The Country Music Association announced its new inductees to the Country Music Hall of Fame on March 18. The Class of 2019 includes Brooks & Dunn (modern era), Ray Stevens (veteran era) and Jerry Bradley (non-performer). Brooks & Dunn, Ray and Jerry will be officially inducted at a ceremony this fall. To celebrate the historic…
Ashley McBryde Earns Daytime Emmy Nomination
The nominations for the 2019 Daytime Emmy Awards were announced on March 20, leaving one country artist something to be excited about. Ashley McBryde earned a nomination for Outstanding Musical Performance in a Daytime Program for her renditions of “Girl Goin’ Nowhere” and “American Scandal” on CBS This Morning Saturday. Both songs appear on Ashley’s…
Granger Smith Launches YouTube Channel “The Smiths”
Granger Smith took to social media today to announce his new YouTube Channel, “The Smiths”. He takes us into his life on the road with wife Amber and their kids. Episode 1 is already out and he promises a new video every week!. “Amber and I created a new YouTube channel called “The Smiths!” Our…
Woodstock 50 Lineup Includes Margo Price, Sturgill Simpson, Brandi Carlile & More
The lineup for Woodstock 50—a festival celebrating the 50th anniversary of the 1969 peace-love-music event—has been revealed and it features a handful of of country-centric performers, including Sturgill Simpson, Margo Price, Anderson East and Brandi Carlile. The three-day festival takes place Aug. 16–18 in Watkins Glen, N.Y., about 115 miles from the original location in…
Dierks Bentley to Headline Free Concert at the NFL Draft in Nashville
The NFL Draft in Nashville on April 25–27 is shaping up to be football’s biggest preseason party. Dierks Bentley will headline a free outdoor concert on April 27 at the Draft Main Stage in downtown Nashville. In addition, Charles Esten, Striking Matches, Charlie Worsham and more are slated to perform. Previously announced, Tim McGraw will…
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George Strait Teams With Blake Shelton for Gillette Stadium Show on Aug. 17 [Watch the Funny Promo]
George Strait will headline a show at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Mass., on Aug. 17—and he’s bringing along Blake Shelton, Cody Johnson and Caitlyn Smith. This will be George’s first concert in New England since his Cowboy Rides Away Tour at Gillette Stadium in 2014. Tickets for the new show go on sale on March…
Luke Combs’ “Beautiful Crazy” Is No. 1 for Fourth Straight Week
Luke Combs’ “Beautiful Crazy” is No. 1 on Billboard’s Country Airplay chart for the fourth straight week. The tune, which Luke co-penned with Wyatt B. Durrette and Robert Williford, is featured on the deluxe version of Luke’s debut album, This One’s for You Too. With his latest No. 1, Luke is first country artist in…
Carrie Underwood Opens Up About ‘Bouncing Back’ After Pregnancy
In January, Carrie Underwood welcomed her son Jacob. She took to Instagram today to share a part of her life, we often don’t hear about. Carrie said, “I’m going to be honest, “bouncing back” after having Jacob has been much more difficult than after I had Isaiah and I’ve been pretty hard on myself lately.…
ACM Awards Adds Performers Dierks Bentley, Eric Church, Brooks & Dunn, Dan + Shay, FGL & More
The Academy of Country Music announced another round of performers for the 54th ACM Awards on April 7: Dierks Bentley, Brooks & Dunn, Brandi Carlile, Eric Church, Kelly Clarkson, Luke Combs, Dan + Shay, Florida Georgia Line and Ashley McBryde. Previously announced ACM Awards performers include Brothers Osborne, Kane Brown, Miranda Lambert, Little Big Town,…