ABC/Image Group LAIt’s a little more than two weeks until the Grammys, and when Kelsea Ballerini thinks about her big nomination in the Best New Artist category, it’s all about the girl power. “There was such a big conversation
ABC/Chris Hollo“You Look Good” is apparently more than just Hillary Scott’s hot new song with Lady Antebellum. It’s how the Grammy-nominated singer wants to make you feel, courtesy of her new fashion line. Hillary will launch LaBellum April 1
ABC/Image Group LA We still haven’t heard the complete version of Tim McGraw and Faith Hill’s new duet, but if you’re a musician, you might be able to take a shot at playing it. On Thursday, Tim tweeted the chart for “Keep
Warner Music NashvilleEven though she grew up on the road with her CMA-winning mom Lee Ann Womack, this year, newcomer Aubrie Sellers steps out on her own, opening her first big tour with Miranda Lambert. She and the reigning ACM Female
Comstock/Thinkstock Three years ago this week, Luke Bryan hit #1 with this Chris Stapleton-penned track from his Crash My Party album. The self-professed Traveller also sings background on Luke’s version. Can you name it? ANSWER: “Drink a Beer.” Copyright © 2017, ABC Radio. All rights
Burke/Triolo Productions/Thinkstock Michael Ray‘s new video for “Think a Little Less” is set to premiere on CMT Hot 20 Saturday. Look for Larry Gatlin to guest on Fox & Friends Thursday morning starting at 7:30 a.m. ET on the Fox News Channel. Newcomer Michael
ABC/Image Group LA If you’d like a little preview of Old Dominion’s sophomore record, you’ll want to be sure to check out the band on Miranda Lambert’s new Highway Vagabond Tour, which kicks off Thursday night. Even as far
ABC/Fred LeeIn the midst of babies and engagements, Dan + Shay are squeezing in a little work. The duo has added two dozen dates to their schedule this spring, as they continue their Obsessed Tour into 2017. Newcomers Bailey Bryan and Jackie
UMG NashvilleChris Janson heads out on Sam Hunt’s 15 in a 30 Tour this summer, and it turns out he may owe Luke Bryan a thank you for the connection. “I’m excited to be on the road with Sam,” Chris says.
ABC/Image Group LAAs we wait to see what’s next from Canaan Smith music-wise in the U.S., the Virginia native is developing quite a following overseas. He’s one of a handful of artists who’ll head to Europe in March for
ABC/Mark LevineIf you’re a fan of Bob Seger, chances are you’re gonna like the new song from Frankie Ballard. The Kalamazoo, Michigan native is putting out his cover of the Seger classic “You’ll Accomp’ny Me” as the next single
BBR Music Group/ Wheelhouse RecordsTrace Adkins returns with his first studio album in four years at the end of March, and he’s strikingly candid about the time that’s passed since his last recording. “A man comes to a
Comstock/ThinkstockFive years ago this week, Clay Walker performed this top-five single on ABC’s The Bachelor. Can you name it? ANSWER: “She Won’t Be Lonely Long.” Copyright © 2017, ABC Radio. All rights reserved.
ABC/Image Group LADan + Shay’s Shay Mooney is now on diaper duty! His fiancée, Hannah Billingsley, gave birth to the couple’s first child on Tuesday: a little boy they named Asher James. “It’s hard to describe the love you feel for
ABC/Mark LevineThe lead single from Sam Hunt’s sophomore album is now officially on the way. The “House Party” hitmaker will release “Body Like a Back Road” on Wednesday, February 1, and will follow that with a major
ABC/Image Group LAOn Tuesday’s The Tonight Show, it was time once again for Jimmy Falllon to get three popular music artists to go “Behind the Lyrics” for the true meaning behind their biggest hits. The latest installment
Burke/Triolo Productions/Thinkstock Easton Corbin‘s new single is called “A Girl Like You.” Lady Antebellum not only sang their hot new song, “You Look Good,” Tuesday on The Ellen DeGeneres Show, they also played a game of Oops! My Water Broke with the comedian.
BMLGFor Brett Young’s first music video, the California native followed a fairly by-the-book approach for “Sleep Without You” — one that showcased Miss USA Olivia Jordan. But to follow up his first #1, he took a different tack. Much
Reviver RecordsLOCASH rolls out the video for their latest single, “Ring on Every Finger,” on Wednesday. You’ll be able to see the new clip, shot at Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino in Las Vegas, on all CMT platforms,
ABC/George Burns“Fix” hitmaker Chris Lane has long been a vocal fan of ABC’s The Bachelor, but now it’s really paying off. After his performance Monday night on the show, both his current single, “For Her,” and his latest album, Girl Problems,
ABC/Image Group LALuke Bryan will be “Huntin,’ Fishin’ and Lovin’ Every Day” as he hits the road this spring on his new 2017 tour, named for his recent #1. An appropriately camo-clad Luke announced his plans in
Capitol NashvilleBy now, you’ve probably heard that Luke Bryan will sing the national anthem at Super Bowl 51. But he’s not the only country act who’ll get a piece of the pie at this year’s big game. Both Lady Antebellum and Tyler
ABC/Image Group LA He’s already set to sing “The Star Spangled Banner” before Super Bowl 51 next month, but that’s not the only high-profile TV appearance Luke Bryan has lined up. Next season, the couple jokingly known as Bluke
Comstock/Thinkstock This hit from 2009 was George Strait‘s first single that he also had a hand in writing. Can you name it? ANSWER: “Living for the Night.” Copyright © 2017, ABC Radio. All rights reserved.
BMLGNow that “God, Your Mama and Me” has been released officially as the new single from Florida Georgia Line, the wait is on for their new video co-starring the Backstreet Boys. “When I first heard it, it sounded like
Burke/Triolo Productions/Thinkstock Dick Clark Productions is partnering with Twitter to stream live red carpet coverage of The 52nd Annual Academy of Country Music Awards on April 2. Singer/songwriter Carly Pearce has signed a record deal with Big Machine. Previously
The Valory Music Co.Brantley Gilbert’s new album, The Devil Don’t Sleep, won’t be out until Friday, but if you’ve been to see the Georgia native in concert, chances are you’ve already gotten to sample some of its songs.
ABC/Image Group LAAdmitted “girly-girl” Kelsea Ballerini has a very fashionable date with the Nashville Symphony. She’ll be the main entertainer for the 2017 Symphony Fashion Show Tuesday, April 18 at Music City’s Schermerhorn Symphony Center. Kelsea will team with
ABC/Image Group LA Less than a week after releasing their new single, “You Look Good,” Lady Antebellum is taking it to TV. The trio returns to Los Angeles, where much of their forthcoming album was written and recorded, to
ABC/Image Group LADetails are still being worked out, but Luke Bryan is on board to headline a concert to help tornado victims in his native Albany, Georgia, according to the Albany Herald. Twisters struck the southwest part
ABC/Image Group LA Just a week after kicking off his American Made Tour with Lee Brice, Justin Moore has revealed he has a new baby on the way. This will be the fourth little one for Justin and his wife Kate.
ABC/Image Group LA Before taking the stage for Saturday night’s sold-out stop on Dierks Bentley’s What the Hell Tour in Nashville, Cole Swindell started the evening with a nice little surprise. The Georgia native found out his latest #1, “Middle
ABC/Craig SjodinYou know him from the most recent season of ABC’s The Bachelorette, but Luke Pell hopes you’ll soon know him for his country songs. The Burnet, Texas native has released his first single, titled “Pretty Close,” and you can
Comstock/Thinkstock Carlene Carter, the daughter of June Carter Cash, scored her first top-5 hit with this song from 1990, which was also the title track of her album. Can you name it? ANSWER: “I Fell in Love.” Copyright
Capitol Nashville“The horns, man!” That’s how Charles Kelley responds when asked what makes Lady Antebellum’s new single, “You Look Good,” stand out against the other contenders from the trio’s HEART BREAK album, which comes out June 9. Charles goes on to reveal
Burke/Triolo Productions/Thinkstock Chris Janson does his latest hit, “Holdin’ Her,” Monday on the Today show, which starts at 7 a.m. on NBC. Chris Lane appears on Monday night’s episode of The Bachelor, performing his single “For Her” during a one-on-one date. The
ABC/Image Group LA We’ve know for some time that Lady Gaga will do the halftime show at this year’s Super Bowl, but on Sunday, we found out Luke Bryan is set to sing the national anthem. You’ll be able to watch
ABC/Mark LevineSam Hunt’s new song, “Drinkin’ Too Much,” may not officially be a single, but it’s making its mark on the Billboard charts anyway. In fact, it’s the Georgia native’s highest debut ever on the Hot Country Songs tally,
ABC/Image Group LA Chase Rice’s new album likely won’t be out until summer, but he’s planning to give fans a preview during a series of “Pub Shows” in March. Named for his backstage hang known as Pub
Curb RecordsWynonna is going back to her beginnings on her 2017 tour, launching the Roots & Revival trek with her band The Big Noise in March. “My roots are firmly planted in country music,” Wy says. “But I was given
ABC/Todd WawrychukWith one show under his belt on the 2017 What the Hell Tour, Dierks Bentley has moved ahead with mapping out his summer. The “Black” hitmaker opened the trek Thursday night to a sold-out crowd in Dayton, Ohio,
Comstock/Thinkstock Fifty-four years ago this week, “The Ballad of Jed Clampett” from The Beverly Hillbillies topped Billboard‘s country chart. Can you recall who sang the classic TV theme? ANSWER: Lester Flatt and Earl Scruggs. Copyright © 2017, ABC Radio. All rights reserved.
ABC/Image Group LA Cam is certainly no stranger to standing on stages in front of large audiences, but Friday in Reno, Nevada, the “Burning House” hitmaker will do something she’s never done before. She’ll be a featured speaker
Burke/Triolo Productions/Thinkstock Real-life Music City Mayor Megan Barry played herself in Thursday night’s episode of Nashville on CMT. Rock icon John Mellencamp will release a new duet album titled Sad Clowns and Hillbillies this spring, recorded with Carlene Carter, the daughter of country legend June Carter Cash.
CMTOn Thursday’s new episode of Nashville on CMT, Juliette Barnes’ determination to walk again, coupled with her insistence on not taking her pain medication, threatened to push her relationship with Avery Barkley over the brink. After a new therapy
ABC/Image Group LA Justin Moore’s last music video may’ve been a comic spoof on classic westerns, but he’s taken an entirely different approach with the treatment for his new single, “Somebody Else Will.” The Arkansas native is
ABC/Image Group LA As we wait to see how Old Dominion will follow up their recent #1, “Song for Another Time,” the band has booked a date with Ellen DeGeneres. We know the five prolific songwriters have been road-testing new
Comstock/Thinkstock Eight years ago this week, Garth Brooks performed at an inaugural event for President Barack Obama on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial. Can you recall the song he sang? ANSWER: “We Shall Be Free.” Copyright © 2017, ABC Radio.
ABC/Image Group LA Later this year, Shania Twain is set to deliver her first new album since 2002’s Up!. When considering the talent that’s come along during her hiatus, it’s interesting to note that the Canadian superstar focuses on a
Capitol NashvilleAfter taking a year off to pursue their solo endeavors, Lady Antebellum is back in a big way. You can check out the trio’s new single, “You Look Good,” via the usual digital outlets or through a new lyric
Sonja Flemming/CBSBlake Shelton had a good night last night. Not only did his If I’m Honest project win the People’s Choice Award for Favorite Album, he’s the first country artist ever to win that non-genre honor. On
Burke/Triolo Productions/Thinkstock Big Machine Label Group will launch its own digital video platform in February at BigMachineTV.com. It’ll become the hub for video content from Big Machine artists like Taylor Swift, Tim McGraw, Reba, Florida Georgia Line, Rascal Flatts, Thomas Rhett and more. The
ABC/Image Group LA Tonight in Dayton, Ohio, Dierks Bentley hits the stage for the first show on his What the Hell Tour with Jon Pardi and Cole Swindell. Even though Dierks also appears on Cole’s new single, “Flatliner,” he admits their entire
ABC/Image Group LARespected newsman Dan Rather continues to prove he’s a true country music fan, as the fifth season of his show The Big Interview kicks off next month on AXS TV. Kix Brooks and Crystal Gayle
ABC/Image Group LAChris Janson won’t reveal his tour plans for 2017 until later this month, but until then, there’s one place you’ll definitely be able to catch him. The “Holdin’ Her” hitmaker will perform his latest top-25
ABC/George BurnsChris Lane scored his first #1 in 2016 with “Fix,” and next Monday, he’ll make another dream come true. “It’s no secret one of my favorite shows is The Bachelor/Bachelorette… so this was definitely a bucket list opportunity
ABC/Image Group LABoth George Strait and Brad Paisley will tune up their guitars for the 9th Annual Nashville Honors Gala February 27, held at the Omni in Music City. Sponsored by the T.J. Martell Foundation, the event raises money for research
Capitol NashvilleThe song list and the album cover for Little Big Town’s new album, The Breaker, has now been revealed, thanks to a surprise share from the band Wednesday on Instagram. “SO excited to share this with
Comstock/ThinkstockWhat was Little Big Town‘s first #1 hit? ANSWER: “Pontoon,” from 2012. Copyright © 2017, ABC Radio. All rights reserved.
Warner Music NashvilleEven though Blake Shelton clocks the 23rd #1 of his career this week on Billboard’s Country Airplay chart, the Oklahoma native says it means just as much to him as his very first. “I’ve been
Burke/Triolo Productions/Thinkstock Lauren Alaina is featured on Kane Brown‘s new single, “What Ifs.” A Thousand Horses‘ Graham Deloach proposed to his girlfriend, Andrea Evans, Sunday in Aspen, Colorado. Waterloo Revival‘s George Birge and his wife Kara welcomed their son George James on Monday. Ned LeDoux, the son of
ABC/Image Group LA When Luke Bryan kicks off his Crash My Playa getaway Thursday, it’ll be a bit of a reunion, as the “Fast” hitmaker gets back together with his tour mates from last year. While Little Big Town joined him
Arista NashvilleThe song may be called “Dirty Laundry,” but Carrie Underwood is certainly cleaning up, as the tune becomes the 25th #1 of her career, topping the Mediabase airplay chart this week. The fourth single from
ABC/Image Group LALily Tomlin presented Dolly Parton with the Willie Nelson Lifetime Achievement Award at the CMAs last November, and now it’s time for Dolly to return the favor. Dolly will reunite with her 9 to 5
Academy of Country MusicThe ACM Awards are moving to a new home in 2017. For the first time ever, the annual show from the Academy of Country Music will originate from the new T-Mobile Arena in the
ABC/Image Group LAKeith Urban and Carrie Underwood are the first country artists set to perform at the Grammys next month on CBS. Both Keith and Carrie are nominees, competing against each other for Best Country Solo Performance for “Church Bells”
Comstock/Thinkstock This hitmaker’s unusual first name comes from his maternal great-grandmother’s surname. Can you guess the Arizona-born singer? ANSWER: Dierks Bentley. Copyright © 2017, ABC Radio. All rights reserved.
ABC/Ida Mae AstuteGarth Brooks confirms that his longtime friend and inaugural organizer Steve Wynn approached him about singing at President-elect Donald Trump’s ceremonies later this week, but ultimately, he “left it up to karma,” to decide what to do. In the
Photo Courtesy of The Valory Music Co.Thanks to multiple sell-outs and fan demand, Thomas Rhett is expanding his 2017 Home Team Tour before he ever plays the first date. “It’s unreal that we’re adding dates before we’ve even had
ABC/Image Group LAA yearly polar plunge with his tourmates has become a tradition for Dierks Bentley, one Cole Swindell admits he wasn’t particularly excited about, once he signed up for the What the Hell Tour. Since Dierks decided to take 2017’s
Burke/Triolo Productions/Thinkstock Little Big Town surprised students from Ohio’s Wadsworth High School Friday, as they dropped in on the kickoff of the 4th Annual Music in Our Schools — Music Inspires Tour at Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort Performance
ABC/Image Group LAIt looks like Lady Antebellum may have a little something up their sleeve. On Monday, invitations went out from Lady A’s publicist, inviting members of the country music community to a mysterious event this Thursday night. Included
ABC/Image Group LA Chris Stapleton’s landmark Traveller album is back in the top ten on the all-genre Billboard 200 chart, likely thanks to a viral video of a daughter and her dad. In the clip, the father sings along to Stapleton’s “Tennessee
Warner Music NashvilleMonday night, Dan + Shay are set to roll out their dramatic new video for their latest single, “How Not To.” All weekend, the duo has been sharing brief snippets of their latest project on social media,
©2017 Grand Ole Opry | Photo Credit: Chris HolloNewcomer Tucker Beathard made his Opry debut this weekend, stepping onstage at the historic Ryman Auditorium for an acoustic version of his latest single, “Momma and Jesus.” The “Rock On” hitmaker
Show Dog NashvilleA number of country stars will take part in Friday’s inauguration of President-elect Donald Trump. Toby Keith and Lee Greenwood will perform at the Make America Great Again! Welcome Celebration Thursday on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial. This
Comstock/Thinkstock What was Darius Rucker‘s first hit to top the country charts? ANSWER: 2008’s “Don’ Think I Don’t Think About It.” Copyright © 2017, ABC Radio. All rights reserved.
ABC/Image Group LA Alabama’s Randy Owen presented Darius Rucker with the Angels Among Us honor Saturday, at the Country Cares for St. Jude Kids event at the Peabody Hotel in Memphis, TN. The “If I Told You” hitmaker recalled the moment
ABC/Image Group LA We get our biggest preview yet of Tim McGraw and Faith Hill’s new duet “Keep Your Eyes on Me” in the new trailer for The Shack. Tim and Faith wrote the song for the movie about a father
ABC/Image Group LAYou can head into the recording studio with Thomas Rhett this Sunday, as the “Star of the Show” hitmaker takes the Today show’s Willie Geist inside his session at Nashville’s Blackbird Studio, which happens to
ABC/Image Group LADierks Bentley’s wife Cassidy is the inspiration behind his new single, so who better to star in the sexy new video for “Black”? The epic four-day shoot didn’t take place in a studio in New
ABC/Image Group LA Michael Ray will ask Kathie Lee Gifford and Hoda Kotb to “Think a Little Less,” as he makes his Today show debut on January 24. “Growing up watching Kathie Lee and the Today show, it’s an honor to be asked to be on
ABC/Image Group LA Zac Brown Band will launch their new album and tour, both titled Welcome Home, May 12 in their hometown of Atlanta, Georgia. Each ticket sold for the tour will include your choice of either a physical
ABC/Image Group LA Billy Currington may be planning to pull an all-nighter, judging by the name of his upcoming tour. The “It Don’t Hurt Like It Used To” hitmaker will kick off his Stay Up ’Til the Sun
ABC/Image Group LA It’s set to be a busy year ahead for Tim McGraw and Faith Hill, as the two not only embark on the latest incarnation of their Soul2Soul Tour in April, but also release their new duet, “Keep
Comstock/ThinkstockWhat was Tanya Tucker‘s most recent #1 song? ANSWER: 1988’s “Strong Enough to Bend.” Copyright © 2017, ABC Radio. All rights reserved.
ABC/Brett OronzioWhen Eric Church kicks off his Holdin’ My Own trek tonight in Lincoln, Nebraska, it’ll be a tour like he’s never done before. For one thing, there’s no opening act. Eric will take the 360-degree stage
ABC/Image Group LA(NASHVILLE) — Jason Aldean will launch his 2017 tour April 27 in Toledo, Ohio, with Chris Young, Kane Brown and Dee Jay Silver joining him on the road. The trek takes its name from They Don’t Know, Jason’s latest album that topped the
CMTOn Thursday night’s episode of Nashville on CMT, both Maddie Conrad and Avery Barkley struggled with a temperamental viral video sensation who’d come to Music City to make an album. While Maddie temporarily lost her new internship
ABC/Image Group LAIf you check out the new Monster Trucks movie that opens in theaters today, you’ll discover a new Hunter Hayes song he wrote especially for the film. It turns out monster trucks are something Hunter’s
Burke/Triolo Productions/ThinkstockTanya Tucker is rescheduling three dates in Kansas and Oklahoma after fracturing a vertebra and injuring a rib after falling while on tour. The country legend is also fighting off a bout of bronchitis. Pop icon Cyndi Lauper makes
NBC/Trae PattonBlake Shelton is set to sing at next Wednesday’s People’s Choice Awards, which will air live from the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles. The star of The Voice won his first trophy at the fan-voted show last year, for Favorite
ABC/Image Group LA It looks like there won’t be more kids for Keith Urban and Nicole Kidman, even though the Oscar-winning actress would love to have a larger family. In an interview with the BBC’s Victoria Derbyshire, Nicole confesses Keith is the
ABC/Image Group LAIn between singing the national anthem at Monday’s college championship game and readying a new album, Little Big Town’s Kimberly Schlapman found time to squeeze in one more major task — she’s a new mommy.
Comstock/Thinkstock Blake Shelton team member Sundance Head recently took home bragging rights on season 11 of The Voice. How many times has one of Blake’s proteges been victorious on the show? ANSWER: Five. Copyright © 2017, ABC Radio. All rights reserved.
ABC/Image Group LA Cam will be bringing “Burning House” to Bonnaroo this year, as the California native brings her breakthrough hit and more to the annual mega-music festival on the outskirts of Nashville. Newcomer Luke Combs and Americana favorite Margo Price are
ABC/Image Group LA Tonight, Justin Moore kicks off the American Made Tour with Lee Brice at Banker’s Life Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Indiana. The “You Look Like I Need a Drink” hitmaker is ready to let the good times roll. “I’ve been
Burke/Triolo Productions/Thinkstock Travis Tritt’s A Man and His Guitar will premiere Thursday, January 19 on Nashville Public Television at 8 p.m. CT. The show will air nationwide on PBS in March of this year. Tim Rushlow, who rose to
RCA NashvilleA lifelong dream will come true for Jake Owen later this year, as Jake Owen Field opens in his hometown of Vero Beach, Florida. The “American Country Love Song” singer found out about the honor after playing the
ABC/Mark LevineLoretta Lynn may be turning 85 this year, but the country music icon isn’t planning to slow down any in 2017. On April 14, she’ll celebrate her birthday with the first of two shows at the historic
ABC/Image Group LAEven though Old Dominion is coming off their second #1 with “Song for Another Time” and a sold-out headlining tour, lead singer Matthew Ramsey admits the band feels there’s a little something missing, so they’ve
Photo by: Trae Patton/NBCWhen Blake Shelton sets out on his Doing It to Country Songs Tour next month, he’ll be taking season-11 Voice winner Sundance Head with him. “I’m just excited about being able to perform with
Comstock/Thinkstock Fifty years ago today, the then-unmarried Johnny Cash and June Carter recorded this classic duet at Columbia Studios in Nashville. Can you name the #2 hit from 1967? ANSWER: “Jackson.” Copyright © 2017, ABC Radio. All rights reserved.
ABC/Image Group LADarius Rucker just broke into country’s top 30 with the lead single from his upcoming new album, the tune titled “If I Told You” — and that’s not the only place you can hear the Hootie and
ABC/Image Group LASure, Dierks Bentley may be one of the biggest stars in country music, but the CMA-winning, Grammy-nominated hitmaker admits his kids aren’t all that impressed. In fact, when Dad’s on TV, he says there’s no guarantee they’ll
Burke/Triolo Productions/Thinkstock Hank Williams Jr. kicks off his 2017 tour February 3 at Peppermill Concert Hall in West Wendover, Nevada. Ricky Skaggs and Bruce Hornsby are reuniting for half-a-dozen tour dates this year, starting February 26 at Tarrytown Music Hall in
ABC/Image Group LAKeith Urban is off to the races — quite literally. The Aussie superstar is set to play the annual Legends Day concert on Saturday, May 27, ahead of the Indy 500 on Sunday. Dustin Lynch and Clayton Anderson will be
ABC/Image Group LAWe’re already expecting a new album from Shania Twain this year, but that’s not the only exciting development ahead for the Canadian superstar in 2017. On Tuesday, we learned Shania will be the subject of a new
ABC/Image Group LA Just days ago, Reba McEntire let ABC Radio in on the process that will hopefully bring her new hour-long drama to TV, and Tuesday, we learned it’s cleared the first hurdle. ABC has now officially ordered
ABC/Image Group LA If you can’t get enough Tim McGraw on the radio, there’s one more place you can hear him. The “How I’ll Always Be” hitmaker has picked up another gig, narrating the second season of Blue Collar Millionaires on
Comstock/Thinkstock According to Billboard, this was the best-selling country album of 2016, moving close to 1.1 million copies. Can you name it? ANSWER: Traveller by Chris Stapleton. Copyright © 2017, ABC Radio. All rights reserved.
ABC/Image Group LAAfter their performance of the national anthem at Monday night’s College Football Playoff National Championship, the members of Little Big Town now turn their full attention toward their new album, which is on the way next month.
Burke/Triolo Productions/Thinkstock Willie Nelson, Sam Hunt, Luke Bryan, Chris Stapleton, Old Dominion, Alan Jackson, Thomas Rhett, Florida Georgia Line, Chris Young, Dierks Bentley, Brad Paisley, Zac Brown Band and more are set to play this year’s Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo March 7-26. After 17 years leading the Grand
ABC/Paula LoboIt turns out Jason Aldean is the subject of the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum’s first big reveal of 2017. An exhibit featuring the ACM Entertainer of the Year will open May 26 and run through
ABC/Image Group LAMiranda Lambert doesn’t officially hit the road on the Highway Vagabond Tour until January 26, but if you happen to be in the Windy City a couple days earlier, you can check out her rehearsal. The
Atlantic RecordsThe 2017 Grammy Nominees album will be out later this month, and country makes a strong showing this year, with 8 of the project’s 21 tracks coming from the country field. The disc features five country number ones: Kelsea
ABC/Image Group LAKacey Musgraves has a song featured in the new Ben Affleck movie, Live by Night. In the film, Ben plays a bootlegger who becomes a notorious gangster, so Kacey’s tune is appropriately titled “Moonshine.” “When
Comstock/ThinkstockAlison Krauss has the most Grammys of any female artist in history. Can you guess how many she’s won? ANSWER: 27. Copyright © 2017, ABC Radio. All rights reserved.
Burke/Triolo Productions/Thinkstock Alan Jackson’s mother, Mrs. Ruth Jackson, died Saturday morning at her home in Newnan, Georgia, at the age of 86. Known as “Mama Ruth,” she leaves behind Alan and his four siblings, as well as a
ABC/Image Group LA If all goes well, we could soon see a different side of Reba McEntire, as she teams up with the man behind Desperate Housewives for a new TV show. “I play a sheriff in a small town,”
Capitol Records1995 CMA Female Vocalist of the Year Alison Krauss returns with her first new album since 2011’s Paper Airplane with Union Station. The new disc, Windy City, is also her Capitol Records debut. After she recorded
ABC/Image Group LACarrie Underwood will be passing out trophies at Sunday night’s Golden Globes in Hollywood. It’s not the “Dirty Laundry” hitmaker’s first time at the show, either. Carrie previously attended the precursor to the Oscars in
ABC/Image Group LAIt turns out Keith Urban is the real disciplinarian in the Urban/Kidman household. That’s one of the things his wife, actress Nicole Kidman, reveals in her Minute with the Moms segment, which is featured on
ABC/Mark LevineRascal Flatts is starting the new year with a new single. The guys themselves — Jay DeMarcus, Gary LeVox and Joe Don Rooney — produced “Yours If You Want It,” the lead release from their upcoming
Comstock/ThinkstockIn Blake Shelton‘s 2002 hit, “Ol’ Red,” what is the narrator’s prison sentence for his crime of passion? ANSWER: 99 years. Copyright © 2017, ABC Radio. All rights reserved.
BMLGFans may have waited a long time for Brantley Gilbert’s new album, but the “Dirt Road Anthem” composer is making up for it with the sheer volume of songs. The regular edition of The Devil Don’t Sleep
Burke/Triolo Productions/Thinkstock Jake Owen is launching Good Company Entertainment with Keith Gale. Gale recently left RCA Nashville to act as the “American Country Love Song” hitmaker’s manager. Rodney Crowell’s new album, Close Ties, will be released March 31. His first
Ryman Hospitality PropertiesWork will begin soon to transform the space at 300 Broadway in Music City into Ole Red Nashville. Blake Shelton and Ryman Hospitality Properties CEO Collin Reed announced their partnership to open two new entertainment venues Thursday on the stage
CMTThe fate of Juliette Barnes is finally revealed, in the two-hour season-five premiere of Nashville on CMT. Though now confined to a wheelchair, Juliette is the only survivor after her plane crashed returning from the Academy Awards
ABC/Image Group LAZac Brown will be honored with the 2017 Humanitarian Award at Country Radio Seminar next month in Nashville, and the “Homegrown” hitmaker’s passion project, Camp Southern Ground, is a big reason why. The all-inclusive state-of-the-art
ABC/Image Group LA Starting next Monday, we’ll learn the full slate of exhibits planned for the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum in 2017. Beginning Sunday night at 10 p.m. ET, the museum will share a
ABC RadioBlake Shelton is partnering with the company behind the Grand Ole Opry to bring a “major addition to the Music City entertainment landscape:” a new entertainment center called Ol’ Red, after his 2002 hit of the
ABC/Image Group LA After a holiday getaway to enjoy the snow in Colorado, Reba McEntire is turning her attention to promoting her new gospel double-album, Sing It Now: Songs of Faith & Hope. Reba recently shot the video for the
Comstock/Thinkstock Blake Shelton scored three top-ten hits, including the #1 “Some Beach,” after the “opening” of this collection of songs. Can you name this cleverly titled album from 2004? ANSWER: Blake Shelton’s Barn and Grill. Copyright © 2017, ABC
Burke/Triolo Productions/Thinkstock Nashville star Chris Carmack will be the first guest on NASHCHAT, which kicks off Thursday night at 11 p.m. ET, following the season five premiere of the country-music-centered drama on at 9 p.m. on CMT. You can participate in
ABC/Image Group LA “Blue Ain’t Your Color” becomes the 22nd #1 of Keith Urban’s career this week. The instant he heard it, the Australian superstar says he knew it was special. “The very first time I heard it,
ABC/Image Group LA Hunter Hayes will debut his new song, “All for You,” Thursday morning on ABC’s Good Morning America. The track is featured in the new family-friendly animated feature Monster Trucks, which opens January 13. “You never know where
ABC/Paula LoboKacey Musgraves has a new living room, and you can check it out thanks to lifestyle blog A Beautiful Mess. Elsie Larson, one of the sisters who owns the company behind the site, first came across Kacey after
ABC/Ida Mae AstuteWhy is there a snake in Brett Eldredge’s toilet? That’s the question, courtesy of a disturbing new video the “Wanna Be That Song” hitmaker posted on social media. “I was going to take a leak to start the
ABC/Image Group LA Carrie Underwood is managing to find the silver lining in a health crisis involving her dog Ace. “This is too adorable not to post,” she shared late Tuesday night, along with a video of her beloved
Black River/Big MachineAccording to Forbes, country’s music’s strengths — at least when it comes to the younger artists — may be entirely a girl thing. Both Kelsea Ballerini and Maddie & Tae make the magazine’s “30 Under 30” ranking for 2017. The
ABC/Mark LevineA major motion picture based on Rascal Flatts’ 2004 hit, “Bless the Broken Road,” is on its way to the big screen. It’s being made by the same team behind the God’s Not Dead movies, and will focus on
Comstock/Thinkstock Reba McEntire‘s gospel double-album, Sing It Now, is on the way February 3, but her very first top-ten hit also happened to reference the hereafter. Can you name the single from 1980? ANSWER: “(You Lift Me) Up
ABC/Image Group LADustin Lynch says “Seein’ Red” is more than just his latest top ten hit — it’s a rarity that’s upping the ante when it comes to his stage presence. “Gosh, this is — I call this
Burke/Triolo Productions/Thinkstock Cole Swindell’s new single will be “Flatliner,” the track from his You Should Be Here album that features upcoming tourmate Dierks Bentley. Jason Aldean’s “Big Green Tractor” and Jana Kramer’s “I Got the Boy” were both certified Platinum in
ABC/Rick RowellLee Brice’s family is growing. Baby number three is on the way for the “I Drive Your Truck” hitmaker and his wife Sara. The new little one will join big brothers Takoda and Ryker, who are eight and three, respectively.
ABC/Image Group LA Luke Bryan issued the invitation to “Crash My Party” anytime in his chart-topping hit from 2013, and Lionel Richie took him up on it last week in Las Vegas. Luke did one of his final performances of
ABC/Image Group LA College students attending the Passion 2017 gathering at Atlanta’s Georgia Dome got quite a surprise, as Carrie Underwood took the stage for an unannounced performance during the evangelical conference Monday night. Carrie joined Christian artist David Crowder and
ABC/Lou RoccoAs his latest hit, “Star of the Show,” continues its climb in country’s top ten, Thomas Rhett is releasing a video for another song. “American Spirit” is one of the new tracks on the deluxe edition of his Tangled
Comstock/Thinkstock What was the #1 song of 2016, according to Billboard‘s year-end Country Airplay chart? ANSWER: Jon Pardi‘s “Head Over Boots.” Copyright © 2017, ABC Radio. All rights reserved.
ABC/Image Group LAMaren Morris heads into 2017 as the most-nominated country artist at this year’s Grammys, including a nod in the esteemed Best New Artist category. On top of all that, she’s also looking forward to hitting
ABC/Image Group LAFlorida Georgia Line is following up their recent number-one with Tim McGraw, “May We All,” with another collaboration. This time, Brian Kelley and Tyler Hubbard team up with one of their major influences from the
Burke/Triolo Productions/Thinkstock Travis Tritt, Kane Brown, Scotty McCreery, Joe Nichols, Collin Raye, The Bellamy Brothers and more have been added to the lineup of 1 Night. 1 Place. 1 Time: A Heroes & Friends Tribute to Randy Travis, which takes place February 8 at
ABC/Mark LevineIf you’ve been waiting to hear new music from Sam Hunt, it’s finally here. Over the weekend, the former college football quarterback released his first new music since the final single from his breakthrough album Montevallo, “Make You
ABC/Image Group LA It looks like there’s a new country “power couple” in the works. Over the holiday weekend, Runaway June’s Jennifer Wayne confirmed she’s engaged to William Michael Morgan, tweeting “It’s you and me… Forever 🙂 @WMMorgan,” along with a photo of
ABC/Randy HolmesBefore he ushered in 2017 Saturday night in Nashville, Keith Urban spent the final moments of 2016 remembering the musical greats we lost last year. Accompanied predominantly by only his acoustic guitar, Keith kicked off an impressive medley
CMTYou can check out the first taste of the new CMT series Sun Records in a new teaser that’s now posted on YouTube. The show is based on the Tony-winning musical Million Dollar Quartet, which chronicles the night Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee
Michael Ochs Archives/Getty ImagesIn the year that the CMA celebrated the 50th anniversary of its signature awards show, country music also lost one of its greatest icons, Merle Haggard. In fact, the Country Music Association had envisioned Hag
Comstock/Thinkstock Though Tammy Wynette was born Virginia Wynette Pugh, legendary producer Billy Sherrill gave the First Lady of Country Music her new moniker because she reminded him of the protagonist in the Tammy series of movies — which starred this late Hollywood legend. Can
ABC/Randy HolmesEven if you plan to ring in 2017 from the comfort of your own home, you’ll still be able to see two of the biggest stars in country music performing at two of the biggest celebrations
Burke/Triolo Productions/Thinkstock The Country Music Association celebrates giving $3.1 million dollars to 44 different music education programs in their #MannequinChallenge video. If you’d like to see what Thomas Rhett looks like doing a shirtless headstand, just check out his Twitter account.
ABC/Image Group LA For lots of folks, the New Year’s holiday is all about bowl games — and what goes better with football than country music? This weekend, some of the biggest names in the business will
ABC/Image Group LA When Brantley Gilbert’s new album, The Devil Don’t Sleep, comes out at the end of January, it’ll be close to three years since he put out 2014’s Just as I Am. Since the Jefferson, Georgia native is
ABC/Mark LevineThis season, Jennifer Nettles has starred in no less than three holiday specials and released her first solo Christmas album. Now, as she gets ready to start the new year, she’s turning her attention back to her sophomore solo effort, Playing
ABC/Image Group LAAs their Taylor Swift-penned single, “Better Man,” inches toward the top 10, Little Big Town is hard at work finishing up their next album, due in February. But the CMA Vocal Group of the Year will take some time
ABC/Image Group LA While we don’t yet know what Carrie Underwood’s tour plans are for 2017, we do know that “Dirty Laundry” singer will be cruising. Carrie is one of the stars who’ll be doing shows on board
Comstock/Thinkstock In 2016, this lifelong Chicago Cubs fan opted to forego attending the 50th Annual CMA Awards to see his team win the World Series. Can you name this Illinois native, whose most recent studio album takes
ABC/Bob D’AmicoIf you’re one of the folks who missed this year’s historic Country Music Association awards, you’ll have the chance to start the new year with a make-good. AXS TV will re-air The 50th Annual CMA Awards this Sunday.
Burke/Triolo Productions/Thinkstock Jon Pardi will ring in 2017 playing Cowboys Dance Hall in San Antonio, Texas, on New Year’s Eve along with new group Midland. If you don’t have a copy of Cam’s breakthrough album Untamed, it’s available for $7.99 for
ABC/Image Group LA Through the years, a handful of performers from the country genre have taken home the Grammy for Best New Artist: LeAnn Rimes, Carrie Underwood and Zac Brown Band. But up until this year, there’s never been a time
ABC/Image Group LA Sometime in 2017, Dan + Shay’s Shay Mooney will become the proud father of a little boy. Earlier this week via Instagram, Shay revealed that he and fiancee Hannah Billingsley plan to name their firstborn Asher James, and also posted a
ABC/Ida Mae AstuteWhen you’re a Gunslinger, it appears even Billboard’s rules can’t keep you from setting records. This week, Garth Brooks’ The Ultimate Collection becomes his 18th top 10 album on the all-genre Billboard 200 chart. Even though the 10-disc set, which includes Garth’s
Random HouseWhen he’s not playing guitar, Dobro or keyboards with Zac Brown Band, Coy Bowles is the accomplished author of several children’s books. His latest, When You’re Feeling Sick, will be out January 10. The comedic take on helping kids
Comstock/Thinkstock Brett Eldredge currently sits at #1 on Billboard‘s Adult Contemporary chart with his Christmas duet with Meghan Trainor on “Baby, It’s Cold Outside.” Faith Hill accomplished the same feat in 2008 with another holiday song. Can you name it? ANSWER: “A Baby
ABC/Image Group LA You can get to know the brothers behind the current hit “Make You Mine” a little better when High Valley gets their own TV special. The show airs this Friday night on Audience Network. For Brad and Curtis Rempel,
Burke/Triolo Productions/Thinkstock Nashville’s Connie Britton guests on The Ellen DeGeneres Show on January 4. Check your local listings to see when the syndicated show airs in your area. Look for Hayden Panettiere to stop by Live with Kelly on January 5. The full season 5
ABC/Image Group LA In 2015, Carrie Underwood gave birth to a bouncing baby boy and made an album that would go on to be nominated for CMA, Billboard Music and American Music Awards. So how did she follow that up in
Atlantic/Warner NashvilleFrom the looks of things, Brett Eldredge will be heading into 2017 on top of the world — because he’s certainly at the top of the charts. Currently enjoying his second week at the top of the country
ABC/Todd WawrychukDierks Bentley may be busy getting ready for his What the Hell World Tour in 2017, but he’s making time for at least one high-profile appearance along the way. The “Black” hitmaker will headline the Championship Tailgate
Comstock/Thinkstock What was the first #1 song of 2016? ANSWER: Thomas Rhett‘s multi-week chart topper, “Die a Happy Man.” Copyright © 2016, ABC Radio. All rights reserved.
ABC/ Ida Mae AstuteThough Garth Brooks made two solo albums and notched countless sold-out dates on his world tour since he came out of retirement, 2016 would be the year the Country Music Hall of Famer solidified his comeback,
ABC/Image Group LA In country music in 2016, there was a changing of the guard in the coveted Entertainer of the Year categories. After two years of holding the CMA’s title, Luke Bryan made way for the return of
Burke/Triolo Productions/Thinkstock CMA Vocal Duo of the Year Brothers Osborne will headline the NYE Bowl Bash December 31 in Jacksonville, Florida after the TaxSlayer Bowl. Brett Young and Maggie Rose will also play the free concert that kicks off at 4 p.m. at
Warner Music NashvilleJust like the classic country song from Loretta Lynn says, “One’s on the Way” for Ashley Monroe. The “Lonely Tonight” hitmaker revealed she and her husband are expecting their first baby, sharing her ultrasound photo on Instagram. “Best present
ABC/Paula LoboIf you’re one of the most promising female vocalists in country music, the Christmas holidays of 2016 proved to be a popular time to get engaged. With a little help from his future sister-and-brother-in-law, musician Ruston Kelly proposed
ABC/Image Group LA Kelsea Ballerini’s boyfriend has called “Dibs,” and the Best New Artist Grammy nominee answered “Yeah Boy.” The Knoxville, Tennessee native’s engagement to Australian musician Morgan Evans became official on Christmas Day, starting with an Instagram video from March
Sony Even the biggest stars in country music are feeling the impact of the passing of eighties pop icon George Michael, reacting to his death over the weekend on social media. The former Wham! front man died unexpectedly at his
ABC/Image Group LA For lots of us, “White Christmas” is simply a holiday classic written by Irving Berlin. But for California girl Cam, it’s something she’s been dreaming of since she was just a little girl. “I was born
ABC/Mark LevineDecember 24, Christian/pop superstar Amy Grant performs her holiday staple, “Tennessee Christmas,” on this year’s annual CMA yuletide special. “I wrote ‘Tennessee Christmas’ with Gary Chapman,” she says, remembering how the song started. “We were newlyweds. It was a
ABC/Image Group LA For the 18th year in a row, CBS spotlights families whose lives have been changed after they adopted a child from foster care, in its annual A Home for the Holidays special. Miranda Lambert is tonight’s musical headliner,
ABC/Heidi GutmanFor Georgia native Jennifer Nettles, Christmas very often means a trip to the Peach State to reunite with her nearest and dearest. “I have a big Southern family, so we are always centered around food, and there’s
Comstock/Thinkstock First recorded by Roy Orbison in 1963, this Christmas classic written by Willie Nelson would go on to be the title track of Willie’s own holiday album in 1979. Can you name it? ANSWER: “Pretty Paper.” Copyright © 2016, ABC
Randee St. NicholasThis holiday season, Trisha Yearwood put out a chart-topping new Christmas album with husband Garth Brooks, did concerts in Hawaii to remember Pearl Harbor Day, and appeared on multiple TV specials, including CMA Country Christmas, but she still found time
The Dollywood Foundation/Webster Public RelationsIf you made a donation during Dolly Parton’s Smoky Mountains Rise telethon last week, you’ll be glad to know your money is already going to those who need it. The Dollywood Foundation’s My People Fund is
Burke/Triolo Productions/Thinkstock Nineties hitmaker Bryan White has launched his own app, which is available as a free download for Android or Smartphones. A Thousand Horses plans to release an acoustic live album very soon. It was recorded straight to vinyl
Atlantic/Warner NashvilleFor Brett Eldredge, “I’ll Be Home for Christmas” is more than just one of the tracks on his new holiday album, Glow. The man who has the number-one country song in the nation right now with “Wanna Be
Comstock/Thinkstock Dolly Parton starred in this 1996 made-for-TV movie loosely based on the classic film It’s a Wonderful Life. Can you recall its title? ANSWER: Unlikely Angel. Copyright © 2016, ABC Radio. All rights reserved.
ABC/Ida Mae AstuteWhen your wife hosts her own show on Food Network, you’d expect the holiday meal to be pretty spectacular. As for Trisha Yearwood, Garth Brooks can proudly confirm that’s true. Through the years, the Country Music Hall-of-Famer says
Burke/Triolo Productions/Thinkstock The new single from CMA Vocal Duo of the Year Brothers Osborne is the track “It Ain’t My Fault,” from their debut album, Pawn Shop. Jenny Gill, whose father is Country Music Hall of Famer Vince Gill, will release her
ABC/Image Group LA While plenty of families don matching sleepwear for Christmas morning, Kelsea Ballerini admits her mother takes it a step further. “Me and my mom have this tradition that we’ve had for forever,” she says. “She gets
ABC/Image Group LAOver the past eight years, it’s become a Christmas tradition for Frankie Ballard to go back to his Michigan hometown to do a benefit show for the charity of his choice. Since the annual fundraiser
Ethan Miller/Getty Images via ABCHow country will Shania Twain’s next record be? In a new interview with Entertainment Weekly, she reveals it’s likely on the way in late spring, but from the list of her collaborators, its
ABC/Image Group LA When it comes to lip-syncing, who will come out on top? That’s the question, as Dustin Lynch takes on Cassadee Pope in Spike TV’ s popular spin-off from NBC’s Late Night with Jimmy Fallon, Lip Sync Battle. While both Cassadee and
Comstock/Thinkstock 36 years ago this week, this secretary-centric comedy starring Dolly Parton, Jane Fonda and Lily Tomlin premiered in theatres. Can you name the film that also inspired an Oscar-nominated theme song? ANSWER: 9 to 5. Copyright © 2016, ABC Radio. All rights
ABC/Image Group LA Even though Nashville resident Dustin Lynch has a top-ten hit with “Seein’ Red” this year, he says he’s keeping his Christmas cheer to a minimum. “My family — my mom and dad and sister — are
Burke/Triolo Productions/Thinkstock Larry Gatlin and the Gatlin Brothers will celebrate four decades of Opry membership Saturday night, at the institution’s winter home at the historic Ryman Auditorium. Willie Nelson and family will play Nashville’s War Memorial Auditorium January 7.
Pearl Records/GwendolynIt’s been a busy December for Garth Brooks and Trisha Yearwood, with their concerts in Hawaii commemorating the Pearl Harbor bombing, as well as multiple appearances promoting their best-selling duet album, Christmas Together. But Trisha admits, their full schedule isn’t
ABC/Rick RowellClad in a suit and tie as he accompanied himself on guitar, Lee Brice sang Vince Gill’s “Go Rest High on That Mountain” Monday at the funeral of U.S. Air Force Major Troy Lee Gilbert. The
ABC/Chris HolloIf you’ve ever wondered what the holidays are like at Hillary Scott’s house, you’ll have the chance to find out Wednesday morning. Jenna Bush Hager recently traveled to the Lady Antebellum front-woman’s home on the outskirts
Courtesy John Driskell HopkinsAs a founding member of Zac Brown Band, John Driskell Hopkins spends most of his year touring and recording with the Grammy-winning country hitmakers behind number-ones like “Homegrown.” But when he’s not on the road with his
Comstock/Thinkstock In addition to scoring a hit with “Here Comes Santa Claus,” this Country Music Hall of Famer was also the first one to take “Rudolph, the Red-Nosed Reindeer” to the top of the charts. Can you
Burke/Triolo Productions/Thinkstock The Recording Academy, the organization behind the Grammys, will give Country Music Hall of Famer Charley Pride its Lifetime Achievement Award in 2017. You can catch High Valley on CBS This Morning Tuesday, starting at 7 a.m. The Country Music Hall
ABC/Mark LevineJennifer Nettles has already been a part of at least two major network holiday specials this year, but on Tuesday night, she takes it one step further, as she gets one all to herself. Band Against Cancer
ABC/Image Group LADustin Lynch may be “Seein’ Red” thanks to his latest top-10 hit, but he’s adding a little green to that to help his hometown this Christmas season. The Tullahoma, Tennessee native raised more than $17,000 for
ABC/Image Group LA Brad Paisley will release a new album in the new year, as he’s prepping Love and War to come out March 3. The follow-up to 2014’s Moonshine in the Trunk will be the West Virginia native’s eleventh studio album.
ABC/Ida Mae AstuteBrett Eldredge claims the sixth consecutive number-one of his career this week — as well as the final chart-topper of 2016 — with “Wanna Be That Song.” The Illinois native says the accomplishment is even more significant because
ABC/Mark LevineIn Nashville, Vince Gill and Amy Grant’s December shows have become a long-standing holiday tradition. Even though a ticket to see the two at the Mother Church of Country Music can be hard to come by, you can sample
Comstock/Thinkstock Faith Hill made a memorable contribution to the holiday canon by recording “Where Are You Christmas?” for this yuletide-themed film from 2000. Can you name it? ANSWER: How the Grinch Stole Christmas. Copyright © 2016, ABC Radio. All
Courtesy Starstruck EntertainmentKelly Clarkson proved an affable, informal master of ceremonies Friday night at her second Miracle on Broadway benefit at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena. Though she had plenty of special guests, Kelly’s array of glittering holiday outfits, her
Burke/Triolo Productions/Thinkstock Luke Bryan, Thomas Rhett, Jason Aldean, Brantley Gilbert, Little Big Town, Tyler Farr, David Nail, Sawyer Brown, Joe Diffie and The Bellamy Brothers are all set to play Cheyenne Frontier Days July 21-30 in Cheyenne, Wyoming. You can catch Sara Evans performing her original song “At Christmas”
ABC/Image Group LAYou can check out the restored farmhouse where newcomers High Valley wrote much of their new album, Dear Life, Tuesday on CBS This Morning. The talk show traveled to Middle Tennessee to see where Canadian
ABC/Image Group LAWhile the odds probably aren’t good that Hunter Hayes will show up on your doorstep to offer a holiday song, the multi-instrumentalist has launched his own virtual version of Christmas caroling online. Calling it the
ABC/Image Group LAKelsea Ballerini’s new video for her top-25 hit, “Yeah Boy,” is a throwback to the nineties, complete with choreography, neon dancers and a tip of the hat to some of her favorite pop divas. “I
The Dollywood Foundation/Webster Public RelationsIf you missed Dolly Parton’s Smoky Mountains Rise telethon last Tuesday, you’ll have the chance to catch it again on Monday night. getTV will re-air the 3-hour benefit for The Dollywood Foundation’s My People Fund, which
ABC/Image Group LATonight, the yuletide comes to Tinseltown, as The 85th Annual Hollywood Christmas Parade premieres on The CW. 1974 CMA Female Vocalist of the Year Olivia Newton-John will both sing and be Grand Marshal. Scotty McCreery will also perform, with Reba and Dolly Parton sending in
Comstock/Thinkstock 25 years ago this week, this ACM Entertainer of the Year happened to be in the audience as Garth Brooks, Trisha Yearwood and Chris LeDoux played a sold out show at the Omni in Atlanta, Georgia. Can you name him? ANSWER: Jason
Starstruck EntertainmentKelly Clarkson revives her Miracle on Broadway benefit tonight to raise money for Nashville non-profits. Garth Brooks and Trisha Yearwood had both hoped to be on the bill this year, but couldn’t because of conflicts with their shows in Hawaii. Likewise, Kacey
Burke/Triolo Productions/Thinkstock Country Music Hall of Famer Charley Pride guests on a new episode of Tavis Smiley that premieres Friday on PBS. Check your local listings to see when the one-on-one interview airs in your area. Garth Brooks has added four more
ABC/Image Group LAThree special veterans and their families thought they were traveling to High Lifter’s Off-Road Park in Louisiana simply to shoot a promotional video for ATV maker Polaris. But little did they know Brantley Gilbert had
ABC/Image Group LANewcomer Craig Campbell not only has a top-30 hit with “Outskirts of Heaven,” he also has a pretty impressive new duet partner — actress Scarlett Johannsson. The two had the chance to team up to
BMLGIn a Facebook Live chat on Thursday, Reba announced her new surprise double album coming February 3. Streaming from the set of her new music video for “Back to God,” the Country Music Hall of Famer revealed
CMTThursday night, we get our first glimpse at what happens to Hayden Panettiere’s character in the season five premiere of Nashville on CMT — and from the looks of a new picture posted by Entertainment Weekly, it’s
ABC/Image Group LAA month after his latest single, “Middle of a Memory,” became his sixth number one in a row, Cole Swindell is set to wrap up his third headlining Down Home Tour this weekend. He swings
Comstock/Thinkstock Thirteen years ago this week, this Oklahoma-born singer-turned-actress was nominated for a Golden Globe for Best Actress in a Musical or Comedy Series for her work in her eponymous sitcom on The WB. Can you name
Trae Patton/NBCNow that Blake Shelton and Sundance Head have locked in the country superstar’s fifth win as a coach on The Voice, the Oklahoma native isn’t slowing down any. On Thursday, Blake stops by to do his latest single for Jimmy Kimmel. “‘A
Courtesy Webster PRSounds like Dolly Parton has raised some serious money for her Smoky Mountain home. The country legend’s Smoky Mountains Rise: A Benefit for the My People Fund telethon Tuesday night has so far raised over
ABC/Paula LoboAs is often the case, Kacey Musgraves didn’t have the luxury of getting ready for her new holiday recording during the actual yuletide season. Even though she set out to work at pretty much the opposite time of
Burke/Triolo Productions/Thinkstock Maren Morris guests on the latest episode of comedian Chelsea Handler‘s show on Netflix. You can stream the “My Church” hitmaker’s appearance on Chelsea starting Thursday. Newcomer Drew Baldridge has given a high-quality Bose sound system and a custom travel case
MVD EntertainmentMore than a month before it premieres on PBS, you’ll be able take home a copy of Brad Paisley’s new concert film that was shot this fall in front of a hometown crowd at West Virginia University. Life
ABC/Image Group LAAs we wait for what’s expected to be an impressive total from Dolly Parton’s Smoky Mountains Rise telethon, more stars are stepping up to help her home area as it continues to recover from the devastating wildfires late
ABC/Image Group LA Ronnie Dunn is under the weather, and his severe cold and sore throat are keeping him from singing as planned this week. First, he was forced to cancel his appearance on Dolly Parton’s Smoky Mountains Rise telethon on
ABC/ Ida Mae AstuteThough there’s no official comment, sources close to Garth Brooks say rumors that he might perform at President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration are false, according to Variety. Earlier this month, TMZ started the speculation that the CMA Entertainer of the Year
Comstock/Thinkstock Twenty-three years ago this weekend, this former resident of Star, Mississippi, made her debut on the Grand Ole Opry. Can you name her? ANSWER: Faith Hill. Copyright © 2016, ABC Radio. All rights reserved.
Atlantic/Warner Music NashvilleMeghan Trainor may be a pop star with a Best New Artist Grammy to her credit, but the “All About that Bass” hitmaker also has her fingerprints — and her voice — all over country music.
Burke/Triolo Productions/Thinkstock Kenny Chesney‘s follow-up to his chart-topping duet with Pink, “Setting the World on Fire,” will be the Cosmic Hallelujah track “Bar at the End of the World.” Madame Tussauds unveiled their new wax figure of Grand Ole Opry
Webster Public Relations When Dolly Parton calls, her celebrity friends answer. How well-loved the entertainment icon is was on full display Tuesday night, as she staged the three-hour Smoky Mountains Rise telethon to help her beloved East Tennessee homeland recover from
ABC/Mark LevineYou can get a glimpse at what the holidays are like at Loretta Lynn’s house, in her new music video for her song “Country Christmas.” Originally written as the title track for her first yuletide album in
BMLGNewcomer Drake White will set out on his first headlining trek this February, playing 17 clubs on the Spark Tour 2017, along with his band, The Big Fire. “The Big Fire and I are road warriors,” he says. “We have
ABC/Image Group LA Just as Chase Bryant’s new single, “Room to Breathe,” is breaking into the top 40, the Texas native found out he’s going on tour next year with one of his heroes. “As a singer, writer,
ABC/Image Group LA This week, Old Dominion notches their second number-one with “Song for Another Time,” but as it turns out, it could’ve very easily been Kenny Chesney sitting at the top of the charts with the same tune. Collectively, the
ABC/Image Group LA It looks like Reba is on her way back to TV, but this time, it won’t be a comedy she’s starring in…it’ll be a soap opera. The Country Music Hall of Famer is set to star
Webster Public RelationsTuesday night, Dolly Parton takes to the airwaves to raise money to help her beloved hometown, which was hard-hit by the recent East Tennessee wildfires. Hank Williams Jr., Alabama, Ronnie Dunn, Jamey Johnson, Lauren Alaina, Cyndi Lauper and Don McLean join an already-impressive lineup of
Comstock/ThinkstockDolly Parton‘s ode to the Great Smoky Mountains where she grew up made it to number 15 on the country charts in 1973. Can you name the song that was also the title track for concept album
ABC/Image Group LA We haven’t seen Tim McGraw on the big screen since he co-starred with George Clooney in last year’s Tomorrowland. But that will change come March 3, when he opens in the big-screen adaptation of the 2011 best-seller, The Shack.
Trae Patton/NBCJonathan Daniels had planned to take his girlfriend to Blake Shelton’s October show at New York City’s Barclays Center to celebrate her 23rd birthday. But after buying the tickets, he was involved in a serious motorcycle accident that
Burke/Triolo Productions/Thinkstock Kelsea Ballerini and Chris Young are both set to play this year’s Jamboree in the Hills July 13-16 in Belmont County, Ohio. Newcomer Kane Brown’s self-titled debut album bows at #1 on Billboard’s country albums chart this week, selling more
ABC/Image Group LACam will sing her breakthrough hit “Burning House” on the season 11 finale of The Voice. She’ll duet with Nashville resident Josh Gallagher, who chose the Untamed singer as his partner. You can catch their
ABC/Image Group LABrad Paisley will continue his Life Amplified World Tour into 2017, adding a string of February dates that will take him to the Great White North, Maine, Pennsylvania and New York. Chase Bryant and Lindsay
In 1989, Garth Brooks scored his first #1 single. Can you name it? ANSWER: “If Tomorrow Never Comes.” Copyright © 2016, ABC Radio. All rights reserved.
Mark Metcalfe/Getty ImagesEven though it’s been a moment since she’s had a country hit, Taylor Swift hasn’t forgotten where she came from. The pop superstar is giving $100,000 to help rebuild Sevier County, Tennessee, after the raging
ABC/Heidi GutmanIf you missed two of the biggest Christmas events in country music this year, never fear. Both will be coming around again, just in time for the holiday. NBC plans to re-air Dolly Parton’s sequel to last
ABC/Image Group LAMaren Morris has been caught up in quite a whirlwind lately. First, she took home the New Artist trophy at the CMAs. Then, the “My Church” hitmaker found out she’s the most-nominated country artist at
ABC/Image Group LAMiranda Lambert continues making the rounds to promote her new #1 album, The Weight of These Wings, and next up, she’ll stop by The Late Show with Stephen Colbert. This time, she’ll perform the track “Highway Vagabond,” which
ABC/Image Group LA Kenny Chesney and the Country Music Association are teaming up to donate half a million dollars to help victims of the recent wildfires that ravaged Sevier County, Tennessee, leaving 14 dead and more than 2,400
ABC/Image Group LAA little more than a year after its release, Old Dominion’s debut album has officially been certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America for selling half-a-million copies. “When we made Meat and Candy, we
Comstock/Thinkstock With the exception of its hit title track, every song on this Randy Travis album from 1990 is a duet with a who’s-who of country legends. Can you recall the title of the Country Music Hall of Famer’s
Gwendolyn/Pearl Records, Inc.If you know someone who just can’t get enough Christmas music during the holidays — well, Trisha Yearwood confesses she’s that girl. “Every Christmas album I have is on shuffle at Christmas time because I love it,
Burke/Triolo Productions/Thinkstock Garth Brooks plans to donate $20 from every copy of The Ultimate Collection sold through Christmas to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in Memphis. That’s a pretty impressive feat, considering the 10-disc Target-exclusive set retails for less than
BMLGNewcomer Drake White isn’t up for a Grammy this year, but he still has a shot at participating in the festivities. The “Livin’ the Dream” hitmaker was nominated by recent tourmates Zac Brown Band to be CBS.com’s Artist of Tomorrow. The Alabama
ABC/Brett OronzioThe list of celebrities pitching in to help Dolly Parton with her Smoky Mountains Rise telethon next week is growing. Chris Stapleton, Chris Young, Big & Rich, Michael W. Smith, Amy Grant, LOCASH, Chris Janson and
ABC/Image Group LANewcomer Tucker Beathard may have just wrapped his second successful European tour this year, but the “Rock On” hitmaker is already looking forward to 2017. “When I played in Europe a few months ago, it
ABC/Image Group LAA host of country stars will come together February 8 to honor new Country Music Hall of Famer Randy Travis. Alabama, Kenny Rogers, Rodney Atkins, Chris Janson, Jamey Johnson, Montgomery Gentry, Michael Ray, Ricky Skaggs,
ABC/Image Group LAIf you happen to be driving around Chris Young’s hometown of Murfreesboro, Tennessee and you spot an outrageously decked-out yard, there’s a good chance it might belong to his parents — and Chris freely admits he’s
Comstock/Thinkstock Three years ago this week, this American Idol winner starred as Maria Von Trapp in NBC’s live production of The Sound of Music. Can you name her? ANSWER: Carrie Underwood. Copyright © 2016, ABC Radio. All rights reserved.
Burke/Triolo Productions/Thinkstock Kelsea Ballerini gifted Nashville Public Schools with a $1 million grant from the CMA Foundation, during a visit with Oliver Middle School’s wind ensemble. The money for music education is just part of what was raised
Hatchette Book GroupFans and even Entertainer of the Year Garth Brooks noticed the absence of nine-time CMA winners The Judds at last month’s 50th anniversary awards show. In a new interview with ABC’s Robin Roberts, Naomi Judd opened up about some of the likely
Atlantic/Warner NashvilleBrett Eldredge will bring his own cold front to Live with Kelly on Friday, as he performs “Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!” from his new holiday album, Glow. Earlier in the day,
Webster Public RelationsReba, Kenny Rogers and Alison Krauss are the first stars confirmed to join Dolly Parton for Smoky Mountains Rise: A Benefit for the My People Fund. The three-hour telethon will air next Tuesday at 8
ABC/Randy HolmesIf you’ve checked out Keith Urban’s Ripcord World Tour, you know there’s typically a time in the show where he picks one lucky audience member to come on stage and chat. That’s resulted in many memorable moments
Trae Patton/NBCBlake Shelton will ring in 2017 with his Voice cohorts Carson Daly and Alicia Keys. Carson will host NBC’s New Year’s Eve special from New York’s Times Square for the 14th year, with Spice Girl Mel B by his side. Blake will perform, as
ABC/Image Group LAGarth Brooks and Trisha Yearwood want to see your biggest holiday fashion disasters! Inspired by a song on their new holiday album, the two launched 12 days of their own #UglyXmasSweater movement on Facebook Monday. Garth explains how the idea
Comstock/ThinkstockWho was the most recent country contender to take home the Best New Artist trophy at the Grammys? ANSWER: Zac Brown Band, who won in 2010. Copyright © 2016, ABC Radio. All rights reserved.
Disney/Mark AshmanThe Virginia cancer survivor who gained notoriety after Garth Brooks brought her on stage to sing with him at the Richmond Coliseum in November, is recording an album. Danielle El-Jor got her big break when she
Gwendolyn Records/Pearl Records, Inc.For the first time in nearly a quarter-century, Garth Brooks accomplishes a rare feat on the country albums chart this week. With Christmas Together with wife Trisha Yearwood at #2, the Walmart-exclusive combination of the holiday record and his tenth
Blue Chair Bay/Columbia NashvilleKenny Chesney fans snapped up more than 106,000 tickets for his only two stadium shows next year in several hours, after they went on sale Friday morning. After deciding not to tour in 2017, the
Burke/Triolo Productions/ThinkstockMiranda Lambert stops by the syndicated The Ellen DeGeneres Show on Wednesday. Luke Bryan’s new single is “Fast.” It’s the sixth release from his 2015 album, Kill the Lights. Newcomer Kane Brown starts the day Wednesday
ABC/Image Group LAWilliam Michael Morgan will welcome 2017 by making his national TV debut on the Today show. He’s set to perform his breakthrough hit, “I Met a Girl,” during the fourth hour of the NBC morning
ABC/Image Group LAWith a coveted nomination in the much-watched Best New Artist category at the 59th Grammys, Kelsea Ballerini confesses she’s had her eye on the gramophone trophy for some time. “I was 15 the first time
ABC/Image Group LAWith four nods — for Best Country Solo Performance, Best Country Song, Best Country Album and in the prestigious all-genre Best New Artist category — Maren Morris is the most-nominated singer in her genre at
ABC/Randy HolmesThough he’s cancelling his dates for the rest of the year, Granger Smith is back home in Texas recovering after a serious fall at his show in New Jersey this past Saturday. The “If the Boot
ABC/Image Group LA News of Kenny Chesney’s Grammy nomination served as the ultimate wake-up call for the country superstar Tuesday morning “You’re kidding me. That’s fantastic,” he reacted in a statement from his publicist. “What a thing, what
ABC/Randy HolmesThree-time Grammy contender Keith Urban reacted to his nominations for the 59th annual awards Tuesday morning, even though he was a world away, continuing his world tour in his native Australia. “It’s 2 a.m. and I’m just coming
Courtesy The Recording AcademyCountry music made an impressive showing across the board, as the nominees for the 59th Grammys were announced on Tuesday. Both Kelsea Ballerini and Maren Morris will vie for the all-genre Best New Artist trophy, with critical favorite Sturgill
Comstock/Thinkstock Released in March 1994 as the second single from Tim McGraw‘s Not a Moment Too Soon album, this song would go on to become the Louisiana native’s first #1 on Billboard‘s Hot Country Songs chart. Can you name it? ANSWER:
CMTShania Twain expects to finish her new album before the end of the year, and the country/pop icon admits making her first record since her divorce from husband and longtime producer Mutt Lange was tough. “I didn’t know where to
Parkwood/ColumbiaBeyonce’s Lemonade has turned into Grammy gold. Queen Bey leads the nominations for the 59th annual Grammy Awards with a total of nine nods, including Album of the Year for Lemonade, plus Record and Song of the
ABC/Image Group LAFlorida Georgia Line celebrates the twelfth number-one of their career this week with “May We All,” and what’s even sweeter is they get to do it with one of the men who helped pave the way
Burke/Triolo Productions/Thinkstock Singer/songwriter Mark Gray, who was perhaps best known for his 1985 hit “Sometimes When We Touch” with Tammy Wynette, died Friday at the age of 64. Jason Aldean, Thomas Rhett and Lady Antebellum will headline the festival formerly known as Jamboree
Mercury NashvilleLauren Alaina’s top-20 hit, “Road Less Traveled,” which was co-written by Best New Artist Grammy winner Meghan Trainor, will be the title track of her sophomore album. In fact, the American Idol season 10 runner-up had a hand in
BMLGNewcomer Drake White’s new song “Makin’ Me Look Good Again” isn’t just the follow-up to his top-15 hit, “Livin’ the Dream” — it just may be the tune that seals the deal to make him husband of
