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
ABC/Image Group LAThough she hasn’t done many interviews, Miranda Lambert continues promoting her new album, The Weight of These Wings, by showcasing its songs. On Tuesday, she’ll perform the double set’s second release, “We Should Be Friends,” on Late Night with
ABC/Image Group LA You can add Old Dominion to the list of country stars who’ll be headed to the Caribbean with Luke Bryan after the first of the year. The “Song for Another Time” hitmakers join Blake Shelton, Little Big Town, Randy Houser, Dustin Lynch,
ABC/Image Group LADolly Parton is busy planning a telethon to help raise money for victims of last week’s wildfires in East Tennessee. While we don’t know many details about the event yet, it’s set for next Tuesday,
BBR Music GroupGranger Smith is off the road for the time being, as he recuperates from an accident at his show Saturday night at the Starland Ballroom in Sayreville, New Jersey. The “Boots On” hitmaker was standing
ABC RadioTim McGraw and Faith Hill are heading out on tour together next year, and there’s new music on the way from the superstar couple as well. Tim and Faith co-wrote and perform “Keep Your Eyes on Me” from the
Comstock/Thinkstock Six years ago this week, Lady Antebellum grabbed six Grammy nominations on the strength of this hit, which also happened to be the title track of their album. Can you name it? ANSWER: “Need You Now.” Copyright ©
ABC/Paula LoboNow that Carrie Underwood has joined Keith Urban for the Australian leg of his RipCord World Tour, the two finally have a chance to perform their new duet, “The Fighter.” As it happened, Keith and Carrie weren’t even together when
Burke/Triolo Productions/Thinkstock Blake Shelton will perform his latest single, “A Guy with a Girl” on Tuesday night’s episode of The Voiceat 8 p.m. ET on NBC. Eli Young Band’s Jon Jones and his wife Sarah are the proud parents of a new little
ABC/Image Group LA Maren Morris will be the musical guest on the December 10 episode of Saturday Night Live, making her the first country artist to play the show this season. WWE superstar-turned-actor John Cena will host that night. The CMA
CMTIf you can’t wait for the premiere of Nashville, the good news is — you won’t have to! CMT, the drama’s new home, will preview the first hour of season five on December 15, ahead of the
ABC/Image Group LA Brad Paisley takes fans on a tour of the Appalachian Mountains where he grew up, in his episode of the new Landmarks Live in Concert series set to air next year as part of Great Performances on PBS. Hosted
ABC/Image Group LAYou can find out what a typical show day is like for David Nail in the new live performance video for his latest single, “Good at Tonight.” You can check out the clip shot in different cities
Comstock/Thinkstock On December 4, 1956, the foursome soon-to-be known as The Million Dollar Quartet held an impromptu recording session at Sun studios in Memphis, Tennessee. Can you name the group’s members? ANSWER: Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis and Carl Perkins. Copyright ©
Capitol NashvilleIf you’re an audiophile and a Keith Urban fan, Friday is your lucky day! Three of Keith’s records — 2002’s Golden Road, 2010’s Get Closer, and 2013’s Fuse — are being released on vinyl for the first time ever. Golden Road is a
NBCUniversalAfter going head-to-head with Cookie Wednesday night, Dolly Parton officially comes out on top. Dolly Parton’s Christmas of Many Colors: Circle of Love was number-one for the night, drawing nearly 12 million viewers for NBC, compared to nearly eight million for
ABC/Image Group LA William Michael Morgan, Maren Morris, Jon Pardi, Granger Smith and Drake White are set to play next year’s prestigious New Faces of Country Music show. Held every year during Country Radio Seminar, it’s seen as a significant indicator of who’s
ABC/Image Group LA Even though Jason Aldean is known for his arena anthems like “Lights Come On,” the ACM Entertainer of the Year also enjoys reminding his fans — and his critics — of his true country roots. “You
Burke/Triolo Productions/Thinkstock Blake Shelton stops by the syndicated The Ellen DeGeneres Show on Friday. Vince Gill will be the official ambassador for the Songbirds Guitar Museum in Chattanooga, Tennessee, and will perform at its grand opening on March 9. CMA Entertainer
ABC/Image Group LALuke Bryan is speaking out after video on social media and YouTube captured an altercation with a concert-goer at Wednesday night’s Volunteer Jam in Nashville. “A man in [the] front row was making crude hand gestures toward Luke during his
ABC/Image Group LAMiranda Lambert is set to headline this year’s A Home for the Holidays special on CBS. Now in its 18th year, the annual event highlights families whose lives have been changed through adoption. The ACM Female Vocalist of
ABC/Image Group LAThomas Rhett will finish up 2016 by performing for more than a million people expected to turn out for the annual ball drop in New York City’s Times Square. He’ll join Mariah Carey, Joe Jonas’s band DNCE and Gloria Estefan, along
ABC/Image Group LA Dustin Lynch has been promising a steamy new video for his top-15 hit, “Seein’ Red,” and now, he’s ready to deliver. In the clip, he and his band play the new single on an all-white
Comstock/ThinkstockForty-two years ago this week, John Denver scored his first #1 on Billboard‘s Hot Country Songs chart with this self-penned tune. Can you name it? ANSWER: “Back Home Again.” Copyright © 2016, ABC Radio. All rights reserved.
Courtesy Webster Public RelationsDolly Parton’s never been one to forget where she’s from. In response to the fires still burning in her native Great Smoky Mountains of Tennessee, Dolly’s established a fund to help folks who have
Peter Kramer/NBCThe stars were out Wednesday night for the annual lighting of the Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree, kicking off Christmas season in New York City on NBC’s Christmas in Rockefeller Center. Dolly Parton, Garth Brooks and Trisha
ABC/Image Group LAWhen it comes to what he wants for Christmas, Justin Moore seems to have a big “ask” for jolly old Saint Nick this year — a new house! “For the holidays in particular, we’re hoping to be
Burke/Triolo Productions/Thinkstock For the first time in more than two decades, Garth Brooks will play Edmonton, Alberta next year. Tickets for the February 18 show with Trisha Yearwood go on sale Friday, December 9. You can watch a special rebroadcast of
ABC/Mark LevineBrett Eldredge will bring his big-band yuletide sounds to Good Morning America next week, as he performs “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas” from his first holiday album. Glow debuted at number two on the country charts, and has already
ABC/Image Group LA Ugly Christmas sweaters have become such a thing there’s even a song about them on Garth Brooks and Trisha Yearwood’s new Christmas Together record. But Garth and Trisha aren’t the only ones who are getting in on the action.
ABC/Image Group LAJust as he returns to the U.S. after selling out his first headlining tour of Europe, Thomas Rhett is responding to demand stateside by adding more shows to his 2017 Home Team trek. After his initial date
ABC/Image Group LA After playing for more than a million fans since it started in January, Carrie Underwood’s Storyteller tour is now in the history books. The CMA Female Vocalist of the Year wrapped up the trek Monday
Comstock/Thinkstock Twenty-five years ago this week, this mother-daughter duo played the final show on their Farewell Tour at the Murphy Center on the campus of Middle Tennessee State University on the outskirts of Nashville. Can you name
Photo by Quantrell Colbert/NBCWednesday night, Jennifer Nettles reprises her role as Dolly Parton’s mother, Avie Lee, starring in the sequel to last year’s successful TV movie about the Country Music Hall of Famer’s upbringing in the Great
Burke/Triolo Productions/Thinkstock Nearly eight million people watched Monday night’s CMA Country Christmas special on ABC, as viewership increased 34% and ratings climbed 44% over last year. Craig Morgan recently partnered with Operation Finally Home to give veteran Justin Raymer a mortgage-free home
ABC/Image Group LA It looks like one night just won’t be enough for Kenny Chesney next summer at the home of the New England Patriots. Since he’s not planning to tour next year, his August 25 show was to
Photo by Quantrell Colbert/NBCTonight, Dolly Parton builds on the success she had in 2015 with the first film based on her life, as the new TV movie Christmas of Many Colors: Circle of Love premieres on NBC.
Credit: Fran StrineEven though the devastating East Tennessee wildfires didn’t do any damage to Dolly Parton’s theme park itself, the staff of Dollywood will take the next two days to help the Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg communities recover.
ABC/Image Group LAHigh Valley is set to make their TV debut in the U.S. January 10 on the Today show. Canadian brothers Brad and Curtis Rempel will perform their breakthrough hit, “Make You Mine,” which is currently on the verge of breaking into the
ABC/Image Group LAWith six more dates remaining during her Sin City residency with Brooks & Dunn this year, Reba confirms she and the men she jokingly refers to as “mischevious little boys” will be back for a dozen additional dates in
ABC/Image Group LA Maren Morris will kick off her headlining Hero Tour in the Big Apple, with a just-announced show February 2 at New York City’s Bowery Ballroom. The CMA New Artist of the Year is also adding
ABC/Image Group LA Martina McBride will continue her Love Unleashed trek next year, adding Lauren Alaina as the opener and partnering with CMT to turn it into 2017’s Next Women of Country tour. The season-10 American Idol runner-up heads out with the
ABC/Image Group LA After raging East Tennessee wildfires threatened Dolly Parton’s Dollywood theme park overnight and forced many to evacuate the tourist meccas of Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge, the entertainment icon from nearby Sevierville is reacting to the
Comstock/Thinkstock Though Kenny Rogers and Dolly Parton have worked together often, they’ve only recorded one full-length album together, a Christmas project from 1984. Can you name it? ANSWER: Once Upon a Christmas. Copyright © 2016, ABC Radio. All rights reserved.
NBCUniversalDolly Parton will perform two songs on Tuesday night’s live edition of The Voice on NBC, as she promotes her new movie that premieres on Wednesday. She’s set to sing the popular new arrangement of her classic “Jolene,” along with
BMLGAs Brett Young celebrates his first number one with his debut single, “Sleep Without You,” he admits the reality of it is just starting to set in for him. “It is such a crazy idea that maybe something that
Burke/Triolo Productions/Thinkstock Jennifer Nettles guests on the 9 a.m. hour of the Today show Wednesday morning, in advance of her starring role as Avie Lee Parton that night at 9 p.m. ET in Dolly Parton’s Christmas of Many Colors: Circle of Love. You
ABC/Heidi GutmanSeven-time host Jennifer Nettles promised an unforgettable open to this year’s CMA Country Christmas special, and Monday night on ABC she delivered, starting the show backstage at the Grand Ole Opry with a performance of “Cool Yule” that included a
ABC/Image Group LALate Monday night, fire crews worked to protect Dolly Parton’s East Tennessee theme park, as wildfires threatened the Dollywood property in Pigeon Forge. Director of Media Pete Owens told ABC News flames were visible on a nearby ridge,
ABC/Image Group LAJason Aldean is following up the 18th number one of his career with the third single from They Don’t Know, a tune titled “Any Ol’ Barstool.” “I think [it] is probably one of the best-written songs on
ABC/Image Group LAKacey Musgraves is taking to the airwaves to spread the holiday cheer as she promotes her new album A Very Kacey Christmas. First up, she’ll sing on ABC’s Good Morning America on Wednesday, before stopping by The Tonight Show Starring
NBCUniversalDolly Parton‘s sequel to her successful Coat of Many Colors TV movie is coming up this Wednesday, and in typical Dolly Parton style, she’s pulling out all the stops to promote it. On Tuesday, the hardworking diva
ABC/Mark LevineIn the years since it was originally written for Judy Garland to sing it in the 1944 film Meet Me in St. Louis, “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas” has become one of the most often-covered holiday songs of
ABC/Image Group LA Miranda Lambert’s The Weight of These Wings flies to number one on Billboard’s Top Country Albums chart this week, selling 122,000 copies in its first week of release. It also debuts at number three on the all-genre
ABC/Mark LevineFor the second year in row, Kelsea Ballerini performs on Monday night’s annual CMA Country Christmas special on ABC. Even on a show that boasts talent like Idina Menzel, Sarah McLachlan, Amy Grant, Andra Day and more, the “Peter Pan” hitmaker shows no hesitation when
Comstock/Thinkstock On November 24, 2016, Decca Records released a song by Country Music and Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Brenda Lee that was destined to become a Christmas classic. Can you name it? ANSWER: “Rockin’ Around the Christmas
Randee St. NicholasThere’s now one-stop-shopping for all things Trisha Yearwood, as the two-time CMA Female Vocalist of the Year now has her own store on Amazon. In addition to being able to download or stream her latest solo effort, PrizeFighter:
ABC/Image Group LADon’t turn the lights back up just yet: Luke Bryan’s not quite finished. The CMA winner has announced that he’ll be extending his Kill the Lights tour into 2017, kicking things off February 17 in
ABC/Heidi GutmanFor the seventh year in a row, Jennifer Nettles returns to host ABC’s annual CMA Country Christmas special, and from the very first moments of tonight’s show, she’s working hard to make sure it’s the most entertaining one ever. “The
ABC/Image Group LAEaston Corbin launched the new #RamGivesThanks campaign on Thursday, releasing the first video in a new series, and performing on the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. The “Roll with It” hitmaker sang “Let’s Ride,” a tune he
Burke/Triolo Productions/Thinkstock Garth Brooks’ last World Tour stop in the Arkansas/Mississippi area is coming up February 4, as he plays FedEx Forum in Memphis, Tennessee. Tickets go on sale next Friday, December 2. Dustin Lynch, Granger Smith and Tara Thompson are
Atlantic/Warner Music NashvilleThursday morning on NBC, Brett Eldredge joins Kelsea Ballerini, Maddie & Tae and Easton Corbin, as they brave the New York City weather to play The 90th Annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. It happens Brett has already had a crash course
ABC/Image Group LA Kelsea Ballerini‘s family Thanksgiving celebration will just have to wait a day this year, since the breakout star has some other, rather high-profile plans on turkey day. “I’m doing the Macy’s parade on Thanksgiving,”
ABC/Image Group LAThey burst on the scene with “Girl in a Country Song,” and now they’re partnering with the Girl Scouts. Maddie & Tae are teaming up with the most famous cookie-sellers on the planet for this
ABC/Mark LevineBrett Eldredge will sing his new holiday album in its entirety Friday night during the premiere of his new yuletide special on the AUDIENCE Network. The “Wanna Be That Song” singer taped the set at Bally’s
ABC/Image Group LAWilliam Michael Morgan escapes to California in the new video for his second single, “Missing,” in which he’s seen exploring the Golden State in a vintage Ford truck. “My favorite part about shooting this music
ABC/Mark LevineKelsea Ballerini says she definitely sees a Christmas album in her future at some point, but until then, the “Yeah Boy” hitmaker is giving us a little something to tide us over. This holiday season, she’s
ABC/Image Group LAFor “I Met a Girl” hitmaker William Michael Morgan, this year’s holidays will be unforgettable. They’re his first with his daughter Presley, who was born in March. “Man, I’m so excited,” he says. “She just turned seven
Comstock/ThinkstockThis week in 1946, as Gene Autry rode in Hollywood’s Santa Claus Lane parade, the excited voices of the children gave him the idea for this Christmas classic. Can you name it? ANSWER: “Here Comes Santa Claus.”
Randee St. NicholasIn addition to being a CMA-winning female vocalist and Mrs. Garth Brooks, Trisha Yearwood is a best-selling cookbook author and the host of Trisha’s Southern Kitchen on Food Network. So who better to settle the
Burke/Triolo Productions/ThinkstockRestless Heart is releasing their first-ever holiday single, their cover of Roger Miller’s classic “Old Toy Trains.” Both the single and their album A Restless Heart Christmas are available via the typical digital outlets. A capella
ABC/Image Group LADustin Lynch is piling up the gold. His most recent number one, “Mind Reader,” becomes his third consecutive chart topper to be certified gold for more than half-a-million in sales and streams. This week, the
ABC/Image Group LAIt’s a big week for Garth Brooks, with both his holiday album with wife Trisha Yearwood and his ten-disc boxed set selling big numbers in their first week in stores. Christmas Together moved more than
Comstock/Thinkstock With a dozen number ones to her credit, this Country Music Hall of Famer holds the record as the female with the most chart-toppers on Billboard‘s Top Country Albums chart. Can you name her? ANSWER: Reba. Copyright ©
ABC/Image Group LAAfter wrapping up the first leg of their Dig Your Roots Tour and picking up an American Music Award over the weekend, the guys from Florida Georgia Line are looking forward to the same thing a lot
ABC/Image Group LA Kenny Chesney’s only stadium show in 2017 will be August 25 at the home of the New England Patriots. While the creator of Cosmic Hallelujah isn’t planning a full tour next year, he says he couldn’t
ABC/Image Group LABlake Shelton’s 2017 tour will be named for the track from If I’m Honest he sang with the Oak Ridge Boys on last summer’s CMT Awards. “Performing for an audience is what I love most — and if you’re
Burke/Triolo Productions/Thinkstock Jennifer Nettles will perform her latest single, “Hey Heartbreak,” on American Supergroup Tuesday. When she’s not singing, she’s also one of the judges on the talent competition, which airs at 11 p.m. ET on Pop, before repeating on
ABC/Image Group LA Carrie Underwood not only won American Music Awards for Favorite Female Country Artist and Favorite Country Album Sunday night in Los Angeles, she also picks up an unusual distinction after this year’s ceremonies. She’s the
ABC/Image Group LABilly Currington will follow up his recent chart topper, “It Don’t Hurt Like It Used To,” with the fourth single from his latest album. “’Do I Make You Wanna’ is perfect for this time
Warner Music NashvilleAfter a memorable performance of “Blue Bayou” at this year’s Medallion Ceremony at the Country Music Hall of Fame, Brandy Clark has been added to next month’s tribute to Linda Ronstadt in Los Angeles. Brandy did the song in
ABC/Image Group LABlake Shelton is reaching out to thank his fans after winning the American Music Award for Favorite Male Country Artist at the ceremony Sunday night in Los Angeles. The star of The Voice reacted with some of the colorful
Comstock/Thinkstock On November 16, 1977, these two iconic artists recorded their classic duet, “Mammas, Don’t Let Your Babies Grow Up to Be Cowboys,” at Nashville’s American Studios. Can you name them? ANSWER: Waylon Jennings and Willie Nelson. Copyright © 2016,
ABC/Ida Mae AstuteFor Garth Brooks, Gunslinger isn’t just the title of his new album that comes out this Friday — it’s how his ongoing world tour has made him feel. “It’s fun. You get to shoot from the hip, you
Dick Clark ProductionsMost of the awards were given out off-camera, but when all was said and done, Justin Bieber and Drake were the big winners at Sunday night’s 2016 American Music Awards. Justin, who performed “Let Me
ABC/Image Group LA Even though she was nominated for Favorite Female Country Artist at Sunday night’s American Music Awards, Cam admits she felt a tiny bit out of place on the red carpet, especially when she met the Broadway
Burke/Triolo Productions/Thinkstock Tim McGraw took his daughter Maggie as his date to Sunday night’s American Music Awards. Garth Brooks stops by to chat with the ladies of The View on Monday. You can catch the show at 11 a.m. ET on ABC. Kip
Dick Clark ProductionsHere’s the complete list of winners in all categories from Sunday night’s American Music Awards: Artist of the YearAriana Grande Favorite Album – Pop RockJustin Bieber — Purpose Favorite Female Artist – Pop Rock Selena
Dick Clark ProductionsCarrie Underwood is the country artist to beat at this Sunday’s American Music Awards, garnering the most nominations in her field, and even nabbing a coveted spot as a finalist for the all-genre Artist of
Atlantic Records/Warner NashvilleEven though High Valley has just released their debut album in the U.S., Dear Life, and the duo only recently had their breakthrough U.S. hit with “Make You Mine,” Brad and Curtis Rempel already have a sizeable following in their native Canada,
ABC/Image Group LAIt’s official! Dan + Shay are both off the market. While Shay Mooney revealed his engagement to former Miss Arkansas USA Hannah Billingsley in August, Dan Smyers apparently sealed the deal in the past few
ABC/Image Group LATyler Hubbard and Brian Kelley will get a chance to show off their mad skills with the teleprompter at Sunday’s American Music Awards. Florida Georgia Line has been added to the list of the presenters at this year’s show, along
ABC/Heidi GutmanYou can expect plenty of holiday collaborations when CMA Country Christmas premieres later this month on ABC. Host Jennifer Nettles teams up with both R&B phenomenon Andra Day and the actress who brought Elsa to life
Comstock/Thinkstock Holly Dunn scored her final #1 on the country charts in 1990 with this song from her album Heart Full of Love. Can you name it? ANSWER: “You Really Had Me Going.” Copyright © 2016, ABC Radio. All
ABC/Image Group LAAt Sunday’s 2016 American Music Awards, Cam competes for Favorite Female Country artist, alongside Kelsea Ballerini and Carrie Underwood. While she’s not set to perform, the California native is still plenty hyped about her first
ABC/Image Group LAEven as Brad Paisley’s family deals with the passing of wife Kimberly Williams-Paisley’s mother, he honored his commitment to appear at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum on Thursday night. Kim and sons
ABC/Image Group LAYou can count Oprah bestie and CBS This Morning host Gayle King among Miranda Lambert’s fans. The editor-at-large of O singles out Miranda’s new double album as one of her favorites on her “The World
ABC/Image Group LALinda Payne Williams, the mother of actress Kimberly Williams-Paisley and mother-in-law of Brad Paisley, died Wednesday following a long bout with dementia. She was 73-years-old. “I will remember you this way, Mom. Rest in love and peace,” Kimberly posted
ABC/Image Group LA After his sold-out Strait to Vegas run this year, George Strait is headed back to Sin City in 2017. The Country Music Hall of Famer will play four pairs of Friday and Saturday sets at T-Mobile Arena next
ABC/Brett OronzioUsing the chalkboard imagery from his CMA-winning Mr. Misunderstood album, Eric Church revealed he’ll play this year’s halftime show as the Dallas Cowboys take on the Washington Redskins on Thanksgiving Day. Whistling and drawing football diagrams
Erika Goldring for MCA NashvilleGeorge Strait returned to his roots Wednesday night, playing the oldest dancehall in Texas to promote the release of his new boxed set. King George kicked off his nearly two-hour set at Gruene
CMTYou can sample the electric musical chemistry between Maren Morris and The Voice star Alicia Keys in a just-released clip of the two pairing up on Maren’s debut hit, “My Church.” It’s just a taste of their new episode of Crossroads, which debuts next month on CMT.
Comstock/Thinkstock Though best known for her #1 crossover hit from 1977, “Don’t It Make My Brown Eyes Blue,” Crystal Gayle‘s debut single in 1970 was a similarly-titled tune written by her big sister Loretta Lynn. Can you name it?
ABC/Ida Mae AstuteGarth Brooks set up shop with Jimmy Kimmel Tuesday and Wednesday, sitting in with the band on Tuesday and then returning Wednesday to throw a huge block party outside Jimmy’s Hollywood studio. But before that
Burke/Triolo Productions/Thinkstock Phil Vassar‘s new album, American Soul, comes out December 2. It’s his first new project since 2009. You can see George Strait, Dwight Yoakam, Alison Krauss and many more, when ACL Presents: Americana Music Festival 2016 airs Saturday night on PBS. Mentor
Atlantic / Warner Music NashvilleEven though High Valley is enjoying their breakthrough hit in the U.S. right now, Brad and Curtis Rempel have already racked up three gold records in their native Canada — and their current single, “Make You Mine,” just happens
ABC/Image Group LAMartina McBride is turning her new song “We’ll Pick Up Where We Left Off” into a spotlight for U.S. servicemen and women. A touching new video for the track from Reckless is made up entirely
ABC/Image Group LAFor more than 20 years, Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library has changed the lives of countless children by sending them free books from birth until they start kindergarten. But Tuesday night, as she brought her Pure
ABC/Image Group LAMiranda Lambert revealed the major impact Holly Dunn had on her as a child, remembering her fellow Texas native on Facebook Wednesday morning, a day after she died at the age of 59, following a
Chris Hollo for Grand Ole OpryThough she frequently appears on the Grand Ole Opry and her sister Loretta Lynn has been part of the cast since 1962, Crystal Gayle isn’t actually an Opry member… but that’s all about to change. “You
Comstock/Thinkstock Though he continues to occasionally play special events or limited engagements, George Strait is officially retired from the road. When was the Country Music Hall of Famer’s final show? ANSWER: King George wrapped his last major trek when
ABC/Image Group LADarius Rucker will help build hundreds of Habitat for Humanity homes across the U.S. next year, as he partners with building products maker PlyGem. He’ll take over for Alan Jackson as the 2017 Home for
Burke/Triolo Productions/Thinkstock Dan + Shay are adding 24 U.S. and Canadian dates to their Obsessed Tour in 2017, including a February 21 gig at Nashville’s historic Ryman Auditorium. Montgomery Gentry has signed with Average Joes, with plans to release
ABC/Paula LoboTuesday in Nashville, just days after bringing his Ripcord World Tour to his hometown, Keith Urban celebrated the success of his latest #1, “Wasted Time,” with a party on the rooftop of Music City’s new Westin hotel. The
ABC/Image Group LASince George Strait retired from the road in 2014, there have been precious few opportunities to see him play live — but there’s one coming your way Wednesday night, and you can enjoy it in
Getty Images via ABCGwen Stefani accepted top honors Monday night at Glamour’s Women of the Year Awards and she made sure to give her boyfriend, Blake Shelton, a sweet shout-out. During her acceptance speech, she thanked Blake
ABC/Image Group LAIt looks like Blake Shelton may very well be country’s man of the hour when the People’s Choice Awards are passed out next January in L.A. Not only is the star of The Voice nominated
ABC/Image Group LAIn just a matter of weeks, Dierks Bentley will kick off his What the Hell Tour at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena. But Monday night in Music City, the “Black” hitmaker was getting back to his roots,
ABC/Image Group LAMiranda Lambert is following up her top-15 hit “Vice” by releasing the sassy, self-penned “We Should Be Friends” as the second single from her sixth album. The reigning ACM Female Vocalist of the Year is
Steve Eichner/WireImageHolly Dunn, who scored a string of country hits in the late ’80s and early nineties, has died after a battle with ovarian cancer. She was 59. The Nashville Tennessean reports that Dunn died Tuesday in
ABC/Image Group LA This week, Cole Swindell’s sixth single, “Middle of a Memory,” also becomes his sixth number-one as an artist. If you’re counting, it also happens to be the Georgia native’s ninth chart-topper as a writer. “There
Comstock/Thinkstock Country Music Hall of Famer Jim Ed Brown opened Dr. Pepper cans to simulate the sound of cracking a cold one for this hit, which was later covered by Alan Jackson. Can you name the recording from 1966? ANSWER:
Andrew Lipovsky/NBCJimmy Fallon welcomed recently crowned CMA Vocal Group of the Year Little Big Town to The Tonight Show on Monday, where they revealed some of their personal secrets in a game called “Stranger Strings.” Fallon sat
ABC/Image Group LAAfter two weeks off the road, Dierks Bentley was dying to get back on stage. Monday night at Legends Corner on Lower Broadway in Nashville, the “Black” hitmaker did just that, playing a free show for 200
Burke/Triolo Productions/Thinkstock Jon Pardi spent part of Veterans Day on Friday partnering with Musicians on Call to perform his latest #1, “Head over Boots,” for patients at an Atlanta-area VA hospital. CMA New Artist of the Year Maren Morris has
Photo Courtesy of Big Machine Label GroupIt was all in the family for newcomer Tucker Beathard this weekend. On Saturday, he cheered on his brother CJ, as he quarterbacked the Iowa Hawkeyes’ 14 to 13 win over
ABC/Image Group LAKelsea Ballerini can officially count the inaugural weekend of her headlining tour an overwhelming success, having sold-out shows in the nation’s capital; her hometown of Knoxville, Tennessee; and in Atlanta. “This opening weekend was
ABC/Image Group LAHot on the heels of her win as CMA New Artist of the Year, Maren Morris will be honored as Billboard’s Breakthrough Artist of 2016, at the magazine’s 11th annual Women in Music event. Madonna
ABC/Image Group LACarrie Underwood will compete against pop stars Justin Bieber, Selena Gomez, Ariana Grande, and Rihanna for Artist of the Year at the 2016 American Music Awards this Sunday. After a month of fan-voting online, the
ABC/Image Group LARascal Flatts follows their Monday night concert at New York City’s Theater at Madison Square Garden with a performance Tuesday morning at 11 a.m. ET on ABC’s The View. The trio will do “A Strange
Comstock/Thinkstock Six years ago this month, this Music-City-themed movie starring Tim McGraw and Gwyneth Paltrow premiered in Nashville. Can you name it? ANSWER: Country Strong. Copyright © 2016, ABC Radio. All rights reserved.
ABC/Image Group LALittle Big Town will bring their new Taylor-Swift-penned single, “Better Man,” to The Tonight Show on Monday. “It’s fun to draw attention to just her songwriting,” the band’s Phillip Sweet tells Billboard. “She is an incredible songwriter and we are the beneficiaries
Burke/Triolo Productions/Thinkstock Blake Shelton will headline the Doak After Dark concert April 29 at Doak Campbell Stadium on the campus of Florida State University. Former student Jake Owen is on the bill as well, with more artists to be added
ABC/Image Group LAGarth Brooks and Trisha Yearwood not only had four shows to do this weekend in Richmond, Virginia, the longtime collaborators also had something pretty special to celebrate — the long-awaited release of their very first
ABC/Image Group LAIt looks like Miranda Lambert will be spending turkey day in the Big Apple. She’s set to perform during CBS’s coverage of the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, alongside rock legend Sting and others. The 3-hour
ABC/Ida Mae AstuteGarth Brooks is setting up shop with Jimmy Kimmel on Tuesday and Wednesday. First, he’ll be around to play during the whole show on November 15, before returning to throw a huge block party outside
ABC/Image Group LAThere’s big news for Faith Hill fans, as the “Mississippi Girl” reveals there’s new music on the way in the coming days, though it’ll be the last on her longtime record label, Warner Brothers. The label hasn’t
ABC/Image Group LAAfter tonight, Kelsea Ballerini will be able to mark one more item off her bucket list, as the “Yeah Boy” hitmaker brings her first headlining tour to her hometown. “I haven’t played Knoxville yet, and that’s on
Comstock/Thinkstock The 10-disc set Garth Brooks: The Ultimate Collection comes out today, exclusively at Target, but can you recall when Garth’s very first, self-titled album was released? ANSWER: Garth Brooks came out on April 12, 1989. Copyright © 2016, ABC Radio.
ABC/Image Group LAFor the first time today, Garth Brooks fans who buy The Ultimate Collection at Target will get to hear the CMA Entertainer of the Year’s new album, Gunslinger. It’s part of the boxed set that includes exclusive tracks like the
Burke/Triolo Productions/Thinkstock Tickets for the final Ohio/Kentucky area stop on Garth Brooks‘ World Tour go on sale Friday, November 18. The CMA Entertainer of the Year will play US Bank Arena in Cincinnati January 28 with Trisha Yearwood. Sara
ABC/Image Group LACole Swindell scores the biggest debut ever for an EP in his Down Home Sessions series this week, as the third installment checks in at number five on Billboard’s Top Country Albums chart. The Georgia
ABC/Image Group LAJustin Moore will debut his new single, “Somebody Else Will,” Monday morning at 10 a.m., during the fourth hour of NBC’s Today show with Kathie Lee Gifford and Hoda Kotb. The second single from the
NBCUniversalThe new trailer for Dolly Parton’s Christmas of Many Colors: Circle of Love gives us a glimpse at the entertainment icon’s first small screen role in some time. She plays the Painted Lady, also known as the
AtlanticIt’s not quite Thanksgiving yet, but plenty of people seem to be ready to hear Brett Eldredge sing Christmas songs. The Illinois crooner’s big-band style holiday offering, Glow, debuts at number 2 on Billboard’s Top Country Albums chart, moving 14,000 copies
ABC/Brett OronzioIf you’re a Garth Brooks fan, you’ll want to make a date with your TV or your computer tonight. Garth Brooks/Yankee Stadium/Live premieres Thursday at 8 p.m. ET on AT&T’s AUDIENCE Network. If you’re not an
MCA NashvilleKip Moore will be part of an impressive lineup of talent set to pay tribute to R&B legend Smokey Robinson next Wednesday, as the Library of Congress gives him its Gershwin Prize for Popular Song. Hosted by actor Samuel L.
Comstock/Thinkstock This week in 1974, Dolly Parton was #1 on the country chart with this tune that also served as the theme for her ’70s variety show. Can you name it? ANSWER: “Love Is Like a Butterfly.” Copyright ©
AtlanticAvid Chicago baseball fan Brett Eldredge crowed that all his Cubs dreams had come true last week, as his team clinched the World Series victory. And if you’ve seen the Illinois native’s video for his latest top-10, you know he’s
Burke/Triolo Productions/Thinkstock The Eagles’ Don Henley is set to give Clint Black the Stephen Bruton Award at the 10th Annual Lone Star Film Festival in Fort Worth, Texas on Thursday. In the past, both Willie Nelson and Kris Kristofferson have been bestowed the honor. Chris and Morgane Stapleton will
Courtesy BMLGNext Monday, Rascal Flatts plays a one-night-only performance at the Theater at Madison Square Garden in New York City. While their show this Monday may not have had quite the audience next week’s will, it was
ABC NewsWhile most country artists seemed to steer clear of directly addressing the outcome of Tuesday’s presidential election, a few took to social media to share their thoughts. “Doing a quick spray tan in honor of our
Country Music Association Even though the 50th Annual CMA Awards are in the history books, the “Forever Country” phenomenon rolls on. You’ll soon be able to own a vinyl copy of the once-in-a-lifetime mashup, with the A
ABC/Image Group LA Kenny Chesney’s Cosmic Hallelujah rockets to the top of both the Billboard 200 albums chart and the country ranking as well this week. Selling more than 79,000 copies, the set originally titled Some Town Somewhere becomes Kenny’s eighth effort to
Comstock/Thinkstock Reba scored her very first #1 in 1982 with “Can’t Even Get the Blues,” but can you name her second chart-topper? ANSWER: 1983’s “You’re the First Time I’ve Thought About Leaving.” Copyright © 2016, ABC Radio. All
ABC/Paula LoboKeith Urban celebrated his 49th birthday on October 26, and the Australian superstar is doing his best to make sure all the presents go to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Not only is he encouraging his fans
ABC/Brett OronzioGarth Brooks’ The Ultimate Collection doesn’t even come out until Friday, but it’s already breaking a record. The 10-disc Target exclusive has officially become the biggest pre-sale in the retailer’s history. The CMA Entertainer of the Year teamed
Burke/Triolo Productions/Thinkstock Scotty McCreery discusses his fantasy football picks Wednesday night on NFL Network’s Fantasy & Friends at 6 p.m. ET. Lee Greenwood guests on Fox & Friends this Friday, starting at 7:30 a.m. ET on Fox News Channel. Lonestar performs their new single
NBCUniversalEven before the turkey is served this November 24, you’ll have a chance to see some of your favorite country stars this Thanksgiving. Kelsea Ballerini, Brett Eldredge, Maddie & Tae and Easton Corbin will all take to the streets of New York City
Cracker Barrel/BMLGFirst, a capella phenomenon Pentatonix created a viral video sensation, dueting with Dolly Parton on a jazzed-up version of “Jolene.” Then last week on the CMA Awards, Jennifer Nettles jumped in to sing Dolly’s part with
ABC/Brett OronzioFresh off his history-making fifth win as CMA Entertainer of the Year, Garth Brooks is headed for The Voice. He’ll be the key adviser on Monday, November 14, helping the top-12 contestants hone their skills as
Comstock/Thinkstock Even though “Stay a Little Longer” became Brothers Osborne‘s breakthrough hit, another song from their debut album Pawn Shop was actually their first top-30 success. Can you name it? ANSWER: “Rum,” which peaked at #27 in 2014. Copyright ©
Burke/Triolo Productions/Thinkstock William Michael Morgan performed “The Star Spangled Banner” Saturday before the Indiana Pacers took on the Chicago Bulls. Zac Brown Band guitarist Clay Cook and his wife Brooke are the proud parents of a little boy named Charlie, who was born on
ABC RadioWhen Little Big Town released the lead single from their new album The Breaker last month, little did we know the foursome was colluding with Taylor Swift and keeping a big secret about “Better Man.” “We said, ‘Hey, you know we’re not
ABC/Image Group LACam will drop by Live with Kelly this Wednesday, as she swings through the Big Apple for her Thursday stop on The Burning House Tour at New York City’s Highline Ballroom. The California native will
ABC/Image Group LAAfter a week that saw Brothers Osborne win ASCAP Song of the Year for their number-one breakthrough, “Stay a Little Longer,” and then take home the CMA Vocal Duo of the Year trophy in the
ABC/Image Group LAYou may not have a personal invite, but you can still step virtually into Kelsea Ballerini’s new Nashville digs, thanks to an exclusive tour she recently gave E! News. The “Yeah Boy” hitmaker worked with interior designers Laurel &
ABC/Image Group LA George Strait will help honor Tom Petty as 2017’s MusiCares Person of the Year February 10 at a ceremony in Los Angeles. Stevie Nicks, Don Henley, Jackson Browne, Elle King, Kings of Leon, Lucinda Williams and more are set to sing during an
Comstock/Thinkstock What was George Strait‘s most recent number-one hit? ANSWER: 2008’s “River of Love.” Copyright © 2016, ABC Radio. All rights reserved.
ABC/Image Group LAWith his lyrics that dream of taking negatives and turning them into positives, Eric Church believes he’s rarely had a more timely song than the one he performed on last week’s CMA Awards, “Kill a Word.” “Unfortunately,
Burke/Triolo Productions/Thinkstock Blake Shelton will headline the Happy Valley Jam next July 8 at Penn State’s Beaver Stadium in University Park, Pennsylvania. Chris Young and Big & Rich are also on the bill. A collection of unpublished verse by Johnny Cash, titled Forever Words,
AtlanticBrett Eldredge will remember 2016 as the year all his Cubs dreams came true. The Illinois native decided to forego attending Wednesday night’s 50th Annual CMA Awards, so he could attend game 7 of the World Series.
Country Music AssociationFor the first time ever, country legend Loretta Lynn will be a part of this year’s CMA Country Christmas special, which tapes next Tuesday at Nashville’s Grand Ole Opry House. The Country Music Hall of
ABC/Image Group LA Just like a lot of the rest of us, Miranda Lambert has had it with all the negativity on social media. While the “Vice” hitmaker posts far less than most of her contemporaries, she did take
ABC/Randy HolmesAs Kenny Chesney was honored with BMI’s President’s Award earlier this week in Nashville, Keith Urban recalled how the superstar from East Tennessee supported him early in his career. “The first big tour that we did together, it was the
Comstock/ThinkstockWhat was Kenny Chesney‘s first #1 album? ANSWER: 2002’s No Shirt, No Shoes, No Problem. Copyright © 2016, ABC Radio. All rights reserved.
ABC/Image Group LAIn the midst of one of the most historic weeks ever in country music, everything seems to be going Kenny Chesney’s way. He and Pink have the number-one song with “Setting the World on Fire,” and Cosmic Hallelujah is set
ABC/Image Group LAOK, everybody take a breath. The Country Music Association didn’t remove an online promo clip of Beyoncé performing with the Dixie Chicks because of any backlash. They removed it because Beyoncé’s people asked them to.
Burke/Triolo Productions/Thinkstock After her Wednesday night win for Song of the Year for “Humble and Kind,” Lori McKenna becomes the only female songwriter to take home the trophy two years in a row, after nabbing the CMA last year
ABC/Image Group LAThe afternoon following The 50th Annual CMA Awards, Reba was back at work, picking the clothes for the next season of her exclusive line at Dillards. “I think it was one of the best CMA Awards shows
ABC/Image Group LADolly Parton will sing on this year’s Christmas in Rockefeller Center special, as the lighting of the world’s most famous holiday tree paves the way for the premiere of the superstar’s sequel to last year’s
ABC/Image Group LAFollowing their thrilling performance during Wednesday’s 50th Annual CMA Awards, the Dixie Chicks and Beyonce‘s version of “Daddy Lessons” is now available to stream. The recording also features the entertainers having a bit of fun at the end, with Natalie Maines, Martie Maguire and Emily
ABC/Image Group LAEven against a historic finish to the World Series, the half-century edition of country music’s biggest awards show still proved it can hold its own. While most eyes were on the Chicago Cubs victory over
ABC/Image Group LANow that Garth Brooks is CMA’s first-ever five-time Entertainer of the Year, he and wife Trisha Yearwood are headed for the Disney parks. The Country Music Hall of Famer and the two-time CMA Female Vocalist of the Year will
Comstock/ThinkstockGarth Brooks performed “Chug-a-Lug” is his medley with wife Trisha Yearwood on Wednesday night’s 50th Annual CMA Awards. Who originally wrote and recorded the classic country drinking song? ANSWER: Roger Miller. Copyright © 2016, ABC Radio. All rights reserved.
ABC/Brett OronzioBackstage at the 50th Annual CMA Awards, it was a celebration of both the old and the new, much like it was on the historic telecast itself. The crowd of reporters and photographers cheered just as
ABC/Image Group LAPolitics is usually something country music award shows shy away from, but co-hosts Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood played it for laughs during the 50th Annual CMA Awards Wednesday night. After a star-studded musical opening,
Burke/Triolo Productions/Thinkstock If you missed Brett Eldredge at Wednesday night’s 50th Annual CMA Awards, it’s because the Chicago Cubs fan was taking in Game 7 of the World Series. CMT gave Brandy Clark its very first Impact Award at part of
ABC/Image Group LAThe 50th Annual CMA Awards were chock-full of performances of current hits, and tributes to classic country artists and songs. Here’s a rundown of the jam-packed broadcast. –Vince Gill opened the show with the late
Garth Brooks and Trisha Yearwood perform at the CMA Awards; ABC/Image Group LAWednesday night in Nashville, as he accepted the CMA Entertainer of the Year trophy for a record fifth time, Garth Brooks said it best: “We
MCA NashvilleHis performance Wednesday night on The 50th Annual CMA Awards isn’t George Strait’s only major event this month. On November 18, Strait Out of the Box: Part 2 will be released exclusively at Walmart. King George himself selected the
ABC/Todd WawrychukDierks Bentley may be running on very little sleep these days, but he’s the first to tell you it was worth getting up early Wednesday morning — or not going to bed at all — to play Good
Country Music AssociationTonight, it’s the 50th Annual CMA Awards, and anything could happen! For the first time in memory, the Country Music Association has closed rehearsals, building the excitement toward tonight’s historic show, even keeping the line blurred
Theo Wargo/Getty Images for TIDAL Tonight’s Country Music Association Awards will pay tribute to 50 years of country music history — with some help from a global pop star. People magazine reports that Beyonce is currently in
Comstock/Thinkstock How many different people have hosted the CMA Awards during its 50-year history? ANSWER: 26. Copyright © 2016, ABC Radio. All rights reserved.
Courtesy Country Music AssociationThe CMA Awards don’t get underway until tonight, but Dierks Bentley and Chris Stapleton are already winners. Dierks, who performed on ABC’s Good Morning America Wednesday morning, found out that he and Elle King
Burke/Triolo Productions/Thinkstock Faith Hill’s mother, Edna Perry, died Sunday in Jackson, Mississippi at the age of 80. Hunter Hayes sang “The Star-Spangled Banner” Tuesday night before Game Six of the World Series. The Cadillac Three, Dr. John, Lucinda Williams, The McCrary Sisters and
ABC/Bob D’Amico Tonight, for the ninth time in a row, Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood take the reins for Country Music’s Biggest Night. But this year is no ordinary installment of the show — it’s the half-century
BMLGJimmy Kimmel is giving Justin Moore a chance to show off his comedic chops. The Arkansas native will guest-star on the post-CMA episode of the late night talker on Wednesday, combining his gift for music and his sense of humor.
EMI NashvilleYou can’t accuse Brothers Osborne of being too caught up in the music industry hubbub. When they arrived at Monday night’s ASCAP Country Music Awards at Nashville’s historic Ryman Auditorium, they seemed to have very little
ABC RadioAs Little Big Town announced their upcoming residency at the historic Ryman Auditorium Tuesday morning in Nashville, the reigning CMA Vocal Group of the Year also let go of another big secret they’ve been hanging on
Capitol Nashville Dierks Bentley is following up his chart-topping, CMA-nominated duet with Elle King, “Different for Girls,” with the title track from his latest album, Black, which also happens to be his wife’s maiden name. “It’s no
John Russell/CMAOn Tuesday, Little Big Town announced that they’ll be performing regularly at Nashville’s famed Ryman Auditorium, in a residency dubbed Little Big Town at the Mother Church. It’s the first residency of its kind, and will
ABC/Bob D’AmicoIf you follow CMA co-host Carrie Underwood on social media, you know the Entertainer of the Year nominee has been teasing us by sharing super close-ups of some of the dresses she plans to wear at this year’s historic awards
Comstock/ThinkstockCan you guess how many CMA trophies the Country Music Association has passed out during the half-century history of its awards show? ANSWER: 722. Copyright © 2016, ABC Radio. All rights reserved.
Burke/Triolo Productions/Thinkstock Songwriter Curly Putnam, who had a hand in writing both George Jones’ “He Stopped Loving Her Today” and Tammy Wynette’s “D-I-V-O-R-C-E,” passed away Sunday in Nashville at the age of 85. Vince Gill, Ashley Monroe, Emmylou Harris and Rodney Crowell raised more than
MCA Nashville As David Nail walked the red carpet at Monday night’s ASCAP Country Music Awards, he’d just come from attending an even bigger event — his twins Lawson and Lillian’s first Halloween. “We had a pumpkin tonight and we had a
ABC/Chris HolloGood Morning America’s Robin Roberts got in some serious honky-tonking over the weekend, as she set up shop at Tootsie’s Orchid Lounge Sunday to tape her annual pre-CMA Awards special. A who’s-who of country stars greeted
ABC/Bob D’AmicoBrad Paisley admits he’s crossing his fingers there’ll be no need for Game 7 in this year’s World Series, since that would put Major League Baseball’s season finale in competition with The 50th Annual CMA Awards. Even though
Country Music Association There’s more secrecy than ever before surrounding CMA Awards this Wednesday in Nashville, as the ceremony celebrates a historic half-century anniversary. Rehearsals at Bridgestone Arena remain closed, while the stars involved largely have been sworn
Vanner Records/Sony Music NashvilleReigning CMA Female Vocalist of the Year Miranda Lambert now has her own record label. The “Vice” hitmaker has re-signed with her longtime record company, Sony Music Nashville, in a deal that also creates her own
ABC/Image Group LAMuch of Music City will be turning out Monday night for the 54th ASCAP Country Music Awards at Nashville’s historic Ryman Auditorium, but not Dierks Bentley. The father of three will be busy trick-or-treating with his
With a dozen CMA Awards to her credit, this current contender is the winning-est female artist in the half-century history of the show. Can you name the Texas native? ANSWER: Miranda Lambert. Copyright © 2016, ABC Radio. All
Burke/Triolo Productions/ThinkstockBrandy Clark and Dwight Yoakam’s duet version of “Hold My Hand” is now available wherever you can stream or download music. The two originally performed the tune from Brandy’s debut album, 12 Stories, on the 2015 Grammys. Country
ABC/Bob D’AmicoEven as the Country Music Association celebrates a half-century of its signature awards show Wednesday night, host Brad Paisley promises he won’t shy away from tackling the highly-charged political situation in the country right now, as Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump are
ABC/Image Group LAIt’ll be a long day for Dierks Bentley leading up to the 50th Annual CMA Awards on Wednesday. The four-time nominee will be up bright and early to kick off the half-century festivities with a live show
Atlantic/Warner Music NashvilleHunter Hayes will debut his new single, “Yesterday’s Song,” Wednesday night after the 50th Annual CMA Awards on ABC, but he’ll do it with a twist. While the Louisiana native will be playing live at Nashville’s
Ryman Hospitality PartnersThe Grand Ole Opry is getting a new “home away from home” in the Big Apple. While the world’s longest-running radio show won’t be moving from it historic base in Nashville, it will be extending
ABC/Image Group LALook for new music on the way next year from CMA Vocal Duo of the Year nominees Maddie & Tae. While the pair has been busy this summer touring with Brad Paisley and launching their
Pearl Records, Inc.Ever since Garth Brooks and Trisha Yearwood took “In Another’s Eyes” to the top of the charts back in 1997, fans have been clamoring for the two to make an album together. Nearly 20 years later, it’s finally happened,
Comstock/Thinkstock Though she’s frequently a name that’s brought up for induction into the Country Music Hall of Fame, this McMinnville, Tennessee native only won two CMA Awards during her career, both for Vocal Duo of the Year
BMLGThomas Rhett breathes new life into his sophomore release Friday, as Tangled Up Deluxe comes out in stores and online. The new edition of his second album adds five new tracks, including a remix of his smash hit, “Die a
Burke/Triolo Productions/ThinkstockMartina McBride wrapped up her Band Against Cancer: The Sarah Cannon Tour Wednesday night at the Grand Ole Opry, with Little Big Town, Cassadee Pope, Scotty McCreery and Nashville’s Charles Esten taking the stage as well. Joe Diffie has just signed a deal with Silverado
Blue Chair Bay/Columbia Nashville On Friday, fans will finally get to hear Kenny Chesney’s album that started out as Some Town, Somewhere and morphed into Cosmic Hallelujah. “This record is personal to me. It was an unusual path,” he says of
ZinePakSure, you downloaded it, but if you also want a physical copy of “Forever Country,” there’s only one place you can get a CD with 30 of country music’s biggest artists doing the now-legendary mashup of John Denver’s
Comstock/Thinkstock Though only two members of the band are related and their name was actually derived from a brand of facial tissues, this Virginia-born quartet holds the record for most wins in the CMA Vocal Group of
Courtesy CMTCould a full-fledged Shania comeback be in the works? After several years of lying low post-divorce from longtime producer Mutt Lange, Shania Twain seems to be spending more time in the spotlight than she has in close to a
Burke/Triolo Productions/Thinkstock Hank Williams, Jr.’s four-disc boxed set, A Country Boy Can Survive, is now available at Walmart. Newcomer Jordan Rager’s debut EP Southern Boy comes out this Friday. The title track features his duet with ACM Entertainer of the
BMLGNot only will Jennifer Nettles reprise her role as Dolly Parton’s mother in the sequel to the successful TV movie Coat of Many Colors next month, she’ll also help bestow the Willie Nelson Lifetime Achievement Award on
ABC/Image Group LACan Luke Bryan or Kenny Chesney take down Justin Bieber? That’s the question at this year’s Billboard Touring Awards, as the reigning CMA Entertainer of the Year and the “Setting the World on Fire” chart-topper compete for Top Package honors against the
ABC/Paula LoboJason Aldean flipped the ceremonial switch at the Opry Tuesday night, turning the iconic barn pink and kicking off a night to bring awareness to breast cancer. The ACM Entertainer of the Year brought his 11th
ABC/Eric McCandlessJust days after wrapping the initial leg of their Dig Your Roots Tour, Florida Georgia Line is already planning part two. They’ll kick off their winter trek in January, with Dustin Lynch and Chris Lane set
Country Music AssociationRandy Travis continues to make a remarkable comeback after his devastating stroke three years ago. First, he stunned the world by singing “Amazing Grace” at his induction into the Country Music Hall of Fame and
EMI Records NashvilleEric Church won’t hit the road again until his Holdin’ My Own Tour kicks off in January, but you won’t have to wait that long to get a preview of the five-time CMA nominee’s new show.
Comstock/Thinkstock Who is the most-awarded artist in the 50-year history of the CMAs? ANSWER: George Strait, with 83 career nominations and 23 wins. Copyright © 2016, ABC Radio. All rights reserved.
Blue Chair Bay/Columbia NashvilleKenny Chesney is following in the footsteps of Garth Brooks and Taylor Swift, as the Country Music Association prepares to give him its Pinnacle Award, a trophy only presented twice before — to Garth in 2005 and Taylor
Capitol NashvilleWith only one more date remaining on the Kill the Lights trek, tourmates Luke Bryan and Little Big Town have clearly become family after spending most of the year on the road together. Still, Luke maintains he’s barely survived, trying
Burke/Triolo Productions/Thinkstock Look for “Different for Girls” hitmakers Dierks Bentley and Elle King to be featured Wednesday on CBS This Morning. Parmalee will host the Feels Like Carolina Flood Relief Benefit November 18 at Minges Coliseum on the campus of East Carolina University.
Heidi Gutman/ABCFor the seventh year in a row, Jennifer Nettles will be back to host the annual CMA Country Christmas special on ABC, and there’s never been a more appropriate time for her to do it. This
Reviver RecordsJust a week after they celebrated the very first number-one of their career with “I Know Somebody,” LOCASH is set to sing the national anthem before Game Two of the World Series. You can catch Preston
ABC/Image Group LATonight in Nashville, Jason Aldean flips the symbolic light switch to turn the Opry’s iconic barn pink for breast cancer awareness. For the ACM Entertainer of the Year, it’s a cause that’s been close to his heart
Comstock/Thinkstock This Oklahoma native is the most-nominated female artist in CMA history, with 49 career nods and six wins. Can you name her? ANSWER: Reba. Copyright © 2016, ABC Radio. All rights reserved.
Mark TuckerA little more than a week ago, Garth Brooks inducted Randy Travis into the Country Music Hall of Fame. Monday night at Nashville’s Ascend Amphitheater, the new Hall of Famer watched as the state of Tennessee celebrated Garth’s seventh album
Burke/Triolo Productions/Thinkstock Dustin Lynch, Jerrod Neimann, Steven Tyler and Colt Ford are all set to perform October 29 through November 6, during PBR Finals Week in Las Vegas, Nevada. Carrie Underwood recently donated $100,000 to Houston’s Aldine Independent School District to help girls’
Blue Chair Bay/Columbia Nashville“Setting the World on Fire” settles into the top spots this week on both Billboard’s Country Airplay chart and the Mediabase ranking. Kenny Chesney says he couldn’t be happier about helping pop superstar Pink grab her very first country
Capitol NashvilleLittle Big Town’s Karen Fairchild is now officially a major fashion maven. This month, she rolled out her new line of clothing, Fair Child, at select Macy’s stores around the country and online. “The real reason I’m making clothes
Country Music AssociationThe Country Music Association is adding seven Entertainers of the Year to the list of legendary performers who’ll take the stage as part of the historic golden anniversary of the CMA Awards next week. George
Pearl Records, Inc.Garth Brooks fans will finally be able to hear the 25th anniversary edition of “Friends in Low Places,” when the CMA Entertainer of the Year nominee’s new 10-disc set comes out November 11 at Target. Recorded
Comstock/Thinkstock During the half-century history of the CMA Awards, how many different Entertainers of the Year have there been? ANSWER: Thirty-two, ranging from Eddy Arnold in 1967 to Luke Bryan last year. Copyright © 2016, ABC Radio. All rights reserved.
Courtesy Starstruck EntertainmentKelsea Ballerini, Reba, Ronnie Dunn, Nashville’s Charles Esten and RaeLynn are all on board to help Kelly Clarkson perform a Miracle on Broadway this holiday season. They make up the first round of talent announced
Capitol NashvilleNow that Little Big Town has four consecutive CMA Vocal Group of the Year trophies to their credit, it won’t be an upset if the four-member-band with Alabama roots nabs another. But as the 50th Annual CMA Awards
Burke/Triolo Productions/Thinkstock Vince Gill, Paul Overstreet and Randy Goodrum are the Nashville nominees this year for induction into the Songwriters Hall of Fame. They’ll compete against the likes of Madonna, George Michael and Gloria Estefan. Zac Brown Band’s Coy Bowles and his wife Kylie are the new parents of
Country Music AssociationIf you can’t get enough of the “Forever Country” phenomenon, you’re not alone — and luckily, there’s a follow-up to the superstar single the Country Music Association commissioned to celebrate the golden anniversary of the
ABC/Image Group LAKeith Urban sang a bit of both Sister Sledge’s “We Are Family” and Chic’s “Le Freak” Thursday night at L.A.’s Staples Center, on the Los Angeles stop of his Ripcord World Tour. The Aussie superstar
Photo Credit: Kristin Barlowe, Courtesy of Black River EntertainmentIt’s been an emotional week for Kelsea Ballerini. On Wednesday, she acknowledged the passing of her paternal grandfather as she accepted the Breakout honor at CMT’s Artists of the
BMLGBrantley Gilbert’s new album will be out after the first of the year, and the Georgia native has given it an ominous title. The Devil Don’t Sleep will follow 2014’s Just As I Am, which yielded two
Capitol NashvilleThe Little Big Town we all know and love is back! After their surprise collaboration in June with R&B and pop hitmaker Pharrell Williams on Wanderlust, the CMA Vocal Group of the Year returns to their
Comstock/Thinkstock One is a Country Music Hall of Famer, while the other is a superstar from East Tennessee. Can you name the two CMA Entertainers of the Year, who are tied for the most wins in the
Courtesy CMTShania Twain is hard at work on her fifth studio album, and she’s been keeping fans in the know this summer by tweeting photos of her progress in the studio via social media. This week on
Comstock/Thinkstock Zac Brown Band performed at the 2016 USO Gala Thursday night in Washington, D.C. Tim McGraw will headline Saturday’s Sky Ball at DFW International Airport to raise money to help members of the military and their families.
Pearl Records, Inc.Garth Brooks performs his latest hit, “Baby, Let’s Lay Down and Dance,” Friday on The Ellen DeGeneres Show, but that’s not the only country connection on the week-ending edition of Ellen’s talk show. Robin Roberts also sits down
Courtesy CMTA packed-house witnessed the triumphant return of Shania Twain during the 2016 Artists of the Year ceremony this week at Nashville’s Schermerhorn Symphony Center. Dressed to kill in a black cleavage-baring catsuit, the Canadian superstar left
BMLGEpic end-of-tour pranks have become as much a part of country music as the CMA Awards, and country rapper Colt Ford recently staged a memorable one as he wrapped up his time on the Take It Outside
ABC/Randy HolmesEntertainment icon Bette Midler is a huge fan of the Possum. The 70-year-old made the revelation in a new Entertainment Weekly interview about the re-release of her debut album from 1972, The Divine Miss M, which comes out this Friday. “I listen to
RCA NashvilleThis December, Florida native Jake Owen will continue his decade-long tradition of giving back to the community that raised him. He’ll play his annual benefit show Friday, December 9 at the Vero Beach High School Performing Arts Center,
Arista NashvilleIt looks like there’s another album and another baby in Carrie Underwood’s future — but the CMA Entertainer of the Year nominee says only heaven knows which will come first. “It’s all on God’s timing and
CMTBy this time tomorrow, lots of folks will likely be thinking that Jill Scott needs to record an entire album of Shania Twain covers. The R&B diva stole the show Wednesday night at Nashville’s Schermerhorn Symphony Center, performing “Man, I Feel
Comstock/Thinkstock Ten years ago this week, this “Indian Outlaw” got his star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, located at the time in front of the Virgin Records store. Can you name him? ANSWER: Tim McGraw. Copyright ©
ABC/Image Group LA Thomas Rhett performed a mashup of his smash “Die a Happy Man” Wednesday night at CMT’s Artists of the Year taping in Nashville, with Swedish pop sensation Zara Larsson joining in with her hit, “Never Forget You.” While this
BMLGAfter wrapping up their summer Rhythm and Roots dates earlier this month, it looked like Rascal Flatts was pretty well done with their shows for 2016. But, it turns out you have at least one more chance to see
BMLGTucker Beathard’s follow-up to his #2 debut single, “Rock On,” is a tribute to his momma. “I pray for all my kids every day, but sometimes I have to send an extra one up for Tucker,” Susan Beathard says of
Arista NashvilleThe seize-the-moment message of Brad Paisley’s new single is resonating with fans so much, they’re flooding his Facebook page with wedding proposals, baby announcements, first dances at weddings and loved ones returning from serving in the
Comstock/Thinkstock In 1990, these two icons hosted the CMA Awards. One is arguably country music’s most famous redhead, while the other was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame earlier this week. Can you name the
Jerod Harris/Getty ImagesFor the last three years, the only place you’ve been able to download digital copies of Garth Brooks’ music has been on his own GhostTunes.com website. But that’s just changed. Starting today, you can both
ABC/Fred LeeBack in August, Eric Church hit number one with “Record Year,” a track that tells its story by name-checking classic albums like Willie Nelson’s Red-Headed Stranger and Stevie Wonder’s Songs in the Key of Life. This week, Old Dominion claims their third top-ten with a
Burke/Triolo Productions/Thinkstock Watch for Maren Morris Wednesday on the syndicated Ellen DeGeneres Show. Luke Bryan and Chris Stapleton will headline this year’s Tortuga Music Festival in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. They join Kenny Chesney, who was already on the bill for the April 7-9 event.
Warner Music NashvilleNewcomer William Michael Morgan is set to sing “The Star Spangled Banner” this Sunday before the Tennessee Titans take on the Indianapolis Colts at Nissan Stadium in Nashville. You can watch the match-up starting at
Pearl Records, Inc.Garth Brooks’ 11th studio album, which is on its way next month, will be titled Gunslinger. “The album title came to me when somebody asked me what my favorite thing about being on the road
Warner Music NashvilleCole Swindell’s Down Home Sessions albums and his Down Home Tour have become a fall tradition, and this year is no different. On October 26, the Georgia native will kick off his autumn trek in Tulsa, Oklahoma,
Reviver RecordsFor LOCASH, “I Know Somebody” has done what “I Love This Life” wasn’t quite able to do. While the duo’s previous hit made it all the way to number two in January, their latest single has taken Preston
Comstock/Thinkstock Charlie Daniels performs his #1 hit “The Devil Went Down to Georgia” in this 1980 film starring John Travolta. Can you name the classic movie? ANSWER: Urban Cowboy. Copyright © 2016, ABC Radio. All rights reserved.
Pearl Records, Inc. As the Country Music Association prepares to celebrate a half-century of its signature show in a couple weeks, you can bet it will be an evening you won’t soon forget. Sunday at the Medallion
Burke/Triolo Productions/Thinkstock The concert film American Saturday Night: Live from the Grand Ole Opry is available now on Blu-ray and DVD. Brad Paisley’s new single “Today” tops Billboard’s Country Digital Song Sales tally, selling 41,000 downloads in the first week
Atlantic / Warner Music NashvilleAs new duo High Valley’s breakthrough hit “Make You Mine” approaches the top-25, Brad and Curtis Rempel are unveiling the track list for their Warner Nashville debut, Dear Life. The Canadian brothers actually let their fans participate in the
MCA Records NashvilleKip Moore is going Underground. That’s the title of the new EP from the “Somethin’ ‘Bout a Truck” hitmaker, which is due October 28. Kip co-wrote all five of the tracks, recording three of them live. “The
Courtesy Grosset & DunlapDolly Parton already has a hit song, a hit movie and its forthcoming sequel in her arsenal of ideas inspired by her childhood tale of “Coat of Many Colors.” Tuesday, she’ll add one more thing
RCA NashvilleMiranda Lambert is pulling back the curtain on her ambitious new double-album, unveiling the track listing for The Weight of These Wings. The 24-song set is divided into two discs, with the first titled The Nerve and the second dubbed The
ABC/Image Group LABrad Paisley put a little extra “Mud on the Tires” on Friday by adding an extra stop to his Country Nation College Tour. The students and teachers at Nebraska’s Field Club Elementary posted a video posted on YouTube
CMAKelsea Ballerini, Garth Brooks and Trisha Yearwood, Luke Bryan, Florida Georgia Line, Miranda Lambert, Little Big Town, Tim McGraw and Kacey Musgraves join the growing list of performers who’ll help the CMA Awards celebrate its golden anniversary
Randee St. Nicholas“I feel like a Little Leaguer that found himself at bat in the World Series and knocked it out of the park!” That was Charlie Daniels’ explanation of his mood Sunday, as he was inducted
Comstock/ThinkstockAt the 4th Annual CMA Awards, Merle Haggard‘s “Okie from Muskogee” was Single of the Year, while Kris Kristofferson‘s “Sunday Morning Coming Down” took home the Song trophy. Can you recall what year it was? ANSWER: 1970.
