Warner NashvilleIn a preview of a new behind-the-scenes video coming on Monday, Blake Shelton talks about the first time he heard his latest hit, “God’s Country.” At the time, he was on his ranch in Oklahoma. “I was shocked,”
ABC/Image Group LAThere’s no shortage of country songs about smoking weed with Willie, but Brantley Gilbert’s new one actually includes a brief cameo by country music’s most famous advocate of marijuana. Not only is Willie Nelson featured on Brantley’s song “Welcome
The Valory Music Co.Thomas Rhett’s giving his fans another sneak preview of his forthcoming Center Point Road album with the new track, “Remember You Young,” which is available to stream or download now. “Remember You Young” continues the nostalgic
Disney Channel/Image Group LAKelly Clarkson and Carrie Underwood are in a secret feud! Except they’re actually not, and Kelly is calling out Star magazine for claiming they are. Kelly tweeted a photo of the magazine’s cover —
Warner NashvilleBlake Shelton will do a rare Nashville concert on Friday, May 31 in the Country Music Hall of Fame’s CMA Theater. The special show celebrates the 20th anniversary of Musicians on Call, the nonprofit that brings live
Comstock/Thinkstock Fifty years ago this week, Glen Campbell’s “Wichita Lineman” was at #2 on Billboard’s Hot Country Songs tally, while another song by Campbell was #1 on that same chart. Can you name this classic, which shares its name
Kharen HillIn 1996, Sheryl Crow wrote the song “Redemption Day” after visiting Bonsia with then-first lady Hillary Clinton, and recorded it on her second album. In 2003, Johnny Cash recorded it. He died that same year; his
ABC/Image Group LAOld Dominion’s currently on their own headlining Make It Sweet Tour, but after several summers opening for Kenny Chesney, they’re not too proud to admit they’ve borrowed some of the superstar’s best ideas. OD’s backstage area,
Burke/Triolo Productions/ThinkstockBoth Scotty McCreery and Mitchell Tenpenny are booked to appear at the Budweiser Country Club at Stagecoach Festival April 26-28 in Indio, California. A pair of Reba McEntire’s Reba by Justin boots are featured in the May/June issue of Cowboys & Indians magazine.
ABC/Image Group LAWhat would happen if you mixed Morgan Evans latest hit, “Day Drunk,” with Dan + Shay’s smash, “Tequila?” You can find out in the Aussie’s new performance video, which features him singing a mash-up of the two songs.
ABC/Image Group LAYou can count Little Big Town, Old Dominion, Lady A’s Charles Kelley, Kix Brooks, and Martina McBride among the country stars who are willing to drink some wine for a good cause. They’ll all be a part of Monday’s annual Best Cellars
ABC/Image Group LABrett Young’s “Here Tonight” might have ended Luke Combs’ seven-week run at the top of Billboard’s Country Airplay chart this week, but Luke can still say he’s scored the second most popular song in that chart’s history. Two songs
Big Machine Riley Green’s debut single, “There Was This Girl,” is number one this week, and the Alabama native is wasting no time capitalizing on his momentum: his second release, “In Love By Now,” is already out,
Capitol NashvilleThere’s no doubt Carrie Underwood has her hands full these days: She’s rehearsing for the May 1 kickoff of her Cry Pretty 360 Tour and taking care of her nearly-three-month old baby Jacob and her four-year old, Isaiah. So just how stressed is
AXS TVWillie Nelson joins The Red Rocker Sammy Hagar for the upcoming season four premiere of Hagar’s AXS TV series Rock & Roll Road Trip, where the country legend discussed his plans for the future, among other things. In a teaser clip from
Big Machine Label Group Wednesday afternoon at Cash Cabin just outside Nashville, Sheryl Crow premiered her new video for “Redemption Day” for a small group of music industry insiders. The new recording is a duet with Johnny Cash, and is
Comstock/ThinkstockThirty years ago this week, this Texas native wasn’t just Killin’ Time, as the title of his first album suggests, he was making his debut on the Grand Ole Opry. Can you name him? ANSWER: Clint Black. Copyright ©
Burke/Triolo Productions/ThinkstockLook for Parmalee’s new video for “Be Alright” on Friday. Newcomer Ryan Kinder has signed a new publishing deal with BMG Nashville. He’s also working on a new music, due later this year. “Man Crush (A Tribute to Tiger Woods)”
ABC/Image Group LAThis week, Brett Young earns his fourth consecutive number one on Billboard’s Country Airplay chart with “Here Tonight,” a song he wrote with Charles Kelley while on tour with Lady Antebellum back in 2017. And while the California native tries to not
ABC/Randy HolmesThey haven’t exactly said a whole lot about it, but Sugarland will be playing about a dozen dates in June, July, and August promoting their Bigger album, which came out last summer. Since their Still the Same Tour wrapped in
MCA Nashville George Strait might’ve retired from touring five years ago, but he’s still making as much money on the road as he ever has. King George ranks #2 on Billboard’s latest Hot Tours ranking, second only to pop
The Valory Music Co. Thomas Rhett fans can look forward to the next taste of his new album on Friday. TR revealed on his socials the record’s twelfth track, “Remember You Young,” will be out April 19. He also shared
ABC/Image Group LATim McGraw is going a type of tour he’s never done before: a book tour, to support his forthcoming Songs of America collaboration with Pulitzer-Prize-winner Jon Meacham. Tim will still be singing, though. Just as in the book, Meacham
ABC/Randy HolmesGarth Brooks is taking his stadium tour to the Northwest. The CMA’s winningest Entertainer of the Year will play Autzen Stadium on the campus of the University of Oregon on Saturday, June 29. Tickets for the Eugene,
Comstock/Thinkstock Fifty years ago this week, the Man in Black started taping his weekly ABC-TV show in Nashville. Can you recall the famous building where The Johnny Cash Show was filmed? ANSWER: Music City’s historic Ryman Auditorium. Copyright ©
ABC Radio “This is one of the coolest nights of my entire life,” Kelsea Ballerini told a packed Grand Ole Opry House Tuesday night, as the 25-year-old officially became its youngest member. Earlier, CMA and ACM Entertainer
Burke/Triolo Productions/ThinkstockMarty Stuart will be the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum’s 2019 Artist in Residence. He’ll do three shows at the Hall’s CMA Theater on September 11, 18, and 25. “Kiss That Girl Goodbye” hitmaker Aaron Watson will
Big MachineThis week, Riley Green reaches the pinnacle of success as a new artist as his debut single, “There Was This Girl,” hits number one. But the Alabama native — and former star of CMT’s Redneck Island — insists he never
Big MachineReba McEntire’s new album, Stronger Than the Truth, debuts at #4 this week on Billboard’s Top Country Albums chart, and helps the Country Music Hall of Famer set a new record. This is Reba’s 27th top ten on
Arista Nashville If you like football or country music, you’ve probably already heard that the 2019 NFL Draft will take over Nashville from April 25 through the 27. In a new welcome video posted by the Tennessee
CurbIt’s more than a “Rumor” that Lee Brice’s latest hit has been certified gold — it’s a fact. Lee’s song, which has reached the top 20, also happens to be his ninth single in a row to be
ABC/Image Group LABrett Young and his wife Taylor are expecting a baby girl. The couple came up with the perfect gender reveal and shared it on their socials on Tuesday: In the one-minute video clip, Taylor pitches to her ex-baseball player husband.
Country Music Association Your options for nighttime entertainment during CMA Fest 2019 are expanding: The Country Music Association is unveiling the lineup on the Firestone Country Roads Stage at Ascend Amphitheater. Chase Rice will headline the Thursday, June
ABC/Craig SjodinThe NFL Draft is coming to Nashville, and Luke Bryan is getting in on the action. Luke will guest-star on ABC’s first prime-time draft special on Thursday, April 25 starting at 8 p.m. ET. Good Morning America’s Robin Roberts will lead
ABC/Image Group LA Keith Urban is currently the reigning Entertainer of the Year for both the Country Music Association and the Academy of Country Music. That’s quite a feat: the last time the same artist held both
Comstock/Thinkstock In 1991, Hal Ketchum’s debut single from his Past the Point of Rescue album made it all the way to #2. Can you name the New York native’s first hit? ANSWER: “Small Town Saturday Night.” Copyright © 2019, ABC
Judge Lionel Richie users Uché into the top 10 on “American Idol”; ABC/Eric McCandles Monday night brought us American Idol’s first live results show of the season, and revealed the show’s top 10 — seven of whom
ABC/Image Group LA When Dierks Bentley and Brothers Osborne got together Monday at Martin’s Bar-B-Que Joint in downtown Nashville, it wasn’t just to celebrate their #1 hit collaboration, “Burning Man.” It was also their first chance to
Burke/Triolo Productions/Thinkstock Lee Ann Womack’s new video for “Hollywood,” from her Grammy-nominated The Lonely, the Lonesome, and the Gone album, is set to arrive later this week. Maddie & Tae’s new single is “Die from a Broken Heart,” from
ABC/Image Group LAKane Brown and his wife Katelyn Jae are expecting a little one. “It’s been so hard keeping this a secret!!!!! But the KB’S ARE GONNA BE PARENTS!!!” Kane shared on Instagram, along with a picture of the baby’s sonogram.
ABC/Mark LevineKelsea Ballerini’s having a week she won’t soon forget. Last Thursday, she kicked off her first headlining tour in Salisbury, Maryland with the first of three back-to-back sold-out shows. The Miss Me More trek continued on
Broken BowJason Aldean takes a trip down memory lane in his new video for “Rearview Town.” The visual version of Jason’s single features a new performance of the song superimposed against an ever-changing array of images and video.
Beth Gwinn/RedfernsThere’s sad news about nineties hitmaker Hal Ketchum: His wife Andrea announced over the weekend he’s no longer able to tour or perform because he’s dealing with Alzheimer’s. “Unfortunately, Hal is suffering from Alzheimer’s/ Dementia,” his wife posted
Big MachineThis week, Riley Green’s first single becomes his first number one, as “There Was This Girl” ascends to the top of the country chart. “Just want to take a minute and thank everyone for the last year
Arista NashvilleBrooks & Dunn now have another number one on their hands, as their Reboot album debuts at the top of Billboard’s Top Country Albums chart this week. Not only is it the first time the duo has topped the chart
ABC/Image Group LA On August 17, Cody Johnson will mark a major career milestone, as he opens for Blake Shelton and George Strait at Gillette Stadium, home of the New England Patriots. But the “On My Way
Comstock/Thinkstock Emmylou Harris scored a top-ten hit in 1980 with Roy Orbison with this duet from the Roadie soundtrack. Can you name it? ANSWER: “That Lovin’ You Feeling Again.” Copyright © 2019, ABC Radio. All rights reserved.
The Valory Music Co.Brantley Gilbert’s “What Happens in a Small Town” duet partner, Lindsay Ell, will join him on tour in 2019, along with “One That Got Away” hitmaker Michael Ray. “I’m trying to open things up, but keep
Uché performs on “American Idol”; ABC/Eric McCandlessOn Sunday night’s American Idol, the top 14 sang for America’s vote for the first time in the competition. Each of the contestants performed a song of their choice — and
Broken Bow Before the release of 2017’s Lambs & Lions, Chase Rice made a major career change: he left Sony to sign with Broken Bow. It’s a risk that paid off for the North Carolina native, as
Burke/Triolo Productions/ThinkstockAaron Watson’s new album Red Bandana won’t be out until June 21, but you can stream or download the tracks “To Be the Moon,” “Trying Like the Devil,” and the lead single, “Kiss That Girl Goodbye,” now. You
The Valory Music Co.Brantley Gilbert’s new album won’t be out until fall, but there’s a new track from the project you can sample now. The song, “Not Like Us,” is also part of a tie-in with NASCAR.
ABC/Image Group LAThe third pre-sale window for Garth Brooks’ LEGACY vinyl collection is now open. The set includes seven vinyl albums, as well as seven CDs with bonus tracks not on the original records. The three-disc set Triple Live, as well
ABCAfter this coming Monday’s episode of American Idol, this year’s top 10 contestants will be set…which is why it’s time to take a closer look at them and their journeys. On Monday, April 22, ABC will air
ABC/Image Group LATurns out Keith Urban has pop superstar Ed Sheeran to thank for his moving new recording of “Burden.” In a new video, Keith reveals Sheeran turned him on to Irish singer/songwriter Foy Vance — who wrote the song — when the
ABC/Mark LevineThe first night of Kelsea Ballerini’s headlining Miss Me More Tour in Salisbury, Maryland was a sell-out. “First arena show sold out. I don’t have the words but here’s a glimpse into the happiness,” she tweeted late Thursday night,
Warner Music Nashville Writer Devin Dawson has said the meaning of “God’s Country” is up to the listener, but Blake Shelton’s new video for the song leaves no doubt exactly where he believes “God’s Country” is: his home state. “Well,
ABC/Image Group LADierks Bentley does a whole lot of “Living” with his son Knox in his new music video. Shot over two days in Nashville, the clip starts with the five-year-old bounding into bed to wake his sleeping dad. Dierks
Comstock/Thinkstoc kEight years ago this week, duo Thompson Square achieved their first number one on Billboard’s Hot Songs chart with this tune. Can you name it? ANSWER: “Are You Gonna Kiss Me or Not.” Copyright © 2019, ABC Radio. All rights
Big MachineRight now, newcomer Riley Green is enjoying his first top-five hit with his debut single, “There Was This Girl.” He admits his success is quite an adjustment for his family, who live in the small college town of
Burke/Triolo Productions/ThinkstockRodney Crowell’s new album, Texas, comes out August 15 and features guest appearances by Willie Nelson, Ronnie Dunn, Vince Gill, Lee Ann Womack, Lyle Lovett and more. Luke Combs is set to perform at the Music Biz 2019 Awards & Hall of Fame Dinner
Jamie NelsonMaren Morris wears a crown in the artwork for her new album, Girl, and now, she’s making a move toward the Throne… Game of Thrones, that is. Maren’s one of fourteen artists on For the Throne, a new album featuring
ABC/Image Group LAIn their new music video, Little Big Town continues the story of the “The Daughters,” a moving ballad that questions the way society treats women. The official video extends the narrative of the previously-released “Dancers Cut,” which
Big MachineJustin Moore will sing his military-themed hit, “The Ones That Didn’t Make It Back Home,” at this year’s 15th Annual National Memorial Day Parade in Washington, D.C. More than five thousand people will participate in the parade,
Broken BowOn Friday night, Jason Aldean’s set to headline Tortuga Music Festival in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. But before that, he’ll premiere his new music video for “Rearview Town” — and you can be a part of it. The
ABC/Mark LevineIt’s become a Grand Ole Opry tradition for Carrie Underwood to headline a couple of big shows on the Tuesday before CMA Fest, and it’s one she’ll continue in 2019. Carrie will play the Opry at 7 p.m.
CMTMark your calendars and set your DVRs: this year’s CMT Music Awards will take place Wednesday, June 5, live from Nashville. The fan-voted awards show serves as the unofficial kickoff of CMA Fest, which follows June 6 – 9.
Monument/Columbia Nashville Today, new Sony artist Brandon Ratcliff sets out on Kelsea Ballerini’s Miss Me More Tour with Brett Young. It’s the first major outing for the Louisiana native, who just released his debut single, “Rules of
Comstock/ThinkstockThirty years ago this week, Capitol Nashville released the self-titled debut album by a soon-to-be superstar. Can you name this record, whose lead single was “Much Too Young (To Feel This Damn Old)”? ANSWER: Garth Brooks. Copyright ©
ABC/Image Group LA Tonight, Brett Young kicks off Kelsea Ballerini’s Miss Me More Tour with newcomer Brandon Ratcliff in Salisbury, Maryland. And if you’re hoping to hear Brett and Kelsea do a little something together, he says
Burke/Triolo Productions/Thinkstock”Best Shot” hitmaker Jimmie Allen weighed in on the Lil Nas X “Old Town Road” controversy on CBS This Morning. You can check out the piece featuring Jimmie online. Rascal Flatts is set to play the April 30 tribute to Christian music legend Michael
Warner NashvilleGet ready for a tour of “God’s Country”: The video for Blake Shelton’s hit — co-written by his label mate Devin Dawson — will arrive on Friday. In the first preview clip Blake shared on social media, he stands on a
ABC/Image Group LAIf you put out enough “Good Vibes,” they eventually put up a sign in your hometown honoring you. At least that’s the case for Chris Janson, whose Missouri birthplace did just that this weekend. “Welcome to
ABC/Mark LevineWith Sunday’s 54th ACM Awards behind her, Reba McEntire has yet another major awards show coming up this weekend. “My Daddy, Clark McEntire, is being inducted into the Hall of Great Westerners at the National Cowboy & Western Heritage
Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images“My heart is absolutely destroyed today…” Blake Shelton tweeted on Wednesday, after learning of the death of Earl Thomas Conley. “I’m sad to report that Earl Thomas Conley passed away very early this morning,” Blake continued. “Earl was
ABC/Image Group LAHow’d you like to score an exclusive meet-and-greet with Chase Rice…on a yacht? While plenty of contests include a chance to spend a moment with a star, the new competition Chase is doing with Jack Daniel’s
Country Music Association The lineup for CMA Fest 2019 is expanding, with Brett Young and Chris Janson joining the nightly concerts at Nashville’s Nissan Stadium. David Lee Murphy, Marty Stuart, Jo Dee Messina, and Billy Ray Cyrus have also been added as openers for the
The Valory Music Co. The release of Thomas Rhett’s fourth album is still nearly two months away. But backstage at Sunday night’s ACM Awards in Las Vegas, the newly-crowned Male Artist of the Year teased what fans
Comstock/ThinkstockForty years ago this week, Sissy Spacek sang at Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium as she filmed scenes as Loretta Lynn in a movie that would bring her the Best Actress Oscar. Can you name it? ANSWER: Coal Miner’s Daughter. Copyright © 2019, ABC
ABC/Image Group LA; Warner Music Nashville Even though it’s only been out a little more than a week, Blake Shelton already has a top-thirty hit with “God’s Country.” Devin Dawson — who co-wrote the lead single, appearing
Burke/Triolo Productions/ThinkstockDierks Bentley’s new music video for “Living” is set to arrive on Friday. Two-time CMA Female Vocalist of the Year Mary Chapin Carpenter and Shawn Colvin will tour together this fall, starting October 10 in Kansas City, Missouri. Brantley Gilbert, Trace
ABC/Image Group LAThe new single from Lady Antebellum, titled “What If I Never Get Over You,” is set to arrive in a little more than a month. It’ll be their first release on Big Machine, after leaving their
Monument/Columbia NashvilleNot every new artist can say they grew up with a mom who has multiple Grammys, but for newcomer Brandon Ratcliff, that’s exactly the case. The Louisiana native’s mother is Suzanne Cox of the legendary bluegrass band The Cox Family.
Francis Specker/CBSKeith Urban’s win as Entertainer of the Year at Sunday’s Academy of Country Music Awards officially makes him a triple-crown winner. While you may be familiar with that phrase when it comes to horse racing, at
ABC/Mark LevineBrett Eldredge will headline this year’s official Independence Day celebration in Nashville, and if you can’t make it there live in person, you’ll be able to watch it anyway. For the first time ever, CMT will air
ABC/Randy HolmesJake Owen’s second daughter is due May 1, and he and girlfriend Erica Hartlein have decided to name her Paris. Paris will join Pearl, Jake’s 6-year-old daughter from his marriage to Lacey Buchanan, in the Owen family. In fact, Jake says
Francis Specker/CBS If you can’t stop thinking about the haunting song Keith Urban sang at the Academy of Country Music Awards, you can stream or download “Burden” now. The CMA and ACM Entertainer of the Year explains
Comstock/ThinkstockTen years ago today, this iconic country song by John Denver was performed by the characters Dwight Schrute and Andy Bernard on NBC’s hit show The Office. Can you guess what song it is? ANSWER: “Take Me Home, Country Roads.”
Trae Patton/NBCThe Voice coaches got their team members out of their comfort zones in the third week of the battle rounds Monday night. And while Blake Shelton bided his time, Kelly Clarkson and John Legend used their
ABCAmerican Idol’s top 14 is now complete. Three more contestants were eliminated after the final all-star duets round last night, revealing which remaining hopefuls will be going on to face America’s vote next week. With Ryan Seacrest
Francis Specker/CBS You could make a pretty strong argument that nobody had a better ACM Awards weekend than Old Dominion. Not only did the five-man band take home the Group of the Year trophy for the second
Burke/Triolo Productions/Thinkstock Brooks & Dunn are set to perform “Boot Scootin’ Boogie” with Midland tonight on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. Brooks & Dunn will continue their stint as advisors on The Voice tonight for team Blake Shelton. The inspiring video for Thomas Rhett’s
ABC RadioWhen Maren Morris and Miranda Lambert hit the road together later this year on Miranda’s Roadside Bars & Pink Guitars Tour, they may end up doing more than just sharing a stage. Ahead of the 2019 ACM Awards, Maren told Entertainment
ABC/Image Group LADarius Rucker is continuing his tradition of giving back. Rucker has announced the 10th annual Darius and Friends benefit concert for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. It’ll take place on Monday, June 3 at the Ryman Auditorium
Francis Specker/CBSBack in January, Kane Brown teamed with Grammy-nominated pop/R&B signer Khalid for a remix of Khalid’s song “Saturday Nights.” On Sunday night, the two performed it live live during the 2019 ACM Awards and speaking to Entertainment Tonight ahead of the
ABC/Image Group LARascal Flatts have released a beautiful video for their single “Back to Life.” The video documents the group’s performance of the song during a sold-out show at the legendary Red Rocks Amphitheater in Morrison, CO in
MCA NashvilleGeorge Strait has set another personal record. His latest album, Honky Tonk Time Machine, marks his 27th album to reach the #1 spot on the Billboard Top Country Albums chart. That extends his record of the most number one albums in
RCA NashvilleOld Dominion is heading across the pond. The band is bringing their Make it Sweet Tour to Europe in the fall, and play nine dates in cities such as London, Berlin, Amsterdam and Belfast. Jordan Davis will join them as
Francis Specker/CBSCarrie Underwood admits that having a second child made her wonder if she’d still be able to sing. The country star opened up to Entertainment Tonight ahead of the 2019 ACM Awards, revealing that she questioned her vocal ability after
Comstock/ThinkstockThirteen years ago today, Rascal Flatts began a four-week streak at #1 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart with this hit. Can you guess which one it is? ANSWER: “What Hurts the Most.” Copyright © 2019, ABC Radio. All rights
Keith Urban, with Ronnie Dunn in the background, accepts the ACM Entertainer of the Year award; Francis Specker/CBS For the first time in his career, Keith Urban took home Entertainer of the Year honors at the 54th
Francis Specker/CBSChange was in the air Sunday night at the 54th Academy of Country Music Awards in Las Vegas, as a largely new group of winners came backstage to talk to the media after accepting their trophies.
ABC/Eric LiebowitzThe first seven contestants who’ll be competing for America’s vote were revealed on Sunday night’s episode of American Idol — and we also saw the first dramatic elimination, complete with empty stools and Ryan Seacrest asking
Burke/Triolo Productions/ThinkstockGarth Brooks has broken the ticket sales record at Denver’s Broncos Stadium. Garth has sold 79,000 tickets for his show on June 8. The previous record was held by U2, who sold 77,000 tickets for their show in
George Strait and Miranda Lambert perform at the 54th ACM Awards; Sam Morris/CBSHere are the winners from Sunday night’s Academy of Country Music Awards, presented live in Las Vegas: Entertainer of the YearKeith Urban Female Artist of
ABC/Image Group LABrett Young and his wife Taylor were just married in November, but they’re wasting no time expanding their family. The singer announced that he and Taylor are expecting a little one by posting a photo
ABC/Image Group LATyler Hubbard says that he and wife Hayley Hubbard are feeling more confident as they prepare to welcome their second child. The couple announced in February that they are expecting a new baby and revealed during an appearance
ABC/Randy HolmesJake Owen is not afraid to tell it like it is. Sitting down with the Barstool Sports podcast “Fore Play,” the country singer shares a story of how he confronted golfer Phil Mickelson about the disappointing game between him and Tiger
LOWFIELDBilly Ray Cyrus is lending his voice to a remix of rapper Lil Nas X’s viral hit, “Old Town Road.” Lil Nas X, an Atlanta-based songwriter and rapper, rose to fame after the so-called “trap country” song surfaced on
Trae Patton/NBCBrooks & Dunn are making several national TV appearances in support of their new album, REBOOT. After performing their 1991 debut hit “Brand New Man” with Luke Combs during the 2019 ACM Awards on Sunday, the duo will appear on The Tonight
ABC RadioReigning ACM Entertainer of the Year Jason Aldean surprised Reba McEntire at a news conference Friday in Las Vegas, as she gets ready to host Sunday’s Academy of Country Music Awards. The Country Music Hall of
Academy of Country MusicThis Is Us star Chrissy Metz will make her live TV singing debut on the 2019 ACM Awards on Sunday. Metz, who plays Kate Pearson in NBC’s acclaimed family drama, will perform during the broadcast alongside a team
ABC/Image Group LAKenny Chesney launched his Songs For the Saints Tour in Louisville, Kentucky last night. The country superstar played to a crowd of more than 16,000 people at the KFC Yum! Center, powering through a 23-song set
ABC/Image Group LALittle Big Town’s video for their new single “The Daughters” relies on a variety of contemporary dancers to help tell the story. Filmed inside a 71-year-old gymnasium in Portland, Tennessee, a team of graceful dancers perform around Karen Fairchild, Kimberly Schlapman, Jimi
Big Machine In 1984, Reba McEntire redefined her career by recording My Kind of Country, the album that includes the #1 hits “How Blue” and “Somebody Should Leave.” And Reba says her new effort, Stronger Than the
Comstock/ThinkstockThree years ago this week, Carrie Underwood performed this song from her Greatest Hits album on the final episode of American Idol on Fox. Can you guess which one it was? ANSWER: “Something in the Water.” Copyright © 2019, ABC Radio. All rights
Live Nation EntertainmentMiranda Lambert is hitting the road, and she’s bringing some big names along with her. Her Roadside Bars & Pink Guitars Tour 2019 kicks off September 13 in Uncasville, CT and is now scheduled to
Burke/Triolo Productions/Thinkstock Maren Morris pays a visit to The Ellen DeGeneres Show Friday to perform “The Bones,” a song from her new album, Girl. Reba McEntire is set to appear on CBS’ daytime talk show The Talk Friday. Her
ABC/Image Group LAAre you ready for the Brooks & Dunn REBOOT? The duo’s first new album since 2007’s Cowboy Town arrives today, in advance of their October induction into the Country Music Hall of Fame. The new project pairs Kix Brooks and Ronnie Dunn with
ABC RadioGarth Brooks’ upcoming show in Florida is connected to a worthy cause. The country superstar will host a soundcheck on Friday, April 19 that will be free to students attending University of Florida. After running through
L-R: Belmont University President Dr. Bob Fisher, Kimberly Williams-Paisley, Brad Paisley; Credit: Justin KaiclesWednesday morning in Nashville, Brad Paisley and his wife, actress Kimberly Williams-Paisley, broke ground on their new non-profit, The Store, which lets the needy
Alex AlvgaKane Brown honors the unwavering female role models in his life via the music video for his current single “Good as You.” The video features Lonnie Chavis, who rose to fame portraying the 9-year-old version of Randall, a character
ABC/Image Group LA Florida Georgia Line have added four new dates to their limited Las Vegas residency, Live From Las Vegas. The duo launched the show in December 2018 with five dates at the Zappos Theatre at Planet Hollywood Resort &
dick clark productionsDan + Shay have scored the most nominations in the country categories at the 2019 Billboard Music Awards. The duo, who helped announce the nominees with Kelly Clarkson on NBC’s Today show Thursday morning, received a total of seven nominations in categories
Columbia Nashville With all the awards shows ranging from the CMAs to the ACMs to the Grammys, plus the BBMAs, the AMAs and the CMT Awards, it can be hard to keep them all straight. But Maren
Comstock/ThinkstockTwenty years ago this week, the debut album by Montgomery Gentry came out. Can you recall its title? ANSWER: Tattoos & Scars. Copyright © 2019, ABC Radio. All rights reserved.
RCA Nashville Old Dominion is currently the reigning CMA and ACM Vocal Group of the Year, and their latest hit, “Make It Sweet,” is in the top five. But if the five-man band seems a little in
Burke/Triolo Productions/Thinkstock Brad Paisley and wife Kimberly Williams-Paisley will talk about their new Nashville non-profit, The Store, Thursday on both Good Morning America and Strahan & Sara. You can catch GMA starting at 7 a.m., while Strahan
CurbDylan Scott’s doing his best to give the folks in his “Nothing to Do Town” something to occupy their time. For the second year in a row, the Louisiana native will bring his Bayou Stock concert back
ABC/Image Group LALuke Bryan will have some country company on this Sunday’s American Idol, as Brett Young joins the show for this season’s celebrity duets. The 20 remaining contestants — 10 on Sunday and 10 on Monday — will sing a
ABC/Image Group LAThere’s new music on the way from Little Big Town this Friday. The CMA-and-ACM-winning foursome teased their new song in a brief clip on social media on Wednesday. “Oh girl, wash your face before you come to the table,” Karen
ABC/Image Group LAThere are two major events ahead for Carly Pearce in 2019: her wedding to fellow artist Michael Ray and the release of her sophomore album. But so far, the “Every Little Thing” hitmaker isn’t revealing many details about either.
Courtesy of PEOPLEIf you’ve wanted to know more about the man in Reba McEntire’s life, you’ll want to pick up the new issue of People that comes out Friday. In the cover story, titled “Love After Heartbreak,” Reba opens up
Jason Kempin/Getty ImagesOne of Nashville’s most-loved holiday traditions will continue in 2019: Vince Gill and Amy Grant will return to the historic Ryman Auditorium once again for their December residency. This year, for the first time ever, they’re adding matinees on
Cliff Lipson/CBS Given TV’s current reboot craze, Reba McEntire’s hit self-titled sitcom is one of the shows that’s often mentioned as a candidate for a second act, especially among country music fans. Though a Reba reboot hasn’t
Comstock/ThinkstockThirty years ago this week, Keith Whitley scored his final number one before his death with this song. Can you name the track from his second album, Don’t Close Your Eyes? ANSWER: “I’m No Stranger to the Rain.” Copyright ©
ABC/Image Group LA Wednesday in Nashville, Brad Paisley and his wife, actress Kimberly Williams-Paisley, break ground on their new non-profit, known as The Store. It’s based on Unity Shoppe in Santa Barbara, California, a place that lets
Burke/Triolo Productions/Thinkstock Tim McGraw, Jason Aldean and Kid Rock will headline Pepsi Gulf Coast Jam’s Country on the Coast festival August 30-September 1 in Panama City Beach, Florida. The new exhibit, Still Rings True: The Enduring Voice
Broken BowGarth Brooks has invited new country group King Calaway to open for him May 3 at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis. It’ll be the first time the six-man band has ever played a venue so large. “Garth is a
Trae Patton/NBCKelsea Ballerini may have wrapped up her opening spot on Kelly Clarkson’s Meaning of Life Tour this past weekend, but her love for the original American Idol goes on. Tuesday on Instagram, Kelsea posted her reflection on her time with Kelly. “The
ABC/Randy HolmesLuke Combs’ “Beautiful Crazy” is proving to be the number one that just keeps on going. This week, the song by the North Carolina native tops the Billboard Country Airplay chart for the sixth consecutive time. That puts
Academy of Country Music Luke Bryan and Blake Shelton both released brand-new singles from brand-new albums last Friday, and they’ll both perform them on Sunday’s Academy of Country Music Awards. In addition to Luke doing “Knockin’ Boots” and Blake delivering
NBC/dick clark productionsDan + Shay will announce the first nominees for this year’s Billboard Music Awards Thursday on the Today show, along with their recent duet partner, Kelly Clarkson. You can watch for Dan Smyers, Shay Mooney, and the original American Idol in the 8 a.m. hour
Jason Kempin/Getty Images for for Essential Broadcast Media, LLCWhen the All-Star Birthday Celebration for Loretta Lynn was originally announced, the guest of honor joked that she wanted Keith Urban to jump out of her cake. Monday night at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena,
Columbia Nashville If you were paying close attention to the nominations for Sunday’s 54th Academy of Country Music Awards, you might’ve noticed that the names of the Male and Female Vocalist categories were changed to Male and
Comstock/ThinkstockThis hit — written by Johnny Paycheck, Fuzzy Owen, and Bobby Austin — became the Academy of Country Music’s first Song of the Year in 1966. Can you name the tune that was also Tammy Wynette’s debut release? ANSWER: “Apartment #9.” Copyright
Alejandro Aranda on “American Idol”; ABC/Eric McCandlessMonday night on American Idol, the newly-minted top 20 delivered their solo performances in front of a live audience at The Wiltern Theater in Los Angeles. Proving this season’s competition is
ABC/Image Group LA Kane Brown is nominated for Single of the Year for “Heaven” at Sunday’s Academy of Country Music Awards in Las Vegas. After being shut out at the CMA Awards in Nashville in November, he
Burke/Triolo Productions/Thinkstock Brothers Osborne are set to perform their latest hit, “I Don’t Remember Me (Before You),” Tuesday on The Ellen DeGeneres Show. Check your local listing to see when the syndicated show airs in your area.
ABC/Image Group LALuke Combs will be spending Independence Day this year with Willie Nelson in Texas. The “Beautiful Crazy” hitmaker is set to play Willie’s annual 4th of July Picnic this summer. The event will take place at Circuit of
ABC/Image Group LABrad Paisley and his wife Kimberly Williams-Paisley will officially break ground on their new nonprofit retail space, The Store, this Wednesday in Nashville. When it’s finished, it’ll be a free, referral-based grocery store, which will let those in
Academy of Country MusicThomas Rhett, Little Big Town, Clint Black, High Valley, and a capella sensation Home Free are all joining the lineup of the 7th Annual ACM Party for a Cause this weekend. The fundraiser for the Academy of Country Music’s
Cliff Lipson/CBSReba McEntire will be clocking some serious TV time this week, as she prepares to host the Academy of Country Music Awards for the sixteenth time next Sunday. On Thursday, she’ll share the couch on The Late Late
Capitol NashvilleCarrie Underwood is counting the days until she kicks off her upcoming tour. “You guys, today I go in for my first day of rehearsals for the #CryPretty360 tour!” she tweeted on Monday. “We play our first show exactly
Columbia NashvilleMaren Morris is adding three dates to Girl: The World Tour this fall. She’ll follow her two previous sold-out shows in Los Angeles with a September 14 show at the Greek Theatre. The other two new additions are September
Big Machine Reba McEntire is set to host the Academy of Country Music Awards for the sixteenth time Sunday. It’s been a busy year for the Country Music Hall of Famer, between hosting the annual Country Music Association
Comstock/Thinkstock This Golden-Globe-nominated actor plays Reba McEntire’s love interest in the video for her #1 song from 1987, “What Am I Gonna Do About You.” Can you name him? ANSWER: David Keith. Copyright © 2019, ABC Radio. All rights
The “American Idol” top 20 finalists; ABC/Karen NealSunday night, during a three-hour “Final Judgment” show recorded at Disney’s Aulani Hawaiian resort, ABC’s American Idol revealed its top 20 contestants, one of whom will be crowned the champion
ABC/Image Group LA Dan + Shay are one of the most-nominated acts at this coming Sunday’s Academy of Country Music Awards, but Shay Mooney admits that doesn’t necessarily mean he’s prepping an elaborate acceptance speech. Just like
Burke/Triolo Productions/ThinkstockJake Owen starts the week on Monday with an appearance on the Today show. You can watch for the “Down to the Honkytonk” hitmaker starting at 7 a.m. ET on NBC. The 13th Annual ACM Honors will take place
ABC RadioAs Kelly Clarkson’s Meaning of Life Tour came to a close this weekend, the pop superstar admitted she’d been “waiting for weeks” for a moment she was “super-excited” about: Country Music Hall of Famer Reba McEntire joined her for
ABC/Mark LevineBlake Shelton’s new single, “God’s Country,” melds the Oklahoma singer’s down-home sensibilities with the hard-rock edge of his label mate, Devin Dawson, who co-wrote the tune. “Saved by the sound of the being found/Dixie whistled in the
BBRYou know it “Feels Like a Party” when you’re willing to get up outrageously early to perform. That’s exactly what LOCASH did on Friday, celebrating the long-awaited release of their new album, Brothers, on ABC’s Good Morning America. The title
ABC/Image Group LALuke Bryan’s new single, “Knockin’ Boots,” was a surprise to almost everyone, but there’s even more to come: Fans can expect an entire new album before the end of the year. Even though Luke recently told ABC
ABC/Image Group LAIf you wonder how serious Midland is about their retro vibe, all you need to do is check out the lead single from their forthcoming sophomore album: “Mr. Lonely” opens with a Dwight-Yoakam-inspired guitar lick and even has
MCA Nashville George Strait’s thirtieth album, which comes out today, turned out to be a family affair. Most of the songs on Honky Tonk Time Machine were written by the Country Music Hall of Famer, along with his son,
Comstock/Thinkstock In 1988, the Academy of Country Music honored this band as Artist of the Decade, after taking home 22 trophies and being nominated 71 times. Can you name them? ANSWER: Alabama. Copyright © 2019, ABC Radio. All
Big Loud Just like its title, Greetings from… Jake, implies, the new album from Jake Owen is a reintroduction to the Florida native, who already has a string of number ones to his credit. It’s Jake’s first
Burke/Triolo Productions/ThinkstockLOCASH is set to perform their latest hit, “Feels Like a Party,” Friday on Good Morning America. It’s the lead single from their latest album, Brothers, which is out today. You can tune in to watch starting at 7
Warner NashvilleWhat happens when Blake Shelton collaborates with label mate Devin Dawson? Give a listen now to “God’s Country.” The new single by The Voice coach was co-written by the “All on Me” hitmaker. What results from the pair’s collaboration might be described
ABC/Craig SjodinBoots need knockin’, according to Luke Bryan, and the American Idol judge is here to do it. Friday night at midnight Eastern, the surprise new single from the Georgia superstar arrived, “Knockin’ Boots.” After the title track from Luke’s most
ABC/Image Group LATim McGraw will soon be able to add “historical author” to his resume. The “Thought About You” hitmaker has co-written a new book with Pulitzer-Prize-winning presidential historian Jon Meacham. In Songs of America: Patriotism, Protest, and the Music
RCA NashvilleThis summer, Chris Young will be throwing a line in the water to help find a cure for cancer. The “Raised on Country” hitmaker will host the 3rd Annual Th3 Legends Cast for a Cure Big Bass Tournament on Saturday,
The Valory Music Co.Thomas Rhett co-wrote every song on his sixteen-track fourth album, which also includes plenty of special guests. Kelsea Ballerini contributes vocals to the album’s title track, “Center Point Road,” which takes its name from the street
ABC/Mark LevineIf you’re jonesing for the next Chris Stapleton album, the “Millionaire” hitmaker has warned it may be a minute. But that doesn’t mean there aren’t some new Stapleton songs on the way — and pop star Pink is here to
ABC/Image Group LAJust a couple weeks after asking his longtime girlfriend to marry him, Devin Dawson has already set a wedding date. “Exactly 7 months ‘till I get to marry you Leah Sykes,” the California-born hitmaker shared on Instagram Wednesday, along with
ABC/Mark LevineNot too long ago, Luke Combs joked that whether he extended his Beer Never Broke My Heart Tour would depend on how “fat and tired” he felt when he finished his current run. Judging from the latest news,
Broken Bow If the front of LOCASH’s new Brothers album looks a little blurry to you, there’s no need to be worried about your eyes: it’s exactly as intended. “It’s a little glitchy on purpose,” Preston Brust
Comstock/Thinkstock Five years ago this week, Warner Nashville released the debut album by Dan + Shay. Can you name the appropriately-titled record from the Grammy-winning duo? ANSWER: Where It All Began. Copyright © 2019, ABC Radio. All rights reserved.
The Valory Music Co. This Is Eli Young Band: Greatest Hits comes out Friday, featuring a new single that lives up to the album’s title. “Love Ain’t” — which is nearing the top ten — is Eli
Burke/Triolo Productions/ThinkstockMichael Ray guests on the latest installment of What’s Next with Eric Wood, the podcast hosted by the former center for the Buffalo Bills. You can check it out via iTunes or anywhere podcasts are available. The new
Waring Abbott/Michael Ochs Archives/Getty ImagesGarth Brooks, Trisha Yearwood, Dylan Scott and many more will pay tribute to the late Keith Whitley during a special concert at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum on May 9, the thirtieth anniversary of the
Brian Ziff; ABC/Image Group LAJust one more way Dan + Shay’s star is on the rise: The Grammy-winning duo is headed Down Under this fall to open for pop superstar Shawn Mendes. They’ll open six dates starting October 23
MCA NashvilleGeorge Strait’s new album, Honky Tonk Time Machine, won’t be out until Friday, but if you’re willing to do a little tweeting, you can hear a preview of his new duet with Willie Nelson. All you have to
ABC/Lou RoccoDolly Parton says she, Jane Fonda, and Lily Tomlin are making progress on the sequel to their 1980 smash, 9 to 5. “Well, it’s actually pretty far down the road,” she tells the Knoxville News Sentinel. “They got the first rewrite, and
Big MachineReba McEntire has described her new album, Stronger Than the Truth, as a return to the kind of old-school, traditional country she loves. Now, in a new interview, the Country Music Hall of Famer says she hopes that’s
ABC/Image Group LAOld Dominion’s latest hit, “Make It Sweet,” is just one spot away from country’s top five this week, though we still don’t know exactly when the new album from the CMA and ACM Vocal Group of the
Comstock/Thinkstock Twenty years ago this week, Kenny Chesney began a six-week run at the top of the chart with the lead single from his Everywhere We Go album. Can you name it? ANSWER: “How Forever Feels.” Copyright © 2019, ABC Radio.
ABC/Image Group LAGarth Brooks’ newest stop on his Stadium Tour will be Saturday, June 8 at the home of the Denver Broncos in Colorado. Tickets for the show at Mile High Stadium will go on sale Friday,
ABC/Image Group LAIt’s a pretty good time to be Luke Combs. The North Carolina natively is currently spending his fifth week at the top of the Billboard Country Airplay chart with “Beautiful Crazy,” the fastest-rising single of his career so
Burke/Triolo Productions/ThinkstockBrett Young’s hits “In Case You Didn’t Know” and “Mercy” have officially been certified quadruple platinum and double platinum by the RIAA, respectively. Danielle Bradbery adds a country spin to her cover of the Oscar-winning song “Shallow,”
ABC/Randy HolmesLuke Combs has set another “Crazy” record: He’s now the the first artist to top five Billboard country charts simultaneously for multiple weeks. His latest single “Beautiful Crazy” lands him in the top slot on the Country Airplay, Hot Country
ABC/Image Group LAThe lineup has been revealed for the 2019 Key West Songwriters Festival, and it features one of the biggest names in country music: Brad Paisley is set to perform on Saturday, May 11 on Key West’s famed
ABC/Image Group LADevin Dawson not only co-wrote Blake Shelton’s new single, “God’s Country,” you’ll also hear him singing on the new track. The “Dark Horse” hitmaker co-wrote the tune with Michael Hardy and Jordan Schmidt. You’ll be able to hear the lead
Columbia NashvilleKelly Clarkson is showing Maren Morris some love on social media. “Alright Maren Morris with your new album! Damn! Lovin it!” the original American Idol tweeted. “#RSVP is my new slow jam, don’t worry about it,” she added, referring to the
Academy of Country MusicNext month’s ACM Awards will be packed with plenty of superstar collaborations. The popular ACM Flashbacks, which debuted last year, will return, with Luke Combs teaming up with Brooks & Dunn to do their track from REBOOT, “Brand New Man.” Miranda
ABC/Image Group LABrantley Gilbert and his wife Amber are about to be parents again. People magazine reports that the couple is expecting their second child, a girl. She’ll join big brother Barrett Hardy-Clay, who’s 16 months old.
Comstock/ThinkstockTen years ago this week, Darius Rucker began a three-week run atop Billboard’s Hot Country Songs chart with the second single from his Learn to Live album. Can you name it? ANSWER: “It Won’t Be Like This for Long.” Copyright © 2019,
Broken Bow Chase Rice has his biggest hit since 2014’s “Gonna Wanna Tonight,” as “Eyes on You,” continues its climb in the top ten this week. It’s the second single from the North Carolina native’s Lambs &
Burke/Triolo Productions/Thinkstock Rascal Flatts will be honored with a star on the Walk of Champions at Nashville’s Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt this Thursday. Thompson Square sets out on their first international tour starting September 2 in
ABC/Image Group LAMorgan Evans will take his World Tour to Europe in September, headlining five shows and appearing at The Long Road Festival in the United Kingdom. It’s a return trip for the international star, who previously played
ABC/Image Group LATyler Farr is the first artist signed to Jason Aldean’s new label, Night Train Records. The new endeavor is a partnership between the three-time ACM Entertainer of the Year and his longtime label, Broken Bow. It takes
Trae Patton/NBCTonight, Brooks & Dunn make their first appearance on season 16 of The Voice, as they serve as Blake Shelton’s advisors during the Battle Rounds. All totaled, Kix Brooks and Ronnie Dunn will appear on the next four episodes of the hit singing competition.
Mercury NashvilleMaddie & Tae’s long-awaited follow-up to their debut, 2015’s Start Here, will arrive April 26. The five-song One Heart to Another EP is just a preview of more music to come. “This is much more than just a new project for us,” Maddie
Warner Music NashvilleBlake Shelton will unveil the lead single from his next album this Friday. “God’s Country” was written by his label mate Devin Dawson, with Michael Hardy, and Jordan Schmidt. “‘God’s Country’ is a song that has a strong and deep meaningful
Comstock/Thinkstock This Academy Award-winning actress was originally envisioned as the star of the sitcom that became Reba McEntire’s hit, Reba, which ran from 2001 to 2007. Can you name her? ANSWER: Sally Field. Copyright © 2019, ABC Radio. All rights
ABC/Josh VertucciAmerican Idol’s Hollywood Week kicked off Sunday night with two rounds of cuts, as judges Katy Perry, Luke Bryan and Lionel Richie begin to whittle down the 175 finalists. First RoundThe first hour saw the contestants
Burke/Triolo Productions/Thinkstock Dan + Shay are donating the proceeds from the merch sales at their Thursday night show in Omaha, Nebraska to the American Red Cross, to help with flood recovery in the Midwest. Alabama’s Randy Owen was recently honored with
ABC/Craig SjodinEven though Luke Bryan is in his second season of American Idol on ABC, the Georgia native says he’s still trying to wrap his mind around the global reach of the show. “We were doing American Idol liners the other day,” he
ABC/Randy HolmesGarth Brooks wore a custom-made Arizona Cardinals jersey Saturday night as he played State Farm Stadium near Phoenix. During the show, the man whose number he’d been wearing — #11 wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald — came onstage to present
ABC/Image Group LAJohn and TJ Osborne must be creatures of the night. Believe it or not, Brothers Osborne has never performed on national TV during the day, but that’ll soon change on April 2. That’s the day the CMA and ACM Vocal
ABC/Image Group LAIf you want to hear a preview of Midland’s new single, all you need to do is call Mr. Lonely. The lead single from the trio’s forthcoming sophomore album is, in fact, called “Mr. Lonely,” and
Academy of Country MusicThe party leading up to the 54th Academy of Country Music Awards in Las Vegas is getting bigger. Lady Antebellum’s Hillary Scott, Old Dominion, Cole Swindell, Midland, LOCASH, Deana Carter, Lindsay Ell, and Tenille Townes are joining the lineup for the 7th
Comstock/Thinkstock Thirty-eight years ago this week, Willie Nelson topped the country chart with this heavenly tune. Can you name his hit from the Honeysuckle Rose soundtrack? ANSWER: “Angel Flying Too Close to the Ground.” Copyright © 2019, ABC Radio. All rights
ABC/Image Group LA Jimmie Allen and Scotty McCreery toured together earlier this year on Scotty’s Seasons Change trek, but that’s far from the only thing the two chart toppers have in common. Their relationship actually goes all
Burke/Triolo Productions/Thinkstock Kellie Pickler is nominated for Outstanding Informative Talk Show Host at this year’s Daytime Emmys, alongside her Pickler & Ben partner, Ben Aaron. Dustin Lynch will celebrate the chart-topping success of “Good Girl” Monday at
ABC/Randy HolmesJennifer Nettles is using her new song, “I Can Do Hard Things,” to encourage women to tell their stories — and develop communities where they can do just that. “This song took on a life quickly and unexpectedly,” Jennifer
ABC/Image Group LAThere’s a new member of Carrie Underwood’s family — no, not her new baby Jacob. This time, it’s a horse named Bojangles. “Every cowboy needs a horse… and a hat,” the “Love Wins” hitmaker shared on Instagram, along with
James Devaney/Getty ImagesChris Lane and his girlfriend have taken things to the next level. Former Bachelor bride-to-be Lauren Bushnell has relocated from Los Angeles to Nashville and moved into a downtown condo with the “I Don’t Know About You” hitmaker. Coincidentally, Chris
ABC/Image Group LAIf you watched Dan + Shay’s February performance at the Grammys closely, you might’ve noticed that Shay Mooney had a minor wardrobe malfunction: He left the barn door open, as they say in the South. In other words, his fly
Atlantic/Warner NashvilleAshley McBryde’s been nominated for a Grammy and two Academy of Country Music Awards — but now, she has a shot at a Daytime Emmy. The “Little Dive Bar in Dahlonega” hitmaker is up for Outstanding
ABC/Image Group LA If there’s ever been a country equivalent of Survivor’s Rocky smash, “Eye of the Tiger,” it just may be LANCO’s driving new single, “Rival.” Lead singer Brandon Lancaster and drummer Tripp Howell wrote the song
Comstock/Thinkstock Seventeen years ago this week, Faith Hill performed this song from the movie Pearl Harbor at the Academy Awards. Can you name it? ANSWER: “There You’ll Be.” Copyright © 2019, ABC Radio. All rights reserved.
ABC/Image Group LA Scotty McCreery celebrated his second consecutive number one, “This Is It,” at a party Wednesday afternoon at ASCAP in Nashville. The American Idol winner admits it’s particularly sweet, because it wasn’t that long ago
Burke/Triolo Productions/Thinkstock Kacey Musgraves and her husband, Ruston Kelly, are both set to play Lollapalooza August 1-4 in Grant Park in Chicago. Tanya Tucker is launching her own of tequila called Cosa Salvaje, which means “wild thing”
Jason Kempin/Getty Images for Nordstrom, Inc.A major figure in the fashion industry been spending some time in Music City, and who better to entertain him than Little Big Town’s Karen Fairchild and Dolly Parton? Christian Louboutin — famed for his expensive, highly
Bob D’Amico/ABCReba McEntire’s been under the weather lately, after what she originally thought was laryngitis turned out to be a strep infection. But even though she was forced to postpone a concert and miss Monday’s announcement of
ABC/Randy HolmesMichael Ray’s “One that Got Away” is nearing the top of the country chart in the U.S., but it’s clearly a huge hit in Australia as well. The Florida native posted the proof on social media on Wednesday,
ABC/Image Group LADierks Bentley’s the latest country star to be drafted by the NFL. While he won’t be hitting the football field anytime soon, he’ll be doing a free concert next month when the NFL Draft comes
Photo by John Shearer/Getty Images via ABCIt’s no secret Blake Shelton and Gwen Stefani are quite the happy couple these days — so why haven’t they tied the knot? Us Weekly claims to know the answer. Citing an unnamed, exclusive source, the publication
ABC/Image Group LAKelsea Ballerini’s been spending some golden days in the Golden State lately. The “Legends” hitmaker has just learned her current top-15 single, “Miss Me More,” has been certified gold, and so has her previous hit,
Comstock/Thinkstock Twenty-five years ago this week, Neal McCoy hit #1 on Billboard’s Hot Country Songs chart with this tune, which was also the title track of his 1993 album. Can you name it? ANSWER: “No Doubt About It.” Copyright ©
ABC/Image Group LA Brantley Gilbert’s latest hit, “What Happens in a Small Town,” is based on his life with his wife Amber, and how they came back together to get married and have a family after breaking
Burke/Triolo Productions/Thinkstock Watch for Jordan Davis singing his #1 hit, “Take It from Me,” Wednesday on Good Morning America. The show starts at 7 a.m. ET on ABC. Billy Ray Cyrus will release his new concept album, The SnakeDoctor Circus, through BBR
ABC/Eric McCandlessZac Brown Band will be playing a party at the pool the night of the ACMs in Las Vegas. After the 54th Academy of Country Music Awards at MGM Grand Arena on Sunday, April 7, ZBB will
BBRLots of people are downloading Dustin Lynch’s new song, “Ridin’ Roads.” This week, the title track of his new three-song EP debuts at #1 on Billboard’s Country Digital Song Sales chart, having sold 16,000 downloads. Though it’s Dustin’s sixth
Tyler ShieldsBackstreet Boy AJ McLean already has a number one country single thanks to “God, Your Mama, and Me,” his group’s collaboration with Florida Georgia Line. Now, he’s hoping to repeat his success with his first official solo country
Academy of Country MusicThe 54th Academy of Country Music Awards are less than three weeks away, and the list of performers who’ll take the stage at MGM Grand Garden Arena in Vegas continues to grow. Florida Georgia
ABC/Mark LevineIn about six weeks, Carrie Underwood will hit the road on her Cry Pretty Tour. As she gets ready, she’s also taking care of her new baby Jacob, who was born January 21. Tuesday, the fitness enthusiast checked in
MCA NashvilleGeorge Strait may’ve officially retired from the road in 2014, but nearly five years later, there are still plenty of chances to see the Country Music Hall of Famer play live. The latest will be Saturday, August
Comstock/Thinkstock In 2006, Sheryl Crow and Vince Gill teamed up with Brooks & Dunn to record this top-five hit from their Hillbilly Deluxe album. Can you name it? ANSWER: “Building Bridges.” Copyright © 2019, ABC Radio. All rights reserved.
“American Idol” champ Maddie Poppe removes her disguise; ABC/Kelsey McNealAmerican Idol’s final audition episode of the season aired Monday night, and it was a crazy combination of unexpected guest appearances, the usual sob stories and one very
ABC Radio Monday, the world learned something Kix Brooks and Ronnie Dunn have known for several weeks: Brooks & Dunn will be this year’s Modern Era inductee into the Country Music Hall of Fame. “It was just
Burke/Triolo Productions/Thinkstock Carly Pearce recently filmed a new acoustic take on her hit, “Closer to You,” at Music City’s Ocean Way Studios. You can check out the YouTube Nashville Sessions version of the the tune online. Brad Paisley and Little Big Town are
Denise Truscello/Getty Images for Keep Memory AliveShania Twain’s dropping some strong hints that she’s headed back to Las Vegas. We know the Canadian country/pop superstar’s been spending some time there recently: She recently took in Gwen Stefani’s show
CurbDylan Scott and his wife Blair are expecting their second child in the fall. The new little one will join big brother Beckett, who celebrated his first birthday in December. “Secret is out! Baby number 2 coming September 2019!” Dylan announced
377/Redlight ManagementGarth Brooks has invited Easton Corbin to open his show this Saturday, when the superstar brings his Stadium Tour to the Phoenix area. “Wow, you can’t get much bigger than this invite!” Easton reacts. “I am beyond excited to
ABC/Image Group LATim McGraw will do a free outdoor concert in Nashville next month as the NFL Draft comes to Music City. Gospel legend CeCe Winans will kick off the festivities on Thursday, April 25 by singing the national anthem.
Columbia NashvilleGirl, the sophomore album by Maren Morris, arrives at number one on Billboard’s Top Country Albums chart, selling 46,000 equivalent album units in its first week. It also places fourth on the all-genre Billboard 200 as well. It’s the first
ABC/Craig SjodinMonday night on ABC, the final audition episode of this season of American Idol will air, starting at 8 p.m. ET. Now ABC has announced when the competition’s live shows — which will allow America to
Erika Goldring/WireImageMonday morning in Nashville, Brooks & Dunn, Ray Stevens, and music executive Jerry Bradley were announced as the newest inductees into the Country Music Hall of Fame. Reba was to have hosted the announcement, but was
Comstock/Thinkstock Anne Murray scored a number-one hit on the U.S. country chart in 1979 with this song originally recorded by the Carpenters. Can you name the lead single from her New Kind of Feeling album? ANSWER: “I
ABC/Mark Levine With “Millionaire” currently at number two on the chart, Chris Stapleton may very well be on track to have his second chart-topping single in a row. His previous number one, “Broken Halos,” won both Single
Burke/Triolo Productions/Thinkstock Reba McEntire will reveal the 2019 inductees into the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum starting Monday at 11 a.m. ET in Nashville. You can watch live via the Country Music Association’s YouTube channel.
ABC RadioThe first two singles from Jordan Davis have both gone to the top of the chart…but what will his next one be? As we wait to find out, the Louisiana native is set to perform his most recent
ABC/Image Group LAMidland debuted their new single “Mr. Lonely” during a performance this week at the South by Southwest festival in Austin, Texas, according to Billboard. Mark Wystrach expects the follow-up to their #2 hit, “Burn Out,” will be out
ABC/Image Group LAYou can add Darius Rucker to the list of the country artists who’ve recently done some collaborating with pop superstar Ed Sheeran. “Had a blast writing with these boys! Too much fun!!!” Darius shared on Instagram, along with a
BBRLOCASH is grabbing some “Beers to Catch Up On” as the duo prepares for the release of their long-awaited new album, Brothers. “Beers” is the latest preview track from the record, following the cuts “It’s Only Midnight,” and “Kissing a Girl,”
RCA NashvilleChris Young performs his latest hit “Raised on Country” — with some explosive consequences — in his new video for the song. The “Raised on Country” clip co-stars Chris’s bandmates Kevin Collier and Ryan Haas. It was shot at a
ABC/Image Group LAYou can count Kelsea Ballerini among the many people around the world whose heart is breaking after the tragedy is New Zealand. At least 49 people were killed and dozens more were injured during two mass shootings
Comstock/ThinkstockThis country legend has been nominated for 46 ACM awards, and has taken home 13 trophies. Can you name this Kentucky native, who the Academy of Country Music named Artist of the Decade in 1979? ANSWER: Loretta Lynn.
Burke/Triolo Productions/Thinkstock Maren Morris will play Music City at least one more time this year. Wednesday at her sold-out headlining gig at the Ryman, she announced she’ll do a show October 18 at Nashville’s Ascend Amphitheater. Pre-sales start
ABC/Image Group LAJason Aldean will be honored as the Artist of the Decade at next month’s ACM Awards in Las Vegas. But the three-time, reigning ACM Entertainer of the Year also has an agenda beyond picking up the
RCA NashvilleThe video for Chris Young’s latest hit, “Raised on Country,” is set to arrive on Friday. A brief clip Chris shared on social media shows a truck driving by a radio tower, and Chris giving a knowing nod to
ABC/Image Group LAWe’ll find out the 2019 inductees into the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum on Monday morning — and you’ll be able to watch it live. Reba McEntire will host the top-secret unveiling of the
ABC/Image Group LAAt one time, Rascal Flatts planned a chain of restaurants bearing their name, with locations in Hollywood, Chicago, Pittsburgh, Des Moines, Orlando, St. Louis, and a dozen other cities. In January, they let their fans know
ABC/Image Group LAEric Church is doubling down on the Double Down Tour, extending the run into the fall by adding thirteen new concerts in eight cities. In five of the destinations, he’ll play two completely different shows on
ABC RadioClad in a short, sparkling silver ensemble from head to toe, Maren Morris commanded a sold-out crowd at Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium for the second show on GIRL: The World Tour. Starting with her current hit — also titled “GIRL”
Comstock/Thinkstock Patsy Cline’s first #1 was this song, which also crossed over to the pop chart in 1961. Can you name the classic, written by her legendary friends Hank Cochran and Harlan Howard? ANSWER: “I Fall to Pieces.” Copyright ©
Burke/Triolo Productions/ThinkstockBlake Shelton presented a check for more than $54,000 for music education to the Gatlinburg-Pittman High School on Wednesday as he opened the new location of Ole Red Gatlinburg. “Best Shot” hitmaker Jimmie Allen plays Good Morning America on Thursday. GMA starts at
Big Machine“There Was This Girl,” the debut single from Riley Green, is currently at number five, with a real shot at becoming the newcomer’s first number one. It’s from his EP, In a Truck Right Now, a project he’d
ABC/Image Group LAIn songs like his #1, “Mercy,” Brett Young’s always been in touch with his R&B side. But on his new episode of CMT Crossroads with Boys II Men, the California native flexes his rhythm and blues muscles even more.
Big LoudJake Owen’s fourteen-track sixth album, Greetings from… Jake, promises plenty of highlights, including quite a few contributions from some big names. Of course, the record features Jake’s #1 tribute to John Mellencamp, “I Was Jack (You Were Diane),”
ABC/Image Group LAIf you missed your chance to sail the seas with Brantley Gilbert last year, you’ll have another opportunity this winter. Brantley will host his second annual Kick It in the Ship Cruise, which will sail from November
ABC RadioShania Twain’s Vegas residency may’ve wrapped up at the end of 2014, but she’s been spending some time in Sin City lately. This past weekend, she shared a photo on her socials with Gwen Stefani, after taking in Just a
ABC/Image Group LAEaston Corbin will sing the national anthem on Thursday before the start of the second round of the SEC Men’s Basketball Tournament in Nashville. Easton’s alma mater, the University of Florida, is one of the teams
GAB Archive/Redferns; Hulton Archive/Getty ImagesPatsy & Loretta are coming to Lifetime. The cable network has given the go-ahead for a new movie that focuses on the friendship between Country Music Hall of Famers Patsy Cline and Loretta Lynn, according to Deadline. Two
Comstock/ThinkstockThirty-five years ago this week, The Statler Brothers topped Billboard’s Hot Country Songs chart with this tune, which member Jimmy Fortune wrote after watching the 1956 film Giant, and being inspired by its iconic female star. Can you name it? ANSWER: “Elizabeth.” Hollywood
ABC/Image Group LABrad Paisley will be the first to admit he doesn’t necessarily wear his heart on his sleeve when it comes to love songs. But he’s made an exception with his new single, “My Miracle.” “I write
Burke/Triolo Productions/ThinkstockZac Brown Band, Alison Krauss, Margo Price and many more are set to play the Bourbon & Beyond festival September 20-22 at Louisville, Kentucky’s Highland Festival Grounds. “Everybody Wants to Be Twenty-One,” the new video from Grand Ole Opry star Bill
ABC Radio”This has been a really emotional day for me,” Trisha Yearwood told reporters before celebrating two decades of Opry membership Tuesday night. “…Maybe more emotional than when I was inducted…” Trisha continued. “And I think it’s because I’m
ABC/Image Group LAMitchell Tenpenny morphs between scenes in a loft and in a bar, as he performs his latest hit in the new video for “Alcohol You Later.” The Nashville native even seems to get a little embarrassed
ABC/Image Group LACalifornia native Devin Dawson will do a six-date headlining trek around his home state starting next month to help those affected by the recent wildfires. The name of the California Smoke tour actually comes from a lyric
ABC/Mark LevineReba McEntire will be living up to the title “host with the most” in the next few weeks: She has three high-profile gigs coming up. In addition to anchoring the Academy of Country Music Awards for the
ABC/Mark LevineCMA Entertainer of the Year Keith Urban will headline this year’s Pilgrimage Music & Cultural Festival in Franklin, Tennessee, along with rock bands Foo Fighters and The Killers. This will be the fifth year for the Septemer 21 and 22 event
ABC/Image Group LAFresh off his debut appearance at the Country to Country festival in London, Jimmie Allen is headed to New York City to play Good Morning America. The “Best Shot” hitmaker will perform the track “21” from his Mercury Lane album
Academy of Country MusicThomas Rhett, George Strait, Chris Stapleton, Kane Brown, Maren Morris, Brothers Osborne, Little Big Town and Miranda Lambert will all take the stage next month to sing at the 54th Academy of Country Music Awards in Las Vegas. Reigning Entertainer of the
ABC/Image Group LAReba McEntire pays tribute to the First Lady of Country Music, Tammy Wynette, in the latest preview track from her new album, Stronger Than the Truth. The Country Music Hall of Famer says “Tammy Wynette Kind of Pain” is
Comstock/ThinkstockThis Country Music Hall of Famer spent two weeks at #1 in 1965 with the outrageously-titled “May the Bird of Paradise Fly Up Your Nose.” Can you name the 4’11” legend? ANSWER: Little Jimmy Dickens. Copyright © 2019,
RCA Nashville Old Dominion’s picturesque video for “Make It Sweet” captures a perfect day spent at the beach and in the mountains. But when the band arrived on location, the weather didn’t seem to want to cooperate.
Burke/Triolo Productions/ThinkstockRyan Hurd is adding four new dates to his To a Tour, which takes its name from his current single, “To a T.” He’ll play Boston, Massachusetts and Jordan, New York on April 19 and 20, before
ABC/Image Group LADierks Bentley’s set to host the fourth annual Music Teachers of Excellence Awards Tuesday, April 30 in Nashville. In all, thirty music educators will be honored: ten from the Nashville metro area, ten more from
ABC/Randy HolmesJake Owen will make his acting debut in the upcoming movie, The Friend, which is currently being shot in Fairhope, Alabama. It’s based on the 2015 Esquire autobiographical essay written by Matthew Teague, titled “The Friend: Love Is Not a Big
ABC/Image Group LADevin Dawson is headed down the aisle. The “All on Me” hitmaker decided to go all in when he and girlfriend Leah Sykes marked their second anniversary as a couple this weekend. “Yesterday we celebrated two years,” he tweeted on
ABC/Mitch HaasethKane Brown not only wrapped up his headlining Live Forever Tour this weekend, but he also set a couple records. The “Good as You” hitmaker played for more than 75,000 fans Saturday night during his debut at
Arista NashvilleBrad Paisley pays tribute to his wife of sixteen years, actress Kimberly Williams-Paisley, in his new single, “My Miracle.” “My miracle is five-foot-five/No doubt in my mind/She’s the reason I’m alive,” he sings. “I wasn’t always spiritual/Oh, but one
Comstock/ThinkstockThis 1998 #1 by Reba McEntire was also the theme for a made-for-tv movie starring the Country Music Hall of Famer on CBS that same year. Can you name it? ANSWER: “Forever Love.” Copyright © 2019, ABC Radio. All
Burke/Triolo Productions/ThinkstockJimmie Allen, Jordan Davis, Brantley Gilbert, Tracy Lawrence, Scotty McCreery, Carly Pearce, Cassadee Pope and more have all signed on to play ACM Party for a Cause events ahead of the Academy of Country Music Awards this year in Las Vegas. You can
ABC/Mark LevineSure, Jon Pardi’s an award-winning, platinum-selling country singer with a string of number ones to his credit. But he’s also a pretty capable semi-truck driver, as he proves in the video for his latest top fifteen hit, “Night
Mercury NashvilleCarrie Underwood’s current top fifteen hit, “Love Wins” is featured on the soundtrack of the new inspirational film, Breakthrough, which stars This Is Us actress Chrissy Metz. Darius Rucker, Lauren Alaina, and Maddie & Tae also contribute music to the movie, along with
