Kelly Red Carpet

Ahead of this weekend's ACM Awards, Kelly Sutton looks back on some of her favorite red carpet memories and stories. 

Opinion: Kelly Sutton's Favorite Red Carpet Moments 

Kelly

Artist - Solomon Burke 1 

The key in understanding the soul legend is realizing that his talents as a vocalist lent very well to him becoming the biggest Black country star since DeFord Bailey.

Marcus K.

Artist - Garth Brooks Cowboy

After a lifetime of listening to cowboy songs like these, we hope that when it’s our time to ride off into the sunset, there’ll be pick-up men at our side telling us, “Good ride, cowboy. Good ride.”

Alison

Sober Stories hero image

As country reckons with its need for greater diversity - across gender, race, and sexuality - the same goes for its storytelling. It’s time for new tales about alcohol and its aftermath.

Clearing Space for Sober Stories in Country Music

Amanda

Artist - Steve Earle & Justin Townes Earle

Neither man ever tried to hide the complexities and difficulties in their relationship,  yet there are certainly moments when their stars and paths aligned.

Son of the Father: The Frank Relationship of Steve Earle and Justin Townes Earle 

Helen M

Artist - Luke Combs 1 

If there’s one thing to take away from comparing Luke Combs and Ed Sheeran, it’s that their relatability is resonating.

Taylor

Graphic - Baylen's YIR

Country's voice of the people sums up a rollercoaster of a year.

Baylen

Artist - Travis Tritt 2

Artist - Travis Tritt 1

Thanks to the persuasion of his manager and the work of super-producer Dave Cobb, we now have 

 – Travis Tritt's 13th studio album and a real return to force. Sitting down to discuss it, Tritt shares the joys of working with songwriters new and old, how it feels to reflect on his 30-year career and what he wants his legacy to be.

Artist - The Brothers Comatose 1

The jaunty song shows off the band's warm harmonies and playful spirit.

Video Premiere: The Brothers Comatose's 'Gone Gone Gone'

Artist - Martina McBride 2

Artist - Martina McBride 1

As she celebrates her 55th Birthday and 30 years on the country music scene, we look back through the powerhouse's catalogue and remind ourselves of some of the classics she has released over the years. Disclaimer - you may need the tissues when listening to some of these!

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Opinion: Kelly Sutton's Favorite Red Carpet Moments

Solomon Burke: The Country Star?

Where Have All The Cowboy Songs Gone?

Clearing Space for Sober Stories in Country Music

Son of the Father: The Frank Relationship of Steve Earle and Justin Townes Earle

Is Luke Combs Country's Ed Sheeran?

Baylen Leonard's Year in Review

Ten Year Town: Travis Tritt

Video Premiere: The Brothers Comatose's 'Gone Gone Gone'

The Best Martina McBride Songs