Wednesday (Dec. 16) was not only my birthday, but also my birthday buddy's -- Frankie Ballard.
I was lucky to meet Frankie at Watershed this past summer. Of course, I mentioned to Frankie that we both share the same birthday, but that I was much older than him...
TGIF, indeed! Friday at 2015 Country Jam meant top-notch acts like Frankie Ballard, Thompson Square and, of course, Australia's Keith Urban, as well as several new faces. 100-degree weather did not scare any fans away, and it was another country-filled day at the longtime Colorado country festival.
Carrie Underwood returned to the stage for the first time since the birth of her son at the CMT Music Awards Wednesday night (June 10), but her most entertaining performance took place offstage.
"The show must go on." We've heard that sentiment expressed in the music business many, many times over the years. But have you ever stopped to ask yourself why?