What Made Jake Owen First Pick Up a Guitar?
It's hard to imagine Jake Owen without an instrument in his hand, but, ladies and gentlemen, there was a moment when he picked up a guitar for the very first time.
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Did You Know Joe Don Rooney and Keifer Thompson Performed Together as Teenagers?
Before Rooney was part of Rascal Flatts and Thompson created Thompson Square, the two talented singers performed together.
James Brown Offered Lady A’s Charles Kelley His First Record Deal
Before Kelley was part of Grammy-winning country trio Lady A, he and his older brother Josh were in a country rock group, and their first-ever record deal was offered by none other than the Godfather of Soul.
Luke Bryan’s Dad Gave Him a Career Ultimatum: Leave or Get Fired
Bryan is one of the hottest stars in contemporary country music, but he might not have moved to Nashville to pursue his dreams if not for a push from his father.
Toby Keith Named His Easy Money Band in Honor of His First Gig
Keith's first show made such a lasting impression that he ended up naming his Easy Money Band after the memory.
Eric Church Shares a Nickname With His Grandpa
Church is known by many in the country industry by the nickname Chief, but it isn't entirely his to claim ...
Kenny Chesney Was Once Fired Because of a Clown
Before Chesney started touring the world and selling millions of records, he had to get a day job. And that day job took a nosedive because of a pesky clown.
Which Artist Was the First to Win the CMA Award for Entertainer of the Year?
Which artist was the first to take home the prestigious Entertainer of the Year honor?
Florida Georgia Line Almost Called Themselves Orange Peach
The states of Florida and Georgia are known for their oranges and peaches, respectively, and that's almost how Florida Georgia Line got their name.
Alan Jackson Almost Recorded the Zac Brown Band’s ‘Chicken Fried’
The Zac Brown Band are well known for their hit "Chicken Fried" ... but it almost wasn't their hit.