Tag Archives: Country Weekly

Charles Kelley: Changing Lanes

Charles Kelley: Changing Lanes

Looking to prove himself—and have some fun—Lady Antebellum’s Charles Kelley turns down an unknown road for his solo debut, The Driver.

Story Behind the Song: Jake Owen’s “Beachin’”

Story Behind the Song: Jake Owen’s “Beachin’”

Performed by: Jake Owen Written by: Jaren Johnston / Jon Nite / Jimmy Robbins Before he was having hits with his band The Cadillac Three, Jaren Johnston was making a name for himself as a songwriter, having penned hits like Keith Urban’s “You Gonna Fly” and Tim McGraw’s “Southern Girl.” That success helped Jaren quickly build…

Country Weekly 2003-04-01 Death of an Outlaw: Johnny Paycheck

Country Weekly 2003-04-01 Death of an Outlaw: Johnny Paycheck

Originally published in the April 1, 2003 issue of Country Weekly magazine featuring Vince Gill and his wife Amy Grant on the cover.   Johnny Paycheck, who died Feb. 19, 2003 from emphysema and asthma at age 64,  often made more headlines for stirring up trouble than climbing the charts. But the singer who scored more…

Country Weekly 2001-01-23 Billy Gilman: Wonder Boy

Country Weekly 2001-01-23 Billy Gilman: Wonder Boy

Originally published in the January 23, 2001 issue of Country Weekly magazine. The article is published here in its entirety.   Billy Gilman gazes out the huge picture window at his grandparents’ home in Hope Valley, Rhode Island. His eyes glimmer with glee as he points to the long, winding creek that runs through the…