Country stars from Jason Aldean and Keith Urban to Little Big Town and Lady Antebellum reached out via social media to share their remembrances of Southern rock pioneer Gregg Allman, who passed away at age 69 on May 27 at his home in Savannah, Ga. This one hurts a lot. This was one of my…… MORE
Ryan Hurd Talks Writing Hits for FGL, Dierks Bentley, Blake Shelton, Lady Antebellum & More, His Upcoming Debut Album and New Single, “Love In a Bar”
Jim Casey talks with Ryan Hurd about his first-time Kentucky Derby experience with girlfriend Maren Morris, how he started songwriting after getting a sociology degree at Belmont University in Nashville, his first big break when Jake Owen recorded his song “Surefire Feeling,” being grateful for getting songs that he wrote recorded by other well-known artists like…… MORE
Scotty McCreery to Perform Live With the National Symphony Orchestra as Part of Memorial Day Concert on PBS
Scotty McCreery will perform with the National Symphony Orchestra as part of the National Memorial Day Concert airing live on PBS on Sunday, May 28, at 7 p.m. CT. The concert, which will be filmed from the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol Building in Washington, DC, will also be live-streamed on PBS’ Facebook Live.…… MORE
Exclusive Video Premiere: Watch Jessie James Decker Channel Her Inner Michael Jackson With a Cover of “Who’s Lovin’ You”
“Who’s Lovin’ You,” a song penned by Smokey Robinson in 1960, has been covered by a who’s who of recording artists, including The Miracles, The Supremes, The Temptations and more. But perhaps the most well-known version is by The Jackson 5 in 1969. With Michael Jackson singing lead, the song shot to No. 1 on…… MORE
The Drama Continues as “Nashville” Returns to CMT on June 1 [Watch New Teaser]
The second half of Season 5 of Nashville returns to CMT on June 1 with 11 new episodes. After ABC cancelled the show in May 2016, CMT renewed the country drama for a 22-episode Season 5, which kicked off in January 2017 with 11 episodes that ran through March. The Season 11 fun continues on…… MORE
Take a Sneak Peek Inside Jason Aldean’s New Hall of Fame Exhibit [Photo Gallery]
Last night (May 25) in front of family, friends and industry insiders, Jason Aldean helped unveil his new Country Music Hall of Fame Exhibit: Asphalt Cowboy. The new exhibit explores the life and career of the Georgia native and includes childhood mementos, memorabilia from Jason’s early career, stage wear, guitars, awards, photos and more. The…… MORE
Carrie Underwood Wins “American Idol” 12 Years Ago: “I Learned So Much on the Show”
As a farm girl from Checotah, Okla., Carrie Underwood burst onto the scene and into America’s heart during the fourth season of American Idol in 2005. Cute as a button with a voice as powerful as a cannon, Carrie left no doubt night after night who the next American Idol was going to be (sorry,…… MORE
Kelsea Ballerini and Billy Ray Cyrus Will Guest Star on Nickelodeon’s “Blaze and the Monster Machines” [Watch Clips]
“Talking monster-truck animal.” That’s what Kelsea Ballerini and Billy Ray Cyrus can add to their résumés thanks to an upcoming gig on Nickelodeon’s Blaze and the Monster Machines. While Kelsea has made several music videos, her only acting credit is portraying herself on the Nashville series. For “Achy Breaky Heart” singer Billy Ray Cyrus, acting is a full-blown…… MORE
Martina McBride Joins the Bonnaroo Lineup as Part of Ed Helms’ Bluegrass SuperJam
There will be plenty of pickin’ and grinnin’ at the 2017 Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival as actor/comedian/banjo virtuoso Ed Helms hosts the annual Bluegrass SuperJam on June 11. This year’s lineup will be backed by the Grammy-winning Bryan Sutton Band and will include performances from Martina McBride, Aaron Lee Tasjan, Greensky Bluegrass, Mandolin Orange,…… MORE
Lauren Alaina Celebrates First No. 1 Song With a Onesie Party
The RompHim clan ain’t the only onesie-wearing trendsetters. Yesterday (May 24), Lauren Alaina held a “Number Onesie” party at Nashville’s Sutler Saloon to celebrate the No. 1 success of her hit single, “Road Less Traveled.” Many of the revelers—including Lauren and the song’s co-writers, Meghan Trainor and Jesse Frasure—were decked out in custom onesies. “I…… MORE
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Ella Langley Opens Up About Struggling With Mental Health While Experiencing Career Success
During an appearance on Sharla McCoy’s Buckin’ Broadcast during ACM week, Ella Langley opened up about her struggles with mental health despite her recent success in her music career. The country star reflected on her challenging week leading up to the 60th ACM Awards, where she was the most nominated artist and won five awards,…
Post Malone Partners With Stanley 1913 To Launch New Tumbler Range
Post Malone is collaborating with Stanley 1913 for a limited-edition range of drinks tumblers, that are set to launch on June 16th. Fans can sign up now via the brand’s website to secure items from the collection, which was teased through a playful Instagram video featuring the chart-topping country music superstar. “I’ve always been a…
Reba McEntire Says She Initially Declined Joining ‘The Voice,’ And “Dreaded” Doing The Show At First
During an appearance on Late Night with Seth Meyers on Tuesday (May 13), Reba McEntire revealed that she initially hesitated to join The Voice as a coach, having turned down the offer in the past due to not wanting to critique contestants harshly. “I was really dreading it at first because I don’t want to…
Trisha Yearwood And Rascal Flatts Lead Lineup For CMA Fest’s Fan Fair X Events
Trisha Yearwood and Rascal Flatts lead a stellar lineup of country music stars that are taking part in the exciting Fan Fair X events at CMA Fest taking place from June 5-8 in Nashville’s Music City Center. The event will offer special panels, unique performances, meet-and-greets, and more. As part of the Artist of the…
Bruce Springsteen Shares Unheard Honky Tonk Tune, “Repo Man,” From ‘Tracks II’ Box Set
On Wednesday (May 14), Bruce Springsteen shared the previously unreleased song, “Repo Man,” a rollicking honky tonk number recorded during the same sessions as 1995’s The Ghost of Tom Joad. The song is another preview from Springsteen’s upcoming Tracks II: The Lost Albums box set, with “Repo Man” featured on the country-inspired Somewhere North of…