music’ on PBS leads September’s family-friendly lineup
More than a few of my childhood nights were spent sitting in my bedroom, wondering why my father was watching a “boring” PBS documentary on the Civil War. But then I grew ...
Read More »‘We can’t save him:’ Randy Travis fought back from coma
At Nashville’s Grand Ole Opry, you might say the voice of Randy Travis still lingers on stage. Backstage Randy and his wife, Mary, admire his many photographs with country music friends. Asked ...
Read More »Country music star Josh Turner talks about faith in interview about new album
Nashville’s Music City is home to industry seasoned and sought-after recording studios – like Black Bird – the setting for a conversation with one of country music’s most recognized velvety-baritone voices – Josh ...
Read More »KC native returns to open Royals game with National Anthem
Stephanie Varone never tires of performing the National Anthem at stadiums across the country. “I love performing, especially when people feel emotion from my performances,” said Varone, a Plymouth, Minnesota resident who ...
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