Wayne Danielson

5 days ago | big979.iheart.com | Kelly Fisher |Wayne Danielson

Thomas Rhett has undoubtedly had strong musical influences throughout his life, including his father, Rhett Akins, a 90’s country icon. But Rhett explains that his dad wasn’t the only musical influence in the household... His mother also instilled a passion for music. Rhett reflected in a statement previously shared by his record label:“My mom‘s dad was a very musical person. Lead worship in church, taught me some things on the guitar. I still have a guitar today that he handed me down actually.

6 days ago | thebig98.iheart.com | Kelly Fisher |Wayne Danielson

Carrie Underwood is surrounded by strong women, and the powerhouse country artist knows which one is her biggest influence: her mom, Carole. Underwood recently reflected on the most inspirational women in her life, both personally and professionally. She said in a statement previously shared by her record label:“I would say my biggest female influence would have to be my Mom.

6 days ago | 991wqik.iheart.com | Kelly Fisher |Wayne Danielson

The first thing Hillary Scott will tell someone about herself is that she’s a proud mother to her daughers. That’s according to her Lady A bandmate Dave Haywood, who has known her for more than a dozen years. Scott and her husband, drummer Chris Tyrrell, are parents to Eisele Kaye, 11, and Betsy Mack and Emory JoAnn, both 7. They announced this year that Scott is pregnant with Baby No. 4, another girl due this summer. The Lady A star has shown that talent already runs in the family.

6 days ago | 97kicksfm.iheart.com | Kelly Fisher |Wayne Danielson

Lainey Wilson shared an emotional moment backstage with her fiancé, former pro football quarterback Devlin “Duck” Hodges, after her Entertainer of the Year victory at the milestone 60th ACM Awards on Thursday evening (May 8). The Whirlwind powerhouse took home several awards throughout the evening, including continuing her Entertainer of the Year reign for the second consecutive year. Wilson appeared teary-eyed as she and Hodges embraced backstage after her coveted win.

6 days ago | 991wqik.iheart.com | Kelly Fisher |Wayne Danielson

Blake Shelton debuted a new duet with his wife, powerhouse singer-songwriter Gwen Stefani, on his first studio record in four years. The album, For Recreational Use Only, made its highly-anticipated arrival on Friday (May 9). Songwriters Sam Ellis, Charles Kelley and Greylan James teamed up to write “Hangin’ On,” a ballad about a couple that can’t seem to move on from one another.