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Louisiana Native Jordan Davis Earns 10th No. 1 song at Country Radio with “Turn This Truck Around”
Jordan Davis has earned his 10th No. 1 song at country radio with "Turn This Truck Around." The Louisiana native continues one of country music's most successful runs of chart success while representing his Shreveport roots on the national stage.

Louisiana Country Music
Jun 22 min read


From Nashville Hitmaker To CJ Solar & The Old Souls: His Next Chapter Sounds A Lot Like Home
Discover the story of Baton Rouge native CJ Solar, the songwriter behind Morgan Wallen's "Up Down" and Jameson Rodgers' "Some Girls," and learn how CJ Solar & The Old Souls is bringing him back to the music that inspired him from the beginning.

Louisiana Country Music
Jun 16 min read


How Tim McGraw Discovered Tug McGraw Was His Father
Before becoming a country music superstar, Tim McGraw discovered a shocking family secret that changed his life forever. Here’s the powerful story behind his complicated relationship with Tug McGraw.

Louisiana Country Music
May 225 min read


Gonzales Jambalaya Festival 2026 Brings Food, Music, and Louisiana Tradition Together
The Gonzales Jambalaya Festival returns May 21–24, 2026 with live music, world championship jambalaya cooking, carnival rides, and performances from Parish County Line and Lauren Lee Band.

Louisiana Country Music
May 193 min read


Joe Bryson Finds His Sound Through Faith, Louisiana Roots, and a Life Changing Battle
Louisiana artist Joe Bryson opens up about faith, overcoming cancer, finding his sound in Nashville, and the journey behind his latest music.

Louisiana Country Music
May 55 min read


April Spotlight of the Month: Hadlie Jo
Discover rising country artist Hadlie Jo, from Louisiana roots to Nashville. Read her story, new music, and latest release “Things.”

Louisiana Country Music
Apr 35 min read


Brandon Ratcliff & Suzanne Cox Release “Far Side Banks of Jordan”
Louisiana artist Brandon Ratcliff and Suzanne Cox have released “Far Side Banks of Jordan,” a new mother-son duet that connects Brandon’s present chapter with a family legacy rooted in Cotton Valley, harmony, and heritage.

Louisiana Country Music
Mar 232 min read


John Foster and Chase Tyler Are Sharing Stages and Opportunities in Louisiana Country Music
From the Grand Ole Opry to The Texas Club, two Louisiana artists are showing how sharing opportunities strengthens the entire music community.

Louisiana Country Music
Mar 182 min read


LCM Mardi Gras Takeover in Nashville, TN
Louisiana Country Music partnered with Explore Louisiana to host two packed Nashville shows featuring Louisiana artists at Whiskey Jam and Porchlight Pickers, bringing Mardi Gras spirit and community to Music City.

Louisiana Country Music
Mar 52 min read


March Spotlight of the Month: James Dupré
Louisiana singer James Dupré shares his journey from viral videos to touring with Randy Travis and stepping into the Grand Ole Opry circle.

Louisiana Country Music
Mar 34 min read


Tim McGraw & Faith Hill: A Love Story That Still Feels Like Country Music
A look at Tim McGraw and Faith Hill’s enduring love story — from a 1996 tour romance to one of country music’s most lasting marriages.

Louisiana Country Music
Feb 142 min read


The Trace Adkins Hit That Almost Didn’t Happen: Songwriter Lee Thomas Miller on “You’re Gonna Miss This”
By Louisiana Country Music Before it became a No. 1 hit, “You’re Gonna Miss This” was a song no one was sure would ever work. In this behind-the-scenes story, hit songwriter Lee Thomas Miller pulls back the curtain on the doubt and timing that nearly kept one of country music’s most emotional songs from ever reaching radio. Throwback photo of Lee Thomas Miller, Trace Adkins and Ashley Gorley / Photo via LeeThomasMiller.com From the very beginning, doubt surrounded the song

Louisiana Country Music
Feb 54 min read
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