Luke Bryan resumes his Vegas residency at Resorts World Wednesday night, with more shows coming Friday and Saturday. If you can’t make it this time, never fear: he’s back March 22. The Academy of Country Music is reporting the passing
Door Knocker Media Lainey Wilson, HARDY, Tanya Tucker, ERNEST and Charlie Worsham are included in the latest round of artists added to the tribute to actor/comedian Leslie Jordan later this month at the Opry House. They join an already-stellar list of the Tennessee native’s friends: Maren Morris, Brothers
ABC Three days after the Grammys, Cody Johnson‘s still soaking in the love. “‘Til You Can’t,” which was written by Matt Rogers and Ben Stennis and recorded, of course, by Cody, was named Best Country Song at Sunday’s ceremony in Los Angeles.
Vinyl Me Please If you can’t get enough Dolly, the record subscription service Vinyl Me, Please is looking for you. For the first time ever, VMP is rolling out a yearlong plan to deliver a different Dolly Parton album
ABC/Connie Chornuk You can think of Darius Rucker as the evangelist, and he’s bringing his revival to his beloved hometown of Charleston for the second year in a row. The first tickets are on sale now for Darius’ Riverfront
ABC Carrie Underwood‘s riding high after conquering Hotlanta. “Just when I think the crowds on the #DenimAndRhinestonesTour can’t get any better, we play Atlanta!” she shared on her socials Wednesday morning. “What a wonderful treat it was to be
Weiss Eubanks/NBCUniversal For Walker Hayes, his wife, Laney, and their six kids, staying up late is just part of livin’ that “Y’all Life,” y’all. “My family, man, we have the most random schedule,” he tells ABC Audio. “I’ve never met another family
Carrie Underwood launched the first week of the second leg of her Denim & Rhinestones Tour by playing to packed houses in Miami, Tampa and Jacksonville, Florida. If you missed Griffen Palmer making his national television debut Monday on ABC’s The
ABC Both Tyler Hubbard and Elle King scored big debuts this week on Billboard‘s Top Country Albums tally. The Florida Georgia Line frontman lands at #8 with his first solo album, moving 15,000 units in his first week. The self-titled record contains both his
Capitol Nashville Keith Urban topped the charts with 2016’s “Blue Ain’t Your Color,” and now he’s in the top 15 with “Brown Eyes Baby.” And it looks like the Aussie superstar may be connecting the dots between the
Arista Nashville Newcomer Nate Smith is setting a bit of a record as he spends his second week at #1 with “Whiskey on You.” It’s the first time a debut single has stuck around at the top of the
Kind Music Group Dolly Parton and Dionne Warwick are busy filming a video in Nashville for their upcoming collaboration, “Peace Like a River.” The gospel duet was written by Dolly and produced by Dionne’s son and manager, Damon Elliott. “I was
Sony The track list is finally out for Luke Combs‘ 18-song Gettin’ Old. It includes the title track “Growin’ Up and Gettin’ Old,” which came out January 27, as well as “Love You Anyway,” which arrives Friday. He’s previously
ABC/Connie Chornuk Darius Rucker hasn’t put out a full-length album since 2017’s When Was the Last Time. So what’s the holdup on the follow-up that’s been more than five years in the making? “You know, [hit songwriter] Ross Copperman produced a bunch
Parker McCollum kicked off his 2023 tour this weekend with sold-out shows in Detroit and Cincinnati. Jordan Davis‘ follow-up to his most recent #1, “What My World Spins Around,” is the new track “Next Thing You Know.” It
ABC Thomas Rhett‘s planning something pretty special for a group of lucky fans. One grand prize winner and three friends will get to see TR’s rehearsals for the Home Team Tour 23 in Nashville. It includes roundtrip
Jason Kempin/Getty Images This weekend, Mitchell Tenpenny got to experience something many artists only dream of: selling out two nights in a row at Nashville’s iconic Ryman Auditorium. “I’ve been able to check a lot of things off my
© Grand Ole Opry LLC. Chris Hollo, photographer Country music’s most famous stage unveiled its new look this weekend, as Jon Pardi, Ricky Skaggs and many more played the Grand Ole Opry. While the show made its typical January move
Stewart Cook/CBS Ashley McBryde‘s still getting used to the reality that she and Carly Pearce won their first Grammys Sunday night. “@carlypearce remember that time we wrote us a song because we really really wanted to sing together?” she tweeted on Monday. “And
Francis Specker/CBS When Kacey Musgraves paid tribute to Loretta Lynn during Sunday’s Grammys, she was playing the icon’s prized guitar. “10 year old me singing Loretta’s songs would never have imagined I’d be putting my hands right where she made magic
MCA Nashville The day Parker McCollum wrote “Handle On You” was just an ordinary session with songwriter Monty Criswell. “I had been tossing some melodies around but didn’t really have anything that I was too over the top about or over the
CBS/The Recording Academy Backstage and on the red carpet at the Grammy Awards on Sunday night, artists were grateful for the recognition, though some had a hard time believing that they’d actually won. Harry Styles’ Harry’s House
Photo: Sonja Flemming/CBS The 65th annual Grammy Awards went down in Los Angeles Sunday Night with Willie Nelson walking away the big country winner, with two trophies. The 89-year-old legend won Best Country Album for A Beautiful Time, and Best Country
The Mavericks‘ 10th anniversary deluxe edition of their In Time album is set to arrive March 3. You can check out the music video for the new LOCASH track “Three Favorite Colors” on YouTube now. On May 19, Josh Turner will put out the first-ever vinyl
Sony Music Nashville Luke Combs is a man of his word. On Thursday, he tweeted, “Curious to know y’all’s thoughts on this… If I were to release another song before the album comes out, what would y’all want it
ABC Dierks Bentley delivers his ode to “Cowboy Boots” in the latest preview of his forthcoming 10th album. “When I first really fell in love with country music, Jim Beam and cowboy boots came along for the ride,”
Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for AB Shania Twain doesn’t want to double dip when it comes to Harry Styles, but she says she’d love to sing with him again. Harry famously performed with Shania during his Coachella set last year and,
CBS/Recording Academy Chris Stapleton will likely lean into his R&B side Sunday night as he performs on the Grammys with the legendary Stevie Wonder and Smokey Robinson. The announcement came Friday on CBS Mornings. Smokey’s being honored as the MusiCares Person of
Big Machine Before we get to hear new music from Carly Pearce, the ACM New Female Artist of the Year is putting out a live version of her critically acclaimed 29: Written in Stone album. Carly co-produced the concert record
ABC At Sunday’s Grammys, one of the unlikeliest records is up for the coveted Best Country Album trophy: Ashley McBryde Presents: Lindeville. Unlikely, because even Ashley herself agrees it’s a project that by conventional standards would probably never have
The second season of CMT Storytellers premieres Thursday, February 16, at 10 p.m. ET, with an episode starring Kelsea Ballerini. If you missed the livestream of Reba McEntire‘s concert at the grand opening of Reba’s Place in Atoka, Oklahoma, last Thursday,
Jason Davis/Getty Images Keith Urban, Tim McGraw and Nickelback will headline this year’s Boots and Hearts festival in Canada. Riley Green, BRELAND, Lauren Alaina, Blanco Brown, Bailey Zimmerman, Travis Denning, Kylie Morgan, Adam Doleac, Seaforth and many more round out the lineup for the August 10-13 event. Known for being Canada’s
Big Machine Justin Moore and Priscilla Block‘s new video, “You, Me and Whiskey,” premieres Thursday night, and from the looks of things, it’s gonna be a hot one. A short, steamy clip Justin shared on Instagram shows a couple falling into
ABC Luke Combs, HARDY, Thomas Rhett, ERNEST and Morgan Wallen will all pick up CMA’s Triple Play honor in a ceremony next month in Nashville. The artists are some of the 16 songwriters who’ll be recognized for charting three number ones during a 12-month period.
ABC It may be hard to imagine The Voice without Blake Shelton, but can you picture it with Reba McEntire instead? The Country Music Hall of Famer was originally offered Blake’s red chair when the show premiered back in 2011. “They sent
ABC Chris Stapleton‘s adding nearly 20 dates to the 2023 edition of the All American Road Show. The new concerts kick off April 26 in El Paso, Texas, and continue through August, though Chris does have a
Courtesy of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame As unlikely as it might initially seem, Willie Nelson‘s pretty much a shoo-on for induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. On Wednesday, we learned he’s one
More tickets have just been released for the February 19 tribute to comedian Leslie Jordan at the Grand Ole Opry House, according to Ashley McBryde, who’s just one of the artists set to participate. Clay Walker‘s set to kick off
Cindy Ord/Getty Images Michael Ray‘s busy working on new music as he gets ready to hit the road in 2023. He’ll launch his new tour February 18 in Los Fresnos, Texas, on the heels of being in
Tennessee Department of Transportation Chris Janson‘s now officially a spokesmodel. He’s not hawking a product, however, he’s speaking out for perhaps his favorite cause: protecting the outdoors. The Missouri native is the new face of the Tennessee Department of
ABC/Art Streiber Just days after her new album, Queen of Me, comes out on Friday, Shania Twain will be a presenter at this Sunday’s Grammys. First lady Jill Biden, Cardi B, James Corden, Billy Crystal, Viola Davis, Dwayne Johnson and Olivia Rodrigo are set to take the stage, as well.
Courtesy of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame First Dolly, now Willie. That’s right: a year after Dolly Parton was nominated, and eventually inducted, into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, it’s Willie Nelson‘s turn. He’s the latest country
COJO Music / Warner Music Nashville If you can’t make it out to see Cody Johnson in concert, that’s OK, he can come to you — sort of. You see, the prison guard turned rodeo cowboy turned country star has
CBS/Recording Academy Kacey Musgraves will perform “Coal Miner’s Daughter” in honor of Loretta Lynn during Sunday night’s Grammys. The country icon passed away peacefully at her Tennessee home last October at the age of 90. Kacey’s just one part of
Both Dolly Parton‘s classic “Hard Candy Christmas” and her more recent collab “Faith” with Galantis and Mr. Probz have been certified Gold by the Recording Industry Association of America. Josh Turner kicks off the Long Black Train 20th Anniversary Tour March 4 in
ABC Carrie Underwood‘s giving fans a close look at “the molecule” as she gets ready to launch the second leg of her Denim & Rhinestones Tour. “The molecule” is Carrie’s nickname for the orb that levitates her
ABC It’s been a big week for HARDY, whose sophomore album just made an impressive debut at #4 on the all-genre Billboard 200 album chart. the mockingbird & THE CROW also managed to land at #1 on seven of the publication’s other
Big Loud/Mercury The cover of Morgan Wallen‘s new album shows him standing outside his late grandmother’s house in his hometown of Sneedville, Tennessee. “My Mamaw Boots helped raise me,” he explains. “I had such a special bond with her, so I
ABC Their name already includes the word run, so who better to play for a marathon than Runaway June? The “Buy My Own Drinks” hitmakers will be the post-race entertainment Saturday, April 22, after the St. Jude Rock ‘n’
ABC/Lou Rocco Right now, the future location of Garth Brooks‘ Friends in Low Places honky-tonk is simply a souvenir shop that sells memorabilia from the superstar and his wife, Trisha Yearwood. But the kitchen seems to be getting closer
ABC/Larry McCormack “It Matters to Her” is Scotty McCreery‘s sixth top 25 hit in a row. In fact, his five previous hits have all topped the chart, starting with 2017’s “Five More Minutes.” But this one in particular is
Songwriter Peter McCann passed away January 26 in Nashville at the age of 74. He was best known for writing smash hits like Crystal Gayle‘s “Don’t It Make My Brown Eyes Blue” and Jennifer Warnes‘ “Right Time of the Night.” You
Big Loud/Mercury Morgan Wallen‘s third album, One Thing at a Time, will arrive March 3, but you don’t have to wait that long for a preview. Three tracks — “Last Night,” “Everything I Love” and “I Wrote the Book” —
Arista Nashville “Whiskey on You” will forever be the song that made Nate Smith‘s country music dreams come true. “When I released ‘Whiskey On You’ I wasn’t sure what would happen. I just knew I loved it,” he
ABC LOCASH has a Super Bowl date with Guy Fieri. Preston Brust and Chris Lucas are set to play the big game’s edition of Guy’s Flavortown Tailgate Sunday, February 12. It’ll take place right across from State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona.
Katherine Bomboy/NBC Dolly Parton continues to share bits of information about her upcoming rock album, which is due out in the late spring/early fall. She tells USA Today it will feature 28 tracks, with a mix of covers and originals.
ABC You can officially pencil Lainey Wilson into the rulebreaker category. The “Things a Man Oughta Know” hitmaker will be honored by Billboard with its Rulebreaker Award at the magazine’s annual Women in Music Awards. Quinta Brunson from ABC’s Abbott Elementary will host the March
ABC/Connie Chornuk Luke Bryan plans to “Country On” in 2023. The superstar’s summer tour will take its name from his 30th #1, kicking off a 36-city run July 15 in Syracuse, New York. An impressive slate of newcomers
ABC This week, newcomer Nate Smith scores his first #1 on the country chart as his debut single, “Whiskey on You,” takes its place at the top. Next up, the Paradise, California native is set to release his self-titled debut album
Miranda Lambert‘s signed, handwritten lyrics to “Bluebird” are just one of the items included in the MusiCares Charity Relief Auction, which will take place Sunday, February 5, leading up to the Grammys. You can find out more
Kaiser Cunningham Chase Rice‘s new song, “Bench Seat” — and its accompanying video — were inspired by a friend who was going through a tough time. “My buddy was in a really dark place, to the point where he was
BMLG/Harpeth 60 Records Chris Janson‘s first new music on Big Machine has finally arrived. Just like his chart-topping hit “Done,” the new single, “All I Need Is You,” is a tribute to his wife, Kelly. “There are so many things
ABC Jake Owen‘s ushering in 2023 with a brand new track called “My Boots Miss Yours.” “My boots miss yours/ What ya say we get ’em back together/ Make a little trail of clothes and leather/ Let ’em hang out on
ABC Luke Bryan, Cody Johnson and Keith Urban will headline this year’s Watershed Music and Camping Festival August 4, 5, 6 at the Gorge Amphitheatre in George, Washington. Carly Pearce, Lainey Wilson, Travis Denning, Ernest, Kameron Marlowe, Parker McCollum, Niko Moon, Kylie Morgan, Conner Smith, Tenille Townes and more will also
Warner Nashville Cole Swindell‘s new single, “Drinkaby” — which rhymes with lullaby — is out now, and his new deluxe album will be out soon. Stereotype Broken comes out April 28 and adds a track called “Broken,” a remix of his smash
EMI Nashville Tyler Hubbard‘s put out five albums as part of Florida Georgia Line, but now he steps into the spotlight by himself as his self-titled debut solo album arrives. Among the mammoth record’s 18 tracks are his
You can check out Hailey Whitters making her late-night TV debut on Jimmy Kimmel Live! as she performs her hit “Everything She Ain’t.” You can also count Kelly Clarkson as a fan, since she recently covered the song on Kellyoke. The Country Music Hall of Fame
ABC Miranda Lambert marks four years of wedded bliss on January 26. “Celebrating 4 years married today with my main squeeze @brendanjmcloughlin,” she shared on her socials Thursday. “Happy anniversary babe! You are the best.” In the accompanying photos, Miranda
ABC Who better to pay tribute to the distinctive harmonies of The Beach Boys than Lady A and Little Big Town? Both country super groups will lend their distinctive blends to A Grammy Salute to The Beach Boys, which will air later this year
ABC Luke Bryan‘s ready to roll the dice on a new season of American Idol. “21 years of making dreams come true on @americanidol! Can’t wait to get this season started on Feb 19th on @abcnetwork,” he shared
ABC What’s a “Drinkaby”? Well, it’s Cole Swindell‘s new single, and it rhymes with lullaby or rockabye. “Jack, gin, ‘quila, lime, apple pie, this is my/ Gettin’ over her ’til I’m passed out drinkaby,” Cole sings in the
Columbia Nashville Luke Combs just revealed the title and cover art for his new album, which comes out March 24. The CMA Entertainer of the Year’s fourth album will be called Gettin’ Old and depicts half his face on the
Sony Music Nashville The explanation for the title of Elle King‘s first full-length country album, Come Get Your Wife, is every bit as colorful as you might expect from the “Ex’s and Oh’s” rocker. “In the past 10 years of
ABC/Eric McCandless Jimmie Allen is preparing for his opening slot on Carrie Underwood‘s Denim & Rhinestones Tour. After wrapping up months of his own headlining tour dates, the country singer is taking a moment to reflect on life on
ABC/Eric McCandless Gabby Barrett’s family threw a gift-filled shower for her and her baby boy. The “I Hope” singer recently ventured back to her home state of Pennsylvania for the event, which according to Instagram Stories, featured a table filled
ABC/Connie Chornuk Kane Brown is giving fans a preview of the duet with his wife, Katelyn. The superstar took to Instagram to share a snippet of the highly anticipated duet, “Thank God,” that finds the husband and wife singing
ABC/Connie Chornuk Luke Combs lost his voice during a recent concert, but that didn’t stop him from keeping the show going. During his second night headlining Maine Savings Amphitheater in Maine this weekend, the superstar stopped mid-show to
ABC/Connie Chornuk Cole Swindell’s hit song “She Had Me at Heads Carolina” is a throwback to ‘90s country and a love letter to Jo Dee Messina’s original “Heads Carolina, Tails California.” But the original concept for the
BBR Music GroupJimmie Allen has officially selected his next single, and it’s “Freedom Was a Highway,” his breezy and nostalgic duet with Brad Paisley. Jimmie co-wrote the song, and the singer says it reminds him of simpler
Comstock/ThinkstockFifty-one years ago today, this crossover country star premiered his Good Time Hour, a music and comedy variety show that would go on to run for three years. The opening theme of the show was his hit
ABC Old Dominion‘s latest hit, “Never Be Sorry,” is something of a story from the road, having been written “behind the stage on a picnic table” at “a military base,” as lead singer Matthew Ramsey recalls. To flesh out the song,
Burke/Triolo Productions/ThinkstockBrooke Eden kicked off a new musical chapter this week with her song, “No Shade.” It’s the first of three new songs she’s planning for release over the coming months. Filmore shared the music video for
Courtesy of Essential Broadcast MediaKenny Chesney has a Top 5 hit on his hands with his current single, “Happy Does.” But for one of the song’s writers, Greylan James, the song is more than a radio success:
Per Ole Hagen/RedfernsKris Kristofferson has retired, according to a statement from his PR director Tamara Saviano. In fact, the “Help Me Make it Through the Night” star and legendary songwriter seems to have stepped away from the
Courtesy of LiveXLive/Essential Broadcast MediaTrace Adkins’ 25th anniversary of being in the music business is just around the corner, and the singer’s planning to celebrate with an hour-long livestreamed show revisiting some of his all-time greatest hits.
ABCBack before the COVID-19 pandemic shut down large-scale in-person events, Miranda Lambert was out on the road for her 2019 Roadside Bars & Pink Guitars Tour. Like the rest of the country music industry, Miranda has now
Andy Heidt/MTSUChris Young dropped an exciting, music-related piece of news this week, while talking to Nashville’s The Tennessean newspaper about the newly-opened Chris Young Café he helped fund on the campus of his alma mater, Middle Tennessee
EMI Records NashvilleEric Church is known for making sure his fans come first, and in the roll-out of his upcoming Heart & Soul triple album, that’s no different. The middle third of his upcoming musical trilogy —
Comstock/Thinkstock On this day in 2012, this singer known as The Chief scored his first #1 single with “Drink in My Hand.” Can you guess who it is? ANSWER: Eric Church. By Cillea Houghton Copyright © 2021, ABC Audio.
Burke/Triolo Productions/ThinkstockEmmylou Harris has been announced as one of the headliners on The Outlaw Country Cruise next year sailing February 25 – March 3 from Miami to Mexico and Belize. Other performers include Rodney Crowell, Lucinda Williams and Steve Earle & The
Riker BrothersAs Brett Young and his wife Taylor prepare for the arrival of their second little one this summer, their older daughter Presley is just past the one-year mark, having celebrated her birthday on October 21. While Brett says she’s definitely a mama’s
ABCThomas Rhett and his wife Lauren Akins may have a future fashion designer in their midst. Lauren shared a photo from the family’s recent trip to Montana in which the couple’s five-year-old daughter Willa decided to get creative and transform a camouflage-print jacket into an
BBR Music GroupLindsay Ell is staging a special livestream concert for her latest album, heart theory. On February 12, Lindsay will perform songs from the album live for the first time since heart theory was released last summer in a #LiveRedesigned concert experience
ABC/Jeff NeiraJimmie Allen and Blanco Brown have joined forces on a collaboration. The “Best Shot” singer has shared a teaser of a new collaborative track, “No Limits,” with a 60-second clip playing over a black and white image of a
Billy Bob’s TexasScotty McCreery has teamed up with Billy Bob’s Texas to give back to ACM Lifting Lives. During a recent limited-capacity show that Scotty performed at the famed Fort Worth venue, the singer donated $1 from every ticket
Jeff JohnsonThe Chris Young Cafe at the singer’s alma mater, Middle Tennessee State University, is officially open. On Tuesday, the university in Chris’ hometown of Murfreesboro hosted the grand opening of the newly renovated cafe. It’ll serve as an entertainment venue
ABCMiranda Lambert and husband Brendan McLoughlin commemorated their second wedding anniversary with a pair of celebratory posts. On Tuesday, Miranda turned to Instagram to share a photo from the set of the video for her latest single, “Settling Down,” which also stars her
Taylor Hill/Getty ImagesBrett Young and his wife Taylor are expecting their second child this summer. The new baby will join the couple’s one-year-old daughter, Presley Elizabeth, born in October 2019. Brett and Taylor say they wanted their children to be close
Comstock/Thinkstock On this day in 1975, this country icon released “The Pill.” Though controversial at the time for its reference to birth control, the song reached the top 5 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart and has become one
Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for iHeartMediaGabby Barrett may be on maternity leave, but her smash-hit debut single “I Hope” is working overtime. The song has just become the third longest-running number one single on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart. For
RCA NashvilleWhen Kane Brown came up with his latest hit, “Worship You,” he admits he and his co-writers weren’t necessarily on a hot streak. But once they found their inspiration, they were off and running. “When we were writing it, we
Burke/Triolo Productions/Thinkstock Randy Travis and his wife Mary Travis are featured on The Big Interview With Dan Rather this week where they discuss his recovery following a 2013 stroke. The episode airs tomorrow night on 8 p.m. ET on AXS TV. Lily
ABCJason Aldean is raising a glass to his Wolf Moon Bourbon. The “Dirt Road Anthem” singer is commemorating the one-year anniversary of the libation he co-created with Florida Georgia Line with a virtual event that includes a 30-minute, stripped down set from
Big Loud Records Morgan Wallen continues to dominate the charts, thanks to his new album, Dangerous. Morgan is spending his second consecutive week at #1 on the Billboard Artist 100 chart that encompasses stats from the Billboard 200, Hot 100 and Social 50 charts, the
David McClisterParker McCollum charmed NBC’s Today show this morning with his breakout hit, “Pretty Heart.” The country crooner made his national TV debut while performing with his band inside a vacant Texas saloon, his voice simmering on the slow-burner, heartbreak
Valerie Macon/Getty ImagesDolly Parton wants to help get you moving as part of Apple’s new audio fitness experience, Time to Walk, that allows users to exercise while listening to personal stories from major public figures across music and sports. Time
ABCKeith Urban is among the many esteemed guests attending the annual Clive Davis pre-Grammy party. The famed producer and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame member is known for throwing a lavish, star-studded party leading up to music’s biggest night.
Comstock/ThinkstockTen years ago today, the world was introduced to this deep-voiced country singer from North Carolina when his audition for American Idol‘s 10th season aired. He would go on to be crowned champion and score hits with “Five
ABCGabby Barrett and husband Cade Foehner have welcomed a baby girl. The 20-year-old singer shared on Instagram on Monday night that she gave birth to daughter Baylah May on January 18. “Gotten to spend a very sweet week with our newest addition. Meet our girl Baylah
Burke/Triolo Productions/Thinkstock UK country duo The Shires have released the video for their song “Lightning Strikes” featuring Lauren Alaina. Lauren Weintraub has released her debut single “She’s Mine” after the song went viral on Tik Tok, being viewed more than one
ABC If you’ve had it with COVID-19 — and who hasn’t? — Darius Rucker‘s latest hit may well be the antidote. “Beers and Sunshine” is the Hootie and the Blowfish front man’s reaction to the coronavirus. “We’d probably been locked down for
ABCDarius Rucker made the day of his fellow iHop patrons. ABC affiliate WCIV reports that over the weekend, Darius foot the bill for the entire iHop restaurant he was dining at in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina. Manager Stephen Vitale said in addition
Zack MasseyLuke Combs is giving back to the small business community. The country superstar has partnered with The Normal Brand to release a custom camouflage-print ball cap featuring an emblem with his logo. Priced at $30, all of the proceeds from the hat
John Shearer Andy Fickman has been tapped to direct the upcoming country music-themed musical, May We All. Andy’s previous film directorial credits include She’s the Man, The Game Plan and Race to Witch Mountain. He’s also directed several TV shows such
ABCMorgan Wallen‘s Dangerous: The Double Album continues to dominate the Billboard 200, which is adding a little insult to injury for Luke Bryan. As it turns out, the country superstar really hoped to wrestle one of the album’s singles away from Wallen. Speaking
Brett YoungBrett Young is taking to the runway. The country crooner is partnering with Spirit Airlines and Mastercard to promote the new Free Spirit Mastercard loyalty program with a first-of-its-kind performance at the Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport in Florida. The
CMTCMT has unveiled the 10 up-and-coming artists named to its Next Women of Country class of 2021 — Tenille Arts, TikTok star Priscilla Block, Brittney Spencer, Hannah Dasher, Ashland Craft, Reyna Roberts, Harper Grae, MacKenzie Porter, trio Chapel Heart, and Sacha. Launched in 2013, the annual program aims to
Big Loud RecordsMorgan Wallen has set yet another Dangerous precedent in country music. The 27-year-old singer sits in the #1 spot on the all-genre Billboard 200 album chart for the second week in a row with his double album, Dangerous, making for the first country
Comstock/ThinkstockOn this date in 2014, Luke Bryan hit the top of the country charts with a heartstring-tugging ballad about grief and loss, featuring backing vocals from a then-little known singer-songwriter named Chris Stapleton. The song would remain
Burke/Triolo Productions/ThinkstockRory Feek, formerly of country duo Joey + Rory, has announced a solo project called Gentle Man. The first single is a cover of Bob Dylan’s “The Times They Are A-Changin’.” Gentle Man will arrive in
ABC Now that Gabby Barrett‘s breakthrough hit, “I Hope,” has become a smash on both the country and pop charts, the American Idol alum is turning her attention to her follow-up single — and it couldn’t be more different. “‘The Good
ABCCarly Pearce’s current single, “Next Girl,” is filled with musical nods to ‘90s country and a twangy, upbeat message of empowerment for any woman staring down a relationship full of cheesy pickup lines and broken promises. But
ABC/Image Group LABlame it all on his roots, he showed up in boots…and apparently needed a little extra help getting camera-ready before his Inauguration Day performance! Garth Brooks was among the stars who turned out to celebrate
Kevin Winter/Getty ImagesIn the latest episode of her Home Now Radio show on Apple Music, Shania Twain takes a walk down memory lane of her Las Vegas residencies, sharing some of the most memorable highlights and stunning
ABC/Image Group LAJason Aldean and his wife, Brittany were tired but still cracking jokes late Thursday night, after a five-hour emergency room trip turned out to have a happy ending. The couple went into the ER after
ABC/Image Group LALike lots of country fans, the bandmates of Dan + Shay can’t stop spinning Morgan Wallen’s newly-released Dangerous: The Double Album. So much so, in fact, that the pair decided to lend their trademark vocal
Comstock/ThinkstockOn this date in 2013, a beloved country trio released “Downtown” to country radio. The song went to the top of the charts and remains one of their best-loved hits to this day. Can you name the
Courtesy of the Grand Ole Opry/Schmidt RelationsLady A just joined the Grand Ole Opry! The surprise announcement was made Thursday, January 21. The “Need You Now” singers — comprised of members Hillary Scott, Charles Kelley and Dave Haywood — learned of their
Burke/Triolo Productions/ThinkstockDanielle Bradbery teams with Grammy-nominated Latin star Kurt to reimagine her “Never Have I Ever” as a Spanish-language song. The version is called “Yo Nunca He…” Highwomen bandmate Amanda Shires and Jason Isbell will make an
Dustin HaneyToday, Matt Stell unveils his new acoustic performance of the track “Look at Me Now” exclusively via ABC Audio. “Look at Me Now” is the final track on the Arkansas native’s Better Than That EP, which also features his second consecutive number
John Shearer/Getty Images for Academy of Country MusicWith his next musical chapter on the horizon, Chris Young is busy perfecting his new batch of songs: And he offered fans a sneak peek into that process on social
Reid LongOver the past several months, Eric Church has been slowly releasing music and teasing that his next album was on the horizon. In a video message to his Church Choir fan club on Thursday, the singer
Courtesy of Absolute PublicityAmid the continuing effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, in-person country concerts are few and far between. However, Darryl Worley is heading back out on the road, beginning Friday, for his Country Rewind Tour. Darryl
Courtesy of Big Machine Label GroupTim McGraw and Tyler Hubbard made a stop on NBC’s Today Thursday to share the story behind “Undivided,” the duet they performed last night during the Celebrating America TV special to cap
ABC/Image Group LAIn July of 2020, Morgan Wallen surprised fans by introducing the newest member of his family: His baby boy Indigo Wilder, who was born to the rising country star and his ex-girlfriend, KT Smith. And
ABC/Image Group LADolly Parton shared a sad update with fans on Thursday morning, announcing that her younger brother, Randy Parton, has died. He was 67 years old. “My brother Randy has lost his battle with cancer,” the
Comstock/ThinkstockOn this date in 1957, one of country music’s best-known legends made her debut appearance on Arthur Godfrey’s Talent Scouts TV show. She won that night’s contest with what would go on to become one of her
Burke/Triolo/ThinkstockWynonna Judd is among the acts scheduled to perform during the rock-focused, virtual Big Love Benefit Concert, which supports the Sweet Relief Musicians Fund. Bret Michaels, Billy Idol and more are performing; the event will be hosted
ABC This week, Luke Combs extends his string of number ones to ten, as “Better Together” tops the country chart. Having inspired hits like “Beautiful Crazy,” “Lovin’ on You,” and his current chart topper, there’s no denying that Luke’s wife Nicole is his
ABC/Image Group LAWhen Russell Dickerson put out his new album, Southern Symphony, he paired the project with a unique album experience video, which featured a snippet of each song on the record paired to a larger, cohesive
Monarch Publicity/Sony Music NashvilleChris Young’s upbeat new duet with Kane Brown is an ode to the hometown heroes they knew and loved growing up. An award-winning school teacher named Megan, a star high school quarterback named Brandon
ABC On his massive new sophomore effort, Dangerous: The Double Album, Morgan Wallen gets honest about the ways in which his celebrity status has impacted his life. The title track, for example, is a cautionary tale about
Drew Angerer/Getty ImagesGarth Brooks offered the final musical performance of President Joe Biden’s inauguration on Wednesday, delivering an a capella rendition of the classic hymn, “Amazing Grace.” Clad in a dark shirt and jacket, the seven-time CMA Entertainer of
ABC/Image Group LAMickey Guyton is gearing up to welcome her first child any day now, and the singer posted a sweet and glamorous snapshot from her maternity shoot on social media. In the photograph, the “Black Like
Courtesy of C2C FestivalThough promising news of a vaccine is on the horizon, the COVID-19 pandemic still poses significant concerns for concert-goers and large-scale events organizers. As a reminder of that fact, the C2C Music Festival, Europe’s
Comstock/ThinkstockOn this day in 1979, the album The Gambler climbed to #1 on the Billboard Top Country Albums chart where it stayed for the next 24 weeks. Can you name the singer? ANSWER: Kenny Rogers. By Cillea Houghton Copyright © 2021, ABC Audio.
Big MachineOn Wednesday, three of the biggest names in country music take part in the inauguration of the next President of the United States, Joe Biden: Garth Brooks, Tim McGraw, and Florida Georgia Line‘s Tyler Hubbard. Tim and Tyler will perform their
Burke/Triolo Productions/ThinkstockAfter going viral on Tik Tok, Kylie Trout has officially released, “Can’t Be Lonely.” Kylie also drew attention on Tik Tok with her rendition of Morgan Wallen‘s “Somebody’s Problem.” The music of Johnny Cash is at the center of a Nashville
Zack MasseyLuke Combs has scored his 10th consecutive #1 single with “Better Together.” The romantic song tops the Billboard Country Airplay chart this week, continuing the superstar’s #1 streak with previous singles including “Even Though I’m Leaving,” “Does to Me”
ABCIngrid Andress is making her Ellen debut next week. The singer will perform her current single “Lady Like,” the title track of her debut album, on The Ellen DeGeneres Show on January 25. “‘Lady Like’ is one of the most personal songs I
Valerie Macon/Getty ImagesIn honor of her 75th birthday, Dolly Parton has a special birthday wish: kindness. The music superstar has been flooded with well-wishes on her milestone birthday, taking to Instagramto show her appreciation by sharing a glowing throwback photo of
Chris HolloBlake Shelton and Brad Paisley are teaming up for a special event honoring the Grand Ole Opry’s 95th anniversary. The Opry members will co-host Grand Ole Opry: 95 Years of Country Music, a retrospective that celebrates the iconic show by featuring
ABCLuke Combs is combining his love of music and NASCAR with a headlining performance at the Daytona 500 Pre-Race Show next month, serving as the kick-off event for the NASCAR Cup Series and the 63rd annual The Great American Race.
ABCEric Church is teaming up with R&B singer Jazmine Sullivan to perform the national anthem at the 2021 Super Bowl. The NFL announced on Tuesday that the singers are joining forces for the first time to perform “The Star-Spangled Banner” ahead of Super
Capitol Records Nashville Carrie Underwood is releasing her gospel album, My Savior, on March 26. The album, which features a variety of traditional hymns Carrie grew up singing, is co-produced by the singer and Cry Pretty co-producer David Garcia. In a trailer for the project,
Big Machine RecordsTim McGraw and Tyler Hubbard are bringing a message of unity to Inauguration Day. The singers are teaming up for a performance of “Undivided” on the special Celebrating America, a televised special part of Wednesday’s Inauguration Day festivities. Tim made the announcement
Comstock/ThinkstockOn this day in 1946, this global icon known for such hits as “9 to 5” and “Jolene” was born in the Great Smoky Mountains of Tennessee. Today, she celebrates her 75th birthday. Can you guess who it
8 Ten, Inc.On Wednesday, Garth Brooks will perform alongside Lady Gaga and Jennifer Lopez, at the inauguration of President-elect Joe Biden at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C. The seven-time CMA Entertainer of the Year made the announcement during a news conference on Monday,
Burke/Triolo Productions/ThinkstockWillie Jones has released his new single “American Dream” that serves as a patriotic protest anthem against racial injustice. The song is featured on Willie’s debut album, Right Now, that will be released on Friday. Author and country singer Billy Dawson has
Disney Channel/Image Group LACarrie Underwood is set to perform as part of gospel singer CeCe Winans‘ upcoming livestream concert. The powerhouse country star is uniting with the multi-Grammy Award winning gospel singer, Tauren Wells and CeCe’s brother Marvin Winans for “An Evening of Thanksgiving
Warner Music NashvilleDan + Shay are so excited that they may not be going to sleep anytime soon: Their latest single “I Should Probably Go To Bed” claims the #1 spot on the country charts this week. This makes
ABC/Gavin BondLuke Bryan has already found a stellar voice on the upcoming season of American Idol. In a series of trailers for the reality competition show’s fourth season — now available on People.com — Luke can be seen dancing along to an
J. Kempin/FilmMagicGarth Brooks is performing at the inauguration of President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris. Garth announced Monday that he will be singing on-site at the swearing-in ceremony at the U.S. Capitol building in Washington, D.C. alongside previously announced
Terry Wyatt/Getty Images for Americana MusicLoretta Lynn has received the COVID-19 vaccine. The 88-year-old music icon revealed on Instagram over the weekend that she and her daughter, Peggy Jean, were administered the vaccine at a local health facility in Tennessee. “Well, I
ABCGabby Barrett and her husband, Cade Foehner, are days away from welcoming their first child, and Gabby admits that the third trimester has “definitely been the hardest” of her pregnancy. In addition to mood swings, the country chart-topper is also
Trae Patton/NBCBlake Shelton admits that he put on several pounds because of quarantine and lockdown. However, he says he’s not trying to quickly lose the weight because of a New Year’s resolution — he wants to look good for
Comstock/ThinkstockThirty-four years ago this week, one of the biggest stars in country was officially inducted into the Grand Ole Opry. She’s still a regular performer there, and her Opry shows thankfully go a lot smoother than her
ABCMorgan Wallen’s Dangerous: The Double Album, which boasts a whopping 30 tracks, is the new leader of the Billboard 200. This is the country singer’s first number one album. His 2018 debut If I Know Me peaked at number 13. Dangerous, which dropped January
Capitol NashvilleAs Dierks Bentley works on his tenth studio album, the Arizona native’s been splitting time between Nashville and his home in Colorado. While not everyone loves that writing sessions via Zoom have become a necessity because of COVID-19,
Burke/Triolo Productions/Thinkstock Hailey Whitters last week announced Living the Dream, the deluxe edition of her 2020 album The Dream. The new project features duets with the likes of Trisha Yearwood, Little Big Town and Jordan Davis, the
Yee Yee Apparel/NPG PRGranger Smith’s clothing line, Yee Yee Apparel, launched its winter collection on Friday. With a varied selection of sweatshirts, tees, hats and more, the new merchandise comes with another added perk: its focus on
Courstey of NWTFBlake Shelton, Dustin Lynch, Jimmie Allen and Craig Morgan are just a few of the artists set to take the Grand Ole Opry stage for a good cause on Friday night. They’re participating in the
Universal Music GroupKip Moore takes fans on a spirited, soaring journey with his new song “How High,” one of the tracks included on his upcoming Wild World Deluxe project. “It always feels just like a drug /
Courtesy of BMLG RecordsFlorida Georgia Line share a message of resilience in “Life Rolls On,” the just-released title track to their upcoming fifth studio album. “As long as my heart keeps beatin’ / And these old lungs
Legacy RecordingsThis week, Willie Nelson offers up the title track to That’s Life, his forthcoming tribute project to his old friend and touring partner, Frank Sinatra. This time around, Willie interprets one of the best-loved hits of
Warner Music NashvilleBlake Shelton’s upbeat anthem to the kind of love that makes you feel like a million bucks — no matter your circumstances — is officially headed to country radio. “I heard ‘Minimum Wage’ over a
ABC/Image Group LA“I Hope” singer Gabby Barrett will be a first-time mom “any day now,” according to her Instagram account, but the former American Idol finalist says she’s already thinking about baby number two. “We’re ready to
Comstock/ThinkstockOn this date in 1992, country’s own Man in Black was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. During his lifetime, he also became a member of the Country Music Hall of Fame, the Gospel
Tyler ConradIf you listen to Devin Dawson‘s new The Pink Slip EP, you might assume it’s a well-thought-out concept album. But the California native admits it was more of an attempt to organize all the songs he’s written since his
Burke/Triolo Productions/ThinkstockParker McCollum uses a deserted cityscape as the backdrop for his music video for “To Be Loved by You.” The clip arrived this week. Naomi Judd stars in Ruby, the first installment of a Lifetime-exclusive movie
ABCMorgan Wallen’s mammoth, 30-track sophomore outing, Dangerous: The Double Album came out earlier this month, and the singer says he’s planning on a little break after a busy season of putting together and promoting the project. But
Gary Miller/Getty ImagesWillie Nelson is among the many Americans who’ve signed up to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. During his drive-through vaccination this week, a masked Willie posed for a series of pictures, offering the camera a thumbs-up
Jeremy Cowart Lindsay Ell will take on ambassador duties for the CMA’s Unified Voices for Music Education initiative beginning this month. She’s the third artist to join the program, following Ashley McBryde — who was the inaugural
Gary Miller/Getty ImagesOn Wednesday afternoon, President Trump awarded Toby Keith, Ricky Skaggs and three other people the National Medal of Arts. A White House official reports that the ceremony began at 3:30 p.m. ET and lasted approximately
LP EntertainmentHunter Hayes is kicking off his next album cycle with “The One That Got Away,” an upbeat single with bouncy pop beats and a message of optimism to match. Though the song’s about ending a relationship,
ABCZac Brown is among the 50+ acts taking part in a massive collaborative charity single called, “I Know What Love Is.” Organized by Taylor Guitars, the sweeping, large-scale project calls on singer-songwriters of diverse backgrounds and genres
ABC/Image Group LALate last year, Lindsay Ell parted ways with her boyfriend, motivational speaker and poet Adam Roa. The pair had started dating during 2020, and made their relationship Instagram official in October. By the holiday season,
Comstock/ThinkstockOne year ago today, this country legend’s hit “Walkin’ After Midnight” was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame. Can you name her? ANSWER: Patsy Cline. By Cillea HoughtonCopyright © 2021, ABC Audio. All rights reserved.
ABC/Image Group LAAs a Country Music Hall of Famer and seven-time CMA Entertainer of the Year, Garth Brooks is no stranger to recognition and awards shows. But the singer says it’ll be “extremely humbling” to become a
Eric Ryan Anderson In Jordan Davis‘ current top-25 hit, the Louisiana native considers the “Almost Maybes” that paved the way to finding true love. So exactly how many “Almost Maybes” did the “Singles You Up” hitmaker have? “I go to, like, three
Burke/Triolo Productions/ThinkstockWillie Nelson has been tapped as the SXSW Online 2021 Keynote speaker. In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Austin-based festival will be held virtually March 16-20. Phil Vassar is launching a new podcast, Phil Vassar’s Songs from the Cellar, on American
Tristan CusickMitchell Tenpenny traverses the Arizona terrain in the video for “Bucket List.” The free-spirited clip sees the Nashville native overlooking the Grand Canyon, riding horses and four-wheeling in the desert. He then coasts along scenic Lake Powell and
ABCCarrie Underwood is making a generous donation to a young fan who stepped up to help a local children’s hospital during the COVID-19 pandemic. When Hayley Orlinsky, a seven-year-old from Chicago, heard that the children’s hospital where she was hospitalized as
J. Kempin/FilmMagicGarth Brooks, Brad Paisley and members of Runaway June and Old Dominion are all part of the Circle Network’s programming this month. The country music-themed network will air the IMBA Bluegrass Awards to celebrate 75 years of the genre that features guest appearances by
Arista RecordsMaren Morris and JP Saxe‘s love is infinite in their new song, “Line by Line.” The collaboration between the country star and Canadian pop singer serves as a smooth, modern love song wherein the two trade smoky harmonies. Maren
Seth KupersmithBrett Young has a special fitness goal he wants to reach before his 40th birthday, and he’s inviting fans to join him in the journey. On January 25, Brett is launching the “BY40 Challenge” that sees him
CMTCMT is partnering with online music series Skyville Live to spotlight several music icons. Throughout the year, CMT will broadcast one-hour specials celebrating the music of Kris Kristofferson, Gladys Knight, Emmylou Harris, Jerry Lee Lewis and others. The series launches with Skyville Live: Kris Kristofferson
Big Machine RecordsTim McGraw and Tyler Hubbard call for a nation that’s “Undivided” in their upbeat new song. A summery melody of hand claps and a steel guitar serves as the backdrop as Tim introduces the first verse, telling the
Comstock/ThinkstockOn this day in 1996, this “Mississippi Girl” topped the charts with the #1 hit, “It Matters to Me.” Can you name her? ANSWER: Faith Hill. By Cillea HoughtonCopyright © 2021, ABC Audio. All rights reserved.
Matthew BerinatoNiko Moon is currently enjoying his first big hit as an artist right now, as his debut single, “Good Time,” continues its climb in country’s top ten. But “Good Time” is hardly Niko’s first taste of success: Previously, he
Burke/Triolo Productions/ThinkstockRandy Houser and Jamey Johnson are embarking on the Country Cadillac Tour. The shows will be socially distanced and follow safety protocols. The tour kicks off February 5 in Fort Worth, Texas and wraps on April 17 in Birmingham, Alabama.
ABCAshley McBryde is performing on The Ellen Degeneres Show Wednesday. The Grammy-nominated singer is performing her current single “Martha Divine,” marking her debut on the talk show. Check your local listings for when Ellen airs in your market. “Martha Divine” is
ABCDierks Bentley is in new music mode. On Tuesday, the singer tweeted lyrics from a new track called “Tell ‘Em Right Now” that he shared a performance of via Instagram over the weekend. Co-penned by Dierks, “One Beer” hitmaker Hardy and David Garcia,
Big Machine RecordsEven though the members of Rascal Flatts are going their separate ways, music will still be a prominent part of their lives this year. After announcing a year ago that they were disbanding after 20 years, Rascal
Disney Channel/Image Group LACarrie Underwood‘s main goal with her upcoming album My Savior is to spread joy. The singer says that her first gospel album, which feature songs she performed growing up in church, is a “bucket list” project
Tristan CusickMitchell Tenpenny is releasing the video tonight for his new song, “Bucket List.” The video was filmed during a five-day trip to Arizona in December partnership with the state’s tourism bureau and takes the country singer to
D.G. Yuengling & Son, IncLee Brice is striking up a partnership with D.G. Yuengling & Son, Inc. in support of the troops. Lee is the new brand ambassador for Yuengling Traditional Lager, marking the launch of Yuengling’s Stars & Stripes program that gives
Comstock/ThinkstockOn this day, this superstar topped the country charts with one of his biggest hits, “Unanswered Prayers.” Can you guess who it is? ANSWER: Garth Brooks. By Cillea HoughtonCopyright © 2021, ABC Audio. All rights reserved.
John Shearer Florida Georgia Line‘s Tyler Hubbard is letting fans know once and for all that he and Brian Kelley are not going their separate ways. Speaking to Entertainment Tonight about the group’s rumored breakup, Hubbard, explained why the duo is currently pursuing solo
ABCAs Carly Pearce‘s star power rises, she hopes to follow in the footsteps of two icons that came before her. After recently serving as host at the Grand Ole Opry, Carly says she’d like to continue with such ventures,
Burke/Triolo Productions/Thinkstock Brandi Carlile‘s cover of John Denver‘s “Take Me Home, Country Roads” appears in the trailer for the upcoming CBS show, Clarice, premiering on February 11. The Voice winner Jake Hoot is teaming up with Kelly Clarkson for “I Would’ve Loved You,” the lead single off his EP Love
ABCMaren Morris has new music on the way. “The Bones” hitmaker announced on Monday that she’s dropping a new song Wednesday called “Line by Line.” The new track is a collaboration with Canadian singer JP Saxe, who rose to fame in 2019
ABCCarrie Underwood is expanding her fitness empire. Carrie has inked a new deal with Bodyarmor sports drinks as the company’s latest endorser. “Hydration is one of the most important things in all that I do. That’s why I’m partnering
ABCLuke Combs is opening up about his history with anxiety. In an interview with Dan Rather, he reveals that he experienced anxiety from middle school through the end of college. Luke says he has Purely Obsessional OCD, what he calls “a
ABCThomas Rhett is venturing into the world of libations. Thomas is teaming up with his cousin, Jeff Worn, to create a new brand of tequila, Dos Primos, which translates to “two cousins” in Spanish. The blanco tequila is harvested from Blue
Ryan SmithLee Brice, Cole Swindell and Toby Keith are among the performers at the upcoming Diamond Resorts Tournament of Champions. Taking place January 21-24 at the Four Seasons Resort in Orlando, Florida, six country acts are lending their voices to the
Ford FairchildRunaway June‘s Jennifer Wayne and Austin Moody are married. Almost two weeks after getting engaged at Ocean Way Studios in Nashville, the couple tied the knot in an intimate ceremony in Santa Rosa Beach in Florida on Saturday, People confirms. In light
Comstock/ThinkstockThe mother in country’s most famous mother-daughter duo is celebrating her 74th birthday today. Together with her daughter, Wynonna, she’s scored 15 chart-topping hit singles and won five Grammy awards, among many other accolades. Can you name
Comstock/ThinkstockAaron Watson’s new album, American Soul, arrived on Friday. The independent artist and native Texan is perhaps best known for his 2017 hit “Outta Style,” which was a top-ten hit at country radio. Rising duo Walker County
ABC Kelsea Ballerini‘s latest top-ten hit, “hole in the bottle,” is a bit of a self-fulfilling prophecy, since it came to life as a happy accident during a night of drinking. At the time, Kelsea believed she’d finished crafting songs
Kurt OzanIf you’ve been following Canaan Smith’s career in recent months, it’ll come as no surprise that the music video for his new song, “Cabin in the Woods,” is another venture into the great outdoors. The video
Courtesy of 2911 MediaEd Bruce, the country singer-songwriter best known for writing the classic “Mammas Don’t Let Your Babies Grow Up to Be Cowboys,” died of natural causes on Friday, January 8 in Clarksville, Tennessee. He was
ABCAs he celebrates the release of his massive sophomore project, Dangerous: The Double Album, Morgan Wallen is shedding new light on the material with a special Spotify-exclusive enhanced album experience. The enhanced version features exclusive video, with
ABCLuke Combs is among the celebrity guests to be featured on the upcoming second season of USA Network’s Straight Up Steve Austin, an action-packed interview series with WWE Hall of Famer Steve Austin as host. Each interview
RCA RecordsNiko Moon puts an outdoorsy spin on the songs off his Good Time project with the just-released Good Time Campfire Sessions EP. The tunes were recorded live around a campfire, with Niko accompanied solely by his
Courtesy of BMLG RecordsAs Florida Georgia Line gear up for the release of Life Rolls On, their fifth studio album, next month, the duo is keeping excitement high with a catchy new song. They just dropped “New
Comstock/ThinkstockToday, one of country’s biggest stars is celebrating his 13th anniversary of marriage to his wife, Katherine Blasingame. This singer also won his first-ever Entertainer of the Year trophy at the CMA Awards last November. Can you
Big Loud RecordsMorgan Wallen‘s mammoth, 30-track sophomore album, Dangerous, officially arrives in full today, after some of the cuts were leaked just days ago. The “7 Summers” hitmaker confesses he originally thought his vision of making a double album might only
Burke/Triolo Productions/ThinkstockCollin Raye will hit the Grand Ole Opry stage tonight, in celebration of his new album, Scars. The project is the first batch of original tunes Collin’s released in over a decade; the title track is
David McClister Parker McCollum will be giving his first-ever performance at the Grand Ole Opry next month. The up-and-coming performer had a banner year in 2020, notching his first chart-topping and gold-certified single with “Pretty Heart,” his
ABC/Image Group LABy the looks of his social media presence, Kane Brown’s planning on making 2021 a big year for new music. This week, the singer offered a teaser of a new song, possibly titled “Nothin’ Bout
ABC/Image Group LAMorgan Wallen’s highly anticipated sophomore project, Dangerous: The Double Album, will arrive Friday. But before it does, Morgan’s got one more new song to reveal. The singer will premiere “Sand in My Boots” off his
ABCCarly Pearce has been waiting nearly her whole life to hold a CMA trophy with her name on it, so when the big moment finally arrived, it was pretty emotional. The singer won a CMA Award for
John Russell/CMASometimes, even superstars need a little help putting things into perspective. For rock legend Bruce Springsteen, that perspective once came in the form of a pep talk from Tim McGraw. After the 2003 Grammy Awards, Bruce
ABC/Chris HolloLady A are kicking off 2021 on a high note, as their “Champagne Night” officially crowns the Billboard Country Airplay chart for the week dated January 9. That milestone comes in the song’s 37th week on
Comstock/ThinkstockA very happy birthday is in order to the country star best known for this beloved ‘90s hit “Dust on the Bottle.” This Illinois native, who’s also a frequent collaborator of Kenny Chesney, turns 61 today. Can
TBSTonight, Jennifer Nettles sits side-by-side with fellow celebrity judges Snoop Dogg, actress Rosario Dawson, and wrestler Cody Rhodes, for the premiere of TBS’ new extreme talent competition, Go-Big Show. Make no mistake — this is not American Idol, The Voice, or even America’s Got Talent. “I
Burke/Triolo Productions/ThinkstockCountry rapper Lil Nas X, who rose to superstardom in 2019 with his ubiquitous hit “Old Town Road,” is officially a children’s book author. His alphabetical C Is for Country came out earlier this week. Runaway June
J. Scott Applewhite – Pool/Getty ImagesHours after a pro-Trump mob broke into the U.S. Capitol to protest the results of the 2020 election, Congress ratified the electoral votes cast in the general election and certified the victory
John Moore/Getty ImagesAs the chaotic scene continued in the nation’s capital with the world watching, President Donald Trump continued to tweet his repeated his false claim that the presidential election was stolen from him and tried to justify the
Warner Music Nashville/Atlantic RecordsDevin Dawson wrote his new song, “He Loved Her,” as a tribute to his grandfather, Jerry Durrett. To make the music video for the song, Devin went straight to the source: He cast his
Courtesy of No Shoes ReefsKenny Chesney’s love of the ocean is longstanding and well-documented, and now, the singer’s helping launch a new initiative to give back to the oceanic ecosystem off Delray Beach, in Palm Beach County,
ABCTwo particularly digital-savvy country superstars — Morgan Wallen and Luke Combs — are partially responsible for a 19 percent increase in the genre’s on-demand listening in 2020 over the previous year, according to data from Rolling Stone.
ABC/Stewart CookAmerican Idol will return to ABC for its 19th season next month, and it just might be the show’s most emotional season to date. The show will be extra special this time around, in part because
ABC/Image Group LALike every other aspect of the music industry, country stars’ merch offerings have been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. For Kacey Musgraves, that meant getting creative, swapping out tour t-shirts for things like bath bombs,
Capitol RecordsAs a beloved member of the former global superstar group the Bee Gees, you’d think Barry Gibb wouldn’t have a reason to be intimidated by anyone in the music industry. But in an interview with Billboard,
Comstock/ThinkstockOn this day in 1979, this Country Music Hall of Fame member topped the country charts with his signature hit, “Tulsa Time.” Can you guess who it is? ANSWER: Don Williams. By Cillea HoughtonCopyright © 2021, ABC Audio.
ABC/Image Group LAAfter Blake Shelton took a beating on social media over the timing of his new song “Minimum Wage,” his buddy and fellow Okie Ronnie Dunn has come to his defense. Some people thought releasing a song
ABC Luke Combs first announced his engagement to longtime girlfriend Nicole Hocking in November of 2018, and officially put a ring on it a little less than two years later, in August of last year. Whether you realized it or
Burke/Triolo Productions/ThinkstockCaylee Hammack has shared a cover of Patsy Cline‘s “Crazy,” which she calls her “go-to” song during her first trip to Nashville when she was 13. An exhibit dedicated to famed bluegrass venue Station Inn is opening at the Country
CBSThe 2021 Grammy Awards have been postponed. Originally scheduled to take place on January 31 in Los Angeles, a rep for the telecast has now confirmed to ABC News that health and travel concerns related to the
ABCJon Pardi is ready “Tequila Little Time” with his new single. The mariachi-infused song is the third single from Jon’s 2019 album, Heartache Medication, following the chart-topping title track and “Ain’t Always the Cowboy,” which reached the top five on
ABCKelsea Ballerini is welcoming 2021 with a “healthy” mindset. “My word of 2021 is ‘healthy’,” tweeted the singer. “I want to nurture and focus on my physical, mental, and emotional health that all took a bit of a backseat last
ABCIngrid Andress hit the floor — literally — when she found out about her Grammy nominations. During a virtual visit to The Late Late Show with James Corden Monday night, the chart-topping singer shared that she was alone in her apartment
Big Machine Label Group Tim McGraw and Tyler Hubbard pledge unity and faith in their upcoming song, “Undivided.” Over the past few days, Tim has been teasing on Instagram that he and the Florida Georgia Linemember have a collaboration in the works,
ABCCrew Nation, which works to provide aid and funding to road crew members affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, has launched the One for the Roadies (Part 2) auction in partnership with Yeti that sees artists from across genres customizing
Big Loud Records/Republic RecordsMorgan Wallen is taking matters into his own hands after Walmart made his new album available ahead of its scheduled release. After some fans posted on Twitter that they’d managed to get their hands on physical copies of
Comstock/ThinkstockOn this day in 1985, this Texas native topped the Billboard Hot Country songs chart with “Does Fort Worth Ever Cross Your Mind.” Can you guess who it is? ANSWER: George Strait. By Cillea HoughtonCopyright © 2021, ABC Audio. All rights
ABC A house floats in the air, as gravity seems to come unhinged in Dan + Shay‘s visually stunning video for “I Should Probably Go to Bed.” The other-worldly situation sends Dan Smyers and Shay Mooney hurtling through space — and it’s all
Burke/Triolo Productions/ThinkstockHailey Whitters has released her new single featuring Little Big Town, “Fillin’ My Cup.” Reba McEntire‘s son, Shelby Blackstock, is engaged. He proposed to his now-fiancée, Marissa Branch, while on vacation at Disney World. By Cillea HoughtonCopyright © 2021, ABC
Greg NoireBrett Eldredge is starting 2021 off with a giving spirit. The singer welcomed the new year by making a donation to Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt in Nashville. Through the Brett Eldredge Family Foundation, he teamed up with Omaze to
Valerie Macon/Getty ImagesBee Gees co-founder Barry Gibb has teamed up with Dolly Parton for a reimagining of the Bee Gees song “Words” for his upcoming album, Greenfields: The Gibb Brothers Songbook Vol. 1. Dolly voice soars on the song, originally released in 1968
Russ HarringtonLoretta Lynn is collaborating with a team of contemporary female country artists on her upcoming album, Still Woman Enough. The album serves as a career retrospective, as Loretta reimagines her famous works in the form of 13 new recordings, including
Jason Kempin/Getty ImagesChris Lane and his wife Lauren Bushnell Lane will welcome a son this year. The couple made the announcement with an Instagram video that shows Chris poised in front of a tee with a golf club in hand. When he swings and
ABCCarly Pearce ushered in 2021 with an acoustic round at the Listening Room Cafe in Nashville over the weekend, where she debuted a heartbreaker of a new song, “Didn’t Do.” Co-written by Carly, Ashley Gorley and Emily Shackelton, the gentle piano ballad
Andrew Chin/Getty ImagesBrad Paisley is helping a fellow musician in need who was affected by the bombing on Christmas morning in downtown Nashville. Buck McCoy, a musician and performer, lived in an apartment building on 2nd Avenue North
Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images for StagecoachTyler Rich‘s 2020 closed out in one of the worst ways imaginable — he stumbled upon a body during his final jog of the year. Taking to Instagram to share his horrific story, the “Feels Like
Comstock/ThinkstockOn this date in 1969, a young Tennessee native who first came to prominence as the “girl singer” on Porter Wagoner’s syndicated variety show officially became a member of the Grand Ole Opry. Can you name her?
Warner Music NashvilleBlake Shelton debuted his new song “Minimum Wage” and fans aren’t exactly thrilled about it. The 44-year-old country star performed the song, which is about how a woman’s “love can make a man feel rich on
ABCTo say that 2020 delivered plenty of curveballs is an understatement, and like everyone else, Ingrid Andress felt relieved to bid farewell to this particularly tumultuous year. But amid all the tragedy and difficulty the year delivered,
Burke/Triolo Productions/ThinkstockChristian outfit For King & Country have re-imagined one of their hits to create “Together (The Country Collaboration),” their first country team-up since joining Dolly Parton in 2019. This time around, they’re duetting with singer-songwriters Hannah
Riser House Entertainment/Columbia NashvilleMitchell Tenpenny’s gearing up to start the new year in style: He’ll release a brand-new song, “Bucket List,” at midnight tonight. The “Drunk Me” star has been teasing something new to come for several
ABCThis week, Keith Urban delivered his last livestream of 2020 with Urban Underground: Holiday Edition, a late 2020 installment of his quarantine-era series, Underground. But to end 2020 with a bang, Keith surprised fans on social media
David McClister Parker McCollum’s celebrating New Year’s by giving fans the gift of new music. “My new song ‘To Be Loved by You’ drops tonight at midnight!” he wrote on social media Thursday afternoon. “Mad love!” “To
ABC/Image Group LADolly Parton is bidding farewell to 2020 on a high note, with a new montage video remembering the singer’s favorite moments of the year. From her creation of a viral social media challenge to her
ABC/Image Group LAThe weather’s chilly and gray in Nashville, so Jason Aldean and his wife, Brittany, are making a tropical getaway to ring in the new year. The “Got What I Got” star posted a video to
Terry Wyatt/Getty ImagesCountry and bluegrass legend Ricky Skaggs is opening up about a scary health situation he dealt with back in June. After months of noticing that he got winded more easily than usual, the Hall of
Comstock/ThinkstockOn this day in 1999, this famed mother-daughter duo performed a reunion show in Phoenix, Arizona, eight years after their last concert. They opened the set with signature hit, “Love Can Build a Bridge.” Can you name
Burke/Triolo Productions/ThinkstockOld Crow Medicine Show is ringing in 2021 at the Ryman Auditorium with two shows today at 8 p.m. ET and 11 p.m. ET for a limited capacity, in-person audience. Tickets to view the livestream of the show are also
Kevin Mazur/BBMA2020/Getty Images for dcpBack in July, when seven-time CMA Entertainer of the Year Garth Brooks announced his intention to remove himself from consideration for the coveted category, little did he know he might be ushering in a new
ABCDarius Rucker has scored his first top 10 country hit in two years. The Hootie & the Blowfish star officially ascends into the top 10 on the Billboard Country Airplay chart this week as his latest single, “Beers and Sunshine,” moves up from
ABCAt the end of the whirlwind year that was 2020, Dierks Bentley is looking forward to a mellow New Year’s Eve. Dierks recalls that New Years past have been spent partying after playing a live show, and admits that the
ABC/Image Group LALuke Bryan and family are beachside for a post-holiday vacation. In a series of photos and videos posted on Instagram by Luke’s mother, LeClaire Bryan, the family is vacationing somewhere tropical with palm trees and crystal blue waters. Among the
Matthew BerinatoKane Brown and his wife Katelyn are finding ways to amuse themselves at home. Last week, Kane posted a blooper reel of himself trying to imitate his wife, promising that a full video was forthcoming. Kane delivered on this promise with a video of him
UMG NashvilleCarrie Underwood is riding high on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart. This week, Carrie scored her first top-10 hit on the chart in two years as her duet with John Legend, “Hallelujah,” soars to #3 and her other original Christmas
ABCKeith Urban is heading back Underground. When quarantine began back in March, Keith would perform original and cover songs for fans from his home, in a series titled Urban Underground, often with wife Nicole Kidman dancing by his side. The country superstar
Ford Fairchild Another member of Runaway June is tying the knot! Jennifer Wayne revealed on Wednesday morning that she and up-and-coming country singer Austin Moody are engaged: She posted a photo of the couple holding glasses of champagne, with Jennifer showing off
Comstock/ThinkstockOn this day in 2008, this “He Stopped Loving Her Today” singer was awarded the prestigious Kennedy Center Honors. During the ceremony, he was paid tribute by Brad Paisley, Randy Travis and Alan Jackson. Can you name him? ANSWER: George Jones. By Cillea HoughtonCopyright
Burke/Triolo Productions/ThinkstockTo celebrate 2021, Alabama has partnered with Camping World to present a virtual New Year’s Eve concert. The show streams for free at NationalTour.CampingWorld.com on Thursday at 9 p.m. ET. The Bluebird Cafe’s annual Alive at the Bluebird series is going virtual this
ABCIn 2020, country concerts — like so many other things — came to a halt because of COVID-19. In fact, quite a few artists were either on a plane headed to Europe’s annual Country to Country festival
ABCCarly Pearce is taking the lessons she’s learned in 2020 and applying them to the new year. In June, Carly and Michael Ray announced that they were divorcing after eight months of marriage, a source telling People at the time that it was
ABCLeave it to Reba McEntire to summarize 2020 in the best way. In a holiday video to fans thanking them for all their support throughout the year, the country legend urged her followers to stay safe and healthy heading into the
ABCWith the arrival of the COVID-19 vaccine, Eric Church feels hopeful that 2021 will be a better year than 2020. “I think, for me, the thing I’m looking forward to most next year is getting around the corner from this virus
Trae Patton/NBCWhen it comes to Gwen Stefani’s impending nuptials to Blake Shelton, one thing’s for certain: her children will be by her side. A source close to the couple tells People Gwen’s sons Kingston, 14, Zuma, 12, and Apollo, 6, “will have a large
Andrew Chin/Getty ImagesBrad Paisley is opening up about the impact of The Store in the ABC News special, The Year: 2020. In March, just before the COVID-19 pandemic hit, Brad and his wife Kimberly Williams-Paisley opened a free grocery store in Nashville to
Comstock/ThinkstockOn this day in 2001, “Where Were You (When The World Stopped Turning)” began its five-week run at the top of the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart. Inspired by the September 11 attacks, the song later earned this artist
Burke/Triolo Productions/ThinkstockProducer David Malloy, who’s worked with Dolly Parton, Kenny Rogers, Reba McEntire and others, says a law enforcement officer saved his life during the Nashville bombing on Christmas morning. WKRN reports that Malloy lives on Second Ave where the explosion took place and
ABCIn 2020, perhaps more than any year before, country music made strides toward social change. But it wasn’t without its share of controversy. The Dixie Chicks became the Chicks, while Lady Antebellum opted to officially adopt their nickname, Lady A, to remove words
Kevin Mazur/BBMA2020/Getty Images for dcpGarth Brooks is one of the recipients of the National Association of Music Merchants’ Music for Life Award. Garth and pop/rock singer/songwriter Melissa Etheridge will be honored with the accolade for their “enduring commitment to musical excellence”
Riker BrothersThough Brett Young is looking ahead to a brighter 2021, he’s remaining conscious of the COVID-19 pandemic, and going into the new year with the mindset that the world will not suddenly return to “normal.” “I think one
