The Valory Music Co. Justin Moore has been invited to sing his latest hit, “The Ones That Didn’t Make It Back Home,” during the 30th Anniversary National Memorial Day Concert on PBS. The lead single from Justin’s
Burke/Triolo Productions/Thinkstock Tanya Tucker‘s new album, While I’m Livin’, will be released in late summer on Fantasy Records. It was produced by Americana favorite Brandi Carlile and Waylon‘s son, Shooter Jennings. Newcomer Filmore is set to perform
ABC/Image Group LAThomas Rhett recently teamed up with Crown Royal to give four military moms a surprise they won’t soon forget, just in time for Mother’s Day. The four moms believed they were flying to Florida to meet
ABC/Image Group LADevin Dawson’s recent six-stop California Smoke Tour raised more than $12,000 for the California Fire Foundation. It’s a cause that’s personal for the “All on Me” hitmaker, not only because he’s from the Golden State,
Columbia NashvilleYou can trace the skyrocketing career of Maren Morris this Friday, when her installment of Artist Spotlight Stories premieres on YouTube Music. She teased the mini-documentary on her socials on Tuesday, and also shared a short clip. “It can be tough to
CurbDylan Scott has the first number one album of his career so far this week, as his Nothing to Do Town EP takes its place at the top of Billboard’s Country Album Sales chart. The Louisiana native co-write five of the
ABC/Image Group LAMorgan Evans is taking his World Tour home in October: The Aussie singer will play his biggest headlining shows ever Down Under. The “Day Drunk” hitmaker’s Australian trek kicks off October 18 in Sydney, and continues
CMTBrothers Osborne, Maren Morris, Miranda Lambert, and Zac Brown Band are the most-nominated artists at this year’s CMT Music Awards, with three nods each. Carly Pearce revealed this year’s contenders Tuesday morning on NBC’s Today show. You can vote for your favorites now at CMT.com, ahead
ABC/Image Group LALindsay Ell is currently one spot away from country’s top twenty with “What Happens in a Small Town,” her duet with Brantley Gilbert. But that isn’t her only superstar collaboration. Last year, Lindsay teamed with Keith Urban on “Horses,” for his Graffiti U album. “If
Comstock/ThinkstockForty-four years ago this week, Gary Stewart topped the Billboard chart with this cleverly titled song that mixes alcohol with heartbreak. Can you name the quintessential country song that was also the third single from his Out of Hand album? ANSWER: “She’s Actin’
ABC/Mark LevineAs Jon Pardi‘s latest hit, “Night Shift,” nears the top of the chart, he’s also busy readying his third album, the follow-up to 2016’s California Sunrise. “It’s gonna be rowdy,” Jon tells ABC Radio. “It’s gonna be upbeat.” “There’s some
Burke/Triolo Productions/ThinkstockMonument Records will launch the new Shady Ladies of Music City podcast on June 4, featuring industry legends Susan Nadler and Evelyn Shriver. Nadler was president of Asylum Records, while Shriver was the publicist for legends like Tammy Wynette, George Jones, and Randy Travis.
ABC/Image Group LAWednesday night in Nashville, Rascal Flatts is set to be honored by the Gospel Music Association for their charitable work. Specifically, Gary LeVox, Jay DeMarcus, and Joe Don Rooney have raised millions of dollars for Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at
ABC/Image Group LABrett Young is recuperating, after being forced to cut his show short while opening for Kelsea Ballerini this weekend on the Miss Me More Tour. The singer’s voice gave out, as the California native explained on Instagram. “I just
RCA NashvilleChris Young’s Raised on Country World Tour is now officially underway, after a sold-out show Sunday night in Manchester, England. “The Manchester crowd definitely came to party,” Chris commented afterwards. “The audience was unbelievable last night.”
ABC/Image Group LAEric Church’s Double Down Tour is doing so well that his attendance is outpacing big-name pop and rock acts like Billy Joel, Fleetwood Mac, Elton John, Justin Timberlake, and Cher. This week, Eric tops both Pollstar’s LIVE75 and Global Concert Pulse rankings, having sold an
ABC/Image Group LAACM Artist of the Decade Jason Aldean kicked off his new Ride All Night Tour this weekend with two sold-out shows at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut. Kane Brown, Carly Pearce and Dee Jay Silver are joining him on the
MCA NashvilleGeorge Strait is already filling up his tour schedule for 2020. The Country Music Hall of Famer will play two dates in the Midwest early next year, starting January 24 at Intrust Bank Arena in Wichita, Kansas.
BBRRunaway June now has the first weekend of Carrie Underwood‘s all-girl Cry Pretty Tour 360 under their belt. But having seen her elaborate Storyteller trek in 2016 — which was in the round just like this one — they
Comstock/ThinkstockThis 1981 classic by Hank Williams, Jr. was the lead single from his The Pressure Is On album. Can you name it? ANSWER: “All My Rowdy Friends (Have Settled Down).” Copyright © 2019, ABC Radio. All rights reserved.
ABC/Image Group LA Chase Rice is starting the week with the first number-one song of his career, as “Eyes on You” takes its place at the top of the chart. The North Carolina native recalls he sensed
“American Idol’s” final five, L-R: Laine Hardy, Alejandro Aranda, Wade Cota, Madison VanDenburg, Laci Kaye Booth; ABC/Eric McCandlessAmerican Idol‘s Final Five is now set. On Sunday night’s show, the remaining six contestants performed two songs each: one
Burke/Triolo Productions/Thinkstock Randy Travis celebrated his 60th birthday during a special show at the Grand Ole Opry this weekend. Though his song has already peaked on the radio airplay charts, the video for Michael Ray‘s “One That Got Away”
ABC/Image Group LAWhen Miranda Lambert sets her Roadside Bars & Pink Guitars Tour in motion in the fall, she’ll be bringing along some of her favorite women in the music business. “We didn’t set out to have an all-female
ABC/Mark LevineEven though he’s only four, Carrie Underwood’s son Isaiah is already an accomplished road warrior. In fact, he took his first steps on the first day of Carrie’s Storyteller Tour back in 2016. Now that Isaiah’s back on the
ABC/Randy HolmesSunshine state native Michael Ray is headed home for Independence Day this year. In addition to getting to spend some time with his family in Eustis, Florida, the “One That Got Away” hitmaker is set to play the
ABC/Image Group LALuke Combs and his fiancée Nicole Hocking are expanding their family. No, they’re not having a baby — but they’ve just adopted a shelter dog named JoJo. Luke and Nicole discovered JoJo through Nashville’s Proverbs 12:10 Animal Rescue,
ABC/Mark LevineThe guys in Old Dominion are baring their souls in the follow-up to their current #1 hit, “Make It Sweet.” “Most people don’t change/But some people do,” lead singer Matthew Ramsey sings in the first verse of “Some People Do,”
ABC/Image Group LA Tonight in Uncasville, Connecticut, Jason Aldean sets his new Ride All Night Tour in motion. The ACM Entertainer of the Decade is taking Kane Brown and Carly Pearce with him, and he says hitting
Comstock/ThinkstockThis 1983 hit by Mickey Gilley and Charly McClain became the pair’s most successful duet, making it all the way to the top of the chart. Can you name it? ANSWER: “Paradise Tonight.” Copyright © 2019, ABC Radio. All rights reserved.
ABC NewsArtists from the world of country, hip-hop, pop, rock and K-Pop will take the stage for Good Morning America’s Summer Concert Series this year — and you can see them all for free. Things start off
ABC/Image Group LA It’s been a busy week for Kane Brown: he’s barely back from Wednesday’s Billboard Music Awards in Vegas, in time to hit the road with Jason Aldean tonight on his Ride All Night Tour.
Burke/Triolo Productions/Thinkstock“Raised on Country” hitmaker Chris Young shot the photos for his new album on Thursday. Though the project’s release date hasn’t been revealed, it’ll take its title from Chris’ current hit. Luke Combs is currently spending his thirty-second week
ABC/Image Group LAOld Dominion’s currently at number one this week with “Make It Sweet,” but Thursday night, we’ll get to hear what will likely be their next hit. “Feel like dropping a new song tonight,” the reigning
ABC/Image Group LAKenny Chesney’s 2018 Trip Around the Sun was last year’s Top Country Tour, according to Billboard. The superstar from East Tennessee picked up the honor Wednesday night at the Billboard Music Awards in Las Vegas. “You don’t tour
Todd Williamson/NBCDan + Shay not only performed on the Billboard Music Awards and took home the Top Country Duo trophy Wednesday night, they also found time to work in a gig as wedding singers. Dan Smyers and Shay Mooney did their #1 hit
ABC/Mark LevineCarrie Underwood kicked off her Cry Pretty 360 Tour Wednesday night with a sold-out show in Greensboro, North Carolina. Carrie’s two-hour set included tracks from the Cry Pretty album, as well as new arrangements and mash-ups of hits from
CMTFor the second year in a row, Little Big Town will return to host the CMT Music Awards in 2019. The annual fan-voted show, which takes place during the week of CMA Fest, will air live from Nashville’s Bridgestone
Comstock/ThinkstockTwenty-five years ago, this Reba McEntire album featuring the hits “Why Haven’t I Heard from You,” “And Still,” and “Till You Love Me” was released. Can you name it? ANSWER: Read My Mind. Copyright © 2019, ABC Radio. All rights
Florida Georgia Line wins at the Billboard Music Awards; Todd Williamson/NBCLuke Combs and Florida Georgia Line were among the big country music winners at last night’s 2019 Billboard Music Awards, held at the MGM Grand in Las
The Valory Music Co.Since reigning ACM Male Artist of the Year Thomas Rhett is approaching superstar status, with all of his songs practically rocketing to the top of the chart, it’s surprising to realize 2019 is the first year
Burke/Triolo Productions/ThinkstockDustin Lynch‘s new video for “Ridin’ Roads” premieres during the 6 a.m. ET hour Thursday morning on CMT. It’ll also be shown on the billboards in New York City’s Times Square at 12 p.m. and 5
Billboard/NBCUniversalThe Billboard Music Awards winners were revealed in ceremonies Wednesday night at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, and broadcast live on NBC. Here’s the complete list of winners: Top ArtistDrake Billboard Chart Achievement AwardAriana
Big LoudThe cover of Jake Owen’s new album, Greetings from… Jake, is a classic travel postcard, in a nod to where he grew up: Florida, the Sunshine State. So it follows that his new single would be “Homemade.” “Home made
Big Machine They say imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, and there’s no doubt Shelby Blackstock loves his mother. You see, Shelby happens to be the only son of Country Music Hall of Famer Reba McEntire. Reba’s new album
ABC/Image Group LAMorgan Evans’ second American single, “Day Drunk,” is currently climbing the country top 40 in the U.S., but it’s already been named Country Work of the Year in his native Australia. The Aussie picked up
ABC/Mark LevineIf you’ve been to see Luke Combs in concert, you’ve probably heard the North Carolina native’s next single. If you haven’t, you’ll get your chance next Wednesday. “Beer Never Broke My Heart” will premiere on country radio at
ABC/Image Group LANot only are Dan + Shay up for seven trophies at tonight’s Billboard Music Awards — including two all-genre honors — they’ve also snagged a coveted performance slot on the show. While we don’t know what they’ll sing, we
Comstock/ThinkstockIn 2008, these two superstars co-headlined the Love, Pain and the Whole Crazy Carnival Ride Tour. Can you name them? ANSWER: Keith Urban and Carrie Underwood. Copyright © 2019, ABC Radio. All rights reserved.
Burke/Triolo Productions/ThinkstockEric Paslay is the newest writer signed to Big Machine Publishing. So far, he’s hit it big with Eli Young Band‘s “Even If It Breaks Your Heart,” Jake Owen‘s “Barefoot Blue Jean Night,” Rascal Flatts‘ “Rewind,” and his own hit,
ABC/Mark LevineWednesday night, any sort of maternity leave that Carrie Underwood was able to carve out of her busy schedule will officially be over. The “Southbound” hitmaker kicks off her Cry Pretty 360 Tour in Greensboro, North Carolina, after
ZondervanThere are some surprising revelations in Jay DeMarcus’ new memoir, Shotgun Angels: My Story of Broken Roads and Unshakeable Hope, which is out today. For example, the Rascal Flatts’ hitmaker reveals he had a daughter in his early twenties that
Broken BowDustin Lynch is hoping you’ll go “Ridin’ Roads” with him on Thursday. The Tullahoma, Tennessee native is teasing the new video for his latest hit by posting a short clip on his socials. Much like the cover of
Columbia Nashville As Maren Morris’ latest hit, “Girl,” nears the top ten on the country chart, she’s extending her tour of the same name. The Texas native is adding five new dates, starting September 5 in Wallingford, Connecticut.
Country Music AssociationThe kickoff of CMA Fest 2019 is a little more than a month away, with the four-day festival set to start June 6 in downtown Nashville. As the date approaches, the lineup continues to grow: Billy
dick clark productionsKane Brown and Florida Georgia Line are both set to present at Wednesday’s Billboard Music Awards in Las Vegas. Chrissy Metz and Justin Hartley from This Is Us will hand out trophies as well, along with Julianne Hough and many more. Seven-time nominees Dan + Shay are set to
RCA Nashville Chris Young celebrated his eleventh career number one, “Hangin’ On,” Monday at a party at BMI in Nashville. The Murfreesboro, Tennessee native also opened up about his next album, which is likely to be called
Comstock/ThinkstockTwenty-five years ago this week, Faith Hill scored her second number one on Billboard‘s Hot Country Songs chart with this song. Can you name the tune that was originally a #12 pop hit for Big Brother & the Holding Company — featuring Janis
JakTommaso Boddi/Getty Imagese Owen will always remember April 29 — not just because it’s Willie Nelson’s birthday, but because that’s the day he became a dad for the second time. On Twitter Monday, Jake wrote, “It’s a
ABC/Image Group LA The wait is on for the new single from Lady Antebellum, which could come any day. It’ll be the trio’s first release for Big Machine, after leaving their longtime home at Capitol Nashville. The
Burke/Triolo Productions/Thinkstock Tim McGraw‘s Friday night concert at the NFL Draft in Nashville was the largest concert on the largest stage in the history of Music City, according to his record label. Six hundred thousand people lined
ABC/Image Group LAFlorida Georgia Line’s Brian Kelley recently took his wife Brittney to Bolt Farm Treehouse in Charleston, South Carolina for her birthday, and now he’s making it possible for one lucky fan to go, too. BK is giving away a
ABC/Image Group LAThomas Rhett kicked of the Canadian leg of his Life Changes Tour this past weekend with a string of sold-out shows, playing for capacity crowds in Montreal, Quebec; and Ottawa and London, Ontario. “We have never
ABC/Image Group LAJason Aldean launches his Ride All Night Tour with Kane Brown and Carly Pearce this Wednesday in Uncasville, Connecticut. But before the ACM Entertainer of the Decade sets his latest trek in motion, he’s adding one more date: He’ll play
ABC/Mark LevineChris Stapleton is the latest big-name musician to make a cameo on HBO’s Game of Thrones. If you caught Sunday night’s episode, “The Long Night,” you might’ve spotted the “Millionaire” hitmaker, who played a Wildling-turned-White-Walker outside Winterfell, as
ABC/Randy HolmesJennifer Nettles is set to sing the national anthem at Saturday’s Kentucky Derby in Louisville. You’ll be able to watch Jennifer’s performance just after 5 p.m. ET on NBC, as she performs “The Star Spangled Banner” in
Warner NashvilleBlake Shelton is expanding his bar and restaurant in his Oklahoma hometown. The new addition to Ole Red Tishomingo is a music hall and events venue called The Dog House. It’ll host a weekly series of shows,
Comstock/ThinkstockFreddie Hart scored his breakthrough hit and first number one in the summer of 1971 with this song he wrote. Can you name the tune the Country Music Association chose as its Song of the Year in both
L-R: Adam Lambert, Wade Cota — ABC/Eric McCandlessThey will, they will, rock you! American Idol’s top eight took on some classic Queen songs Sunday night with the help of eighth season runner-up and current Queen frontman Adam
ABC/Image Group LAThis week, Old Dominion claims their latest number one with the lead single from their forthcoming third album, “Make It Sweet.” OD started out as a bar band made up of songwriters, and even though they’re now
Burke/Triolo Productions/ThinkstockNewcomer Matt Stell made his Grand Ole Opry debut on Saturday night, performing his debut single, “Prayed for You.” Rascal Flatts‘ Jay DeMarcus guests on the Today show on Monday. His memoir, Shotgun Angels: My Story of Broken Roads and Unshakeable Hope, comes
RCA NashvilleOld Dominion wants to “Make It Sweet” for you at CMA Fest in Music City this summer. The five-man band has just kicked off a new contest with some pretty sweet prizes: round-trip airfare to Nashville, five
ABC/Randy Holmes“Mr. Lonely” pays for his past indiscretions in Midland’s new video for their latest hit. Actor Dennis Quaid stars as the title character in the elaborate video, which was shot on the set of the Netflix show, The Ranch. The
Mercury NashvilleThe day Maddie & Tae fans have waited for is finally here: One Heart to Another, the follow-up to their 2015 debut, it out now. “The amount of gratitude I feel towards our fans is indescribable,” Maddie reflects. “We’ve
ABC/Mark LevinePop star Pink’s new album, Hurts 2B Human, is out today, and that means you can check out her new duet with Chris Stapleton. The two contemplate the limits of love in the tender ballad, “Love Me Anyway.”
ABC/Image Group LA Chris Young is partnering with USAA to honor members of the military on his upcoming Raised on Country Tour. During the tour, the insurance, banking and financial services company will provide premium tickets, meet-and-greets, and
CurbFor Dylan Scott fans, the wait is finally over for the follow-up to his self-titled debut album from 2016, as his Nothing to Do Town EP arrives today. “Two-and-a-half years later, we finally get new music,” the Louisiana native smiles. “Man,
Comstock/ThinkstockSammy Kershaw earned his first and only #1 so far in 1993 with the lead single from his Haunted Heart album. Can you name it? ANSWER: “She Don’t Know She’s Beautiful.” Copyright © 2019, ABC Radio. All rights reserved.
Burke/Triolo Productions/ThinkstockViral video sensation Mason Ramsey sold out hit first Nashville show Wednesday night at Music City’s iconic Exit/In. His How’s Your Girl & How’s Your Family Tour wraps Friday night in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. John Rich is set to sing the national
ABC/Image Group LAAs the second day of the 2019 NFL Draft gets underway in Nashville, Dierks Bentley has plenty of reasons to be excited. He happens to have his own honky tonk, Whiskey Row, that’s right in the middle
ABC/Image Group LADan + Shay are up for seven trophies at next week’s Billboard Music Awards in Las Vegas, including nominations for the all-genre Top Duo/Group honor and the Billboard Chart Achievement Award. But even though “Tequila” crossed over to the
ABC/Image Group LACountry Music Hall of Famer Randy Travis will celebrate his 60th birthday next month with an appearance on the Grand Ole Opry. His friends Josh Turner, Charles Esten, and Charlie Worsham will play the Saturday, May 4 show, with Hall of
Big Machine In 2017, Reba McEntire was all set to return to TV in a new role she’d developed with Desperate Housewives’ creator Marc Cherry: In Red-Blooded, she would’ve starred as a small-town Southern sheriff who partners with a Middle Eastern FBI
ABC/Image Group LAReigning CMA and ACM Entertainer of the Year Keith Urban has a date with the Grand Ole Opry. The Aussie superstar returns to the legendary Nashville stage to play two shows on Tuesday, May 14. Tickets for
ABC/Craig SjodinWednesday night in Nashville, Luke Bryan kicked off the 2019 NFL Draft with a pre-party that raised $120,000 for charities in Music City. ESPN’s Kirk Herbstreit joined Luke for the fundraiser at his 32 Bridge Food + Drink honky tonk.
Mercury NashvilleIt’s been nearly four years since Maddie & Tae‘s debut, Start Here, was released. On Friday, their follow-up, the five-song EP One Heart to Another, arrives. “That’s a special one…” Tae Dye says of the title track. “The title itself, ‘One
Comstock/ThinkstockThis former defensive tackle for the Cincinnati Bengals topped the country chart in 1991 with his self-penned “Walk on Faith.” Can you name him? ANSWER: Mike Reid. Copyright © 2019, ABC Radio. All rights reserved.
Burke/Triolo Productions/ThinkstockJordan Davis performs his new single, “Slow Dance in a Parking Lot,” Thursday on ABC’s Strahan and Sara. You can tune in to watch at 1 p.m. ET. Dierks Bentley, Sheryl Crow, and Steve Miller are set to play Marty Stuart‘s 18th
ABC/Image Group LAThursday night, the first round of the NFL Draft gets underway in downtown Nashville. Dierks Bentley‘s just one of the country stars who’ll be part of the entertainment as the football festivities take over Music
ABC/Image Group LAYou’ll be able to meet “Mr. Lonely” on Friday: Midland will premiere the music video for their new single at 2 p.m. ET via their YouTube Channel. The “Official Trailer” for “Mr. Lonely” stars Dennis Quaid and was shot on the
ABC/Image Group LAAs fans continue to watch for Cam’s long-awaited sophomore album, the “Burning House” hitmaker is giving them a little something to tide them over. On Wednesday, the California native revealed her new collaboration with producer/DJ Diplo. “So
ABC/Image Group LANext week, you’ll have the chance to snap up tickets to some of country’s hottest summer concerts for only $20, including fees. The extraordinary bargain is part of Live Nation’s fifth annual National Concert Week.
ABC/Image Group LAMiranda Lambert will mark the tenth anniversary of her MuttNation Foundation pet charity with a march in Music City during CMA Fest. The Mutt March will start Thursday, June 6 at 8:30 a.m. at Nashville’s Nissan
ABC/Mark LevineCarrie Underwood believes you can be “The Champion.” Wednesday morning on her socials, Carrie offered her fans the chance to perform her collaboration with Ludacris with her on the Cry Pretty 360 Tour, which kicks off next week. Carrie will sing,
ABC/Image Group LAEric Church is adding four new dates to his Double Down Tour this fall. The new additions to his itinerary include stops in San Francisco, California and Birmingham, Alabama, as well as a two-night stand in
Broken BowStarting today, Dustin Lynch will be “Ridin’ Roads” in the Great White North, as he joins Thomas Rhett for the Canadian leg of his tour. “It’s exciting for me,” Dustin admits. “We’ve been up there a few times, but we
Comstock/ThinkstockForty-one years ago this week, Kenny Rogers won Single and Song of the Year at the 13th Academy of Country Music Awards for this hit. Can you name this classic, which also helped Kenny win Top Male Vocalist and
ABC/Image Group LAIf you keep up with Carly Pearce on her socials, you probably know the Kentucky native is an avid runner. But her fiance, Michael Ray, has also let it slip that during her workouts, Carly’s quite the accomplished
Burke/Triolo Productions/ThinkstockKacey Musgraves is adding four new West Coast shows to her Oh, What a World Tour II this summer, starting August 20 at The Chelsea at The Cosmopolitan in Las Vegas. She’ll continue on to San Diego and Los
Broken Bow“Ain’t the whole wide world just one big country song?” LOCASH asks with their new single. “One Big Country Song” is the latest release from the duo’s new Brothers album, and the follow-up to their top thirty hit, “Feels Like
ABC/Image Group LANicole Kidman loves being a “tour wife” and can memorize Keith Urban’s concert schedule in one glance, she reveals in Vanity Fair’s May cover story. In fact, she’d just returned from the European leg of the Aussie superstar’s
ABC/Image Group LASeven-time nominees Dan + Shay are set to perform on next week’s Billboard Music Awards in Las Vegas. Dan Smyers and Shay Mooney will team up with pop star Tori Kelly, who previously scored a country hit with “Take Back Home Girl” with Chris
ABC/Image Group LABrett Young’s latest hit “Here Tonight” is sticking around for a second week atop Billboard’s Country Airplay chart this week. What’s even more impressive is that Brett’s three previous hits have all spent multiple weeks at
Capitol NashvilleCarrie Underwood’s stepping up the tempo with her new single from the Cry Pretty album: It’s the summer-themed “Southbound,” which she recently performed on the Academy of Country Music Awards. “Summer dripping off of us/From the river bank
Comstock/ThinkstockAfter many years as a gospel quartet, the Oak Ridge Boys scored their first major country hit with this track in 1977. Can you name this top five hit, which was also the title cut of the album that
Curb Lee Brice has his biggest hit since 2015’s “That Don’t Sound Like You” with his latest single, “Rumor.” Had it not been for his vocal problems several years ago, however, the South Carolina native’s new hit
Burke/Triolo Productions/ThinkstockStaind front man Aaron Lewis has this week’s best-selling country album with his latest effort, State I’m In. Sara Evans performs with The Barker Family Band — also known as her children Avery and Olivia — Tuesday on the syndicated Pickler & Ben. Check your local listings to
Atlantic/Warner Nashville Michael Ray’s slowing things down: The follow-up to his chart-topping track “One That Got Away” is the heartbreak ballad “Her World or Mine.” The Florida native says it’s already a song his fans have embraced.
MCA NashvilleJordan Davis will perform his new single, “Slow Dance in a Parking Lot,” Thursday on ABC’s Strahan and Sara. The new release is the third single from Jordan’s Home State album, and the follow-up to his first two number ones: “Singles You
ABC/Image Group LABrett Young’s “Here Tonight” has just become his fifth number one hit in a row — and that means every single the California native has put out so far has made it to the top
CurbDylan Scott and his wife Blair will be welcoming a little girl into their family. The new arrival will join big brother Beckett, who celebrated his first birthday in December. The “My Girl” hitmaker revealed the baby’s gender on his socials on Easter
Arista NashvilleLANCO brings the message of their new single, “Rival,” to life in their new music video for the song. The clip mixes an energetic live performance by the band with footage of a group of people owning
ABC/Mark LevineBrett Eldredge will play an intimate show this spring as part of the Bud Light Dive Bar Tour. Brett’s concert will be May 16 in St. Louis, Missouri, which also happens to be the home of Budweiser.
Comstock/ThinkstockJohnny Cash scored his final number one on the Billboard country chart in 1976 with this novelty song about building a Cadillac. Can you name it? ANSWER: “One Piece at a Time.” Copyright © 2019, ABC Radio. All rights reserved.
ABC/Eric McCandlessLast week, after America failed to vote them into the top 10, the American Idol judges picked Uché, Dimitrius Graham and Alyssa Raghu as wild cards, giving them another chance. Sunday night, Alyssa won over the
Burke/Triolo Productions/ThinkstockLee Ann Womack‘s new video for “Hollywood” features custom-made dolls and intricate, stop-motion animation. You can watch the video for the second single from her Grammy-nominated The Lonely, the Lonesome, and the Gone album on YouTube. Love and Theft‘s
ABC/Image Group LAMorgan Wallen‘s enjoying his second bona fide country hit with “Whiskey Glasses,” the follow-up to his chart-topping collaboration with his pals Florida Georgia Line on “Up Down.” The East Tennessee native says he released “Whiskey Glasses” as
Warner NashvilleIn a preview of a new behind-the-scenes video coming on Monday, Blake Shelton talks about the first time he heard his latest hit, “God’s Country.” At the time, he was on his ranch in Oklahoma. “I was shocked,”
ABC/Image Group LAThere’s no shortage of country songs about smoking weed with Willie, but Brantley Gilbert’s new one actually includes a brief cameo by country music’s most famous advocate of marijuana. Not only is Willie Nelson featured on Brantley’s song “Welcome
The Valory Music Co.Thomas Rhett’s giving his fans another sneak preview of his forthcoming Center Point Road album with the new track, “Remember You Young,” which is available to stream or download now. “Remember You Young” continues the nostalgic
Disney Channel/Image Group LAKelly Clarkson and Carrie Underwood are in a secret feud! Except they’re actually not, and Kelly is calling out Star magazine for claiming they are. Kelly tweeted a photo of the magazine’s cover —
Warner NashvilleBlake Shelton will do a rare Nashville concert on Friday, May 31 in the Country Music Hall of Fame’s CMA Theater. The special show celebrates the 20th anniversary of Musicians on Call, the nonprofit that brings live
Comstock/Thinkstock Fifty years ago this week, Glen Campbell‘s “Wichita Lineman” was at #2 on Billboard‘s Hot Country Songs tally, while another song by Campbell was #1 on that same chart. Can you name this classic, which shares its name
Kharen HillIn 1996, Sheryl Crow wrote the song “Redemption Day” after visiting Bonsia with then-first lady Hillary Clinton, and recorded it on her second album. In 2003, Johnny Cash recorded it. He died that same year; his
ABC/Image Group LAOld Dominion‘s currently on their own headlining Make It Sweet Tour, but after several summers opening for Kenny Chesney, they’re not too proud to admit they’ve borrowed some of the superstar’s best ideas. OD’s backstage area,
Burke/Triolo Productions/ThinkstockBoth Scotty McCreery and Mitchell Tenpenny are booked to appear at the Budweiser Country Club at Stagecoach Festival April 26-28 in Indio, California. A pair of Reba McEntire‘s Reba by Justin boots are featured in the May/June issue of Cowboys & Indians magazine.
ABC/Image Group LAWhat would happen if you mixed Morgan Evans latest hit, “Day Drunk,” with Dan + Shay‘s smash, “Tequila?” You can find out in the Aussie’s new performance video, which features him singing a mash-up of the two songs.
ABC/Image Group LAYou can count Little Big Town, Old Dominion, Lady A’s Charles Kelley, Kix Brooks, and Martina McBride among the country stars who are willing to drink some wine for a good cause. They’ll all be a part of Monday’s annual Best Cellars
ABC/Image Group LABrett Young’s “Here Tonight” might have ended Luke Combs’ seven-week run at the top of Billboard’s Country Airplay chart this week, but Luke can still say he’s scored the second most popular song in that chart’s history. Two songs
Big Machine Riley Green’s debut single, “There Was This Girl,” is number one this week, and the Alabama native is wasting no time capitalizing on his momentum: his second release, “In Love By Now,” is already out,
Capitol NashvilleThere’s no doubt Carrie Underwood has her hands full these days: She’s rehearsing for the May 1 kickoff of her Cry Pretty 360 Tour and taking care of her nearly-three-month old baby Jacob and her four-year old, Isaiah. So just how stressed is
AXS TVWillie Nelson joins The Red Rocker Sammy Hagar for the upcoming season four premiere of Hagar’s AXS TV series Rock & Roll Road Trip, where the country legend discussed his plans for the future, among other things. In a teaser clip from
Big Machine Label Group Wednesday afternoon at Cash Cabin just outside Nashville, Sheryl Crow premiered her new video for “Redemption Day” for a small group of music industry insiders. The new recording is a duet with Johnny Cash, and is
Comstock/ThinkstockThirty years ago this week, this Texas native wasn’t just Killin’ Time, as the title of his first album suggests, he was making his debut on the Grand Ole Opry. Can you name him? ANSWER: Clint Black. Copyright ©
Burke/Triolo Productions/ThinkstockLook for Parmalee‘s new video for “Be Alright” on Friday. Newcomer Ryan Kinder has signed a new publishing deal with BMG Nashville. He’s also working on a new music, due later this year. “Man Crush (A Tribute to Tiger Woods)”
ABC/Image Group LAThis week, Brett Young earns his fourth consecutive number one on Billboard‘s Country Airplay chart with “Here Tonight,” a song he wrote with Charles Kelley while on tour with Lady Antebellum back in 2017. And while the California native tries to not
ABC/Randy HolmesThey haven’t exactly said a whole lot about it, but Sugarland will be playing about a dozen dates in June, July, and August promoting their Bigger album, which came out last summer. Since their Still the Same Tour wrapped in
MCA Nashville George Strait might’ve retired from touring five years ago, but he’s still making as much money on the road as he ever has. King George ranks #2 on Billboard’s latest Hot Tours ranking, second only to pop
The Valory Music Co. Thomas Rhett fans can look forward to the next taste of his new album on Friday. TR revealed on his socials the record’s twelfth track, “Remember You Young,” will be out April 19. He also shared
ABC/Image Group LATim McGraw is going a type of tour he’s never done before: a book tour, to support his forthcoming Songs of America collaboration with Pulitzer-Prize-winner Jon Meacham. Tim will still be singing, though. Just as in the book, Meacham
ABC/Randy HolmesGarth Brooks is taking his stadium tour to the Northwest. The CMA’s winningest Entertainer of the Year will play Autzen Stadium on the campus of the University of Oregon on Saturday, June 29. Tickets for the Eugene,
Comstock/Thinkstock Fifty years ago this week, the Man in Black started taping his weekly ABC-TV show in Nashville. Can you recall the famous building where The Johnny Cash Show was filmed? ANSWER: Music City’s historic Ryman Auditorium. Copyright ©
ABC Radio “This is one of the coolest nights of my entire life,” Kelsea Ballerini told a packed Grand Ole Opry House Tuesday night, as the 25-year-old officially became its youngest member. Earlier, CMA and ACM Entertainer
Burke/Triolo Productions/ThinkstockMarty Stuart will be the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum’s 2019 Artist in Residence. He’ll do three shows at the Hall’s CMA Theater on September 11, 18, and 25. “Kiss That Girl Goodbye” hitmaker Aaron Watson will
Big MachineThis week, Riley Green reaches the pinnacle of success as a new artist as his debut single, “There Was This Girl,” hits number one. But the Alabama native — and former star of CMT’s Redneck Island — insists he never
Big MachineReba McEntire’s new album, Stronger Than the Truth, debuts at #4 this week on Billboard’s Top Country Albums chart, and helps the Country Music Hall of Famer set a new record. This is Reba’s 27th top ten on
Arista Nashville If you like football or country music, you’ve probably already heard that the 2019 NFL Draft will take over Nashville from April 25 through the 27. In a new welcome video posted by the Tennessee
CurbIt’s more than a “Rumor” that Lee Brice’s latest hit has been certified gold — it’s a fact. Lee’s song, which has reached the top 20, also happens to be his ninth single in a row to be
ABC/Image Group LABrett Young and his wife Taylor are expecting a baby girl. The couple came up with the perfect gender reveal and shared it on their socials on Tuesday: In the one-minute video clip, Taylor pitches to her ex-baseball player husband.
Country Music Association Your options for nighttime entertainment during CMA Fest 2019 are expanding: The Country Music Association is unveiling the lineup on the Firestone Country Roads Stage at Ascend Amphitheater. Chase Rice will headline the Thursday, June
ABC/Craig SjodinThe NFL Draft is coming to Nashville, and Luke Bryan is getting in on the action. Luke will guest-star on ABC’s first prime-time draft special on Thursday, April 25 starting at 8 p.m. ET. Good Morning America’s Robin Roberts will lead
ABC/Image Group LA Keith Urban is currently the reigning Entertainer of the Year for both the Country Music Association and the Academy of Country Music. That’s quite a feat: the last time the same artist held both
Comstock/Thinkstock In 1991, Hal Ketchum‘s debut single from his Past the Point of Rescue album made it all the way to #2. Can you name the New York native’s first hit? ANSWER: “Small Town Saturday Night.” Copyright © 2019, ABC
Judge Lionel Richie users Uché into the top 10 on “American Idol”; ABC/Eric McCandles Monday night brought us American Idol’s first live results show of the season, and revealed the show’s top 10 — seven of whom
ABC/Image Group LA When Dierks Bentley and Brothers Osborne got together Monday at Martin’s Bar-B-Que Joint in downtown Nashville, it wasn’t just to celebrate their #1 hit collaboration, “Burning Man.” It was also their first chance to
Burke/Triolo Productions/Thinkstock Lee Ann Womack‘s new video for “Hollywood,” from her Grammy-nominated The Lonely, the Lonesome, and the Gone album, is set to arrive later this week. Maddie & Tae‘s new single is “Die from a Broken Heart,” from
ABC/Image Group LAKane Brown and his wife Katelyn Jae are expecting a little one. “It’s been so hard keeping this a secret!!!!! But the KB’S ARE GONNA BE PARENTS!!!” Kane shared on Instagram, along with a picture of the baby’s sonogram.
ABC/Mark LevineKelsea Ballerini’s having a week she won’t soon forget. Last Thursday, she kicked off her first headlining tour in Salisbury, Maryland with the first of three back-to-back sold-out shows. The Miss Me More trek continued on
Broken BowJason Aldean takes a trip down memory lane in his new video for “Rearview Town.” The visual version of Jason’s single features a new performance of the song superimposed against an ever-changing array of images and video.
Beth Gwinn/RedfernsThere’s sad news about nineties hitmaker Hal Ketchum: His wife Andrea announced over the weekend he’s no longer able to tour or perform because he’s dealing with Alzheimer’s. “Unfortunately, Hal is suffering from Alzheimer’s/ Dementia,” his wife posted
Big MachineThis week, Riley Green’s first single becomes his first number one, as “There Was This Girl” ascends to the top of the country chart. “Just want to take a minute and thank everyone for the last year
Arista NashvilleBrooks & Dunn now have another number one on their hands, as their Reboot album debuts at the top of Billboard’s Top Country Albums chart this week. Not only is it the first time the duo has topped the chart
ABC/Image Group LA On August 17, Cody Johnson will mark a major career milestone, as he opens for Blake Shelton and George Strait at Gillette Stadium, home of the New England Patriots. But the “On My Way
Comstock/Thinkstock Emmylou Harris scored a top-ten hit in 1980 with Roy Orbison with this duet from the Roadie soundtrack. Can you name it? ANSWER: “That Lovin’ You Feeling Again.” Copyright © 2019, ABC Radio. All rights reserved.
The Valory Music Co.Brantley Gilbert’s “What Happens in a Small Town” duet partner, Lindsay Ell, will join him on tour in 2019, along with “One That Got Away” hitmaker Michael Ray. “I’m trying to open things up, but keep
Uché performs on “American Idol”; ABC/Eric McCandlessOn Sunday night’s American Idol, the top 14 sang for America’s vote for the first time in the competition. Each of the contestants performed a song of their choice — and
Broken Bow Before the release of 2017’s Lambs & Lions, Chase Rice made a major career change: he left Sony to sign with Broken Bow. It’s a risk that paid off for the North Carolina native, as
Burke/Triolo Productions/ThinkstockAaron Watson‘s new album Red Bandana won’t be out until June 21, but you can stream or download the tracks “To Be the Moon,” “Trying Like the Devil,” and the lead single, “Kiss That Girl Goodbye,” now. You
The Valory Music Co.Brantley Gilbert’s new album won’t be out until fall, but there’s a new track from the project you can sample now. The song, “Not Like Us,” is also part of a tie-in with NASCAR.
ABC/Image Group LAThe third pre-sale window for Garth Brooks’ LEGACY vinyl collection is now open. The set includes seven vinyl albums, as well as seven CDs with bonus tracks not on the original records. The three-disc set Triple Live, as well
ABCAfter this coming Monday’s episode of American Idol, this year’s top 10 contestants will be set…which is why it’s time to take a closer look at them and their journeys. On Monday, April 22, ABC will air
ABC/Image Group LATurns out Keith Urban has pop superstar Ed Sheeran to thank for his moving new recording of “Burden.” In a new video, Keith reveals Sheeran turned him on to Irish singer/songwriter Foy Vance — who wrote the song — when the
ABC/Mark LevineThe first night of Kelsea Ballerini’s headlining Miss Me More Tour in Salisbury, Maryland was a sell-out. “First arena show sold out. I don’t have the words but here’s a glimpse into the happiness,” she tweeted late Thursday night,
Warner Music Nashville Writer Devin Dawson has said the meaning of “God’s Country” is up to the listener, but Blake Shelton’s new video for the song leaves no doubt exactly where he believes “God’s Country” is: his home state. “Well,
ABC/Image Group LADierks Bentley does a whole lot of “Living” with his son Knox in his new music video. Shot over two days in Nashville, the clip starts with the five-year-old bounding into bed to wake his sleeping dad. Dierks
Comstock/Thinkstoc kEight years ago this week, duo Thompson Square achieved their first number one on Billboard‘s Hot Songs chart with this tune. Can you name it? ANSWER: “Are You Gonna Kiss Me or Not.” Copyright © 2019, ABC Radio. All rights
Big MachineRight now, newcomer Riley Green is enjoying his first top-five hit with his debut single, “There Was This Girl.” He admits his success is quite an adjustment for his family, who live in the small college town of
Burke/Triolo Productions/ThinkstockRodney Crowell‘s new album, Texas, comes out August 15 and features guest appearances by Willie Nelson, Ronnie Dunn, Vince Gill, Lee Ann Womack, Lyle Lovett and more. Luke Combs is set to perform at the Music Biz 2019 Awards & Hall of Fame Dinner
Jamie NelsonMaren Morris wears a crown in the artwork for her new album, Girl, and now, she’s making a move toward the Throne… Game of Thrones, that is. Maren’s one of fourteen artists on For the Throne, a new album featuring
ABC/Image Group LAIn their new music video, Little Big Town continues the story of the “The Daughters,” a moving ballad that questions the way society treats women. The official video extends the narrative of the previously-released “Dancers Cut,” which
Big MachineJustin Moore will sing his military-themed hit, “The Ones That Didn’t Make It Back Home,” at this year’s 15th Annual National Memorial Day Parade in Washington, D.C. More than five thousand people will participate in the parade,
Broken BowOn Friday night, Jason Aldean’s set to headline Tortuga Music Festival in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. But before that, he’ll premiere his new music video for “Rearview Town” — and you can be a part of it. The
ABC/Mark LevineIt’s become a Grand Ole Opry tradition for Carrie Underwood to headline a couple of big shows on the Tuesday before CMA Fest, and it’s one she’ll continue in 2019. Carrie will play the Opry at 7 p.m.
CMTMark your calendars and set your DVRs: this year’s CMT Music Awards will take place Wednesday, June 5, live from Nashville. The fan-voted awards show serves as the unofficial kickoff of CMA Fest, which follows June 6 – 9.
Monument/Columbia Nashville Today, new Sony artist Brandon Ratcliff sets out on Kelsea Ballerini‘s Miss Me More Tour with Brett Young. It’s the first major outing for the Louisiana native, who just released his debut single, “Rules of
Comstock/ThinkstockThirty years ago this week, Capitol Nashville released the self-titled debut album by a soon-to-be superstar. Can you name this record, whose lead single was “Much Too Young (To Feel This Damn Old)”? ANSWER: Garth Brooks. Copyright ©
ABC/Image Group LA Tonight, Brett Young kicks off Kelsea Ballerini‘s Miss Me More Tour with newcomer Brandon Ratcliff in Salisbury, Maryland. And if you’re hoping to hear Brett and Kelsea do a little something together, he says
Burke/Triolo Productions/Thinkstock“Best Shot” hitmaker Jimmie Allen weighed in on the Lil Nas X “Old Town Road” controversy on CBS This Morning. You can check out the piece featuring Jimmie online. Rascal Flatts is set to play the April 30 tribute to Christian music legend Michael
Warner NashvilleGet ready for a tour of “God’s Country”: The video for Blake Shelton’s hit — co-written by his label mate Devin Dawson — will arrive on Friday. In the first preview clip Blake shared on social media, he stands on a
ABC/Image Group LAIf you put out enough “Good Vibes,” they eventually put up a sign in your hometown honoring you. At least that’s the case for Chris Janson, whose Missouri birthplace did just that this weekend. “Welcome to
ABC/Mark LevineWith Sunday’s 54th ACM Awards behind her, Reba McEntire has yet another major awards show coming up this weekend. “My Daddy, Clark McEntire, is being inducted into the Hall of Great Westerners at the National Cowboy & Western Heritage
Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images“My heart is absolutely destroyed today…” Blake Shelton tweeted on Wednesday, after learning of the death of Earl Thomas Conley. “I’m sad to report that Earl Thomas Conley passed away very early this morning,” Blake continued. “Earl was
ABC/Image Group LAHow’d you like to score an exclusive meet-and-greet with Chase Rice…on a yacht? While plenty of contests include a chance to spend a moment with a star, the new competition Chase is doing with Jack Daniel’s
Country Music Association The lineup for CMA Fest 2019 is expanding, with Brett Young and Chris Janson joining the nightly concerts at Nashville’s Nissan Stadium. David Lee Murphy, Marty Stuart, Jo Dee Messina, and Billy Ray Cyrus have also been added as openers for the
The Valory Music Co. The release of Thomas Rhett‘s fourth album is still nearly two months away. But backstage at Sunday night’s ACM Awards in Las Vegas, the newly-crowned Male Artist of the Year teased what fans
Comstock/ThinkstockForty years ago this week, Sissy Spacek sang at Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium as she filmed scenes as Loretta Lynn in a movie that would bring her the Best Actress Oscar. Can you name it? ANSWER: Coal Miner’s Daughter. Copyright © 2019, ABC
ABC/Image Group LA; Warner Music Nashville Even though it’s only been out a little more than a week, Blake Shelton already has a top-thirty hit with “God’s Country.” Devin Dawson — who co-wrote the lead single, appearing
Burke/Triolo Productions/ThinkstockDierks Bentley‘s new music video for “Living” is set to arrive on Friday. Two-time CMA Female Vocalist of the Year Mary Chapin Carpenter and Shawn Colvin will tour together this fall, starting October 10 in Kansas City, Missouri. Brantley Gilbert, Trace
ABC/Image Group LAThe new single from Lady Antebellum, titled “What If I Never Get Over You,” is set to arrive in a little more than a month. It’ll be their first release on Big Machine, after leaving their
Monument/Columbia NashvilleNot every new artist can say they grew up with a mom who has multiple Grammys, but for newcomer Brandon Ratcliff, that’s exactly the case. The Louisiana native’s mother is Suzanne Cox of the legendary bluegrass band The Cox Family.
Francis Specker/CBSKeith Urban’s win as Entertainer of the Year at Sunday’s Academy of Country Music Awards officially makes him a triple-crown winner. While you may be familiar with that phrase when it comes to horse racing, at
ABC/Mark LevineBrett Eldredge will headline this year’s official Independence Day celebration in Nashville, and if you can’t make it there live in person, you’ll be able to watch it anyway. For the first time ever, CMT will air
ABC/Randy HolmesJake Owen’s second daughter is due May 1, and he and girlfriend Erica Hartlein have decided to name her Paris. Paris will join Pearl, Jake’s 6-year-old daughter from his marriage to Lacey Buchanan, in the Owen family. In fact, Jake says
Francis Specker/CBS If you can’t stop thinking about the haunting song Keith Urban sang at the Academy of Country Music Awards, you can stream or download “Burden” now. The CMA and ACM Entertainer of the Year explains
Comstock/ThinkstockTen years ago today, this iconic country song by John Denver was performed by the characters Dwight Schrute and Andy Bernard on NBC’s hit show The Office. Can you guess what song it is? ANSWER: “Take Me Home, Country Roads.”
Trae Patton/NBCThe Voice coaches got their team members out of their comfort zones in the third week of the battle rounds Monday night. And while Blake Shelton bided his time, Kelly Clarkson and John Legend used their
ABCAmerican Idol’s top 14 is now complete. Three more contestants were eliminated after the final all-star duets round last night, revealing which remaining hopefuls will be going on to face America’s vote next week. With Ryan Seacrest
Francis Specker/CBS You could make a pretty strong argument that nobody had a better ACM Awards weekend than Old Dominion. Not only did the five-man band take home the Group of the Year trophy for the second
Burke/Triolo Productions/Thinkstock Brooks & Dunn are set to perform “Boot Scootin’ Boogie” with Midland tonight on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. Brooks & Dunn will continue their stint as advisors on The Voice tonight for team Blake Shelton. The inspiring video for Thomas Rhett‘s
ABC RadioWhen Maren Morris and Miranda Lambert hit the road together later this year on Miranda’s Roadside Bars & Pink Guitars Tour, they may end up doing more than just sharing a stage. Ahead of the 2019 ACM Awards, Maren told Entertainment
ABC/Image Group LADarius Rucker is continuing his tradition of giving back. Rucker has announced the 10th annual Darius and Friends benefit concert for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. It’ll take place on Monday, June 3 at the Ryman Auditorium
Francis Specker/CBSBack in January, Kane Brown teamed with Grammy-nominated pop/R&B signer Khalid for a remix of Khalid’s song “Saturday Nights.” On Sunday night, the two performed it live live during the 2019 ACM Awards and speaking to Entertainment Tonight ahead of the
ABC/Image Group LARascal Flatts have released a beautiful video for their single “Back to Life.” The video documents the group’s performance of the song during a sold-out show at the legendary Red Rocks Amphitheater in Morrison, CO in
MCA NashvilleGeorge Strait has set another personal record. His latest album, Honky Tonk Time Machine, marks his 27th album to reach the #1 spot on the Billboard Top Country Albums chart. That extends his record of the most number one albums in
RCA NashvilleOld Dominion is heading across the pond. The band is bringing their Make it Sweet Tour to Europe in the fall, and play nine dates in cities such as London, Berlin, Amsterdam and Belfast. Jordan Davis will join them as
Francis Specker/CBSCarrie Underwood admits that having a second child made her wonder if she’d still be able to sing. The country star opened up to Entertainment Tonight ahead of the 2019 ACM Awards, revealing that she questioned her vocal ability after
Comstock/ThinkstockThirteen years ago today, Rascal Flatts began a four-week streak at #1 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart with this hit. Can you guess which one it is? ANSWER: “What Hurts the Most.” Copyright © 2019, ABC Radio. All rights
Keith Urban, with Ronnie Dunn in the background, accepts the ACM Entertainer of the Year award; Francis Specker/CBS For the first time in his career, Keith Urban took home Entertainer of the Year honors at the 54th
Francis Specker/CBSChange was in the air Sunday night at the 54th Academy of Country Music Awards in Las Vegas, as a largely new group of winners came backstage to talk to the media after accepting their trophies.
ABC/Eric LiebowitzThe first seven contestants who’ll be competing for America’s vote were revealed on Sunday night’s episode of American Idol — and we also saw the first dramatic elimination, complete with empty stools and Ryan Seacrest asking
Burke/Triolo Productions/ThinkstockGarth Brooks has broken the ticket sales record at Denver’s Broncos Stadium. Garth has sold 79,000 tickets for his show on June 8. The previous record was held by U2, who sold 77,000 tickets for their show in
George Strait and Miranda Lambert perform at the 54th ACM Awards; Sam Morris/CBSHere are the winners from Sunday night’s Academy of Country Music Awards, presented live in Las Vegas: Entertainer of the YearKeith Urban Female Artist of
ABC/Image Group LABrett Young and his wife Taylor were just married in November, but they’re wasting no time expanding their family. The singer announced that he and Taylor are expecting a little one by posting a photo
ABC/Image Group LATyler Hubbard says that he and wife Hayley Hubbard are feeling more confident as they prepare to welcome their second child. The couple announced in February that they are expecting a new baby and revealed during an appearance
ABC/Randy HolmesJake Owen is not afraid to tell it like it is. Sitting down with the Barstool Sports podcast “Fore Play,” the country singer shares a story of how he confronted golfer Phil Mickelson about the disappointing game between him and Tiger
LOWFIELDBilly Ray Cyrus is lending his voice to a remix of rapper Lil Nas X‘s viral hit, “Old Town Road.” Lil Nas X, an Atlanta-based songwriter and rapper, rose to fame after the so-called “trap country” song surfaced on
Trae Patton/NBCBrooks & Dunn are making several national TV appearances in support of their new album, REBOOT. After performing their 1991 debut hit “Brand New Man” with Luke Combs during the 2019 ACM Awards on Sunday, the duo will appear on The Tonight
ABC RadioReigning ACM Entertainer of the Year Jason Aldean surprised Reba McEntire at a news conference Friday in Las Vegas, as she gets ready to host Sunday’s Academy of Country Music Awards. The Country Music Hall of
Academy of Country MusicThis Is Us star Chrissy Metz will make her live TV singing debut on the 2019 ACM Awards on Sunday. Metz, who plays Kate Pearson in NBC’s acclaimed family drama, will perform during the broadcast alongside a team
ABC/Image Group LAKenny Chesney launched his Songs For the Saints Tour in Louisville, Kentucky last night. The country superstar played to a crowd of more than 16,000 people at the KFC Yum! Center, powering through a 23-song set
ABC/Image Group LALittle Big Town‘s video for their new single “The Daughters” relies on a variety of contemporary dancers to help tell the story. Filmed inside a 71-year-old gymnasium in Portland, Tennessee, a team of graceful dancers perform around Karen Fairchild, Kimberly Schlapman, Jimi
Big Machine In 1984, Reba McEntire redefined her career by recording My Kind of Country, the album that includes the #1 hits “How Blue” and “Somebody Should Leave.” And Reba says her new effort, Stronger Than the
Comstock/ThinkstockThree years ago this week, Carrie Underwood performed this song from her Greatest Hits album on the final episode of American Idol on Fox. Can you guess which one it was? ANSWER: “Something in the Water.” Copyright © 2019, ABC Radio. All rights
Live Nation EntertainmentMiranda Lambert is hitting the road, and she’s bringing some big names along with her. Her Roadside Bars & Pink Guitars Tour 2019 kicks off September 13 in Uncasville, CT and is now scheduled to
Burke/Triolo Productions/Thinkstock Maren Morris pays a visit to The Ellen DeGeneres Show Friday to perform “The Bones,” a song from her new album, Girl. Reba McEntire is set to appear on CBS’ daytime talk show The Talk Friday. Her
ABC/Image Group LAAre you ready for the Brooks & Dunn REBOOT? The duo’s first new album since 2007’s Cowboy Town arrives today, in advance of their October induction into the Country Music Hall of Fame. The new project pairs Kix Brooks and Ronnie Dunn with
ABC RadioGarth Brooks‘ upcoming show in Florida is connected to a worthy cause. The country superstar will host a soundcheck on Friday, April 19 that will be free to students attending University of Florida. After running through
L-R: Belmont University President Dr. Bob Fisher, Kimberly Williams-Paisley, Brad Paisley; Credit: Justin KaiclesWednesday morning in Nashville, Brad Paisley and his wife, actress Kimberly Williams-Paisley, broke ground on their new non-profit, The Store, which lets the needy
Alex AlvgaKane Brown honors the unwavering female role models in his life via the music video for his current single “Good as You.” The video features Lonnie Chavis, who rose to fame portraying the 9-year-old version of Randall, a character
ABC/Image Group LA Florida Georgia Line have added four new dates to their limited Las Vegas residency, Live From Las Vegas. The duo launched the show in December 2018 with five dates at the Zappos Theatre at Planet Hollywood Resort &
dick clark productionsDan + Shay have scored the most nominations in the country categories at the 2019 Billboard Music Awards. The duo, who helped announce the nominees with Kelly Clarkson on NBC’s Today show Thursday morning, received a total of seven nominations in categories
Columbia Nashville With all the awards shows ranging from the CMAs to the ACMs to the Grammys, plus the BBMAs, the AMAs and the CMT Awards, it can be hard to keep them all straight. But Maren
Comstock/ThinkstockTwenty years ago this week, the debut album by Montgomery Gentry came out. Can you recall its title? ANSWER: Tattoos & Scars. Copyright © 2019, ABC Radio. All rights reserved.
RCA Nashville Old Dominion is currently the reigning CMA and ACM Vocal Group of the Year, and their latest hit, “Make It Sweet,” is in the top five. But if the five-man band seems a little in
Burke/Triolo Productions/Thinkstock Brad Paisley and wife Kimberly Williams-Paisley will talk about their new Nashville non-profit, The Store, Thursday on both Good Morning America and Strahan & Sara. You can catch GMA starting at 7 a.m., while Strahan
CurbDylan Scott’s doing his best to give the folks in his “Nothing to Do Town” something to occupy their time. For the second year in a row, the Louisiana native will bring his Bayou Stock concert back
ABC/Image Group LALuke Bryan will have some country company on this Sunday’s American Idol, as Brett Young joins the show for this season’s celebrity duets. The 20 remaining contestants — 10 on Sunday and 10 on Monday — will sing a
ABC/Image Group LAThere’s new music on the way from Little Big Town this Friday. The CMA-and-ACM-winning foursome teased their new song in a brief clip on social media on Wednesday. “Oh girl, wash your face before you come to the table,” Karen
ABC/Image Group LAThere are two major events ahead for Carly Pearce in 2019: her wedding to fellow artist Michael Ray and the release of her sophomore album. But so far, the “Every Little Thing” hitmaker isn’t revealing many details about either.
Courtesy of PEOPLEIf you’ve wanted to know more about the man in Reba McEntire’s life, you’ll want to pick up the new issue of People that comes out Friday. In the cover story, titled “Love After Heartbreak,” Reba opens up
Jason Kempin/Getty ImagesOne of Nashville’s most-loved holiday traditions will continue in 2019: Vince Gill and Amy Grant will return to the historic Ryman Auditorium once again for their December residency. This year, for the first time ever, they’re adding matinees on
Cliff Lipson/CBS Given TV’s current reboot craze, Reba McEntire‘s hit self-titled sitcom is one of the shows that’s often mentioned as a candidate for a second act, especially among country music fans. Though a Reba reboot hasn’t
Comstock/ThinkstockThirty years ago this week, Keith Whitley scored his final number one before his death with this song. Can you name the track from his second album, Don’t Close Your Eyes? ANSWER: “I’m No Stranger to the Rain.” Copyright ©
ABC/Image Group LA Wednesday in Nashville, Brad Paisley and his wife, actress Kimberly Williams-Paisley, break ground on their new non-profit, known as The Store. It’s based on Unity Shoppe in Santa Barbara, California, a place that lets
Burke/Triolo Productions/Thinkstock Tim McGraw, Jason Aldean and Kid Rock will headline Pepsi Gulf Coast Jam’s Country on the Coast festival August 30-September 1 in Panama City Beach, Florida. The new exhibit, Still Rings True: The Enduring Voice
Broken BowGarth Brooks has invited new country group King Calaway to open for him May 3 at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis. It’ll be the first time the six-man band has ever played a venue so large. “Garth is a
Trae Patton/NBCKelsea Ballerini may have wrapped up her opening spot on Kelly Clarkson’s Meaning of Life Tour this past weekend, but her love for the original American Idol goes on. Tuesday on Instagram, Kelsea posted her reflection on her time with Kelly. “The
ABC/Randy HolmesLuke Combs’ “Beautiful Crazy” is proving to be the number one that just keeps on going. This week, the song by the North Carolina native tops the Billboard Country Airplay chart for the sixth consecutive time. That puts
Academy of Country Music Luke Bryan and Blake Shelton both released brand-new singles from brand-new albums last Friday, and they’ll both perform them on Sunday’s Academy of Country Music Awards. In addition to Luke doing “Knockin’ Boots” and Blake delivering
NBC/dick clark productionsDan + Shay will announce the first nominees for this year’s Billboard Music Awards Thursday on the Today show, along with their recent duet partner, Kelly Clarkson. You can watch for Dan Smyers, Shay Mooney, and the original American Idol in the 8 a.m. hour
Jason Kempin/Getty Images for for Essential Broadcast Media, LLCWhen the All-Star Birthday Celebration for Loretta Lynn was originally announced, the guest of honor joked that she wanted Keith Urban to jump out of her cake. Monday night at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena,
Columbia Nashville If you were paying close attention to the nominations for Sunday’s 54th Academy of Country Music Awards, you might’ve noticed that the names of the Male and Female Vocalist categories were changed to Male and
Comstock/ThinkstockThis hit — written by Johnny Paycheck, Fuzzy Owen, and Bobby Austin — became the Academy of Country Music’s first Song of the Year in 1966. Can you name the tune that was also Tammy Wynette‘s debut release? ANSWER: “Apartment #9.” Copyright
Alejandro Aranda on “American Idol”; ABC/Eric McCandlessMonday night on American Idol, the newly-minted top 20 delivered their solo performances in front of a live audience at The Wiltern Theater in Los Angeles. Proving this season’s competition is
ABC/Image Group LA Kane Brown is nominated for Single of the Year for “Heaven” at Sunday’s Academy of Country Music Awards in Las Vegas. After being shut out at the CMA Awards in Nashville in November, he
Burke/Triolo Productions/Thinkstock Brothers Osborne are set to perform their latest hit, “I Don’t Remember Me (Before You),” Tuesday on The Ellen DeGeneres Show. Check your local listing to see when the syndicated show airs in your area.
ABC/Image Group LALuke Combs will be spending Independence Day this year with Willie Nelson in Texas. The “Beautiful Crazy” hitmaker is set to play Willie’s annual 4th of July Picnic this summer. The event will take place at Circuit of
ABC/Image Group LABrad Paisley and his wife Kimberly Williams-Paisley will officially break ground on their new nonprofit retail space, The Store, this Wednesday in Nashville. When it’s finished, it’ll be a free, referral-based grocery store, which will let those in
Academy of Country MusicThomas Rhett, Little Big Town, Clint Black, High Valley, and a capella sensation Home Free are all joining the lineup of the 7th Annual ACM Party for a Cause this weekend. The fundraiser for the Academy of Country Music’s
Cliff Lipson/CBSReba McEntire will be clocking some serious TV time this week, as she prepares to host the Academy of Country Music Awards for the sixteenth time next Sunday. On Thursday, she’ll share the couch on The Late Late
Capitol NashvilleCarrie Underwood is counting the days until she kicks off her upcoming tour. “You guys, today I go in for my first day of rehearsals for the #CryPretty360 tour!” she tweeted on Monday. “We play our first show exactly
Columbia NashvilleMaren Morris is adding three dates to Girl: The World Tour this fall. She’ll follow her two previous sold-out shows in Los Angeles with a September 14 show at the Greek Theatre. The other two new additions are September
Big Machine Reba McEntire is set to host the Academy of Country Music Awards for the sixteenth time Sunday. It’s been a busy year for the Country Music Hall of Famer, between hosting the annual Country Music Association
Comstock/Thinkstock This Golden-Globe-nominated actor plays Reba McEntire‘s love interest in the video for her #1 song from 1987, “What Am I Gonna Do About You.” Can you name him? ANSWER: David Keith. Copyright © 2019, ABC Radio. All rights
The “American Idol” top 20 finalists; ABC/Karen NealSunday night, during a three-hour “Final Judgment” show recorded at Disney’s Aulani Hawaiian resort, ABC’s American Idol revealed its top 20 contestants, one of whom will be crowned the champion
ABC/Image Group LA Dan + Shay are one of the most-nominated acts at this coming Sunday’s Academy of Country Music Awards, but Shay Mooney admits that doesn’t necessarily mean he’s prepping an elaborate acceptance speech. Just like
Burke/Triolo Productions/ThinkstockJake Owen starts the week on Monday with an appearance on the Today show. You can watch for the “Down to the Honkytonk” hitmaker starting at 7 a.m. ET on NBC. The 13th Annual ACM Honors will take place
ABC RadioAs Kelly Clarkson’s Meaning of Life Tour came to a close this weekend, the pop superstar admitted she’d been “waiting for weeks” for a moment she was “super-excited” about: Country Music Hall of Famer Reba McEntire joined her for
ABC/Mark LevineBlake Shelton’s new single, “God’s Country,” melds the Oklahoma singer’s down-home sensibilities with the hard-rock edge of his label mate, Devin Dawson, who co-wrote the tune. “Saved by the sound of the being found/Dixie whistled in the
BBRYou know it “Feels Like a Party” when you’re willing to get up outrageously early to perform. That’s exactly what LOCASH did on Friday, celebrating the long-awaited release of their new album, Brothers, on ABC’s Good Morning America. The title
ABC/Image Group LALuke Bryan’s new single, “Knockin’ Boots,” was a surprise to almost everyone, but there’s even more to come: Fans can expect an entire new album before the end of the year. Even though Luke recently told ABC
ABC/Image Group LAIf you wonder how serious Midland is about their retro vibe, all you need to do is check out the lead single from their forthcoming sophomore album: “Mr. Lonely” opens with a Dwight–Yoakam-inspired guitar lick and even has
MCA Nashville George Strait‘s thirtieth album, which comes out today, turned out to be a family affair. Most of the songs on Honky Tonk Time Machine were written by the Country Music Hall of Famer, along with his son,
Comstock/Thinkstock In 1988, the Academy of Country Music honored this band as Artist of the Decade, after taking home 22 trophies and being nominated 71 times. Can you name them? ANSWER: Alabama. Copyright © 2019, ABC Radio. All
Big Loud Just like its title, Greetings from… Jake, implies, the new album from Jake Owen is a reintroduction to the Florida native, who already has a string of number ones to his credit. It’s Jake’s first
Burke/Triolo Productions/ThinkstockLOCASH is set to perform their latest hit, “Feels Like a Party,” Friday on Good Morning America. It’s the lead single from their latest album, Brothers, which is out today. You can tune in to watch starting at 7
Warner NashvilleWhat happens when Blake Shelton collaborates with label mate Devin Dawson? Give a listen now to “God’s Country.” The new single by The Voice coach was co-written by the “All on Me” hitmaker. What results from the pair’s collaboration might be described
ABC/Craig SjodinBoots need knockin’, according to Luke Bryan, and the American Idol judge is here to do it. Friday night at midnight Eastern, the surprise new single from the Georgia superstar arrived, “Knockin’ Boots.” After the title track from Luke’s most
ABC/Image Group LATim McGraw will soon be able to add “historical author” to his resume. The “Thought About You” hitmaker has co-written a new book with Pulitzer-Prize-winning presidential historian Jon Meacham. In Songs of America: Patriotism, Protest, and the Music
RCA NashvilleThis summer, Chris Young will be throwing a line in the water to help find a cure for cancer. The “Raised on Country” hitmaker will host the 3rd Annual Th3 Legends Cast for a Cure Big Bass Tournament on Saturday,
The Valory Music Co.Thomas Rhett co-wrote every song on his sixteen-track fourth album, which also includes plenty of special guests. Kelsea Ballerini contributes vocals to the album’s title track, “Center Point Road,” which takes its name from the street
ABC/Mark LevineIf you’re jonesing for the next Chris Stapleton album, the “Millionaire” hitmaker has warned it may be a minute. But that doesn’t mean there aren’t some new Stapleton songs on the way — and pop star Pink is here to
ABC/Image Group LAJust a couple weeks after asking his longtime girlfriend to marry him, Devin Dawson has already set a wedding date. “Exactly 7 months ‘till I get to marry you Leah Sykes,” the California-born hitmaker shared on Instagram Wednesday, along with
ABC/Mark LevineNot too long ago, Luke Combs joked that whether he extended his Beer Never Broke My Heart Tour would depend on how “fat and tired” he felt when he finished his current run. Judging from the latest news,
Broken Bow If the front of LOCASH‘s new Brothers album looks a little blurry to you, there’s no need to be worried about your eyes: it’s exactly as intended. “It’s a little glitchy on purpose,” Preston Brust
Comstock/Thinkstock Five years ago this week, Warner Nashville released the debut album by Dan + Shay. Can you name the appropriately-titled record from the Grammy-winning duo? ANSWER: Where It All Began. Copyright © 2019, ABC Radio. All rights reserved.
The Valory Music Co. This Is Eli Young Band: Greatest Hits comes out Friday, featuring a new single that lives up to the album’s title. “Love Ain’t” — which is nearing the top ten — is Eli
Burke/Triolo Productions/ThinkstockMichael Ray guests on the latest installment of What’s Next with Eric Wood, the podcast hosted by the former center for the Buffalo Bills. You can check it out via iTunes or anywhere podcasts are available. The new
Waring Abbott/Michael Ochs Archives/Getty ImagesGarth Brooks, Trisha Yearwood, Dylan Scott and many more will pay tribute to the late Keith Whitley during a special concert at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum on May 9, the thirtieth anniversary of the
Brian Ziff; ABC/Image Group LAJust one more way Dan + Shay’s star is on the rise: The Grammy-winning duo is headed Down Under this fall to open for pop superstar Shawn Mendes. They’ll open six dates starting October 23
