About Shauna "WhiskeyChick" Castorena

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Carly Pearce Announces Highly Anticipated Fourth Studio Album hummingbird Out June 14

Carly Pearce Announces Highly Anticipated Fourth Studio Album hummingbird Out June 14

GRAMMY, CMA and ACM-Award winning singer-songwriter Carly Pearce has announced the release of her highly anticipated fourth studio album hummingbird, out June 14 via Big Machine Records. Continue reading Carly Pearce Announces Highly Anticipated Fourth Studio Album hummingbird Out June 14

Watch Now: Lost Dog Street Band – “If You Leave Me Now”

Watch Now: Lost Dog Street Band - “If You Leave Me Now”

Songwriter Benjamin Tod didn’t have a particular time or event in mind when he sat down to write Lost Dog Street Band’s new single, “If You Leave Me Now,” a neon-lit reflection on consequence and love. “It came to be from a lifetime of bad decisions and I overcame the last few years,” remembers Tod. Continue reading Watch Now: Lost Dog Street Band – “If You Leave Me Now”

Kelsea Ballerini To Return As Host For 2024 CMT Music Awards

Grammy-nominated country star Kelsea Ballerini will once again return as host for this year’s CMT Music Awards, marking her fourth consecutive year leading the fan-voted event. Ballerini fronted the CMT Music Awards alongside Kane Brown in both 2021 and 2023, and hosted the show remotely in 2022.

Award-winning OKLAHOMA BREAKDOWN documentary makes Stillwater Premiere on February 22

Mike Hosty - Oklahoma Breakdown

Oklahoma musician Mike Hosty is a one-man band freak of nature who also tells jokes. His musical talents are world-class and his improv skills produce original performances on the fly. When former Stillwater resident Stoney LaRue turned
Hosty’s “Oklahoma Breakdown” into the #1 Texas hit of 2007, few knew who
wrote it or what genre it came from. The song was also covered by Oklahoma country star Toby Keith. Continue reading Award-winning OKLAHOMA BREAKDOWN documentary makes Stillwater Premiere on February 22