All posts by Lainey Gillon

Lainey is brand new to the podcasting world but has been looking to jump in to starting a new show for quite a while. She comes from just outside Manchester, UK and has an eclectic taste in music but her absolute favourite genre is country. She'd love to bring a little bit more country to the world and after seeing an increase in country tracks played on other shows, she decided to finally make that leap and create her first podcast, something she is very excited to share with you.

Country Stars Announce Benefit Concert for Orlando Shooting Victims

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(Source: Taste of Country)

By Laura McClellan June 17, 2016 3:00 PM

The tragic events at a nightclub in Orlando last weekend rocked the entire country, including country stars like Tyler Farr and Maddie & Tae. The artists, along with several others, have joined with radio station K92.3 to perform a benefit concert for the victims of the deadly shooting, which will take place June 21 on the University of Central Florida campus.

The all-ages event, titled Country Strong: Orlando’s Night of Healing and Country Music, will also feature Jerrod Niemann, Canaan Smith and Michael Ray. Billy Currington, Easton Corbin, Parmalee and Cole Swindell have also been added to the event, with more to be announced. Continue reading Country Stars Announce Benefit Concert for Orlando Shooting Victims

Official Trailer of New Joey+Rory Film, “To Joey, With Love”

For one night only on Sept. 20, 2016, the feature documentary To Joey, With Lovewill air in theaters nationwide. The documentary follows the story of husband-and-wife country duo Joey and Rory Feek of Joey+Rory from the birth of their daughter, Indiana, who was born with Down syndrome in 2014, through Joey’s battle with cancer and death in 2016 at the age of 40. Continue reading Official Trailer of New Joey+Rory Film, “To Joey, With Love”

Tim McGraw Tops the Charts for a Record 28th Time With “Humble and Kind”

photo courtesy of the Green Room

(Source: Nash Country Daily)

Tim McGraw’s “Humble and Kind” is the No. 1 song on the Billboard Country Airplay chart this week, extending his career total to 28. Since the inception of the Billboard Country Airplay chart in 1990, Tim’s 28 No. 1s lead the pack, followed by Kenny Chesney, Alan Jackson and George Strait, who each have 26. “Humble and Kind,” which was penned by Lori McKenna, is the second single from Tim’s 2015 album, Damn Country Music.

Continue reading Tim McGraw Tops the Charts for a Record 28th Time With “Humble and Kind”

Jason Aldean, Miranda Lambert, Dierks Bentley and More Kick Off CMA Fest’s Concert Stage

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(source: Nash Country Daily)

by  |  June 10, 2016

It was a beautiful night for the first CMA Fest Nissan Stadium concert of 2016. As the sun went down on downtown Nashville, the country music got turned up. Continue reading Jason Aldean, Miranda Lambert, Dierks Bentley and More Kick Off CMA Fest’s Concert Stage

Luke Bryan, Keith Urban & More Light Up Day 4 of CMA Music Fest

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(source: Nash Country Daily)

Only the closing night fireworks display could match Day 4 of the CMA Music Festival at Nissan Stadium on Sunday, June 12. The explosive lineup kicked off with legendary band Exile, continued through Little Big Town, Thomas Rhett and Brett Eldredge and wrapped with blistering sets from Keith Urban and Luke Bryan.

Blake Shelton, Chris Young Bring Out the Special Guests for Day 3 of CMA Music Festival

Blake Shelton Main photo by John Shearer/Getty Images

(Source: New Country Daily)

by  |  June 12, 2016

There was plenty of solo firepower for the third day of CMA Music Festival’s Nightly Shows at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Saturday night (June 11). Current standard bearers Blake Shelton, Chris Young, Florida Georgia Line and Cole Swindell led a balanced lineup that also featured Aerosmith front man Steven Tyler and classic country/rock pioneers Nitty Gritty Dirt Band. Continue reading Blake Shelton, Chris Young Bring Out the Special Guests for Day 3 of CMA Music Festival

Carrie Underwood, Chris Stapleton, Sam Hunt and More Rock Concert Stage For a Second Night

Carrie Underwood by Rick Diamond/Getty Images

(Source: Nash Country Daily)

by Lisa Konicki  |  June 11, 2016

It was night two of the CMA Music Festival Concerts at Nissan Stadium, on Friday, June 10, that showcased a stellar lineup of talent. The night was warm with a light breeze that swept through the stadium to keep the heat at bay. But it wasn’t enough to keep the heat from coming off of the stage as the country music acts— Clint Black, Chris Stapleton, Sam Hunt, Eric Church, Chris Janson, Justin Moore, Hank Williams Jr. and Carrie Underwood—kept getting hotter. Continue reading Carrie Underwood, Chris Stapleton, Sam Hunt and More Rock Concert Stage For a Second Night

TV Show “Nashville” Back For Another Season on CMT

(Source: Nash Country Daily)

by  |  June 10, 2016

The rumors were true and the fans have spoken. Former ABC television show,Nashville, has found new life. The 60-minute drama was cancelled recently by ABC, but according to The Tennessean, the CMT network and Hulu streaming service will be airing the show for a fifth season. Continue reading TV Show “Nashville” Back For Another Season on CMT

Episode 2 is coming soon!

Work on episode 2 of the podcast is continuing at a good pace and should hopefully be ready to go into the world on June 1st.

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So until next time….

Enjoy the Open Country!!