Welcome!

 Posted by at 1:01 pm on September 11, 2024
Sep 112024
 

Thank you for visiting Hometown Country Music!

Our unique website and social media accounts are focused on two goals:

  • Keeping fans updated on the latest new music, tours and festivals while honoring the past of Country Music
  • Providing hometown artists a platform to get some national exposure alongside today’s stars and legends

We hope you find this to be your #1 destination for all things Country Music, worthy of bookmarking and visiting often.  Please explore our menus to see all that we have to offer and give us a follow on Facebook and Twitter/X.  We are adding and updating content daily!

Thanks for stopping by, we hope to see you again soon!

Interview with Arthur Black

 Posted by at 6:10 pm on October 6, 2026
Oct 062026
 

Artist Name:  Arthur Black
Hometown:  Nashville, Tennessee. I’m currently based in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

What project(s) are you currently working on?

I’m promoting my debut single, “Naggin’,” and its official music video while developing my six-song debut EP. “Naggin'” takes a humorous look at everyday relationship dynamics, and the EP explores more sides of me through love, longing, confidence, and storytelling.

What inspired you to pursue a career in music and when did you know?

I started writing and singing around age 15. It began with joking around with friends. The 1990s were a huge time for music, and the different genres of that era influenced me. What started as fun became a way to express myself and tell stories.

If you weren’t pursuing a career in music, what would you be doing for a living?

Running my AI company full time and traveling the globe.

What is your favorite downtime activity?

Writing music, creating systems with AI, playing basketball, and spending time with my family.

Who is your biggest celebrity crush?

Tems and Doja Cat.

Who is your favorite sports team(s)?

The Tennessee Titans.

What is the last movie that you watched?

The newest Spider-Man movie.

What is the last album you listened to?

Mobb Deep — Infinite.

If you could only listen to one album for the rest of your life, what would it be?

Michael Jackson — Bad.

What is the greatest country song of all time?

“Don’t Rock the Jukebox” by Alan Jackson.

What has been your favorite city/town that you’ve visited out on the road?

Dangriga, Belize.

What is your favorite meal?

Lasagna.

Who is your dream duet partner?

Jay-Z.

Who would you like to go on tour with?

Jay-Z and Beyoncé.

What is your ultimate career goal(s)?

To be known as one of the greatest artists country music has ever seen.

How can fans connect with you on Social Media?

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/arthurblackmusic
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@arthurblackmusic
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@arthurblackmusic
Threads: https://www.threads.net/@arthurblackmusic
X: https://x.com/ArthurBlkMusic

Official website: https://arthurblackofficial.com

Fans can also find me using #arthurblackmusic.

This Date in Country Music History – October 6th

 Posted by at 6:12 am on October 6, 2026
Oct 062026
 

This Date in Country Music History

  • 2023 – Darius Rucker released his album Carolyn’s Boy
  • 2023 – Old Dominion released their album Memory Lane
  • 2023 – Reba McEntire released her album Not That Fancy
  • 2022 – Garth Brooks surprised Ashley McBryde with an invitation to become a member of the Grand Ole Opry
  • 2020 – Brantley Gilbert’s single “Kick It In The Sticks” was certified Double Platinum
  • 2019 – Michael Ray and Carly Pearce got married in Tennessee
  • 2016 – Brad Paisley released his single “Today”
  • 2009 – Toby Keith released his album American Ride
  • 2009 – Luke Bryan released his album Doin’ My Thing
  • 1998 – Alabama is honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame
  • 1996 – Tim McGraw and Faith Hill got married
  • 1990 – Garth Brooks becomes a member of the Grand Ole Opry
  • 1990 – Garth Brooks topped the charts with his iconic hit “Friends in Low Places”
  • 1964 – Johnny Cash released his single “It Ain’t Me, Babe”

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This Date in Country Music History – October 5th

 Posted by at 6:01 am on October 5, 2026
Oct 052026
 
Merle Haggard

Merle Haggard

This Date in Country Music History

  • 2020 – Larry Fleet released his single “Where I Find God”
  • 2020 – Ingrid Andress released her single “Lady Like”
  • 2019 – Former American Idol competitors Gabby Barrett and Cade Foehner got married
  • 2018 – Eric Church released his album Desperate Man
  • 2010 – Toby Keith released his album Bullets in the Gun
  • 2004 – George Strait released his 2-disc album 50 Number Ones
  • 2002 – Tracy Byrd scored a #1 hit with “Ten Rounds with Jose Cuervo”
  • 2001 – Carolyn Dawn Johnson made her Grand Ole Opry debut
  • 1996 – Ty Herndon scored a #1 hit with “Living In a Moment”
  • 1994 – Merle Haggard was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame

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This Date In Country Music History – October 4th

 Posted by at 7:51 am on October 4, 2026
Oct 042026
 
Diamond Rio

Diamond Rio

This Date in Country Music History

  • 2022 – Loretta Lynn passed away at her home in Hurricane Mills, TN
  • 2021 – Parmalee released their single “Take My Name”
  • 2021 – Morgan Wade released her single “Wilder Days”
  • 2019 – Brantley Gilbert released his album Fire & Brimstone
  • 2019 – The single “10,000 Hours” by Dan + Shay w/ Justin Bieber was released
  • 2019 – Blanco Brown’s single “The Git Up” was certified Platinum
  • 2012 – Michael Ray, under the guidance of John Rich, wins the CW show The Next
  • 2011 – Scotty McCreery released his debut album Clear as Day
  • 2011 – Rodney Atkins released his album Take a Back Road
  • 2005 – Sara Evans released her album Real Fine Place
  • 2000 – Charley Pride and Faron Young are inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame
  • 1995 – Roger Miller was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame
  • 1991 – Diamond Rio made their Grand Ole Opry debut
  • 1975 – Willie Nelson scored his first career #1 hit with “Blue Eyes Crying in the Rain”

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This Date in Country Music History – October 3rd

 Posted by at 6:53 am on October 3, 2026
Oct 032026
 

Collin Raye

This Date in Country Music History

  • 2020 – Keith Urban scored a #1 album with The Speed of Now Part 1
  • 2018 – Thomas Rhett’s album It Goes Like This was certified platinum
  • 2018 – Thomas Rhett’s single “Die A Happy Man” was certified quintuple platinum
  • 2015 – Luke Bryan topped the Billboard charts with his single “Strip It Down”
  • 2015 – Brett Eldredge debuted atop the Billboard Country Album’s chart with his new release Illinois
  • 2014 – Little Big Town was surprised on stage by Rebe McEntire at the Grand Ole Opry as she joined them to sing, then invited them to join the Opry
  • 2006 – George Strait released his album It Just Comes Natural
  • 2006 – Chris Young released his self-titled debut album
  • 2000 – Travis Tritt released his album Down the Road I Go
  • 2000 – Steve Holy released his debut album Blue Moon
  • 1998 – Tim McGraw scored a #1 hit with “Where The Green Grass Grows”
  • 1992 – Collin Raye scored a #1 hit with “In This Life”

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