Burke/Triolo Productions/Thinkstock Blake Shelton, Trace Adkins, Tracy Lawrence and the Oak Ridge Boys are set to play a special Thursday night edition of the Grand Ole Opry during CMA Music Festival. Tickets for the June 8 performance go on sale this Friday.
ABC/Image Group LANext Monday night, Blake Shelton will remind both his competitors and his allies why he’s the winningest coach in the history of NBC’s The Voice. Blake will perform the fourth single from If I’m Honest, his current top-20 hit,
ABC/Image Group LAYou can experience the moment when Dierks Bentley reunites two sons with their dad, thanks to a new video just posted to YouTube. The emotional reunion took place Saturday backstage during Dierks’ meet-and-greet before his show in Fresno,
ABC/Brett OronzioBrothers Osborne’s new video for “It Ain’t My Fault” is a politically-charged spoof of the 1991 movie Point Break. In the new clip, T.J. and John play pawn shop owners who are held up at gunpoint. In the video, just
The GreenRoomEven though Tucker Beathard and Ryan Hurd are calling it Wrecking Ball 2017, the two newcomers still consider themselves the unofficial architects of this year’s CMT Awards after-party. Tucker and Ryan will co-headline a late-night concert at Nashville’s 3rd and
Valory Music Co. From the looks of a super-short teaser clip, “Craving You” will get an artsy, cinematic treatment in Thomas Rhett’s forthcoming new video. TR leaked an eight-second preview on Tuesday, along with the promise that the
Comstock/Thinkstock This weekend, Nick Jonas joined Shania Twain at Stagecoach to perform her 2004 hit, “Party for Two.” Can you name the two male singers who each originally recorded different versions of the song with Shania? ANSWER: Billy Currington and Sugar Ray‘s Mark McGrath. Copyright
Burke/Triolo Productions/Thinkstock Chris Young will debut his new single, “Losing Sleep,” on May 12. It’s the lead release from his follow-up to 2015’s I’m Comin’ Over. Billy Ray Cyrus is celebrating the 25th anniversary of “Achy Breaky Heart” by releasing
ABC/Image Group LA Jason Aldean now has the first weekend of his They Don’t Know Tour under his belt, after taking close to half-a-year off. Even though he’s the reigning two-time ACM Entertainer of the year, he admits
Born to Fly RecordsIt was Martina McBride who had a huge hit with “This One’s for the Girls,” but that’s also very much the theme of the new album from Sara Evans. Sara’s debut project on her own Born to
ABC/Image Group LA/Rick Rowell Now that Justin Moore and Lee Brice have completed 31 shows on their American Made tour, played for more than 120,000 fans, and helped introduce thousands to hot newcomers Brett Young and William Michael Morgan, they can turn their attention
ABC/Image Group LALook for what promises to be an unforgettable video from Brothers Osborne coming on Wednesday. The CMA and ACM Vocal Duo of the Year have been teasing a mysterious project on social media since the end of
CMTThe stars of CMT’s Nashville will set out on their fourth U.S. tour this summer. Charles Esten, Jonathan Jackson, Clare Bowen and Chris Carmack will play 11 concerts stateside in July and August, after wrapping their tour of England, Ireland and Scotland in June.
Getty Images via ABCBlake Shelton says Gwen Stefani is on the road to recovery, after rupturing her eardrum last week while flying from Los Angeles to Las Vegas. “She’s getting better,” he tells Entertainment Tonight. “Something like that is just slow,
Arista Nashville This week, Brad Paisley stakes his claim at the top of the country albums chart, debuting at #1 on Billboard‘s ranking. Brad sold 29,000 copies of Love and War in its first week, enough to also give him a #12
Comstock/Thinkstock Nineteen years ago this week, Shania Twain topped the country chart with this romantic ballad from her Come on Over album, which also went on to be her first crossover single. Can you name it? ANSWER: “You’re Still the One.”
Arista NashvilleNewcomer Seth Ennis is riding high these days, enjoying his first top-40 hit with his debut single, “Woke Up in Nashville.” This weekend, he even scored the coveted gig opening for Tim McGraw and Faith Hill’s Soul2Soul Tour. “Those are some
Burke/Triolo Productions/Thinkstock Brett Eldredge will reveal the nominations for this year’s CMT Awards May 9 on NBC’s Today show. The National Music Council will honor Crystal Gayle at its 34th annual American Eagle Awards July 13 at the summer NAMM gathering in
ABC/Image Group LA Florida Georgia Line has locked in a coveted performance slot on this year’s Billboard Music Awards. The most-nominated country act at this year’s BBMA’s, Tyler Hubbard and Brian Kelley will perform alongside fellow musical heavyweights Bruno Mars, Celine Dion, Ed Sheeran, John Legend, Nicki
ABC/Image Group LA Eric Church is adding eight new dates to his schedule this fall, after he wraps his Holdin’ My Own Tour May 26-27 in Nashville. For the new shows, Eric will abandon the format he’s adopted
ABC/Todd WawrychukIt’s been more than six months since Dierks Bentley topped the country chart with “Different for Girls,” but his partnership with Elle King is still going strong. Dierks surprised the crowd at California’s Stagecoach Festival this weekend by bringing the
Triple 8 ManagementFans have been watching for a new single from Scotty McCreery ever since he parted ways with his longtime label in early 2016. This Friday, that wait comes to an end. The season-10 American Idol winner will release “Five
CMTThe man best known as Nashville’s Deacon Claybourne will host this year’s CMT Awards. For the first time, Charles Esten will helm the annual fan-voted show that airs live from Music City just prior to the kickoff of the CMA Music Festival.
ABC/Image Group LA Maren Morris is extending her headlining HERO tour into the fall. The “My Church” hitmaker will do ten dates in October, with boyfriend Ryan Hurd once again joining her on the road. Tickets go on sale this
Comstock/Thinkstock Lady Antebellum covers the 1961 hit “Hey! Baby,” on the soundtrack of ABC’s new remake of Dirty Dancing. In 1982, this Canadian songstress also took the tune to #7 on the country chart. Can you name her? ANSWER: Anne
ABC/Image Group LA As Kenny Chesney’s latest single, “Bar at the End of the World,” ascends to the top 10, he’s just finished a new video for another song, the album track “Rich and Miserable.” “I think there’s
Brantley GutierrezAs promised, Shania Twain turned her Stagecoach Festival performance Saturday night into an event. Not only did she debut her forthcoming single, “Life’s About to Get Good,” but she also showed that despite not having recorded
Columbia NashvilleAs Luke Combs’ breakthrough hit, “Hurricane,” grows closer to potentially becoming his first #1, the newcomer just got the news it’s also his very first Gold single. The North Carolina native says he’d like to take credit
Burke/Triolo Productions/Thinkstock Jason Aldean, Kenny Chesney and Darius Rucker are set to headline the Carolina Country Music Fest, which takes place June 8-11 in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Lonestar is teaming up with Tractor Supply Company for their Life As We Know
BMLG RecordsIf you Shazam Drake White’s new song, “Makin’ Me Look Good Again,” you can instantly unlock exclusive behind-the-scenes content from the song’s video shoot. The Alabama native and the music recognition app are also partnering to give
Columbia NashvilleOn the heels of his three #1’s — “A Guy Walks into a Bar,” “Redneck Crazy,” and “Whiskey in my Water” — Tyler Farr is singing a decidedly different tune with his new single, “I Should Go to
Virgin/Deepwell RecordsLady Antebellum’s new HEART BREAK album won’t be out until June 9, but fans are in for a surprise several weeks before, thanks to the soundtrack for ABC’s new Dirty Dancing remake. For the new TV version, Hillary Scott, Charles Kelley and Dave Haywood cover
ABC/Image Group LARaeLynn says Blake Shelton is good for a shot — and bad for her diet. After first meeting Blake on The Voice in 2012, RaeLynn quickly became one of the Oklahoma singer’s nearest and dearest, and most recently opened for
ABC/Image Group LA One week from today, Luke Bryan launches his Huntin’, Fishin’ and Lovin’ Every Day Tour at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena. While Luke’s fans have embraced all those passions mentioned in his #1 song, the four-time Entertainer of
Comstock/Thinkstock Country-Music-Hall-of-Famer Charley Pride scored his first #1 in 1969 with this song. Can you name it? ANSWER: “All I Have to Offer You (Is Me).” Copyright © 2017, ABC Radio. All rights reserved.
Burke/Triolo Productions/Thinkstock Garth Brooks returns to Billings, Montana for the first time in 19 years with a show on Saturday, June 10. Tickets for the concert at Rimrock Auto Arena at MetraPark with Trisha Yearwood go on sale Friday, May
BC/Todd WawrychukSince Carrie Underwood’s husband, Mike Fisher, is a captain for the Nashville Predators, you’d think it would be hard to find another country star who’s as pumped about Music City’s progress in the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Dierks Bentley, however,
Randee St. NicholasTrisha Yearwood is adding a new venture to her lifestyle empire. In addition to her Emmy-winning cooking show, best-selling cookbooks, cookware, and furniture, Trisha’s embarking on a new partnership with the high-end culinary chain Williams-Sonoma. Starting
Capitol NashvilleNearly a year after its release, Keith Urban’s Ripcord is still going strong. For the past two weeks, it’s been #1 on the Billboard country albums chart, and now it’s also been certified Platinum by the RIAA. That makes Keith one of
ABC/Image Group LA Reba McEntire is set to sing the national anthem to kick off this year’s 27th annual City of Hope Celebrity Softball Game in Nashville. The 2017 edition of the CMA Music Festival tradition will take
ABC/Image Group LAPop duo The Chainsmokers teased they had a big surprise for fans on social media ahead of their Wednesday night show in Cincinnati, Ohio — and boy, did they deliver. For the encore, the duo brought out Florida Georgia Line to
ABC/Image Group LA Tonight in Toledo, Ohio, two-time ACM Entertainer of the Year Jason Aldean kicks off his They Don’t Know Tour at Huntington Center. While he’s been rehearsing, Jason’s been vocal about how excited he is to perform
Comstock/Thinkstock Five years ago this week, Brad Paisley performed the national anthem for the fictional Denver Nuggets basketball team on this Comedy Central show. Can you name it? ANSWER: South Park. Copyright © 2017, ABC Radio. All rights reserved.
Burke/Triolo Productions/Thinkstock On the heels of her #1 album, WildHorse, and her top-30 single, “Love Triangle,” Raelynn guests on Late Night with Seth Meyers on Thursday. You can watch for her performance starting at 12:35 p.m. ET on NBC. Newcomer Ryan Hurd will join Florida
Arista NashvilleWith his baseball cap on backwards, Brad Paisley took to stage of the CMA Theater in the Country Music Hall of Fame to preview the visual version of his new Love and War album Wednesday evening. The first of
ABC/Image Group LA Without the investment of their music teachers, country music likely wouldn’t have superstars like Little Big Town and Kelsea Ballerini. That was the overwhelming sentiment Wednesday night, as the CMA Foundation hosted its second annual CMA Music
BMLGBrett Young may be a relative newcomer on the country scene, but he’s making some impressive strides. The California native is the first country artist to have a single go Gold in 2017. The song that did it
ABC/Image Group LAThursday night, Chris Young kicks off his summer-long trek with ACM Entertainer of the Year Jason Aldean, as the They Don’t Know Tour makes its first stop at Huntington Center in Toledo, Ohio. As you might expect, in
L-R: Jonathan Demme and David Byrne; Lynn Goldsmith/Corbis/VCG via Getty ImagesNot only did the late Oscar-winning director Jonathan Demme helm such acclaimed dramas as Silence of the Lambs and Philadelphia, he was also a concert film visionary. Demme, who died Wednesday at
ABC/Image Group LA The mutual admiration society between Tim McGraw, Faith Hill and entertainment mogul Tyler Perry just keeps on going. It all started last weekend when the writer, director, producer and actor checked out the Soul2Soul tour stop in his hometown
ABC/Image Group LA Carrie Underwood stopped by this week’s National Association of Broadcasters gathering in Las Vegas to pick up the BMI Board of Directors Award. The performing rights organization also played catch-up with the reigning CMA Female
Comstock/ThinkstockSara Evans scored her most recent #1 with this hit from 2010 that was co-written by Lady Antebellum‘s Hillary Scott. Can you name it? ANSWER: “A Little Bit Stronger.” Copyright © 2017, ABC Radio. All rights reserved.
RCA NashvilleJake Owen will set out on his Good Company World Tour this fall, playing arenas and amphitheaters across the U.S. on a trek named after his latest single. The dates also will extend into Canada and
Arista NashvilleBrad Paisley has revealed that he’ll be releasing a “visual album” style video companion to his new album, Love and War, with concept videos for all of the album’s 16 songs coming initially as an Apple
Burke/Triolo Productions/ThinkstockTyler Farr‘s new single will be titled “I Should Go to Church Sometime.” Newcomer Kane Brown is engaged to Philadelphia singer/songwriter Katelyn Jae. He revealed the news to a hometown crowd in the City of Brotherly
ABC/Image Group LATonight at Nashville’s Nissan Stadium, Little Big Town honors music educators from all across the country, as they host the 2nd Annual CMA Music Teachers of Excellence dinner. If you’ve ever wondered where the money
ABC/Image Group LACBS is putting a celebrity spin on its reality hit Undercover Boss, and Darius Rucker will be the first star to try out the new take on the show. Using state-of-the-art prosthetic makeup, the series
Brian Bowen Smith/NBCShania Twain’s new single “Life’s About to Get Good” is on the way in June, followed by her first album in 15 years in September. Fans will have the chance to hear the new
Paul Morigi/Getty ImagesKellie Pickler will star in a new daytime talk show, executive-produced by Faith Hill, that’s set to debut this fall. The as-yet-untitled lifestyle program will originate from Nashville, and be co-hosted by New York City-based
Bryan Kasm/HSNDuring the recent two-day launch of her new LaBellum line of fashions on HSN, Lady Antebellum’s Hillary Scott sure left ‘em wanting more. Eight of the items in Hillary’s collection instantly sold out, including a lace-up
ABC/Image Group LAIt looks like the man behind Madea is a big fan of Tim McGraw and Faith Hill. “I saw one of the best concerts I’ve seen in years! Tim & Faith #Soul2Soul tour,” entertainment mogul
Photo Courtesy Sony REDSara Evans is starting her own record label, and she expects to be back with a new album sometime this summer. The new partnership with Sony is called Born to Fly Records, and it
ABC/Image Group LAIf you happen to be in New York City on May 1, you can check out Jason Aldean’s performance at Irving Plaza during National Concert Day. And if you’re really lucky, you may be able
BMLGThis week, Brett Young lands the second top-10 of his career with “In Case You Didn’t Know.” And in case you didn’t know, the inspiration for the popular wedding song originally came from co-writer Trent Tomlinson’s mother.
Comstock/ThinkstockStarting in 1989, Clint Black managed to send five songs from his debut album, Killin’ Time, all the way to #1. Can you name the Texas native’s first chart-topper? ANSWER: “A Better Man.” Copyright © 2017, ABC
ABC/Mark LevineWhile we may not know many details about Sam Hunt’s recent super-private wedding to Hannah Lee Fowler, there’s one thing we do know for sure: according to Billboard, the newlywed officially has the #1 country song
Burke/Triolo Productions/ThinkstockWillie Nelson stars in the new film Pure Country: Pure Heart, which will be released on DVD and Blu-ray on August 1. Clint Black is extending his On Purpose tour this summer, adding more than a
ABC/Image Group LAGeorge Strait’s experiment of playing sixty #1 hits over two nights went so well that he plans to do it again. King George first tried out the new strategy earlier this month at T-Mobile Arena
ABC/Image Group LAZac Brown Band is adding four new dates to their Welcome Home Tour. The Georgia-based band announced the new shows on social media, with tickets for the August and September concerts in Canada, Arkansas, and
ABC/Image Group LABrad Paisley took the stage at the world-famous Tootsie’s Orchid Lounge Sunday night in downtown Nashville, celebrating the release of Love and War, along with many of the superstars who appear on his new album.
Comstock/ThinkstockJosh Turner sits at the top of the country chart this week with “Hometown Girl,” but the South Carolina native’s most recent prior #1 came with this song from 2010. Can you name it? ANSWER: “All over
ABC/Image Group LAKenny Chesney isn’t just singing about a “Bar at the End of the World” these days, he’s looking for it as well. The superstar from East Tennessee most recently engaged his wanderlust on an excursion
Burke/Triolo Productions/Thinkstock Lady Antebellum will play the 19th Annual Grammy Block Party, May 2 in Nashville’s Cumberland Park, with Miranda Lambert’s beau, Anderson East, set to take the stage as well. The Recording Academy throws the private
MCA NashvilleJosh Turner returns to the top of the country chart this week with “Hometown Girl.” While you might assume the South Carolina native is envisioning his wife Jennifer when he sings his hit, he says he’s
Arista NashvilleBrad Paisley and Rock-and-Roll Hall-of-Famer John Fogerty recently shot the music video for their new song “Love and War” aboard the USS Midway aircraft carrier in San Diego, California. The West Virginia native teamed up with
ABC/Image Group LAKacey Musgraves makes a cameo appearance on the new album from the Zac Brown Band. The Pageant Material singer and the Georgia music-makers duet on “All the Best,” written by renowned Nashville singer/songerwriter John Prine.
Mercury Records Nashville Chris Stapleton paid tribute to George Jones on his multi-platinum Traveller album by covering his classic “Tennessee Whiskey,” and now on his sophomore effort, he’s tipping his hat to Willie Nelson. Willie went to
ABC/Todd WawrychukDierks Bentley not only plays a pilot in concert and in his “Drunk on a Plane” video, he’s also a pilot in real life. And soon, he may also be running an airport. Nashville Mayor Megan
Comstock/ThinkstockTwenty-five years ago this week, the self-titled debut solo album from this country icon spent the first of three weeks atop Billboard‘s country album chart. Can you name the project whose first single was “She Is His
Andrew Lipovsky/NBCBrad Paisley, who has a new album called Love and War, was the musical guest on Thursday’s Tonight Show, and he also helped host Jimmy Fallon celebrate 420 — the unofficial “Weed Day” — with a
Burke/Triolo Productions/ThinkstockBrad Paisley performs music from his new album, Love and War, Friday on Good Morning America. You can watch for the “Today” hitmaker starting at 7 a.m. on ABC. After writing the #1 single, “Any Ol’
Arista NashvilleWith cameos from rock legends Mick Jagger and John Fogerty and pop super-producer Timbaland, Brad Paisley’s new Love and War is what he calls a “bucket list” experience. But Brad says he’s aware that a stable
ABC/Image Group LAThe success of Atlanta’s basketball team is throwing a kink into Tim McGraw and Faith Hill’s schedule. The superstar couple is postponing their Saturday Soul2Soul show at Philips Arena, so the Atlanta Hawks can take
Bob D’Amico/ABCWhile we don’t know a lot about Kelsea Ballerini’s fiancé, it does appear that up-and-coming Australian country singer Morgan Evans definitely has the Thomas Rhett seal of approval. Kelsea’s current Home Team tour mate even went
ABC/Image Group LAA who’s-who of the biggest stars in Nashville will start next week by drinking a little wine — all for a good cause, of course. Eric Church, Reba McEntire, Dustin Lynch, Little Big Town’s Karen
Bob D’Amico / ABCMove over Brett Eldredge, here comes Kelsea Ballerini! Kelsea will co-host ABC’s annual CMA Music Festival TV special with her current tourmate, Thomas Rhett. The “Yeah Boy” hitmaker takes over for Brett as TR’s
ABC/Chris HolloIf you’ve ever wished you could raid Hillary Scott’s closet, this may be just about as close as you’ll ever come. On Thursday, the Lady Antebellum frontwoman debuts her new line of clothes on HSN, as
Comstock/ThinkstockLady Antebellum scored their first #1 in 2009, with the third single from their self-titled debut album. Can you name the trio’s first chart-topping song? ANSWER: “I Run to You.” Copyright © 2017, ABC Radio. All rights
ABC/Image Group LATonight at Music City’s Ascend Amphitheater, Thomas Rhett plays the first of two sold-out shows in his hometown on his Home Team Tour. While TR has expressed his surprise at being able to headline at
Burke/Triolo Productions/ThinkstockBrad Paisley performs Thursday evening on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. You can catch the show starting at 11:35 p.m. ET on NBC. Wynonna & the Big Noise, Elle King, Boz Skaggs and more will
Brian Bowen Smith/NBCWhen Shania Twain plays the Stagecoach festival on Saturday, April 29, she’ll be bringing something she didn’t have when she wrapped her 2015 Rock this Country tour: new music. In addition to her hits, the
ABC/Image Group LAWhen Chris Janson hits the road with Sam Hunt this summer on his 15 in a 30 Tour, the “Buy Me a Boat” hitmaker will have a brand new single. Chris debuted “Fix a Drink”
ABC/Image Group LAIf you’re judging by the latest issue of People magazine, Carrie Underwood may very well be the most beautiful woman in country music. While Julia Roberts claims the overall Most Beautiful title for the fifth
ABC/Image Group LATwo of Kelsea Ballerini’s great passions came together Tuesday night in Music City, as the “Love Me Like You Mean It” hitmaker headlined the 2017 Symphony Fashion Show in downtown Nashville. “I feel like just
Comstock/ThinkstockShania Twain scored her first #1 on the U.S. country chart with this 1995 hit from her breakthrough The Woman in Me album. Can you name it? ANSWER: “Any Man of Mine.” Copyright © 2017, ABC Radio.
ABC/Image Group LAThe release of Zac Brown Band’s new album, Welcome Home, is still a little more than three weeks away, but Zac and company are continuing to give their fans a little taste of what they
Burke/Triolo Productions/ThinkstockLittle Big Town will sing at the Music Biz 2017 Awards Breakfast & Presentations May 17 at the Renaissance Nashville. Marty Stuart & His Fabulous Superlatives will perform “Time Don’t Wait” April 24 on The Late
ABC/Image Group LAWednesday morning, Little Big Town’s Kimberly Schlapman gets up early to launch her new line of Love & Daisies home goods on HSN. Being an early riser is likely something the bubbly soprano is used
Courtesy of Curb Records Jerrod Niemann’s new song “God Made a Woman” has turned him into a wedding crasher. When he was in Las Vegas recently, Jerrod took advantage of the numerous chapels in town by spontaneously
Brian Bowen Smith/NBCWe’ve known for some time there’s a new album on the way from Shania Twain, but now it seems likely that a new single from the Canadian superstar could come any day. Shania’s label confirms
© 2017 Grand Ole Opry/Photo by Chris Hollo If you missed Brad Paisley’s surprise appearance on the Grand Ole Opry this past weekend, never fear. He’ll be back May 6 for two shows, just a couple weeks
ABC/Image Group LAThis week, Jason Aldean’s third single from his They Don’t Know album marks his 19th trip to top of the country chart. “‘Any Old Barstool’ brought that classic country vibe I grew up on,” the
Comstock/ThinkstockThis Willie Nelson album from 1992 was a nod to his troubles with the Internal Revenue Service. Can you recall its title? ANSWER: The IRS Tapes: Who’ll Buy My Memories?. Copyright © 2017, ABC Radio. All rights
Frederick Breedon/Getty ImagesIt’s no secret who Carrie Underwood is rooting for in the National Hocky League’s Stanley Cup playoffs — it’s her husband Mike Fisher‘s team, the Nashville Predators, and she had a big surprise for Mike
Valory Music CompanyIf you’ve noticed how Thomas Rhett keeps upping the ante with every new music video he makes, you know we should probably be prepared for something pretty spectacular when we finally get to see his
Burke/Triolo Productions/ThinkstockKelsea Ballerini performs at tonight’s 2017 Symphony Fashion Show fundraiser this evening at Nashville’s Schermerhorn Symphony Center. Tyler Farr is featured on the song, “My Truck,” on Colt Ford’s new album, Love Hope Faith. If you
ABC/Image Group LACanaan Smith credits Miranda Lambert and his wife Christy with inspiring his new song “Like You That Way.” “I live with one and I listen to the other,” he says of the two ladies who
ABC/Image Group LAUsually, you’ll find Dierks Bentley’s wife Cassidy cheering him on as he takes the stage. But on Monday it was time for a role reversal, as Dierks urged Cassidy on as she competed in the
BMLGRascal Flatts continues to roll out instant dowload tracks ahead of the May 19 release of their album, Back to Us, and nobody is more excited about the latest one than Dan + Shay. That’s because Dan
Arista NashvilleBrad Paisley just released the second single from his Love and War album, which comes out Friday. While you should soon start hearing “Last Time for Everything” on the radio soon, Brad shot the video for
ABC/Image Group LAYou wouldn’t be surprised to see Tim McGraw and Faith Hill on the cover of People or Billboard, but this summer, they’ll show up in a more unexpected place. The celebrity-super-couple will be featured on
ABC/Image Group LAIf you consider yourself a member of Thomas Rhett’s Home Team, you’ll want to make sure you’ve got the right outfit, and TR himself is here to help you out with that. The singer has
Comstock/ThinkstockLittle Big Town‘s new single, “Happy People,” isn’t the only happy tune to make the country singles chart. In 1972, Donna Fargo scored at #1 country hit and a #11 pop hit with this song about a
ABC/Image Group LAEven though Sam Hunt has one of the hottest songs in any genre of music right now and has lined up one of the most-anticipated tours of the summer, opener Maren Morris can confirm that
Burke/Triolo Productions/ThinkstockBrad Paisley shot the video for the new song, “Heaven South,” Saturday in Franklin. It’s one of the tunes on his Love and War album, which comes out on Friday. Both Martina McBride and Crystal Gayle
ABC/Mark LevineIt appears that “Body Like a Back Road” hitmaker Sam Hunt officially is off the market. Sam and his fiancée Hannah Lee Fowler tied the knot Saturday at a Methodist church in Hunt’s hometown of Cedartown, Georgia,
BBR Music Group Parmalee’s new single from their forthcoming sophomore album is “Sunday Morning,” a tune co-written by lead singer Matt Thomas. “The song is about getting back to that one person who makes you feel easy…
ABC/Image Group LAChris Stapleton first premiered his new song, “Broken Halos,” last December on Dolly Parton’s Smoky Mountains Rise telethon to help victims of the East Tennessee wildfires. Now, it’s also the first studio track you can
Monty Brinton/CBS Sunday night, some of the biggest names in country music pay tribute to the brothers Gibb, as Thomas Rhett, Kelsea Ballerini, Little Big Town and Keith Urban perform on the CBS special, Stayin’ Alive: A
Comstock/ThinkstockLoretta Lynn scored her most recent #1 with the title track of this album from 1977. Can you name it? ANSWER: Out of My Head and Back in My Bed. Copyright © 2017, ABC Radio. All rights
ABC/Mark LevineBy the end of the weekend, Sam Hunt is likely to be a married man, according to TMZ. The “Body Like a Backroad” hitmaker is rumored to be tying the knot with his longtime love, Hannah
ABC RadioThursday evening in Music City, Trisha Yearwood became the final celebrity to come face-to-face with her double, before the opening of Madame Tussauds Nashville. Dressed almost identically to her wax likeness, the two-time CMA Female Vocalist
Burke/Triolo Productions/ThinkstockZac Brown Band’s Jimmy De Martini and his wife Stacey welcomed their fourth child on Tuesday, their first daughter, named Jonelle. She joins big brothers James, Joseph and Jackson. Ty Herndon will put on his second
Brian Bowen Smith/NBCNow that the battle rounds of The Voice — which feature each coach receiving help from a mentor — are over, get ready for the “super mentor.” For the last few seasons, The Voice has
Brian Bowen Smith/NBCNow that the battle rounds of The Voice — which feature each coach receiving help from a mentor — are over, get ready for the “super mentor.” For the last few seasons, The Voice has
Curb RecordsNewcomer Dylan Scott is enjoying the biggest hit of his career so far right now as “My Girl” breaks into the top-20 this week. The track from the Louisiana native’s self-titled debut album owes its inspiration
ABC/Image Group LAWe first met RaeLynn as a member of Blake Shelton’s team during the second season of The Voice, so it’s only appropriate that she’d make her late-night-TV debut on NBC, the reality competition show’s network.
Sony LegacyLoretta Lynn celebrates her 85th birthday this weekend with two sold-out shows at Nashville’s historic Ryman Auditorium. And as further proof she has no plans to slow down, the Country Music Hall of Famer is also
ABC/Chris HolloIn a little more than a week, Hillary Scott transforms from the frontwoman of Lady Antebellum into a fashionista with her own line of apparel. Hillary debuts her LaBellum clothing collection next Thursday at 9 p.m.
Comstock/ThinkstockTwenty-eight years ago this week, Capitol released the debut from this Country Music Hall of Famer, who would go on to become the only artist in history with seven Diamond-certified albums. That means they each sold ten
Photo by Jeff Fusco/Getty ImagesThe first time lots of folks thought of Brad Paisley and the Rolling Stones in the same breath was when the Rock and Roll Hall-of-Famers invited the West Virginia native to open for
Burke/Triolo Productions/ThinkstockToby Keith will host his 14th Annual Toby Keith & Friends Golf Classic June 2-3 at Belmar Golf Club and Riverwood Casino in Norman, Oklahoma. Last year, the event raised more than a million dollars for
ABC/Rick RowellIn between excursions on his American Made Tour with Justin Moore, Lee Brice has been in the studio working on his fourth album, and we should get to hear the lead single soon. “It’s just the
BMLGRascal Flatts’ tenth studio album won’t be out until May 19, but you can stream the title track now, or download it by pre-ordering the record. “Back to Us” is a classic Rascal Flatts power ballad that
ABC/Image Group LAYou’ll soon be able to raise a glass with a little help from Little Big Town. The CMA and ACM Vocal Group of the Year is now officially in the wine business. “Introducing Four Cellars
CMAFor CMA Music Festival 2017, the Country Music Association is adding a new, free daytime stage to the schedule of events that’ll take over downtown Nashville from June 8-11. The new venue will be located in the
ABC/Image Group LACole Swindell expects to go back into the studio later this year to start work on his follow-up to his album You Should Be Here. Even though the Georgia hitmaker currently is climbing the charts with tourmate Dierks Bentley on
Comstock/Thinkstock Country Music Hall of Famers Alabama scored their very first #1 in 1980, with this track from their My Home’s in Alabama album. Can you name it? ANSWER: “Tennessee River.” Copyright © 2017, ABC Radio. All rights reserved.
ABC/Image Group LAIt’s likely only a matter of days before Jason Aldean claims his first #1 since recently winning the Academy of Country Music’s Entertainer of the Year honor for the second year in a row. This time, the
ABC/Image Group LA Reba McEntire is set to headline the 20th anniversary fundraiser for Nashville’s Thistle Farms. Titled “Love Letters,” the May 3 event at Music City’s Ryman Auditorium will support the two-decade-old organization that works to heal,
Burke/Triolo Productions/Thinkstock Chris Lane, Frankie Ballard, RaeLynn and William Michael Morgan all will be featured in upcoming concert specials on AT&T’s AUDIENCE Network. While the exact airdates have yet to be announced, the shows will air Fridays at 9 p.m. ET. Chris Janson has
Even though she just got engaged in December, Kelsea Ballerini tells Billboard there’s definitely a 2017 wedding in her future. “We’re just now planning it,” she says of her upcoming nuptials to aspiring Australian artist Morgan Evans, adding
PRNewsfoto/John Frieda Hair CareCam’s blonde, curly ‘do has long been one of her most distinctive features, and now the “Burning House” hitmaker has the endorsement deal to go along with her unforgettable mane. The California native will
Rick Diamond/Getty Images for Country Music Hall of Fame & MuseumCountry Music Hall of Famer Jeff Cook will come off the road with Alabama at the end of the month, after revealing that he’s been battling Parkinson’s
ABC/Image Group LA For its eighth year, Darius Rucker’s annual CMA-Music-Festival-week fundraiser for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital is getting an upgrade. In 2017, the Darius and Friends benefit show will move from its longtime home at Nashville’s
Comstock/Thinkstock Though the director opted not to use it, Dolly Parton originally wrote this top-40 single from 1991 for the 1989 film, Steel Magnolias. Can you name it? ANSWER: “Eagle When She Flies.” Copyright © 2017, ABC Radio. All rights
CMTFans of the TV show Nashville can rest easy. Not only has CMT announced the drama will return June 1 with the second half of season five, the cable network has also revealed Nashville has been renewed
ABC/Mark LevineIt’s not just country fans who are clamoring to hear Sam Hunt’s “Body Like a Back Road.” While it’s no surprise Sam’s lead single from his forthcoming sophomore album is currently sitting at #3 on the country
Burke/Triolo Productions/Thinkstock Parmalee will release their new single, “Sunday Morning,” on May 1. New group Midland performed their top-30 hit, “Drinkin’ Problem,” Saturday night as the trio made their debut on the Grand Ole Opry. Trace Adkins will do his latest
ABC/Lou RoccoLauren Alaina celebrates a career milestone this week, as her very first #1 song tops both the Billboard and MediaBase country charts. “I cannot believe I have the number one song in the country,” she says
ABC/Image Group LAThe population of High Valley just went up by one. This weekend, Curtis Rempel and his wife Myranda welcomed their second little one. Millie June was born on Friday, and joins her big brother, 3-year-old
ABC/Image Group LAWhile Kenny Chesney won’t be mounting a full-fledged tour in 2017, your chances to see him this summer are growing. The “Bar at the End of the World” hitmaker is adding four dates to his
Image Courtesy BillboardFlorida Georgia Line is the most-nominated country act at this year’s Billboard Music Awards, picking up a total of six nods for Top Duo/Group, Top Country Artist, Top Country Album and Top Country Collaboration. Tyler
ABC/Image Group LAIf you’ve followed the culinary endeavors of Kimberly Schlapman from Little Big Town, you know she’s already had her own cooking show, a cookbook, and a signature houseware line at Cracker Barrel. Next up, the
Comstock/Thinkstock What was Trisha Yearwood‘s most recent top-ten single on the country chart? ANSWER: “I Would’ve Loved You Anyway,” which made it to #4 in 2001. Copyright © 2017, ABC Radio. All rights reserved.
Burke/Triole/ThinkstockBrad Paisley’s follow-up to his chart-topping single, “Today,” will be “Last Time for Everything,” from his new album Love and War, which comes out April 21. Garth Brooks is set to play seven shows in Kansas City
Columbia Nashville Newcomer Luke Combs heads into the week about to mark a career milestone: his debut single, “Hurricane,” is on the verge of cracking the top ten. “I’m just hoping it keeps going,” the North Carolina native says.
Valory Music CompanyThomas Rhett is expanding his Home Team empire, opening a new publishing company with his dad, hit songwriter and 90’s hitmaker Rhett Akins. TR’s longtime manager Vanessa Davis will also be a partner in Home Team Publishing, and so
ABC/Image Group LA“Happy People” is both the opening track on Little Big Town’s new The Breaker album and the band’s latest single, and the foursome is hoping the happy tune can also help soothe some of the
ABC/Image Group LATrisha Yearwood has been a fixture on the Garth Brooks World Tour since it launched more than two years ago. But for at least one night, the two-time CMA Female Vocalist of the Year will
ABC/Image Group LAMore than five years since Lauren Alaina was crowned the runner-up during season 10 of American Idol, the Georgia native is on the verge of having her very first #1 song with “Road Less Traveled.” While the 22-year-old
Comstock/Thinkstock Can you guess how many singles Little Big Town released before they finally hit #1? ANSWER: The CMA and ACM Vocal Group of the Year made it to the top of the charts with their 13th release, “Pontoon,”
Burke/Triolo Productions/Thinkstock The Music Business Association will give Reba McEntire its Chairman’s Award for Sustained Creative Achievement May 18 at its luncheon in Nashville. Maren Morris will be honored as its Breakthrough Artist. Jason Aldean, Thomas Rhett and Lady Antebellum are set to headline the
ABC/Image Group LA Friday night in New Orleans, Tim McGraw and Faith Hill take the stage to kick off their first dates together in a decade. One song you can be sure you’ll hear on Soul2Soul The World Tour 2017 is
BillboardLooks like Little Big Town‘s musical legacy will continue well into the next generation. In their new Billboard cover story, the “Better Man” hitmakers reveal that their three oldest offspring have formed their own band, called Little Big
Business WireEric Church is the latest in a long line of country stars to come face-to-face with their doubles, thanks to the opening of the new Madame Tussauds in Nashville. The “Kill a Word” singer met his
ABC/Image Group LAWhile Carrie Underwood seems open to the prospect of having a second little one, it doesn’t sound like she and husband Mike Fisher have exactly put it on the calendar yet. “We’re on God’s good
Arista NashvilleIf you like Brad Paisley’s new video for “selfie #theinternetisforever,” there are plenty more where that came from — and they’re on the way soon. The clip for the new track from Brad’s forthcoming Love and War album is
Comstock/Thinkstock 2017 Country Music Hall of Fame inductee Alan Jackson made his most recent trip to the top of the country chart with this tune from 2008. Can you name it? ANSWER: “Country Boy.” Copyright © 2017, ABC Radio.
Mercury Records NashvilleChris Stapleton’s follow-up to Traveller will be called From A Room: Volume 1, and will be out May 5, exactly two years since his breakthrough album was released. The record’s title references legendary RCA Studio
ABC Radio In 2017, Alan Jackson will be inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame, and coincidentally, the Georgia native owes his start in the music business to another Hall of Famer, Glen Campbell. When Alan was just beginning,
Burke/Triolo Productions/Thinkstock Willie Nelson is releasing “He Won’t Ever Be Gone” as the lead single from his new album, God’s Problem Child. It’s a tribute to his late friend, the legendary Merle Haggard. Newcomer Lindsey Ell’s new EP, Worth the Wait, debuts
Madame Tussauds/Quinn Kaemmer/Reed PRWhen you’re a two-time Entertainer of the Year, there’s likely just not enough of you to go around. So for Academy of Country Music honoree Jason Aldean, maybe it helps to have a double. The
ABC/Image Group LABy the time the rest of the world found out that Alan Jackson would be going into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 2017, the legend himself was already struggling to get used to
Elektra RecordsZac Brown is inviting you to sit down at his “Family Table” this Friday. The track is the latest taste of Zac Brown Band’s new album, Welcome Home, which won’t be available until May 12. If
ABC RadioThis year’s inductees for the Country Music Hall of Fame were announced this morning in Nashville. They are: Modern Era — Alan Jackson: Part of country’s legendary “Class of ’89” along with Clint Black, Garth Brooks
Comstock/Thinkstock Merle Haggard scored the first top-ten hit of his career in 1964, with this song that also inspired the name of his band. Can you name it? ANSWER: “(My Friends Are Gonna Be) Strangers.” Copyright © 2017,
ABC/Image Group LA Michael Ray first hit #1 in August of 2015 with “Kiss You in the Morning,” and just a couple weeks ago, he visited the top of the country chart again with “Think a Little Less.”
ABC/Image Group LAWhen Brothers Osborne picked up both the New Vocal Duo and the Vocal Duo trophies at this year’s ACM Awards, they also stepped into some pretty big boots. They’re the first act to accomplish that feat since Brooks
Burke/Triolo Productions/Thinkstock Carrie Underwood picked up the International Artist Achievement Award, as the Country Music Association passed out its 2017 International Awards. Sony is releasing “Tin Man” as the new single from Miranda Lambert’s The Weight of These Wings album, after
ABC/Randy HolmesMartina McBride is heading to Washington, D.C. on Wednesday, where she’ll host the Recording Academy’s ceremony honoring Keith Urban for his work with music education. Keith himself will perform at the gathering, known as Grammys on the Hill, and Wynonna and Blues
ABC/Image Group LAChris Young will headline this year’s Independence Day celebration in Nashville. The festivities known as “Let Freedom Sing! July 4 in Music City” will take place on the Riverfront in downtown Nashville. Chris, a native of
BMLGYou can get a whirlwind tour of the hip hot spots in Music City, thanks to a new video that up-and-coming artist Drake White just did for GQ. In the clip, called “A Damn Good Day in Nashville,” the “Livin’
Blackbird PresentsAs Nashville prepares to pay tribute to Merle Haggard on the one-year anniversary of his death, the all-star list of talent is growing for the Hag tribute Sing Me Back Home: The Music of Merle Haggard. Jake Owen, Chris Janson, Tanya
Warner Music NashvilleThe number one country album this week is by a female artist. RaeLynn’s debut WildHorse has entered the Billboard country album chart at #1, and also made the top 10 of the Billboard 200 chart. RaeLynn
Comstock/ThinkstockOn this date in 1959, Bill Anderson made his Grand Ole Opry debut, taking the stage at Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium. Bill co-wrote a song that George Strait took to number-one in 2006. Can you name it? ANSWER:
Burke/Triolo Productions/Thinkstock Some viewership stats from Sunday night’s 52nd Annual Academy of Country Music Awards from Las Vegas: The live show garnered a 2.1 rating, pulling in 10.85 million total viewers. This year’s numbers were slightly below
ValoryThomas Rhett took home two trophies at Sunday night’s ACM Awards in Las Vegas and he’s hoping to live up to those expectations once again with his upcoming album. Thomas revealed he spent the first part of
Photo by Jeff Kravitz/Getty Images via ABCAlthough Blake Shelton had no ACM nominations this year, the likely reason he didn’t attend Sunday night’s ceremony stems from the fact that he was needed in his hometown of Tishomingo,
ABC/Image Group LALuke Bryan has made history. He’s the first artist in Billboard Country airplay chart history to land six number-ones from the same album at the top. Luke’s “Fast,” the sixth single from his album Kill
ABC/Image Group LALuke Bryan almost made good on a promised post-ACM Awards skinny dip, and he took Thomas Rhett along with him. Thomas took home both the Male Vocalist of the Year and Song of the Year
Comstock/ThinkstockAlthough the Academy of Country Music began handing out awards much earlier, the proceedings were first televised 45 years ago. The production company that produces the ACMs bears the name of the host of that 1972 broadcast.
Broken Bow RecordsIt’s been right at four years since Dustin Lynch made his official debut on Jimmy Kimmel Live with his song, “She Cranks My Tractor.” Tomorrow night, April 4, Dustin will return to the late-night show
Francis Specker/CBSWhile trophies were presented at last night’s 52nd ACM Awards, the three-hour show also packed in performances from more than 25 different acts, many of whom were performing brand-new singles. Here’s a look at who sang
Michele Crowe/CBS(NOTE LANGUAGE) Jason Aldean made it two in a row at the 52nd ACM Awards, held Sunday night in Las Vegas. He once again captured the academy’s Entertainer of the Year trophy, but the guy he
ABC/Image Group LACountry rocker Darius Rucker has added a second product to his liquor line. Backstage Southern Whiskey joins Forbidden, his already successful brand of bourbon. Out on the road, Darius is known for rounding up his
Burke/Triolo Productions/ThinkstockLittle Big Town are using Twitter to tease the upcoming release of their new line of wine, a partnership with Browne Family Vineyards based in Walla Walla, Washington. Look for the libations to be on shelves
Academy of Country MusicBrothers Osborne may’ve gone into Sunday’s Academy of Country Music Awards knowing they’d won the New Vocal Duo trophy, but by the time John and TJ made it backstage to talk with reporters, their
Academy of Country MusicHere’s the list of winners at Sunday night’s 52nd ACM Awards: New Male Vocalist of the YearJon Pardi New Female Vocalist of the YearMaren Morris New Vocal Duo or Group of the YearBrothers Osborne
Academy of Country MusicFlorida Georgia Line picked up two Academy of Country Music Awards Saturday night, ahead of Sunday’s 52nd annual show. The duo found out they’d won both the Vocal Event of the Year for “May
ABC/Image Group LAQuite a few Nashville folks checked out Britney Spears Vegas show while they were in Sin City for this weekend’s Academy of Country Music Awards, including Chris Lane, who definitely had a concert experience he won’t soon forget!
CBS/Cliff LipsonOn Sunday night, Luke Bryan will host the 52nd ACM Awards for the second time with Dierks Bentley. Before that, Luke learned the craft with Blake Shelton for three years. By now, he’s feeling like an old pro. “With each passing
Academy of Country MusicSunday night in Las Vegas, the 52nd Academy of Country Music Awards make their debut in their new home, Sin City’s T-Mobile Arena. While the venue may be new, the hosts aren’t — Luke Bryan and Dierks
CBS/Cliff LipsonIf by some chance you didn’t think Luke Bryan and Dierks Bentley were outrageous enough when they co-hosted the ACM Awards for the first time last year, the pair is proving they’re ready to bring it in 2017. They’ve even
ABC RadioWhen Thomas Rhett took the stage at Sake Rok in Las Vegas on Friday, his intention was to kick off his campaign as the face of Outnumber Hunger. But the “Star of the Show” hitmaker ended
ABC/Image Group LAEric Church fans will get the opportunity to add to their vinyl collections as he offers up his Caught in The Act (Live) in honor of Record Store Day 2017. But, there’s a twist: this
ABC RadioIf you want to kick off country music’s big weekend in Las Vegas, what better way to do it than by rolling out a couple of giant, inflatable dice? That’s exactly what ACM co-hosts Luke Bryan
CurbA heavenly video is expected for a song with the title “God Made a Woman,” right? Jerrod Niemann set out to achieve this cinematic theme with his new single, premiering on the CMT Hot 20 Countdown this
BMLGReba McEntire is teaming up with Christian artist Lauren Daigle to deliver a new version of her Randy–Houser-penned single “Back to God” Sunday on the 52nd ACM Awards. Earlier in the day, you’ll be able to digitally download the pair’s new
Comstock/Thinkstock Hank Williams Jr. took home the Academy of Country Music’s very first music video award in 1984 for this clip. Can you name it? ANSWER: “All My Rowdy Friends Are Comin’ Over Tonight.” Copyright © 2017, ABC
The Valory Music Co.The first single from an upcoming Thomas Rhett album is available today. “Craving You” is an uptempo, ’80’s inspired song featuring Maren Morris. Rhett calls the song “a little bit emotional, a little bit
CBS/Cliff LipsonIf you’re in Sin City hosting one of the biggest awards shows in country music, you’d think you’d get to have a little fun — right? But ACM host Luke Bryan says it doesn’t always go that way.
Academy of Country MusicThere’s no doubt the main event in Sin City this weekend is Sunday night’s 52nd Academy of Country Music Awards. But if you think that’s all that’s happening around this year’s ACMs — well,
Burke/Triolo Productions/Thinkstock Trace Adkins co-hosts the third hour of NBC’s Today show on Friday. He’ll also perform his latest single, “Watered Down.” The Rolling Stones’ Keith Richards and rocker Sheryl Crow have joined the lineup of Sing Me Back Home. The tribute to Merle Haggard takes place April
Courtesy BMLG/Photo Credit: Chapman BaehlerAn elbow injury may’ve cut Brett Young’s baseball career short, but next week, the chart-topping “Sleep Without You” singer will be back in the game. The California native and lifelong Dodgers fan will sing
Capitol NashvilleYou can get ready for Sunday night’s ACM Awards by checking out a new Keith Urban video Sunday morning. The video is a new one for “The Fighter,” Keith’s hit duet with Carrie Underwood. It’s called
Capitol Records NashvilleLady Antebellum has unveiled the details of their sixth studio album, Heart Break. The disc, due June 9, is now available for pre-order at LadyAntebellum.com. The group worked on the record while living together in
ABC/Image Group LAChris Stapleton’s follow-up to his blockbuster Traveller album is ready, and we’ll get our first preview of his new music during the Academy of Country Music Awards. The reigning ACM Male Vocalist of the year
Comstock/Thinkstock Tim McGraw and Faith Hill won the Academy of Country Music’s very first Vocal Event trophy in 1997 for this song. Can you name it? ANSWER: “It’s Your Love.” Copyright © 2017, ABC Radio. All rights reserved.
ABC/Image Group LA At Sunday night’s Academy of Country Music Awards, Old Dominion, last year’s New Vocal Group of the Year, will return to compete for the full-fledged Vocal Group of the Year trophy. But equally significant for the
Burke/Triolo Productions/Thinkstock Darius Rucker returns to Charleston, South Carolina for CMT’s Hometown Heroes special, which airs Friday night. You can get a sneak peek at how Darius pitched in to help his hometown Thursday morning on NBC’s Today show, during a special
Cliff Lipson/CBS ©2017 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights ReservedEven though this is Dierks Bentley’s second year hosting the Academy of Country Music Awards with Luke Bryan, the “Black” hitmaker admits he’s still haunted by the ghost of Luke’s former
Photo Courtesy of Webster PRChris Stapleton duets with Bobby Bare on a new version of the Country Music Hall-of-Famer’s signature hit, “Detroit City.” Their collaboration will be included on Bare’s new studio album, Things Change, which comes
Cliff Lipson/CBS ©2017 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights ReservedOn Wednesday, ACM hosts Luke Bryan and Dierks Bentley cranked up the promotion machine as they counted down to Sunday night’s telecast. Despite an early wake-up call for an
BMLGRascal Flatts may have taken a back-to-basics approach to their tenth studio album, producing and co-writing much of it themselves, but the trio included plenty of their friends in the effort as well. Lauren Alaina contributes vocals to “Are
ABC/Image Group LAEric Paslay will be the new face of Habitat for Humanity’s “Home Is the Key” campaign, which launches all across the USA next month. It’s a perfect fit for the avid woodworker, who’s participated in multiple
Comstock/Thinkstock This frequent CMA Awards host took home the Academy of Country Music’s Male Vocalist trophy every year between 2006 and 2010. Can you name this West Virginia native? ANSWER: Brad Paisley. Copyright © 2017, ABC Radio. All
Sony LegacyMarty Robbins’ pivotal 1959 album, Gunfighter Ballads and Trail Songs, is one of only 25 recordings chosen to be preserved as part of the National Recording Registry of the Library of Congress this year. Recorded entirely
Cliff Lipson/CBS ©2017 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights ReservedBrett Eldredge and Old Dominion are the latest additions to an ACM lineup that’ll leave you wondering how they can possibly squeeze this many performances into only three hours.
ABC/Image Group LA Brad Paisley jokes that making his new album, Love and War, was a lot like “going through the maze to find the cheese.” “I didn’t have necessarily the clearest vision of what I was going to
Burke/Triolo Productions/Thinkstock UMG Nashville will commemorate the 20th anniversary of Deana Carter’s breakthrough album Did I Shave My Legs for This? by releasing it on vinyl for the very first time. The LP will be available March 31. Watch for Zac
ABC/Image Group LA As the Final Four teams get ready to square off this weekend, two of country’s biggest stars will be right in the middle of the action. Keith Urban and Justin Moore are set to play the NCAA
Photo Courtesy of Big Machine Label GroupTucker Beathard may very well be the hippest dude in all of country music these days. By the time he wraps up his run on Brantley Gilbert’s The Devil Don’t Sleep Tour next
Cliff Lipson/CBS ©2017 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights ReservedThe clock is ticking toward Luke Bryan and Dierks Bentley’s second time hosting the Academy of Country Music Awards, and starting Wednesday, the pair will be doing all they can to make
Madame TussaudsFor the first time in more than 50 years, Patsy Cline is on a tour — of sorts — of Nashville. Madame Tussauds will reveal its new wax figure of the late country icon April 7
ABC/Image Group LAWhile we don’t know exactly when new music will be coming from Carrie Underwood, we do know there’s a major change on the way for her next album. The reigning CMA Female Vocalist of the
River House Artists/Columbia NashvilleWith his very first single, “Hurricane,” already in the top-15, the debut album from newcomer Luke Combs is officially on the way. This One’s for You will be released June 2. The 27-year-old from
Comstock/ThinkstockThese two Kentucky-born siblings are the only sisters to both win the ACM’s Top Female Vocalist trophy. Can you name them? ANSWER: Loretta Lynn and Crystal Gayle. Copyright © 2017, ABC Radio. All rights reserved.
Capitol NashvilleIf you’re a horn player and a Lady Antebellum fan, this could be the gig for you! Lady A is looking for a brass section to join them on stage during their September 9 show at Nashville’s Bridgestone
Burke/Triolo Productions/ThinkstockJake Owen’s new single is “Good Company,” from his American Love album. The father of 90’s hitmaker Neal McCoy, “Pete” McGaughey, passed away on Saturday. He was 86. You can check out Clint Black’s new episode
ABC/Image Group LAEver since Jason Aldean lost a close friend to breast cancer just as he was enjoying his first taste of success, he’s been an avid supporter of the Susan G. Komen Foundation charity. So it’s
ABC/Image Group LA If you don’t want to miss a second of the action at this Sunday’s Academy of Country Music Awards in Las Vegas, you’ll want to be sure to tune in for the pre-show. ACM
Photo Courtesy of Houston Livestock Show and RodeoNot only did Zac Brown Band play the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo this weekend, but Zac also bought himself a pretty impressive souvenir. Zac and his wife Shelly were
Valory Music Co.In the middle of three sold-out shows on his Home Team Tour, Thomas Rhett still found time to stop by St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital this weekend. In fact, TR brought the whole gang along, with openers Kelsea
ABC/Image Group LACole Swindell’s new video not only showcases his latest single, “Flatliner” — it’s also a behind-the-scenes look at the What the Hell Tour with Dierks Bentley. Shot during their date in Sioux Falls, South Dakota,
Chris Hollo for Grand Ole OpryIt’s 100 Grand Ole Opry performances and counting for Carrie Underwood, after four sold-out shows at the legendary venue this past weekend. Country Music Hall of Famer Connie Smith welcomed the reigning
CurbJerrod Niemann’s new song “God Made a Woman,” is a reflection of where Jerrod is in his life today. The lyric, a mature declaration of love, makes a point of not addressing the object of his affection
Comstock/ThinkstockThe album Something In Red, released in 1991, included the top 5 hit “Except For Monday.” Can you name the second-generation female country star who sang it? ANSWER: Lorrie Morgan, daughter of the Grand Old Opry’s George
Sire/RhinoFormer Late Show with David Letterman bandleader Paul Shaffer has just released a star-studded album that features Darius Rucker singing on the R&B classic “Why Can’t We Live Together.” While that might seem an odd pairing to
Burke/Triolo Productions/ThinkstockHoda Kotb, co-host of NBC’s Today Show’s fourth hour alongside Kathie Lee Gifford, is hoping her new baby, Haley Joy, is a country music fan like her mom. Hoda revealed via Instagram that Little Big Town
ABC/Image Group LALittle Big Town has released a second single for their album The Breaker. “Happy People” is the follow-up to their smash hit “Better Man,” which was penned by Taylor Swift. The rhythmic track was written
BMLGToday Florida Georgia Line joined an elite list of country music superstars who sell out stadiums across the country. The duo pulled off the feat with their first-ever stadium headlining tour, The Smooth Tour 2017. The in-demand
ValoryOne might think that growing up in Nashville as the son of a country singer would make Thomas Rhett a fan of cowboy boots, but it turns out, sneakers are more his style. Lots and lots of
CMTIf fans of Darius Rucker missed his cameo appearance last night on CMT’s new series Sun Records, not to worry: he’s basically taking over the network for awhile. Next up, you’ll see Darius rocking out with John
Comstock/ThinkstockAs we round out the first full week of spring, do you remember the huge country hit “(I Never Promised You a) Rose Garden?” To this day, the song remains one of the most successful country crossover
ABC/Image Group LAThe top 20 songs in this week’s Mediabase Country Airplay chart only contain two female solo artists. Raelynn and Lindsey Ell will release new music today with hopes of doing something about those stats. Raelynn
ABC/Image Group LAGrammy award-winning superstars Tim McGraw and Faith Hill released their newest collaboration, “Speak to a Girl,” today. It is now available on the usual platforms. As previously announced, the couple will perform “Speak to a
Burke/Triolo Productions/ThinkstockThe Band Perry will perform the post-race concert following this year’s St. Jude Rock ‘n’ Roll Nashville Marathon & Half Marathon on Saturday, April 29 at Ascend Amphitheater. The Toyota Rock ‘n’ Roll concert series event is
ABCDan + Shay have been an integral part of the success of the movie The Shack, and their involvement in the project has gotten the duo contemplating a move into acting. The duo’s contribution to the movie’s
RCA NashvilleJake Owen will perform at Ascend Amphitheater on April 27, marking his first time headlining a ticketed event in Nashville. “I left Florida in 2004 to make Music City my home.” Jake said in a prepared statement
AtlanticBrothers Brad and Curtis Rempel, known collectively as High Valley, are releasing a new single to radio today called “She’s with Me.” It is the follow-up to the pair’s first top-20 single, “Make You Mine.” Both songs
ABC/Image Group LAIf you’re a Chris Janson fan, Tune in to the AUDIENCE Network concert special Chris Janson airing tomorrow night, March 24, at 9 p.m. Eastern via DIRECTV Ch 239/U-verse Ch 1114 and DIRECTVNOW. In the special, Chris talks about
ABC/Image Group LAThe Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum feature exhibit called “American Currents” features artists who defined 2016, paired with superstars of the past. Jon Pardi is proud to be a part of the exhibit.
Comstock/ThinkstockAs sports fans are entrenched in March Madness, can you name the artist who had a #1 hit in 2009 with a song called “People Are Crazy?” ANSWER: Billy Currington. Copyright © 2017, ABC Radio. All rights
Burke/Triolo Productions/ThinkstockNewcomer Luke Combs continues an unprecedented year as his debut single “Hurricane” charges into the Top 15 on both Country Aircheck’s Mediabase and Billboard’s Country Airplay charts, and crosses a major milestone of over 54 million
ABC/Image Group LASuperstar Faith Hill is pretty busy: she and husband Tim McGraw are releasing a new album and rehearsing for their upcoming Soul 2 Soul Tour 2017. But she still had time to sit down with
ABC/Image Group LATrisha Yearwood‘s series Trisha’s Southern Kitchen has been nominated a second time for Outstanding Culinary Program at this year’s Daytime Emmy Awards, which will be presented April 30. Trisha serves as Executive Producer as well
Sony NashvilleYou can’t get full version of Brad Paisley‘s 11th studio album, Love & War, until April 21st, but you can catch him now as the current pitchman for Nationwide Insurance. Brad’s second commercial for the company
CMTKellie Pickler confirmed to her Twitter followers Tuesday that CMT’s I Love Kellie Pickler has been renewed for a third season. “Yaaaay!!! @KelliePickler #ILoveKP will be back for Season 3 soon on @CMT!” she tweeted. The reality
Academy of Country MusicThe Academy of Country Music has announced additional performers to join this year’s already stellar lineup for the 52nd Academy of Country Music Awards — Country Music’s Party of the Year. The newly added
Rick Diamond/Getty Images for CRSTrent Harmon’s latest single, “There’s A Girl,” is officially his first top 20 song…but he doesn’t want to stop here. “Looking back, I didn’t even really know what top 20 meant.” he says.
Comstock/ThinkstockIt’s World Water Day! Can you name the 2010 #1 Brad Paisley hit whose title is very appropriate for today? ANSWER: “Water” Copyright © 2017, ABC Radio. All rights reserved.
Burke/Triolo Productions/ThinkstockJon Pardi will perform “Dirt On My Boots” on ABC’s Good Morning America Wednesday. The single sits at #1 for the second week in a row on the Billboard Country Airplay chart. Ryman Auditorium officials have asked
BMLGThe guys of Rascal Flatts say they’re feeling a little nostalgic these days. But as they look back on a stellar career, it’s also apparent the three of them are pretty stoked about the future, too —
ABC/Image Group LAOnline music series and Nashville-based Skyville Live celebrated the musical power of women Monday night in a live webcast featuring collaborations with Cam, rising star Lindsay Ell, rocker Melissa Etheridge, guitar player extraordinaire Orianthi and
ABC/Image Group LACountry music’s most famous redhead, Reba McEntire, has been selected to kick-off the 27th annual City of Hope Celebrity Softball Game set for Saturday, Jun 10 during the CMA Music Festival. The game brings together
Burke/Triolo Productions/ThinkstockThe lineup for tonight’s Tuesday Night Opry includes Trace Adkins, Chris Janson, Kristian Bush, Ricky Skaggs and Luke Combs — who has this week’s #15 country song, “Hurricane.” Randy Rogers and his wife, Chelsea, are expecting
ABC/Image Group LASuperstar Brad Paisley returns to Nashville’s Wild West Comedy Festival to host a pair of stand-up comedy shows at Zanies Comedy Club on Tuesday, April 18 at 6:30 p.m and 8:45 p.m. This is Brad’s
ABC/Image Group LAFollowing a stop in Newark, NJ during their Dig Your Roots Tour, Tyler Hubbard and Brian Kelley of Florida Georgia Line took some time to give the Big Apple a taste of the South. The
MCA NashvilleThe five-year wait between albums has paid off for Josh Turner. His sixth studio album, Deep South, debuts this week at #1 on the Billboard Top Country Albums chart. Josh said, “I’ve lived a lot of
ABC/Image Group LARising star Michael Ray has hit #1 on the Mediabase country radio airplay chart for the second time in his career. The song that did the trick: “Think a Little Less”. When told about the
ABC/Image Group LAMartina McBride takes the title of her 2017 Love Unleashed Tour literally, helping to spread love in cities across the country. At a recent stop in New York City, Martina came together with her fan-driven
ABC/Image Group LAFollowing the announcement several weeks ago that Tim McGraw and Faith Hill are now both joined in wedlock and on the same record label, the duo have some good news for fans. On Thursday, March
ABC/Image Group LAFor the first time in their career, Little Big Town is in Australia, performing for country music fans down under. And it’s a family affair. The entire gang is taking their families, including Kimberly Schlapman‘s
ABC/Image Group LALast year’s Academy of Country Music New Female Vocalist of the Year, Kelsea Ballerini, will return to this year’s award’s show as a featured performer. This year, Kelsea is up for Female Vocalist of the
ABC/Image Group LAABC’s Dancing With the Stars returns tonight for it’s 24th season, and of course there’s a country connection. One of the celebrities vying for the Mirrorball Trophy? Professional bull rider and model Bonner Bolton. He’ll
Comstock/Thinkstock Four years ago this month, the debut album by Kacey Musgraves was released. Can you recall its clever title? ANSWER: Same Trailer Different Park. Copyright © 2017, ABC Radio. All rights reserved.
BBR Music Group This year, Trace Adkins scored a coveted spot on the nightly concerts at Nissan Stadium during CMA Music Festival. But before he plays the main stage this summer, he also has a new album to put
Amanda Edwards/Getty ImagesGlen Campbell, who was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease in 2011, can no longer play the guitar, his wife Kim Campbell revealed. The “Rhinestone Cowboy” was moved to a full-time care facility in March 2014, but
Curb RecordsNot only is “God Made a Woman” Jerrod Niemann’s favorite song he’s ever cut, it’s also a tribute to his wife Morgan, whom he wed in 2014. “You realize quickly that the weight of the world is easier
Burke/Triolo Productions/Thinkstock Brad Paisley‘s new Love and War album won’t be out until April 21, but if you pre-order the project, you can download his #1 hit, “Today,” and the track “Heaven South” now. New artist Jillian Jacqueline has signed a
Yuri Martianov/Kommersant via Getty ImagesRock and roll pioneer Chuck Berry is dead at age 90, according to St. Charles County, Missouri police. No cause of death was given. A post Saturday just before 6:00 p.m. ET on
CMTWe knew Nashies would need some time to recover after the unexpected death of Rayna Jaymes, and it looks like CMT is giving Nashville fans 10 weeks to work through their stages of grief. Leading man Charles Esten, who plays
Capitol NashvilleLady Antebellum gave fans a taste of their new album Heart Break, as they made their first appearance ever at South by Southwest Thursday. The trio shared the stage in Austin, Texas with busbee, who produced the record. In
ABC/Image Group LAMore than 75,000 fans turned out to see Luke Bryan Thursday night at the Houston Rodeo, making him the biggest country draw at the Texas tradition in 2017. In fact, this is the fifth year
CMAA few tickets still remain for CMA Music Festival’s nightly shows at Nashville’s Nissan Stadium, and if you don’t have yours yet, this year’s lineup should be motivation to hurry. The Country Music Association revealed the full
Comstock/Thinkstock Twenty-five years ago this week, Garth Brooks was the musical guest on NBC’s Saturday Night Live. Can you guess which two songs the CMA Entertainer of the Year performed on the 1992 show? ANSWER: “Rodeo” and “The River.” Copyright
ABC/Image Group LA Florida Georgia Line will be bellying up to the bar Sunday night on Bravo’s Watch What Happens Live. Tyler Hubbard and Brian Kelley will be Andy Cohen’s celebrity bartenders on the March 19 edition of the quirky late-night talkfest. As
ABCThis year’s Houston Rodeo isn’t even over yet, but next year’s already has it’s headliner…and it’s closer. On Thursday, the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo announced that Garth Brooks will open and close the 2018 Rodeo, performing
ABC/Ida Mae AstuteBrett Eldredge is one of the hot young stars featured in the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum’s new “American Currents” exhibit, which pairs today’s hitmakers with the legends who helped make it all possible
