This weekend, our country experienced absolute devastation. First, we heard the news of a talented, beautiful artist, Christina Grimmie, with only twenty-two years behind her and an entire life to…
It's that time of year again -- CMA Fest in Nashville, Tennessee. Over the years, fans have seen some exceptional performances, and among those have been duets (both announced and…
Memorial Day isn't all about barbecues and beaches, a long weekend and a long neck. It is about our United States troops who made the ultimate sacrifice to protect our…
After the first American female soldier was killed in Iraq, Jo Dee Messina knew she had to respond. Using her God-given talents to pay tribute to those fighting for our…
Graduation season is upon us. Check out the country music songs that we think should make it on to your commencement playlists.
I don't often use NashvilleGab or social media to get personal; however, today, I'm making an exception. Last night/this morning, my nephew, who was one month shy of his eighteenth…
It's Mother's Day weekend, and there is no better way to celebrate the occasion than by honoring our moms with some of our favorite country songs by them, for them,…
Two years ago, I wrote my first "Betcha Didn't Know" article and it has always remained one of my favorite pieces to date. What better time for a Part Deux…
In 2000, Jo Dee Messina (with the assistance of Tim McGraw) invited the rain in her Number 1, GRAMMY-nominated single "Bring On the Rain." Many years later, Messina celebrated making…
Boston, Massachusetts' favorite time of year is upon us once again -- Patriots' Day and the Boston Marathon. Since 2013, this particular race has been ingrained in the minds of…
News broke earlier this week that Blake Shelton is releasing a song to Christian radio, "Savior's Shadow." Country music fans are thrilled to be able to see Shelton get deserved…
In the last of the Flashback Friday series featuring Jo Dee Messina's 1989 demo tapes, the Bostonian sings of Rocky Top, Tennessee. The cover of the Osborne Brothers' 1967 Top…