The Valory Music Co.You may have to watch Thomas Rhett‘s music video for “Remember You Young” a time or two to figure out exactly what’s happening. But once you do, it’ll move you as much as the song.
PBSFilmmaker Ken Burns admits there’s one person noticeably missing from his sixteen-hour Country Music documentary on PBS. “We were in negotiation with George Jones‘s people,” he tells ABC Radio. “We thought that our next trip — which was gonna be a week-long
Broken BowJimmie Allen‘s mourning the passing of his father, who died this weekend. Though he didn’t give specific details, he posted about his dad’s death on social media on Friday. “Saying goodbye to my daddy is the hardest thing
ABC/Mark LevineThere’s new music coming from Sam Hunt “in about a month or so,” and “a new record coming out first of the year.” That’s what the “Body Like a Back Road” hitmaker said Thursday night during his Calgary,
BallantineEver since Thomas Rhett put out his smash “Die a Happy Man” back in 2015, fans have been following his romance with his wife Lauren. After they adopted their daughter Willa Gray from a Ugandan orphanage and Ada James was born, interest in their
Comstock/ThinkstockDirector Shaun Silva very ably impersonates Johnny Depp‘s Pirates of the Caribbean character Jack Sparrow in the storyline of this 2004 music video by Terri Clark. Can you name the hit whose video also includes a cameo by singer Wayne Newton? ANSWER: “Girls Lie
BMLG RecordsFans can dive into Lady Antebellum’s new album, Ocean, on November 15. The thirteen-track record is Lady A’s first for their new label, Big Machine, and marks their first time working with hitmaking producer Dann Huff. “There’s this theme of
ABC/Mark LevineMiranda Lambert will be a Wildcard on tour in 2020. Named for her seventh studio album that’s coming out November 1, Miranda will kick off her 27-date Wildcard Tour January 16 in Tupelo, Mississippi. Cody Johnson and LANCO will open most of
Comstock/Thinkstock Kenny Chesney will be honored with the CRS 2020 Artist Humanitarian Award next year at Country Radio Seminar in Nashville. You can watch Thomas Rhett‘s performance of “Remember You Young” from The Late Show with Stephen Colbert online now. Faulkner County,
Big Machine As of today, things are Different ‘Round Here for Riley Green, as the Alabama native’s debut album comes out. The “There Was This Girl” hitmaker had one thing in mind when making his first full album for Big Machine: the
ABC/Image Group LAThe exact timing of Carly Pearce’s wedding to Michael Ray is top secret, but all the pieces seem to be in place for it to happen anytime. Carly started September with a bachelorette bash at her former workplace
ABC/Mark LevineGarth Brooks will be Martina McBride’s first guest when she launches her new podcast on Friday, September 27. Martina and the Country Music Hall of Famer go way back, since she used to sell t-shirts on the road
Wheelhouse Records/BBR Music Group LOCASH is turning “One Big Country Song” into One Big Country Tour. From now through March of next year, the duo’s dates will be known as the One Big Country Tour. Next Tuesday, the
MCA NashvilleJosh Turner is rescheduling the remainder of his September dates after one person was killed and seven more were injured when a tour bus carrying his crew crashed in Shandon, California late Wednesday night. “Josh Turner and
ABCWith Brad Paisley NOT hosting the CMA Awards with Carrie Underwood this November — for the first time in more than a decade — it seemed as though we’d missed our chance to see Brad and Carrie together on ABC this
River House Artists/Columbia NashvilleLuke Combs’ Beer Never Broke My Heart Tour will be going strong through the end of the year, but he’s already mapped out the next leg of his journey. He’ll launch the What You
Comstock/ThinkstockOn this day in 2006, this beloved pop/country/Christian singer was awarded a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Can you name her? ANSWER: Amy Grant. Copyright © 2019, ABC Radio. All rights reserved.
Jason Davis/Getty Images for CMTA sad day for Josh Turner, his team and his fans: His crew was involved in a serious accident. According to a tweet from the the fire department of San Luis Obispo County,
Jeff NelsonBrantley Gilbert is on the road right now, and at the top of the year, he’s got a huge North American tour planned. But now that he’s a father of two — he and his wife
Burke/Triolo Productions/ThinkstockThe CMA Songwriters Series is heading to Albequerque, N.M. with performances by Lauren Alaina, Erin Enderlin, Sierra Hull and Luke Laird at the KiMo Theatre on October 15. Tickets go on sale Friday at 11 a.m. CT. Sam Williams, son of Hank Williams Jr. and
ABC/Mark LevineLuke Combs was the center of attention at the All for the Hall benefit concert Tuesday night in Los Angeles. The event, which is a fundraiser for the Country Music Hall of Fame in Nashville, found Luke participating
ABC/Mark LevineTwo of country music’s trailblazing stars are lending their names to a worthy cause. Chris Stapleton and Ashley McBryde have thrown their support behind historic guitar company Fender, and will serve as artist ambassadors for its newly instituted Fender Play Foundation. The
ABC/Mark LevineIt’s a big week in the big city for Thomas Rhett. The country superstar is set to perform his new single “Remember You Young” on the Late Show With Stephen Colbert tonight. On Friday, the grand unveiling of the video
ABC/Image Group LAHe’s not known as a songwriter, but George Strait received the President’s Keystone Award Tuesday night at the 2019 Nashville Songwriter Awards, Billboard reports. “I believe songwriting is a gift from God,” George told the
ABC RadioWe know it’s coming in November…but later on this month, we’ll find out exactly what day Garth Brooks‘ upcoming A&E TV special, Biography: The Road I’m On, will air. The trailer that’s out now promises “exclusive,
Alan PoiznerRyan Hurd’s having a pretty good week so far. The Michigan native was surprised with a Gold plaque last night in Nashville, as he was rehearsing for his opening slot on Old Dominion‘s upcoming Make It
Jim WrightLuke Bryan is coming to the Grand Ole Opry next month for two special concerts. On October 22, as part of the annual Opry Goes Pink breast cancer fundraiser, Luke will flip the switch on the
Comstock/Thinkstock Forty-five years ago this week, Country Music Hall of Famer Don Williams rose to the top of Billboard‘s Hot Country Songs chart. Can you name the single that would be the first of seventeen career number
Burke/Triolo Productions/Thinkstock If you missed Sheryl Crow doing “Prove You Wrong” — the country single from her Threads album — on The Late Late Show with James Corden, you can watch her performance online. Tanya Tucker guests
ABC/Mark Levine These days, Rhett Akins is a whole lot more than just Thomas Rhett‘s dad. In the nineties, Akins’ own career as an artist yielded huge hits like “That Ain’t My Truck” and “Don’t Get Me
RECORDS/Arista NashvilleNewcomer Matt Stell is now officially a golden boy. The six-foot-seven former college basketball player found out Monday night — in front of a capacity crowd at the impromptu Nashville tradition known as Whiskey Jam — that his
Broken BowNot only can Runaway June “Buy My Own Drinks,” these days, they may be buying some extra rounds to celebrate. This week, Naomi Cooke, Hannah Mulholland, and Jennifer Wayne are enjoying the first top five hit of their careers with “Buy My
CMTCarrie Underwood, Dan + Shay, Kane Brown, Luke Combs, and Thomas Rhett will be honored as 2019’s CMT Artists of the Year next month, the network announced Tuesday morning on its socials. You’ll be able to watch this year’s ceremony — typically held at Nashville’s
Low Country Sound/Elektra/EMGThe Highwomen are living up to their name, debuting at the top of Billboard’s Top Country Albums chart this week. The supergroup — made up of Maren Morris, Americana Grammy-winners Brandi Carlile and Amanda Shires, and songwriter Natalie Hemby — is the first
Comstock/Thinkstock Waylon Jennings achieved his fourth #1 with this 1975 song questioning whether country music had lost its way. Can you name the classic tune from his Dreaming My Dreams album? ANSWER: “Are You Sure Hank Done It This Way.”
Burke/Triolo Productions/ThinkstockChris Stapleton‘s set to join Sheryl Crow for her appearance this Friday on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. He sings on the track “Tell Me When It’s Over” from her new Threads album. Sara Evans will kick off her ten-date Blue
ABC/Image Group LACarly Pearce is now happily engaged to Michael Ray, and they’re on the way to the altar sometime this fall. But before their romance could blossom, she had to deal with a painful reality: breaking up with
Broken Bow Craig Morgan now has a new record deal, after Blake Shelton helped propel his new song to #1 on iTunes through a Twitter campaign. “The Father, My Son, and the Holy Ghost” is now going to be promoted to
Big Machine Midland’s planning to Let It Roll Tuesday night on Late Night with Seth Meyers. Mark Wystrach, Cameron Duddy, and Jess Carson are set to perform the track “Playboys,” from their #1 sophomore album, on the show. You can tune in to
ABC/Image Group LACountry music fans just can’t stop “Knockin’ Boots”: This week, Luke Bryan’s latest hit hangs on to its position at the top of the chart. “#KnockinBoots sitting at #1 for the second week in a row.
SonyTim McGraw is remembering Ric Ocasek, the day after the lead singer of The Cars was found dead in New York City. Tim’s most recent release happens to be a cover of the band’s 1984 hit ballad, “Drive.” “Man…so saddened to
Comstock/ThinkstockReba McEntire scored her first top-ten hit in 1980 with the lead single from her Feel the Fire album. Can you name it? ANSWER: “(You Lift Me) Up to Heaven.” Copyright © 2019, ABC Radio. All rights reserved.
Broken Bow Jason Aldean will launch his 20-city We Back Tour on January 30 in Columbia, South Carolina. Morgan Wallen and Riley Green will open the trek, named after Jason’s new single, “We Back.” His ninth album, titled 9, will be out
ABC/Justin Stephens Monday night, we’ll meet the new man in Lauren Alaina‘s life: Not her boyfriend, but her partner on Dancing with the Stars. For the first time, the pairs won’t be revealed this season until the
Burke/Triolo Productions/Thinkstock Ticket sales for Garth Brooks‘ Saturday, November 16 date at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tennessee will resume on Thursday at 10 a.m. ET, after demand for tickets froze the system on Friday. Sammy Kershaw and
PBS Noted filmmaker Ken Burns traces the history of Country Music — along with the history of America — in his new sixteen-hour documentary that premieres Sunday on PBS. For Nashville-based rocker Sheryl Crow, it’s a connection
Broken BowIf you haven’t heard Jason Aldean’s new song, “We Back,” chances are if you watch college football, you will. The SEC on CBS has picked the lead single from Jason’s forthcoming album as their song for the season. You
Vanner Records/RCA NashvilleOnce you check out Miranda Lambert’s new version of “Fooled Around and Fell in Love” with her Roadside Bars & Pink Guitars tour mates, you probably won’t mind if the entire show is one big sing-along.
RCA Nashville The last time we heard from Old Dominion, they announced “My heart is a bar and I’m closing it down.” But now, the CMA and ACM Vocal Group of the Year is up for a “Midnight
BBR Music GroupIt’s a big day for “The Git Up” artist Blanco Brown. The singer, who calls his brand of music, “TrailerTrap,” has debuted the official video for “The Git Up” and also announced that his debut
ABC/Mark LevineMore than a day after Blake Shelton helped push Craig Morgan’s “The Father, My Son, and the Holy Ghost” to #1 on the iTunes country chart, it’s still hanging on at the top. What’s even more surprising is that it’s fluctuating
Greenwich Entertainment The new documentary, Linda Ronstadt: The Sound of My Voice, looks at the life and career of the celebrated singer before Parkinson’s disease forced her retirement. It features new interviews with Ronstadt herself and her
Comstock/ThinkstockOnce known as the “King of Country Music,” in 1948, this Grand Ole Opry star ran unsuccessfully on the Republican ticket for governor of Tennessee. Can you name the Country Music Hall of Famer, known for songs
Big Loud Records Right now, HARDY‘s enjoying his first top twenty-five hit as an artist with “Rednecker,” while also savoring his CMA nomination for writing “God’s Country” for Blake Shelton. He spent the summer on Florida Georgia
Burke/Triolo Productions/ThinkstockFlorida Georgia Line, Riley Green, and Ryan Hurd are all joining the lineup for Monday’s Hope 4 Hope Town benefit at the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville. Dierks Bentley, Darius Rucker, LOCASH, Devin Dawson and more are already set to play the fundraiser, which will
ABC/Mark LevineMiranda Lambert not only kicks off her all-girl, all-star Roadside Bars & Pink Guitars Tour on Friday — she’s also put together a little something extra for her fans. On Friday, September 13, she’ll release a new
Edgar Evan Moore IVYou’ve followed the instructions. You’ve done the dance. But now, the official video for Blanco Brown’s viral hit “The Git Up” premieres Friday at 6 a.m. on MTV, CMT, BET, and on a billboard in New York’s Times
CMT Sheryl Crow’s collaborative Threads record is a perfect set up for a new edition of CMT Crossroads, and on September 27, that’s exactly what will happen. The country-friendly rocker shot the new episode of the CMT series even before Threads came
River House Artists/Columbia NashvilleYou can expect more of Luke Combs’ plain-spoken, everyman appeal on his sophomore album, judging from its title: It’s called What You See Is What You Get. While Luke hasn’t revealed the track listing for the
ABC/Image Group LACarly Pearce’s new single is a duet with Lee Brice, and she co-wrote it with hitmaker Luke Combs. Carly played a snippet of “I Hope You’re Happy Now” in a Facebook Live session with fans on Thursday. “It’s all
ABC/Mark LevineIt’s mission accomplished for Blake Shelton: As of Thursday morning, he’s not only managed to propel Craig Morgan’s new song to the top of the country iTunes chart, but to the top of the all-genre ranking as well.
Comstock/Thinkstock Forty-nine years ago this week, CMA Female Vocalist of the Year Lynn Anderson recorded what would become her signature song at Columbia Recording Studios in Nashville. Can you name this #1 country hit, that also made it to
ABC/Image Group LAIt’s been almost a year since Jimmie Allen scored his first number one last November with his debut, “Best Shot.” But the Delaware native’s now enjoying the top-25 success of his follow-up single. “‘Make Me Want To’ is really just
PBSWith their retro sound and throwback looks, it’s no surprise Midland is plenty excited about Sunday’s premiere of the much-anticipated Country Music documentary by noted filmmaker Ken Burns. “I think the first person that we heard about it from was Garth Brooks,” Jess Carson recalls.
Burke/Triolo Productions/ThinkstockThe Grammy Museum in L.A. will host a special conversation and performance with country legend Tanya Tucker, along with Brandi Carlile and Scooter Jennings, who produced her new While I’m Livin’ album. Tickets for the Thursday, October 3 event go on sale
ABC/Image Group LABilly Currington’s home in Tybee Island, Georgia narrowly missed being hit by Hurricane Dorian last week. But his home-away-from-home in the Bahamas — and his friends and family there — were not so lucky. So this
Walt Disney Television/Paula LoboThe Jonas Brothers’ Nashville stop on their Happiness Begins Tour was a can’t-miss show for lots of country stars: Dan + Shay came onstage to sing “Tequila” and Kelsea Ballerini posed for photos with the JoBros, and Keith Urban was backstage
ABC/Mark Levine Carrie Underwood celebrated hitting the road again — and hitting nine million followers on Instagram — by going live Tuesday night before her Cry Pretty Tour stop in San Diego, California. Carrie’s fans got to join her typical
ABC/Mark LevineLuke Combs is country’s hottest touring act this fall — and is second only to Elton John overall — according to StubHub. Country artists make a strong showing in StubHub’s ranking of the Top Touring Acts of Fall 2019, occupying
Peggy SirotaThe Jonas Brothers spread a lot of happiness as they brought their Happiness Begins Tour to Music City on Tuesday night. First, Kevin, Joe, and Nick brought country duo Dan + Shay onstage at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena to play their smash crossover hit, “Tequila,”
ABC/Mark Levine Blake Shelton has made it his mission to get Craig Morgan’s new single to the top of the Country iTunes chart. Craig wrote “The Father, My Son, and the Holy Ghost” about the loss of his 19-year-old
RCA Nashville Ryan Hurd‘s on the verge of having his first top-thirty hit with “To a T.” Appropriately, the romantic single about knowing your partner well features background vocals from his wife, Maren Morris. The equally amorous
Comstock/ThinkstockTen years ago this week, the Country Music Association revealed that this song by Brad Paisley and Keith Urban had been mistakenly left off the list of nominees for Musical Event of the Year at the 43rd CMAs. Can you name
ABC Radio Blake Shelton, Luke Bryan and Jason Aldean were just three of the superstars who came together Tuesday at the Country Music Hall of Fame in Nashville to remember Earl Thomas Conley. Calling the man who
Burke/Triolo Productions/ThinkstockThe 55th Academy of Country Music Awards will be televised Sunday, April 5 on CBS, live from MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. Chris Janson, Michael Ray, High Valley and more will play the Grand Ole Opry on
ABC/Image Group LABrad Paisley has a new half-hour comedy in the works at Amazon, according to The Hollywood Reporter. The West Virginia native would both star in and executive produce Fish Out of Water, which follows a fictionalized version of
ABC/Image Group LABrantley Gilbert’s second child — a girl he and wife Amber named Braylen Hendrix — has arrived. Braylen was born Monday at 1:18 p.m. ET at Piedmont Hospital in Athens, Georgia, weighing 6 pounds, 7 ounces, and measuring 19-and-a-half
ABC/Image Group LADierks Bentley, Darius Rucker, LOCASH, Randy Houser, Sugarland’s Kristian Bush, Devin Dawson, Jamey Johnson, James Otto and more are all set to play a benefit Monday night to help the Bahamas in the wake of Hurricane Dorian. The fundraiser titled SIP Hope 4 Hope
ABC/Mark Levine Keith Urban’s annual free concert on New Year’s Eve is becoming a Nashville tradition, and it’s one that will continue this December 31. For the fourth year in a row, the Aussie superstar — who’s
ABC/Image Group LACarly Pearce and Michael Ray are now one step closer to being husband and wife. Though we don’t know exactly when they plan to tie the knot, we do know they’ve got some of the essential paperwork signed
Warner Music NashvilleChris Janson’s fall dates will be known as the Real Friends Tour, just like his new album — Real Friends — which is coming October 18. The 22-city run kicks off September 20 in Dubuque, Iowa, with
Comstock/Thinkstock Country Music Hall of Famer Emmylou Harris scored her second number one in 1976 with her cover of this country classic, made famous by Patsy Cline. Can you name the track that was also the final
Capitol NashvilleLittle Big Town‘s follow-up to 2017’s The Breaker is set to arrive in early 2020, and it marks the first time Karen Fairchild, Kimberly Schlapman, Jimi Westbrook and Phillip Sweet have taken a turn in the producer’s chair. “Nightfall is our ninth studio album,”
Burke/Triolo Productions/ThinkstockASCAP will give Country Music Hall of Famer Randy Travis its Founders Award November 11 during the 57th Annual ASCAP Country Music Awards in Nashville. Newcomer Adam Hambrick sets his The First Semester Tour in motion September 19 in Oxford,
ABC/Image Group LATyler Hubbard’s son Luca Reed gets his own photo spread in the new issue of People, which is out now. The Florida Georgia Line hitmaker and his wife Hayley welcomed their second child on August 19, making them a family of four:
Columbia NashvilleNewcomer Tenille Townes emerged as the big winner at Sunday night’s Canadian Country Music Awards, taking home four trophies and sweeping every category in which she was nominated. The Canadian Country Music Association named Tenille its Female Artist
ABC/Craig SjodinLuke Bryan claims the twenty-third number one of his career this week, as “Knockin’ Boots” takes its place at the top of the country chart. “Huge thank you to fans, radio and my team for this #1,”
RCA NashvilleCMA and ACM Vocal Group of the Year Old Dominion is planning a twelve-city tour of Canada next year, kicking off February 7 in British Columbia. Mitchell Tenpenny and Meghan Patrick will open the trek, known as the We Are Old
ABC/Image Group LA Lindsay Ell‘s already topped the charts in her native Canada, but now, she’s on the verge of having her first top-ten hit in the States with “What Happens in a Small Town,” with Brantley
Comstock/Thinkstock Earl Thomas Conley scored his fourth number one with this song from 1983, which would go on to be nominated for CMA Single of the Year in 1984. Can you name it? ANSWER: “Holding Her and Loving
Broken BowJason Aldean’s ninth studio album will arrive November 22 and be called 9 — and that’s a title the ACM Entertainer of the Decade’s been planning for awhile. “Early on, I always thought if we ever got to
ABC/Paula LoboGrammy Award-winning vocal group Little Big Town will soon get back on the road, backing a brand new album. The superstar country group just announced that their ninth studio album, Nightfall, will drop January 17, 2020,
ABC/Image Group LA Blake Shelton and Garth Brooks are each superstars in their own right, but when Garth called Blake to propose recording their hit duet, “Dive Bar,” the star of The Voice reverted back to simply
Burke/Triolo Productions/Thinkstock Country legend Tanya Tucker will perform her first full-length concert at Nashville’s historic Ryman Auditorium on January 12 of next year. Tickets go on sale Friday. The debut album by King Calaway is set to
PBSThis weekend, PBS starts counting down to Ken Burns’ epic sixteen-hour Country Music documentary, which premieres later this month. The festivities kick off this Sunday with the two-hour concert special, Country Music: Live at the Ryman, which was recorded in Nashville
Warner Music NashvilleBlake Shelton keeps it simple in his new music video for “Hell Right,” going for a pretty literal interpretation of the party song about having a good time. The video begins with Trace Adkins starting a campfire, as
Mercury NashvilleMaddie & Tae will continue the story they started earlier this year with their One Heart to Another EP, putting out a second volume this October titled Everywhere I’m Goin’. The CMA Vocal Duo of the Year co-wrote all five
Big Machine Fan response to Florida Georgia Line’s acoustic versions of “Talk You Out of It” and “Cruise” was so great, the duo’s now planning to put out stripped-down versions of all their hits. The seventeen-track The Acoustic Sessions is
Warner Music NashvilleChris Janson definitely tapped some Real Friends for his new album of the same name. Blake Shelton’s featured on the title track, and Chris’s wife, Kelly Roland, co-wrote the song “Hawaii on Me.” She’s featured in the new music video for
ABC/Image Group LA Brantley Gilbert is planning to Fire’t Up next year on tour. He’ll kick off his 2020 trek January 23 in London, Ontario, with Chase Rice, Dylan Scott, and newcomer Brandon Lay joining him for the dates. “Fire’t Up” is
Comstock/ThinkstockEight years ago this week, the song that would go on to become Luke Bryan‘s fourth number one was released. Can you name this hit, which was the second single from Luke’s album Tailgates & Tanlines? ANSWER: “I Don’t
Steven Martine First, there was REBOOT. And now, there’s RE-DUNN. Ronnie Dunn’s follow-up to the CMA-nominated effort that recreates Brooks & Dunn’s biggest hits with today’s hottest stars is a new collection of 24 covers. Ronnie plans
Black River Entertainment “homecoming queen?,” the lead single from Kelsea Ballerini‘s forthcoming third album, is available to stream or download now. “What if I told you the world wouldn’t end/If you started showing what’s under your skin,” she
Burke/Triolo Productions/Thinkstock Sheryl Crow promotes her new collaborative album, Threads, Friday morning on the Today show. You can tune in to watch starting at 7 a.m. on NBC. If you missed Maren Morris doing her new single,
NBCKelly Clarkson is ready to start her new gig on Monday as the host of The Kelly Clarkson Show. To celebrate her first day on the job, she’s putting her own spin on Dolly Parton’s “9 to 5.” In a new
ABC RadioDarius Rucker will officially be part of Team Blake during the upcoming season of The Voice. The country superstar and Hootie & the Blowfish front man will be by Blake’s side during the battle rounds of the hit NBC singing
BMLGRiley Green’s been forced to postpone tonight’s opening date on his Get That Man a Beer Tour because of Hurricane Dorian. The “There Was This Girl” hitmaker was set to play The Blue Room in Statesboro, Georgia
Black River EntertainmentNot only will Kelsea Ballerini’s new single, “homecoming queen?” arrive on Friday — complete with missing capitalization and an added question mark — its music video is coming too. CMT announced via its socials it’ll host the video’s
BMLGRiley Green‘s end-of-tour prank on Brad Paisley involved him going shirtless onstage during Brad’s set, strutting around wearing an enormous costume head made to look like the West Virginia native. If you saw the picture of the ex-college-football quarterback
Capitol NashvilleLittle Big Town was “Day Drinking” in their #2 hit from 2014, but now they’re “Over Drinking” on their latest single. Karen Fairchild takes the lead on the new track, which is one of the most traditional-sounding country
Vanner Records/RCA NashvilleMiranda Lambert’s latest tune is “Pretty B****in’.” Even though the new track has a swear word in the title, it’s actually just a reflection on how good life is these days for the Texas native. “‘Pretty
BMLGRiley Green‘s end-of-tour prank on Brad Paisley involved him going shirtless onstage during Brad’s set, strutting around wearing an enormous costume head made to look like the West Virginia native. If you saw the picture of the ex-college-football quarterback
Comstock/ThinkstockFive years ago this week, Garth Brooks ended his retirement by kicking off his World Tour with an eleven-show run with wife Trisha Yearwood. Can you recall where Garth’s comeback tour started? ANSWER: Allstate Arena in Chicago, Illinois. Copyright ©
BMLG Justin Moore falls at the lower end of the height spectrum than other country stars like Trace Adkins, Lady Antebellum‘s Charles Kelley, or Brett Young. Since Justin’s wife Kate runs the This Little Piggy children’s boutique
Burke/Triolo Productions/ThinkstockFlorida Georgia Line‘s new single is the track “Blessings” from their Can’t Say I Ain’t Country album. Tanya Tucker and Brandi Carlile are set to appear on both the Today show and The Tonight show Starring Jimmy Fallon Thursday on NBC. Today starts at 7 a.m. local
ABC/Image Group LAMiranda Lambert’s 2010 hit, “The House That Built Me,” is the Song of the Decade, according to the Academy of Country Music. Miranda recently accepted the trophy backstage at Nashville’s historic Ryman Auditorium — along
ABC/Image Group LAWanna be as fit as Carrie Underwood? Next year, the superstar will share her secrets in her first book, Find Your Path: Honor Your Body, Fuel Your Soul, and Get Strong with the Fit52 Life. Carrie’s publisher,
BMLGIt wouldn’t be a Brad Paisley tour without some unforgettable pranks, and this year, opener Riley Green may have even one-upped the headliner, who’s well-known for his hi-jinks. “Did y’all know Brad Paisley likes pulling pranks on his openers??” Riley asked
E! EntertainmentLuke Combs, Blake Shelton, Carrie Underwood, Luke Bryan, Thomas Rhett, Kane Brown, Kelsea Ballerini, and Maren Morris are all up for The Country Artist of 2019 at the E! People’s Choice Awards this fall. While that’s the only country category at the fan-voted show, some of
ABC/Image Group LATrisha Yearwood will host this year’s CMA Country Christmas special on ABC, as the annual event celebrates its tenth year. The two-time CMA Female Vocalist of the Year will perform on the show as well, along with Lady Antebellum, Rascal
Comstock/ThinkstockThree years ago this week, Justin Moore topped Billboard‘s country albums chart with the predecessor to his current record, Late Nights and Longnecks. Can you name his 2016 album? ANSWER: Kinda Don’t Care. Copyright © 2019, ABC Radio. All rights reserved.
ABC RadioGarth Brooks‘ next stop on his Stadium Tour will take place at the home of the University of Tennessee Volunteers. Garth will play Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, TN on Saturday, November 16. It’ll be the first
ABC/Image Group LA If you’ve noticed Kane Brown being rather quiet on his socials lately, there’s a good reason: the “Good As You” hitmaker is busy working on the follow-up to 2018’s Experiment. “We’re working on it,” Kane tells ABC
Burke/Triolo Productions/ThinkstockTaylor Swift and the Dixie Chicks return to the country charts this week, as “Soon You’ll Get Better” — their collaboration from Taylor’s Lover album — debuts at #10 on Billboard‘s Hot Country Songs tally. Kelsea Ballerini‘s new single is called “Homecoming
UMGMaddie & Tae‘s Taylor Dye will soon be Mrs. Josh Kerr. “Bought the house. got the ring. asked her dad. got the girl,” the singer/songwriter/producer shared on Instagram, along with a photo of himself proposing on the porch. “Forever started Sept
BMLGAfter much critical acclaim — including shout-outs from the likes of Justin Bieber — Midland‘s sophomore album, Let It Roll, lands at number one on Billboard’s Top Country Albums chart this week. “Retweet if you have a number 1 album,” the trio tweeted, in
BMLGJustin Moore achieves the eighth number one of his career this week with “The Ones That Didn’t Make It Back Home.” It’s the lead single from his latest album, Late Nights and Longnecks. “I’m so very thankful for country
ABC/Image Group LA Former linebacker Chase Rice will help ESPN and Taco Bell pick college football’s best fans this fall. Chase played for the University of North Carolina, giving him a unique perspective on naming the best student section
ABC/Image Group LAChris Lane has some “Big, Big Plans” that’ll start this fall: He’ll launch his Big, Big Plans Tour October 31 with newcomers Gabby Barrett, Blanco Brown, and Ernest opening. “After a top-notch summer touring with Brad Paisley, I couldn’t be more excited
Comstock/Thinkstock 1996 CMA Female Vocalist of the Year Patty Loveless scored her first top-ten hit in 1998 with her version of this song, originally recorded by George Jones. Can you name it? ANSWER: “If My Heart Had
ABC/Mark LevineFishing licenses can be expensive, but Dierks Bentley — who is reportedly worth $30 million — doesn’t have an excuse to fish without one. During a three-day music festival over the weekend in Buena Vista, Colorado, Bentley
Walt Disney Television/Lorenzo Bevilaqua Ashley McBryde is the reigning ACM New Female Vocalist, and in November, she competes for the equivalent CMA honor, New Artist of the Year. While “A Little Dive Bar in Dahlonega” was her
Burke/Triolo Productions/Thinkstock Craig Morgan released his first new music in more than three years on Friday. “The Father, My Son, and the Holy Ghost” is in memory of his son, Jerry, who was killed in a tubing
ABC/Justin StephensLauren Alaina’s already hard at work learning the fancy footwork she’ll need for ABC’s Dancing with the Stars. “I met my partner today. I met my partner!” the exuberant singer shared on her socials earlier this week. “I started
Country Music Association Now that Nine Inch Nails frontman Trent Reznor is a Country Music Association Award nominee, it’s clearly time for a wardrobe change. Earlier this week, Lil Nas X‘s Billy Ray Cyrus-featuring viral hit “Old Town Road,” which credits Reznor as
ABC/Lorenzo BevilaquaDolly Parton’s often said she patterned her look after the “town trollop” when she was growing up, but she takes that notion to a new level in the video for “God Only Knows,” her new collaboration
Walt Disney Television/Lorenzo BevilaquaAshley McBryde’s sophomore album won’t arrive until sometime in 2020, but you can hear its lead single, “One Night Standards,” now. The CMA New Artist of the Year nominee and her “A Little Dive
ABC/Randy Holmes Just like his latest single, Jake Owen’s annual hometown fundraiser will be “Homemade” this year. Jake’s Homemade Concert will also feature a pretty big name: the legendary Jimmy Buffett will perform an acoustic set. “Prayed for You” hitmaker Matt Stell will also
ABC/Image Group LA Little Big Town and Alabama will both be featured on The Big Interview with Dan Rather in the coming months, as the AXS TV show resumes its seventh season starting in the fall. Six-time CMA Vocal Group of the Year Little
The Valory Music Co. Sheryl Crow‘s new album, Threads, features two dozen special guests, from Maren Morris, Chris Stapleton, and Vince Gill, to Willie Nelson, Emmylou Harris and Kris Kristofferson. However, Sheryl says there is one legendary
Comstock/Thinkstock Two-time CMA Female Vocalist of the Year Trisha Yearwood hasn’t put out a country album of all-new material since 2007. Can you name the album that was released nearly a dozen years ago? ANSWER: Heaven, Heartache, and the Power
Gwendolyn Records It’s safe to say Trisha Yearwood‘s new record bears the Garth Brooks seal of approval. “I’ve heard him talk about this country album probably more than I’ve ever heard him talk about a record that
Burke/Triolo Productions/Thinkstock If you missed Trisha Yearwood doing the title track of her new album, Every Girl, on the Today show on Thursday, you can check out her “Every Girl in This Town” performance online. Craig Morgan‘s set to play the All-American Summer Concert
Walt Disney Television/Lorenzo BevilaquaWith a national TV appearance and a major CMA nomination already under her belt this week, there’s no slowing Ashley McBryde’s momentum: She’ll release the lead single from her forthcoming sophomore album on Friday. Ashley
CurbDylan Scott and his wife Blair welcomed their second child on Wednesday, a girl named Finley Gray. But the Louisiana native admits he’d previously spent some time worrying about becoming the father of two. “I kind of stressed out the other
Courtesy Farm AidFor the sixth straight year, AXS TV will air the annual benefit concert Farm Aid live. This year’s telecast will take place Saturday, September 21 from 7:30 p.m. ET to 12:30 a.m. ET, live from
Courtesy of Vanner Records/RCA NashvilleMiranda Lambert goes for a literal interpretation in her new music video for “It All Comes Out in the Wash,” doing some serious muddin’ with her friends. Shot outside of Nashville, the clip finds
ABC/Mark LevineIf you were in high school in the eighties, you probably slow-danced to “Drive,” the huge ballad by rock band The Cars. Now, Tim McGraw’s about to introduce it to a whole new generation of fans. “I love finding cover
Leighanne Littrell We’ve all seen female fans screaming over their favorite boy bands. That’s something that Baylee Littrell, son of the Backstreet Boys‘ Brian Littrell, has witnessed firsthand numerous times. But as Baylee pursues his own career
Comstock/Thinkstock Who’s won the most trophies in the history of the CMA Awards? ANSWER: While Brooks & Dunn and Vince Gill are both tied with 18 wins each, Ronnie Dunn ultimately comes out on top, because he has one more win for co-writing
Curb Dylan Scott’s latest release has got him “Hooked”: He and his wife Blair have just welcomed their second child. Dylan posted a photo on Instagram of himself cradling the baby girl, with big brother Beckett looking
Walt Disney Television/Lorenzo BevilaquaMorgan Wallen and Ashley McBryde were helping unveil the 2019 CMA nominations on Good Morning America Wednesday when they found out they’re nominated for New Artist of the Year at the November awards. Ashley admits she wasn’t quite sure
Burke/Triolo Productions/Thinkstock Miranda Lambert‘s music video for “It All Comes Out in the Wash” is set to premiere on Thursday. She’ll chat with fans starting at noon CT, shortly before unveiling the clip on YouTube. Trisha Yearwood will check
ABC/Mark LevineWhat does Dan + Shay’s “Tequila” have in common with “He Stopped Loving Her Today” by George Jones, Willie Nelson’s “Always on My Mind,” and “On the Other Hand” by Randy Travis? Well, the answer is simple: All those songs
ABC/Mark Levine Lil Nas X‘s “Old Town Road” wasn’t allowed to appear on any of Billboard’s country charts, but that hasn’t stopped the viral hit from being nominated for country music’s most prestigious award. The record-breaking smash, featuring Billy
Country Music Hall of Fame and MuseumOf all the reactions to this year’s CMA nominations, Ronnie Dunn’s just might be the best. After finding out Brooks & Dunn is up for Vocal Duo of the Year and Musical Event of the Year
Big Machine Not only does Midland have country cred, but the band is also “Bieber approved.” That’s what the trio tweeted on Wednesday after the Bieb himself reached out to them on social media to say “We are loving this,” along with a
Columbia Nashville Maren Morris’ six CMA nominations this year put her in the same category as her label mate and upcoming tour partner, Miranda Lambert: Maren’s six nods are the most for any female artist since Miranda picked
Comstock/Thinkstock At the recent 2019 ACM Honors ceremony at Nashville’s historic Ryman Auditorium, newcomer Caylee Hammack performed her version of this song, as a tribute to Cliffie Stone Icon Award winner Martina McBride. Can you name the hit that became
RCA Nashville If you’re waiting to learn the release date for Chris Young‘s follow-up to 2017’s Losing Sleep — well, you’re gonna have to wait a little longer. But the Tennessee native vows to keep the new music coming in
Country Music Association Maren Morris is the leading nominee for the 53rd CMA Awards, with six nods. Here’s the complete list of nominees for the 53rd CMA Awards, set to air Wednesday, November 13 on ABC: Entertainer
CMA Maren Morris leads the pack at the 53rd CMA Awards, bringing home the most nominations ahead of Country Music’s Biggest Night this November. Maren’s up for Single, Song, Music Video and Album, all for her single and
ABCHere are the nominations so far for the 53rd CMA Awards, just announced on ABC’s Good Morning America by Jimmie Allen and Ashley McBryde: Entertainer of the YearGarth BrooksEric ChurchChris StapletonCarrie UnderwoodKeith Urban Album of the YearCenter
Gwendolyn Records Trisha Yearwood‘s first all-new country album in more than a decade comes out Friday. And nowhere on the planet will the Every Girl excitement be any greater than in her hometown of Monticello, Georgia. “They
Burke/Triolo Productions/Thinkstock Rodney Atkins and wife Rose Falcon Atkins welcomed their new son, Scout Falcon, on Monday. He joins big brother, 20-month-old Ryder Falcon, as well as Rodney’s 17-year-old son Elijah from his previous marriage. If you
ABC/Image Group LA Eric Church is following up his latest number one, “Some of It,” by releasing “Monsters” as the third single from his Desperate Man album. “Some of It” topped the country chart the week of July 22,
NBCUniversalThirteen of the biggest names in the NFL will join Carrie Underwood for this year’s Sunday Night Football open, including 2018 MVP Patrick Mahomes from the Kansas City Chiefs. You’ll be able to see the full version of the 2019 theme for the
Gwendolyn RecordsTrisha Yearwood’s #EveryGirlRoadTrip will come to a close this Sunday with a stop at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum in Nashville. It’s an appropriate ending for the trek, since the two-time CMA Female
ABC/Mark Levine Could Tim McGraw and Faith Hill’s daughter Gracie be destined for a career in the family business? Tim and Faith’s oldest child, Gracie — who’s 22 — shows off her pipes in a new video her dad shared on his socials, where the two
RCA Nashville When Kane Brown plays ABC’s Good Morning America Summer Concert Series with DJ/producer Marshmello on Friday, you’ll be able to experience it in a whole new way: in virtual reality. GMA is partnering with MelodyVR for a first-of-it-kind TV event. When Kane
Comstock/Thinkstock Two-time CMA Female Vocalist of the Year Janie Fricke scored her first number one in 1982 with this song, co-written by Deborah Allen. Can you name the track that was also the second single from her Sleeping with Your Memory album?
Burke/Triolo Productions/ThinkstockNewcomer Caylee Hammack performed Patsy Cline‘s “Crazy” Saturday night during her Opry debut, as well as her current hit, “Family Tree.” Tim McGraw will release his version of The Cars‘ 1984 pop hit, “Drive,” on Thursday. Eric Paslay‘s Live in Glasgow album will
Broken Bow Jason Aldean adds to his collection of number ones this week, as “Rearview Town” becomes the latest in his string of chart-topping hits that started with “Why” back in 2006. “The very first one was
NBCUniversalAhead of the NFL season’s official start, NBC has shared a snippet of Carrie Underwood and rockerJoan Jett‘s new Sunday Night Football theme song. The 17-second clip gives us our first preview of Carrie and Joan’s collaboration on the long-running SNF opening number “Waiting All
Courtesy of the Country Music Hall of Fame® and MuseumYou can check out the new series Unbroken Circle: Exploring Country Music History with Carly Pearce on the YouTube channel of the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum. In the four-part documentary,
BBRJason Aldean lands the twenty-third number one of his career this week, as “Rearview Town” ascends to the top of the country chart. “Rearview Town” is the Georgia native’s fourth consecutive number one from his latest album that
CMAJimmie Allen and Ashley McBryde will unveil the first nominees for this year’s CMA Awards, starting at 8 a.m. local time Wednesday on ABC’s Good Morning America. Morgan Wallen will follow the big reveal by performing the title track of his debut album, If
ABC/Image Group LA Halloween came several months early for Thomas Rhett and family on Sunday night. “Too soon..?” his wife Lauren asked on Instagram, along with a photo of the entire clan– including daughters Willa Gray and Ada James — dressed in yellow pajamas with bats
ABC/Image Group LA The pranks may be about to kick into high gear on the Brad Paisley World Tour. “2nd night in a row Chris Lane brings out his fiancée’s dog. He’s puppy whipped. Or somethin’…” Brad joked on Instagram, along with
Comstock/Thinkstock Conway Twitty topped the country chart in 1982 with a song that was originally a #2 pop hit for The Pointer Sisters. Can you name it? ANSWER: “Slow Hand.” Copyright © 2019, ABC Radio. All rights reserved.
ABC/Mitch Haaseth Lauren Alaina is delaying the start of her fall tour until winter so she can compete on the new season of ABC’s Dancing with the Stars. The That Girl Was Me Tour will now kick off January 15 with
ABC/Mark LevineMiranda Lambert and vocal powerhouse Maren Morris channeled some serious Thelma and Louise energy in their hotly anticipated collaboration, “Way Too Pretty for Prison.” The single dropped at the stroke of midnight on Monday, becoming the fifth track released off Lambert’s
ABC/Image Group LA Luke Bryan‘s dance-themed music video for “Knockin’ Boots” seems to imply his latest hit might be about fancy footwork. Most adults, however, realize that “knocking boots” is a euphemism for a completely different kind
Burke/Triolo Productions/Thinkstock We Could: The Songwriting Artistry of Boudleaux and Felice Bryant will open September 27 at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum in Nashville and run through August 2, 2020. The couple wrote huge hits for the Everly Brothers like
Courtesy Grand Ole Opry LLC/Chris HolloDolly Parton will celebrate fifty years as a member of the Grand Ole Opry on Saturday, October 12, by appearing on both the 7 p.m and 9:30 p.m. editions of the world’s most
BBR Music Group The new album from Zac Brown Band won’t arrive for almost another month, but you can check out the track listing for The Owl now. The eleven-song project features a cameo by hot commodity Brandi Carlile on “Finish What We
Capitol NashvilleJon Pardi wants to help you hold up your pants — well, sort of. Starting today, members of Jon’s Pardianimals fan club can pre-order a special “Heartache Medication” belt buckle. Of course, Heartache Medication is the title of both Jon’s new
Big LoudIn case you missed it, Morgan Wallen and HARDY are in the middle of an epic bromance. On Thursday, HARDY played his last night on Florida Georgia Line’s Can’t Say I Ain’t Country Tour, which he commemorated with a major shout-out
ABC/Mitch HaasethIt’s just a matter of days before we find out the nominees for this year’s CMA Awards. The first noms for the 53rd CMAs will be revealed during ABC’s Good Morning America on Wednesday, with the rest continuing
Comstock/Thinkstock Juice Newton scored her first number one on the country chart with the final single from her 1981 Juice album. Can you name it? ANSWER: “The Sweetest Thing (I’ve Ever Known).” Copyright © 2019, ABC Radio. All rights reserved.
MCA NashvilleVince Gill‘s deeply personal album titled Okie is new today, complete with an autobiographical song about his wife, iconic Christian singer Amy Grant. While you may think the Country Music Hall of Famer and the inspirational legend share a
Big Machine Midland‘s sophomore album, Let It Roll, arrives today, featuring a cover photo of Cameron Duddy, Mark Wystrach, and Jess Carson perched against a vintage pink limousine. Cam confesses the Austin-based trio originally had a completely different vision for the artwork
Burke/Triolo Productions/Thinkstock Chris Young‘s Thursday night concert in Virginia Beach, Virginia was postponed because of severe weather. Refunds for the Raised on Country Tour stop are available now, as fans wait for a new date to be
Academy of Country MusicLast night on the stage of the Mother Church of Country Music, the reigning CMA and ACM Entertainer of the Year teamed up with the winningest artist in ACM history for a rare moment: Keith
Gwendolyn RecordsTrisha Yearwood will travel the road to Every Girl to celebrate the release of her new album on August 30. “Announcing #EveryGirlRoadTrip,” the two-time CMA Female Vocalist of the Year shared on Instagram on Thursday. “Retracing my road to Music City
ABC/Image Group LA More than seven weeks after Lee Brice topped the country chart with “Rumor,” the South Carolina native now has a pop hit on his hands. “Y’all, #Rumor just debuted at #25 on the Billboard and Mediabase Pop Adult Contemporary
Black River EntertainmentRadio City Music Hall’s famous dance troupe has given Kelsea Ballerini’s most recent number one the Rockette treatment. “Thank you for crafting such an epic girl power anthem,” the New-York-City-based dancers shared on their socials, along with
ABC/Image Group LA Jimmie Allen’s transportation troubles will keep him from making Wednesday night’s stop on the Raised on Country Tour. “I will not be able to make it to the show tonight in Virginia Beach with Chris
Comstock/Thinkstock Barbara Mandrell and Lee Greenwood scored a #3 hit in 1984 with this song from their duet album, Meant for Each Other. Can you name it? ANSWER: “To Me.” Copyright © 2019, ABC Radio. All rights reserved.
Academy of Country MusicWednesday night in Nashville, the Academy of Country Music took care of some unfinished business, passing out the non-televised honors from April’s ACM Awards. Entertainer of the Year Keith Urban was excited for the chance to
Burke/Triolo Productions/Thinkstock Country Music Hall of Famers Alabama are postponing the rest of their 50th Anniversary Tour as lead singer Randy Owen deals with cluster migraines and vertigo. Look for rescheduled dates to be announced in the coming weeks. You should
Academy of Country MusicNext November’s CMA Award will highlight country’s greatest female voices during a show hosted by Carrie Underwood, Dolly Parton and Reba McEntire. But the Academy of Country Music got a jump on the trend Wednesday during its 13th
RCA NashvilleIf you want to know more about Old Dominion’s forthcoming third album, you’ll have a chance to get the scoop on Thursday. The CMA and ACM Vocal Group of the Year will do a question and answer
ABC/Image Group LA You can add one more name to the ever-growing list of country stars expecting babies these days: Shay Mooney. Shay and his wife Hannah shared the news on Instagram on Wednesday, along with a picture of their two-year-old
Big Machine The vintage pink Cadillac parked outside Nashville’s Texas Troubadour Theater on Tuesday night was a huge hint as to what was happening inside: Midland was previewing their new album for an invitation-only audience inside the Music Valley
RECORDS/Arista NashvilleNewcomer Matt Stell is set to sing his debut hit next week on ABC’s Bachelor in Paradise. The Arkansas native performs his top fifteen single, “Prayed for You,” next Tuesday during the wedding of Paradise alums Krystal Neilson and Chris Randone in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. You can
ABC/Image Group LA Garth Brooks will receive the first-ever George H.W. Bush Points of Light Award for Caring and Compassion during a gala next month in New York City. The 41st president — who was a huge country music fan
Comstock/Thinkstock Thirty years ago this week, Garth Brooks released the song that would go on to become his first number one hit. Can you name it? ANSWER: “If Tomorrow Never Comes.” Copyright © 2019, ABC Radio. All rights reserved.
NBCUniversalCarrie Underwood and Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Joan Jett already teamed up earlier this summer to play CMA Fest together in Nashville, and now they’re reuniting for this year’s Sunday Night Football open. They’ll perform the original SNF opening number “Waiting All
ABCLauren Alaina is taking the “Road Less Traveled” to the ballroom, as she competes on the upcoming season of ABC’s Dancing with the Stars. Lauren was announced as one of the cast members for DWTS Season 28,
ABC/Image Group LA There’s no escaping the fact that country music is in the middle of another baby boom right now. Florida Georgia Line‘s Tyler Hubbard just welcomed his second child, a son named Luca Reed, on
Burke/Triolo Productions/ThinkstockThe episode of the music competition show Songland featuring CMA and ACM Vocal Group of the Year Old Dominion airs Wednesday at 8 p.m. ET on NBC. You can check out Midland‘s new video for “Playboys” on YouTube now. It’s from their sophomore
Warner NashvilleWhen Chris Janson released his latest song, the positive anthem “Good Vibes,” he hoped it would not only become a hit, but a movement as well — one that would inspire his fans to do random acts of kindness and
Courtesy of Grand Ole Opry archives/Les LeverettThis fall, Dolly Parton will celebrate half a century as a member of the Grand Ole Opry with two sold-out performances October 12 at the Nashville institution. The Opry will also mark the
ABC/Randy HolmesMichael Ray will headline this fall’s 18th annual CMT on Tour trek, with Jimmie Allen and new duo Walker County opening the dates. The run kicks off October 17 in Greensboro, North Carolina. Michael comments, “I’ve noticed that after the CMT tour, you
ABC/Randy Holmes Garth Brooks continues to stoke the anticipation about where his next stop on his Dive Bar Tour will be. On Monday’s weekly Inside Studio G chat on Facebook, he revealed that show number three will take place somewhere
ABC/Image Group LA Now that we know that Reba McEntire will co-host November’s CMA Awards with Carrie Underwood and Dolly Parton, it raises an interesting question: Could Reba still return to host the competing ACM Awards next spring? “We haven’t confirmed our
ABC/Image Group LA George Strait is re-opening his resort in the Texas Hill Country this fall, and not only does he want you to come visit Tapatio Springs, he wants to send you to Vegas, too. George’s getaway
Comstock/Thinkstock This November, Dolly Parton will co-host the CMA Awards with Carrie Underwood and Reba McEntire. The superstar from East Tennessee has hosted the show once before, by herself. Can you recall when it was? ANSWER: Dolly hosted the 22nd CMA Awards
Capitol NashvilleLuke Bryan will mark the tenth anniversary of his breakthrough 2009 album Doin’ My Thing by releasing it on vinyl for the very first time. In addition to his hits “Rain Is a Good Thing,” “Do I,” and “Someone
ABC/Image Group LA Tyler Hubbard‘s second child — a son named Luca Reed — arrived in the wee hours of Monday morning. The eight-pound, eleven-ounce baby was born on his due date, with Tyler’s wife Hayley going
Burke/Triolo Productions/Thinkstock Old Dominion‘s Trevor Rosen has signed a new publishing deal with Twelve6 Entertainment. It includes both his previous hits and his new compositions. The Grand Ole Opry will host a special screening of part one
ABC/Image Group LA Tyler Hubbard’s second child — a son named Luca Reed — was born Monday at 3:40 a.m. in Nashville, arriving on his due date. Tyler’s wife, Hayley, says his timing was perfect, as the process started just
ABC RadioKelsea Ballerini’s third album won’t be out until next year, but we can expect its first single early next month, according to the Tennessean. The “Miss Me More” hitmaker’s taken some time off the road this summer
Walt Disney Television/Paula LoboKeith Urban, Miranda Lambert, Chris Young, Midland, Chris Janson, Lauren Alaina, Ashley McBryde, Maddie & Tae, Tenille Townes, and Caylee Hammack are all set to perform at Wednesday’s 13th Annual ACM Honors at Nashville’s historic Ryman Auditorium. Barbara Mandrell and Trisha Yearwood will also present awards during the event,
ABC/Mark LevineThis week, Dan + Shay manage to dethrone Luke Combs and claim their sixth career number one with “All to Myself.” “‘All to Myself’ is officially #1, and it feels extra special…” the duo posted on Instagram. “Thank you to our fans
ABC/Image Group LA Things will be decidedly different at this year’s CMA Awards, with Brad Paisley sitting out the co-hosting gig for the first time in twelve years. Instead, Carrie Underwood will be joined by Dolly Parton and Reba McEntire during a night that pays
Comstock/Thinkstock Five years ago this week, this Georgia native performed his hits “Leave the Night On” and “Take Your Time” during his Grand Ole Opry debut. Can you name him? ANSWER: Sam Hunt. Copyright © 2019, ABC Radio.
ABC/Image Group LAACM Entertainer of the Decade Jason Aldean will play three consecutive nights in Las Vegas, starting Friday, December 6 at the Park Theater in the Park MGM. “I’ve wanted to bring our show back to Vegas for
ABC/Image Group LACarrie Underwood is returning to host the CMA Awards in November…but for the first time in 12 years, Brad Paisley won’t be joining her. Instead, Carrie will get some help from two legends: Dolly Parton
Burke/Triolo Productions/Thinkstock If you missed CMA and ACM Entertainer of the Year Keith Urban‘s appearance Friday on ABC’s Strahan & Sara, you can check out his interview on the show’s Facebook page. Country Music Hall of Famer Randy Travis is releasing the new
The Valory Music Co. Justin Moore has no problem admitting he’s not the foremost authority on his own music: That happens to be his wife Kate. “She’s really good to run music by because she’s completely honest — brutally
Valheria RochaThere’s new music from the Dixie Chicks on the way — all thanks to Taylor Swift. Taylor foreshadowed her collaboration with the trio earlier this year in her “Me!” video: If you look closely, you’ll see a picture of the
Blue Chair/Warner Music Nashville It’s National Rum Day — and it’s Friday — so Kenny Chesney’s hoping you’ll have some of his Blue Chair Bay brand on the “Tip of [Your] Tongue.” Kenny’s Premium Rum comes in flavors
Sony Music EntertainmentMorgan Wallen’s already shared a number one with Florida Georgia Line and written a chart-topping hit for Jason Aldean, but now he has a new non-country collaborator: electronic producer/DJ Diplo. Morgan’s featured on the second country song from the
Cowboys & Indians/Robby Klein Soon-to-be Country Music Hall of Famers Brooks & Dunn are on the cover of the October issue of the western lifestyle magazine Cowboys & Indians. They’re flanked by Kane Brown and Jon Pardi on each side, who both collaborated with
RCA NashvilleOld Dominion not only delivered a new preview track from their next album on Friday as promised, they also made a video for it. In the “My Heart Is a Bar” clip, the five-man band turns one of their
Warner Music NashvilleAfter a week of anticipation leading up to Blake Shelton’s new single, the mystery is solved: “Hell Right” is a rap-influenced party song that features Trace Adkins and namechecks both “Old Town Road” and Hank Williams Jr. “This song is about
Curb Dylan Scott‘s seven-song tribute to Keith Whitley, titled An Old Memory, is new today. While the legend is almost universally revered for his vocals and his songwriting, Whitley died more than a year before the “Nothing
Comstock/Thinkstock Forty-five years ago this week, Crystal Gayle recorded her first hit in Nashville. Can you name the song that would make it all the way to #6 on the country chart? ANSWER: “Wrong Road Again.” Copyright © 2019,
Warner Music NashvilleIf you want to see Blake Shelton turn into a fangirl, just ask him about George Strait. The Oklahoma native was super-excited to get the call to play several stadium shows with his hero, like the one he’ll
Burke/Triolo Productions/Thinkstock Watch for CMA and ACM Entertainer of the Year Keith Urban Friday on Strahan & Sara. You can tune in to watch starting at 1 p.m. ET on ABC. Canaan Smith is the flagship artist
Columbia NashvilleYou can vicariously experience one of Hawaii’s most popular tourist attractions in Maren Morris’s new music video for “The Bones.” Filmed during her vacation to Maui at the end of June, the clip follows Maren and her husband, singer/songwriter Ryan
ABC/Image Group LA A day after Old Dominion unveiled the cover of their new record — the first to feature the five-man band in its artwork — the CMA and ACM Vocal Group of the Year is revealing its track listing. The
Warner Music NashvilleIn the first tease for Blake Shelton’s new single, “Hell Right,” Trace Adkins urged him to “Tell ‘em that story you were telling me.” Now we know how that story starts, thanks to the second clip of the song that
ABC/Mark Levine Tim McGraw and Pulitzer Prize-winner Jon Meacham consider the changing face of both country music and America in a new essay in the latest issue of TIME. Titled “Country Music Should Be Political. After All, It Always Has Been,”
Vanner Records/RCA Records NashvilleMiranda Lambert will play her Wildcard on November 1. Wildcard is Miranda’s seventh studio effort, and her first since 2016’s double album, The Weight of These Wings. “When people listen to this record, I
ABC/Image Group LA Kane Brown’s first child — a girl — will be named Kingsley, he revealed Wednesday evening, at a baby shower thrown by his current tour mate, Jason Aldean. “Officially announcing our baby’s name! KINGSLEY can’t wait
Broken Bow (NOTE LANGUAGE) These days, Jason Aldean and his family are living in a temporary space after selling their house in January, as he and his wife, Brittany, await completion of their dream home. When it’s
Comstock/Thinkstock Country Music Hall of Famer Connie Smith scored her most recent top ten in 1976 with this cover of a 1959 hit by The Everly Brothers. Can you name the classic written by Don Everly? ANSWER: “(‘Til) I Kissed You.”
Warner Music Nashville With less than a day to wait before Blake Shelton‘s new single, “Hell Right,” arrives on Friday, the mystery surrounding his latest collaboration with Trace Adkins only seems to grow. Blake first hinted the
Burke/Triolo Productions/Thinkstock Midland is set to play the Today show’s Citi Concert Series Wednesday, August 28, after the release of their sophomore album, Let It Roll, the previous Friday. The new album from Hunter Hayes, titled Wild
Walt Disney Television/Paula LoboCountry music is coming together to help put on a massive concert event to both help veterans and fight homelessness in Atlanta. Dubbed ATLive, the shows will take place over three days this November
MCA NashvilleJosh Turner could take home three GMA Dove Awards this fall, for his I Serve a Savior gospel album. The South Carolina native is up for both Southern Gospel Recorded Song of the Year for “How Great Thou Art”
ABC/Mark Levine When Miranda Lambert said she was anxious to put out new music, she wasn’t kidding. First, she debuted the new track “Locomotive” during CMA Fest in Nashville in June. Then in mid-July, she released her new single,
Columbia NashvilleMaren Morris’s follow-up to her number one single, “Girl,” is the romantic track, “The Bones,” and on Thursday, she’ll unveil its music video. The Texas native announced the premiere on her socials, along with a short, instrumental
RCA Nashville Old Dominion is breaking new ground with their self-titled, third album — simply by appearing on its cover. The artwork for OD’s 2015 debut, Meat & Candy, is reminiscent of a heavy metal cover, showing a hot
Grand Ole Opry LLC/Chris HolloEven a superstar like Carrie Underwood is not above fan-girling a little bit, and that’s exactly what she did Tuesday night during her appearance on the Grand Ole Opry. “This pic pretty much sums up
Curb As “Old Town Road” spends its nineteenth week atop Billboard‘s Hot 100, practically everyone is obsessed with the smash hit by Lil Nas X and Billy Ray Cyrus. And that includes Dylan Scott‘s son, Beckett, who’ll
Comstock/Thinkstock Forty years ago, Country Music Hall of Famer Mel Tillis scored his fifth #1 on Billboard‘s Hot Country Songs chart. Can you name the hit that mentions one of the world’s most famous soft drinks? ANSWER: “Coca Cola Cowboy.”
RECORDS/Arista Nashville Newcomer Matt Stell is a co-writer on his top-fifteen debut single, “Prayed for You.” But it was actually his collaborator, Allison Veltz, who came up with the idea for the hit song. “She came in
Burke/Triolo Productions/ThinkstockLook for Hunter Hayes to reveal details about his next album during his appearance Wednesday during the 9 a.m. hour of NBC’s Today show. Phil Vassar will launch his Stripped Down tour January 8 in Richmond, Virginia. Stripped Down is also the title
ABC/Mark Levine This fall, Tim McGraw will help the Tampa Bay Buccaneers kick off their 2019 season with a free concert. The Sunday, September 8 show also celebrates one hundred years of NFL Football. All you need to get
Low Country Sound/Elektra RecordsFor the title track of the new album by the all-female supergroup the Highwomen, Maren Morris, Brandi Carlile, Natalie Hemby, and Amanda Shires re-imagine 1985’s “Highwayman,” previously recorded by Willie Nelson, Johnny Cash, Kris Kristofferson, and Waylon Jennings. This time, however, they’ve updated and re-worked
Triple TigersRussell Dickerson strips it down in the new music video for his top twenty hit, “Every Little Thing.” In the clip, Russell’s dressed head-to-toe in white, against a white backdrop, playing a white guitar. As the song
Warner Music NashvilleBlake Shelton’s new single, “Hell Right,” which features Trace Adkins, is set to arrive on Friday. On Tuesday, the Oklahoma native took to Twitter to voice his anticipation about the song — and to hint that it may
ABC/Image Group LA With three years of sold-out shows at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas under his belt, George Strait has no plans to stop now. He’s extending his run into 2020, with new dates planned for Friday, January
Comstock/Thinkstock Eighteen years ago this week, Blake Shelton scored his first number one with his debut single. Can you name that hit song, written by Country Music Hall of Famer Bobby Braddock? ANSWER: “Austin.” Copyright © 2019, ABC Radio. All
ABC/Image Group LA Lee Brice, Easton Corbin, and Hunter Hayes are set to play The Love of Dogs Benefit Concert on Thursday, October 10 in the CMA Theater at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum in Nashville. The show will
Big Machine Through the years, two things have become legendary on Brad Paisley‘s tours: his notorious pranks, and how good the catering is. Current opener Riley Green can vouch for the quality of the food. “We’re ruined because of it!”
Burke/Triolo Productions/ThinkstockMiranda Lambert, Chris Young, Midland, Lauren Alaina, and Caylee Hammack have been added to the lineup for the 13th Annual ACM Honors August 21 at Nashville’s historic Ryman Auditorium. Maren Morris will follow-up her #1 single, “Girl,” by releasing the track, “The
ABC/Mark LevineIt’s never too early to start thinking about the holidays — especially if you’re Martina McBride. The four-time CMA Female Vocalist of the Year will launch her ninth The Joy of Christmas tour November 29 in Biloxi, Mississippi.
Warner Music NashvilleIt looks like it won’t be long until Blake Shelton has two duets climbing the country chart. “Dive Bar” with Garth Brooks is already in the top 25, and on Friday, Blake will put out “Hell Right,” his new
ABC/Image Group LA Luke Bryan helps some first responders up their lip sync game in a new CBS TV special next month. Lip Sync to the Rescue was inspired by the #LipSyncChallenge, which became a viral video phenomenon as
ABC/Image Group LAGarth Brooks played for eighty-thousand fans this weekend, as he took his Stadium Tour to Canada for the first time. The two dates in Saskatchewan were also the first country concerts at Regina’s Mosaic Stadium. Even
Capitol Nashville Jon Pardi will launch his new Heartache Medication album with a special concert Friday, September 27 at New York City’s Hammerstein Ballroom. Newcomer Tyler Rich will open the show, with pre-sales starting on Tuesday. Tickets will be available to
EMI NashvilleBrothers Osborne’s new Live at the Ryman album will be available digitally on October 11. The twelve-song collection was recorded during the duo’s sold-out three-night run at the Mother Church of Country Music earlier this year. In addition
Comstock/Thinkstock Johnny Lee topped the country chart and scored a #5 pop hit with this track from the Urban Cowboy soundtrack. Can you name the song? ANSWER: “Lookin’ for Love.” Copyright © 2019, ABC Radio. All rights reserved.
Trae Patton/NBC Blake Shelton‘s already shooting season 17 of The Voice, but he’s had to do some adjusting this time around without his friend — and favorite punching bag — Adam Levine by his side. “It worries
Burke/Triolo Productions/Thinkstock Keith Urban delivered his hits “We Were,” “Blue Ain’t Your Color,” “Wasted Time,” “Parallel Line,” and “Somewhere in My Car” Friday on ABC’s Good Morning America. You can watch his Summer Concert Series performance, as
Concord RecordsBroadway star and actress Kristin Chenoweth’s going a little bit country on her next album, For the Girls. Both Reba McEntire and Dolly Parton join the Oklahoma native for duets on the record, which pays tribute to some of music’s most legendary
Country Music Hall of Fame and MuseumWith Brooks & Dunn’s new Kings of Neon exhibit now open at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum in Nashville, the clock is ticking toward their induction into the Hall this fall.
Walt Disney Television/Paula LoboThings aren’t always as they seem, as Lady Antebellum points out in “Pictures,” the latest taste of their debut album for Big Machine, which is expected later this year. “Yeah, we sure looked happy in pictures/The camera doesn’t
ABC/Image Group LA Kip Moore is looking for love in his rocking new single, “She’s Mine.” Kip contemplates whether his prospective partner might be in “Dallas cheering for the Cowboys,” “laying low in Mexico,” or in “Vegas at a
RCA Nashville Just like she does in “Locomotive,” Miranda Lambert continues to rock on “Mess with My Head,” the latest preview track from her forthcoming album. She admits at least part of the reason why is that she’s been spending
Comstock/Thinkstock Three years ago this week, the lead single from Luke Combs was released. Can you name the track that would go on to be his first of six number ones so far? ANSWER: “Hurricane.” Copyright © 2019, ABC
ABC/Image Group LA When Brett Eldredge scored his first number-one hit back in the summer of 2013, he started the tradition of doing various “death-defying stunts” to commemorate each one. “I did skydiving — which is awesome
Burke/Triolo Productions/Thinkstock CMA and ACM Entertainer of the Year Keith Urban will play Good Morning America‘s Summer Concert Series live from New York City’s Central Park on Friday. You can tune in to watch starting at 7 a.m. on ABC.
ABC/Mitch Haaseth If you tune in to watch the Pittsburgh Steelers take on the New England Patriots in the first Sunday Night Football game of the season, you can stick around to see Kane Brown on The Tonight Show. The “Good As
ABC/Mark LevineTim McGraw’s fans are the stars of his new music video for his top twenty hit, “Thought About You.” “We had so many incredible fan photos submitted for the ‘Thought About You’ Fan Video,” the superstar
Mercury Nashville Taylor Dye shows off her acting skills in Maddie & Tae’s dramatic new video for “Die from a Broken Heart.” Tae demonstrates a wide range of emotion in the video as she plays the female half of a
Warner Music NashvilleNot only did Chris Janson perform his latest hit, “Good Vibes,” on ABC’s Jimmy Kimmel Live! on Wednesday, he also revealed the artwork for his next album. It was actually Jimmy Kimmel himself who did the honors, as he introduced the
Gwendolyn Records Trisha Yearwood‘s latest hit, “Every Girl in This Town,” came out in June during the week of CMA Fest. Just hours after its release, the Georgia native would perform it for the first time for
Comstock/Thinkstock Thirteen years ago this month, Rodney Atkins scored his first #1 on the Billboard chart. Can you name it? ANSWER: “If You’re Going Through Hell (Before the Devil Even Knows).” Copyright © 2019, ABC Radio. All rights reserved.
Capitol NashvilleThere’s new music on the way from Darius Rucker, but this time, it’s not a solo country record: Imperfect Circle, his new album with Hootie & the Blowfish, will arrive November 1. It’s the band’s first new record in
ABC/Mark Levine The wait for Luke Combs’ much-anticipated sophomore album will soon be over: It’s set to arrive on November 8. Those are about the only details we know right now, as Luke made the announcement with a
Andrew Lipovsky/NBC Willie Nelson has canceled the remainder of his current tour due to what he describes as “a breathing problem.” “To my fans, I’m sorry to cancel my tour, but I have a breathing problem that
Warner Nashville Wednesday evening at Music City’s Ole Red Nashville venue, Blake Shelton celebrated the chart-topping success of his multiple-week number one, “God’s Country,” with its writers: Devin Dawson, HARDY, and Jordan Schmidt. “I’ve been very fortunate
Burke/Triolo Productions/ThinkstockMiranda Lambert will release the new track “Mess with My Head” on Friday. Larry Gatlin and Dwight Yoakam are among this year’s inductees into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame. They’ll be officially inducted during the 49th Anniversary Nashville Songwriters
The Valory Music Co. Justin Moore’s daughters Ella and Kennedy are now the proud owners of two kittens — even if their dad did have a pretty good excuse initially for why they couldn’t get one. “He says he’s allergic to
