The Country Note

Some artists show up, play their set, and move on. Drew Green stays. Long after his performance wrapped at the Barefoot Country Music Festival, Green remained by the stage, signing autographs, taking photos, and making sure every fan who waited got their moment. It wasn't a publicity move-it was simply who he is. "Usually, I'll stay until I hear the downbeat of the next artist," Green told The Country Note.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. - The Grand Ole Opry House will host visitation and funeral services honoring the life and legacy of Trent Barry Clutts, known to millions as Bill Cody, Monday June 15, 2026. Visitation will take place from 10:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. followed by a funeral service at 2:00 p.m. in the Opry House auditorium.

"Bill Cody was a wonderful man and a dear friend for over forty years. I hope they have meat 'n threes in heaven! Rest in peace, my friend, and we'll have lunch again one of these days!" - Bill Anderson " Bill Cody was such a beautiful soul, his passing leaves us reflecting on how much we really loved him. Prayers for his family." - David and Howard Bellamy, The Bellamy Brothers

"I first met Bill Cody in San Antonio, back in the 60's when he was a DJ and I was an auto body man, playing music on weekends! He was good enough to play my record (on an indie label) and give me a shot. We became good friends and I learned he was one of the Good Ones! The music business and I have lost one of the best friends we ever had but his legacy will live on in the music he made sure was heard around the world." -Gene Watson "So sad to hear the news of the passing of my friend Bill Cody.

Trevor Finlay Drops a No-Filter Blues-Rock Single About Saying Too Much "Trevor Finlay is a little Muddy Waters with a little David Lee Roth." - Drum Media "Trevor consistently delivers irresistible chord combinations played with a driving beat, backed by supreme songwriting, singing, and guitar playing." - Blues Bytes "Finlay avoids being trapped in any one genre, delivering roots-based, radio-friendly music that appeals to a wide audience." - CanadianBlues.ca NASHVILLE, Tenn.

When most people think of Jessie James Decker, they picture a powerhouse performer, entrepreneur, television personality, cookbook author, fashion brand founder, and devoted wife and mother of four. What they may not see is the invisible struggle she has quietly managed for much of her life: migraine.

There are artists who perform country music, and then there are artists who live it. Talking with Rodney Atkins feels less like interviewing a country star and more like sitting on a back porch with someone who never forgot where they came from. The conversation drifts naturally toward family, childhood memories, creek beds, raising kids outdoors, and the kind of values that cannot be manufactured in a Nashville writers’ room. Atkins speaks about authenticity the way some people talk about faith.

“RAIN” IS AVAILABLE EVERYWHERE HERE WATCH THE LIVE PERFORMANCE VIDEO HERE Nashville, TN – Today, Texas red dirt country singer-songwriter Wade Bowen released “Rain,” this first single off his forthcoming album to be released later this year. Written alongside longtime collaborators Sean McConnell and Drew Kennedy, “Rain” captures real-life moments from Bowen’s life that hit without warning and forever changed him. The single is available to stream and purchase at all digital retailers HERE.

ACM Lifting Lives® Donates $20,000 to Support the Growth of Musicians On Call’s Bedside Music Programs NASHVILLE, TN – Today, ACM Lifting Lives®, the philanthropic partner of the Academy of Country Music®, and the national nonprofit Musicians On Call returned to Sunrise Hospital and Medical Center in Las Vegas to host a Bedside Performance Program featuring Red Street Records recording artist, Walker Montgomery, continuing the organization’s longstanding mission to bring the healing power of...

With her recent track, “Growth Story,” Abby Nissenbaum turns heartbreak into something both deeply personal and universally relatable. Known for blending vulnerability with energetic indie-rock textures, the Nashville-based artist leans into a more country-inspired sound on her upcoming release while holding tightly to the emotional honesty that defines her music.