Music News

It’s time to rewind the clock and see what was at No. 1 on the Billboard Country Charts this week (July 12, 2013) in Country Music History.

The big day is finally here (July 13, 2013)! WGNA's 20th Anniversary of Countryfest is ready to take over the Schaghticoke Fairgrounds. Everyone's got a favorite song they are waiting to hear, but here are my Top 10 picks for the day! Please leave your picks in the comment section below...

One of the hottest young stars in the Northeast is Chelsea Cavanaugh! The aspiring hit maker has opened for some of the hottest names in Country Music, is about to release her new album Simply, and is preparing for a busy summer of touring.

We have some sad news to pass along about Randy Travis. As the 54 year old 'Three Wooden Crosses' singer is fighting for his life, we have learned that he's also suffered a stroke.

Randy Travis has been on the minds, and in the prayers, of every Country Music fan since he was hospitalized with cardiomyopathy. Now, his doctors step forward to update the fans on the Country Music legend's heart condition.

Whenever you get Larry The Cable Guy, Jeff Foxworthy and Bill Engvall together you know you are guaranteed to laugh. Now, CMT brings the 3 Redneck Country Comedians to life with Lisa Lampanelli as cartoon characters in the new animated show 'Bounty Hunters.'

Gregg Simmons is one of the most energetic and talented musicians to come out of the Northeast. From his role in the popular groups Loose Cannon and Cryin' Out Loud to his current solo release 'Summer in the Adirondacks,' his career continues to rise.

As of this writing, four Country Music legends are going through some tough health battles. We'd like to take a moment to update the fans on Little Jimmy Dickens, Glen Campbell, Ray Price, and Randy Travis.

Randy Travis, best known for 'Forever and Ever, Amen' and 'On The Other Hand,' is in critical condition.

While some people love to get away and go camping every summer, others would rather just stay home and relax in the air conditioning. For those that over-stuffed the car and took a road trip back to nature this summer, we've got a great camping song for you from Ray Stevens.

Country Music has always had it's share of drinkin' and party songs, from classics like Hank Williams Jr's 'Family Tradition' to Alan Jackson and Jimmy Buffett's 'It's Five O'Clock Somewhere.' However, it looks like Toby Keith may be the current king of country drinkin' songs!

Luke Bryan's 'Country Girl Shake It For Me' is not only a hit on Country Radio, it's also one of the most requested line dance songs at clubs nationwide!