Miranda Lambert’s eBay charity auction—which ran from Oct. 31 to Nov. 17—raised $105,166 for her MuttNation Foundation. Miranda curated the auction that featured more than 400 lots of her clothes, jewelry, accessories and more. The proceeds benefit her MuttNation Foundation, which Miranda and her mom Bev started in 2009. The foundation has successfully raised millions…
Brad Paisely Teams With St. Jude Cancer Survivor Addie Pratt for New Song, “Alive Right Now” [Listen]
Brad Paisley will return to prime time on Dec. 3 at 7 p.m. CT as host of his own variety TV special, Brad Paisley Thinks He’s Special. The hour-long special will feature Brad—and a bevy of his famous friends—performing music and comedic numbers from Nashville’s iconic War Memorial Auditorium. Special guests include Carrie Underwood, Tim…
Everything You Need to Know About “CMA Country Christmas” TV Special
Here’s everything you need to know about the CMA Country Christmas TV special. Date: Dec. 3 Time: 8-10 p.m. CT Television Station: ABC Host: Trisha Yearwood Location: Belmont University, Nashville Performers: Trisha Yearwood, Dierks Bentley, Kristin Chenoweth, for King & Country, Chris Janson, Tori Kelly, Lady Antebellum, Rascal Flatts, Runaway June, CeCe Winans, Brett Young…
Jason Aldean’s “9” Debuts at No. 1 on Billboard Top Country Albums Chart
Jason Aldean’s aptly named ninth studio album, 9, debuted at No. 1 on Billboard’s Top Country Albums chart this week. The 16-song album, which dropped on Nov. 22, moved more than 83,000 equivalent units, according to Nielsen Music. The album also debuted at No. 2 on the all-genre Billboard 200 chart. “People buy albums with…
Watch Dolly Parton Sing “Jolene” at Grand Ole Opry 50th Anniversary Show
The Grand Ole Opry celebrated Dolly Parton’s 50th anniversary as an Opry member on Oct. 12 with two sold-out shows honoring the country icon. NBC turned the two-show celebration into a two-hour TV special, Dolly Parton: 50 Years at the Grand Ole Opry, which debuted on Nov. 26. The show featured Opry performances from Dolly,…
LISTEN: Thomas Rhett Releases 2 Christmas Songs
A few weeks back, Thomas Rhett teased us with a picture on his social media where he was in the studio recording some new Christmas music. Now we have a chance to listen to it. One is an original and another a classic. Check them out below.
Luke Bryan Says Upcoming 7th Studio Album Is Coming Along: “I’ve Got Several Things Recorded”
It’s been two years since Luke Bryan dropped his most recent album, What Makes You Country. If Luke’s past is any indication, expect a new offering from him very soon. Since releasing his debut album, I’ll Stay Me, in 2007, Luke has never gone more than two calendar years between new albums: Doin’ My Thing…
Everything You Need to Know About Brad Paisley’s New TV Special: “Brad Paisley Thinks He’s Special”
Here’s everything you need to know about Brad Paisley’s new TV special, Brad Paisley Thinks He’s Special. Date: Dec. 3 Time: 7 p.m. CT Television Station: ABC Location: War Memorial Auditorium, Nashville What to Expect: A combination of Brad’s signature humor, unexpected surprises, heartfelt pieces and rousing musical performances Special Guests: Carrie Underwood, Tim McGraw,…
Midland’s Mark Wystrach & Wife Welcome Baby Girl
Midland’s frontman Mark Wystrach and wife Ty Haney welcomed their first child—a baby girl named Sundance “Sunny” Leon Haney-Wystrach—last week. Ty posted an update via Instagram on Nov. 29, saying: “Sundance ‘Sunny’ Leon came into this world with a bang! It’s been a wild and unexpected week in the hospital, but we are all doing…
Maddie And Taes Maddie Marlow Gets Married
Maddie & Tae’s Maddie Marlow is a married woman! According to People, Marlow married her longtime love Jonah Font on Friday (11/22) in Arrington, Tennessee. The wedding was attended by around 150 of the couple’s closest friends and family members and took place at The Barn at Sycamore Farms. The couple’s pastor from their church…