Carrie Underwood, who won American Idol and then became country music’s sweetheart, is getting married to her Canadian “cowboy.”… MORE
Author Archives: Larry Holden
Dolly Parton Opens Up About Prayer, Tough Choices, Cheating, Nips & Tucks and Life at Home
Originally published in the May 19, 2008 issue of Country Weekly magazine. “So many things are happening now that I’ve prayed about,” declares a radiant Dolly Parton, relaxing in a comfortable wingback chair in her Nashville office complex. “And I’ve reached a point in my life when I know I’ve got so many more things…… MORE
Rascal Flatts Help Carrie Underwood Take the Top Prize on Season 4 of “American Idol”
Originally published in the July 4, 2005 issue of Country Weekly magazine. For the first time ever, the winner of the wildly popular TV talent show American Idol is a country singer. Checotah, Okla., native Carrie Underwood was named the champ for the series’ fourth season May 25. During a live two-hour finale seen by…… MORE
Country Weekly 2000-05-16 Trisha Yearwood: Divorce, Tabloid Rumors and Country Music
Originally published in the May 16, 2000, issue of Country Weekly magazine featuring Trisha on the cover. This cover story is presented here in its entirety. “I’m just laying my life out there,” says Trisha Yearwood. “It’s kind of like walking naked through the streets.“ Trisha is talking about her own personal evolution. In the past…… MORE
Randy Travis: The Comeback Kid
Originally published in the October 05, 1999 issue of Country Weekly magazine. Randy Travis’ hardcore-country style redefined the music in 1986 and ushered in a new era of traditionalism. Then he hit a slump and fell out of favor with country radio. But now he’s back with a vengeance. “I was scared when I put out…… MORE
How Tracy Lawrence Is Beating Tough Times
Originally published in the Jan. 23, 1996 issue of Country Weekly magazine featuring Tracy on the cover. This story is presented here in its entirety. Tracy Lawrence is feeling stressed out. The rigors of the road have worn him down, and he arrives home bone-weary and bleary-eyed. He strolls out to a pasture near his house,…… MORE
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Country Things
Granger Smith will release the second half of his 10th studio album, Country Things, on Nov. 27. The two-part album features 16 tracks with two bonus tracks. photo by TCD