Thomas Rhett and Kelsea Ballerini to Host CMA Fest Television Special

Thomas Rhett and Kelsea Ballerini are going to get to spend a little more time together this year when the two host 2017’s CMA Music Festival special on ABC. TR and Kelsea are currently on the road together as part of Thomas Rhett’s Home Team Tour, scheduled to hit Nashville tonight and Friday (April 20-21).…MORE

Ty Herndon Announces Lineup for Love and Acceptance Concert on June 8

Ty Herndon is making a statement about inclusiveness with his second Concert for Love and Acceptance taking place at the Wildhorse Saloon in Nashville on June 8, during CMA Music Festival. The event, hosted by CMT’s Cody Alan, supports the LGBTQ community and at-risk youth, a cause close to Ty’s heart. The singer revealed he…MORE

According to “People” Mag, Carrie Underwood Is the Most Beautiful Woman in Country Music—Kelsea, Connie & Blake Also Snag Titles

According to People magazine, Julia Roberts is the Most Beautiful Woman in the world in 2017. This is the record fifth time the 49-year-old actress has been bestowed the title (1991, 2000, 2005, 2010, 2017). On the country music front, Carrie Underwood made the cut as one of the magazine’s Fabulous Faces, alongside stars like…MORE

Sarah Dunn Band Explores New Territory on “Unbridle Me”

Sarah Dunn Band recently released their new album, Unbridle Me, and the nine tracks mark welcomed growth from the group’s lead singer and chief songwriter, Sarah Dunn. The project includes a real-life murder ballad ripped straight from the headlines as well as the group’s latest single, “Figure It Out,” which marks the first ballad the…MORE

Watch Luke Combs Cover Keith Urban’s “Blue Ain’t Your Color”

As Luke Combs’ “Hurricane” nears the top of Billboard’s Country Airplay chart this week—currently No. 5—the North Carolina native decided to cover a song that has already ascended to the top of the chart: Keith Urban’s “Blue Ain’t Your Color.” Luke posted a black-and-white clip of his “Blue Ain’t Your Color” cover to his Facebook…MORE

Superfan Darius Rucker Takes in a Cincinnati Reds Baseball Game

Baseball season is only a couple of weeks old, but Darius Rucker has already found the time to show his loyalty to the Cincinnati Reds. Spotted by Fox Sports during a recent game at Great American Ball Park, the “Wagon Wheel” singer chatted with Jim Day about becoming a Cincinnati Reds fan while growing up…MORE

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Eric Church Announces 2025 Free The Machine North American Tour

Eric Church Announces 2025 Free The Machine North American Tour

On Wednesday (April 30), Eric Church announced the dates and details of his 2025 Free The Machine Tour of North America. The 22-date arena tour starts in Pittsburgh on September 12 and finishes in Los Angeles on November 15, hitting cities like Philadelphia, Boston, Detroit, and Seattle along the way. Church will be joined by…

Jessi Alexander Shares Her Journey From Fledgling Artist To Hit Country Songwriter

Jessi Alexander Shares Her Journey From Fledgling Artist To Hit Country Songwriter

Prior to being honored during Variety’s Power of Women: Nashville event, Jessi Alexander spoke with the publication about her journey from fledgling artist to blockbuster country songwriter. Alexander broke gender stereotypes in the Music Row writers’ rooms by penning chart-topping hits like Lee Brice’s “I Drive Your Truck,” Miranda Lambert’s “Things That Break,” Blake Shelton’s…

Minority Stake In Morgan Wallen’s Catalog Sold By Big Loud For $200 Million

Minority Stake In Morgan Wallen’s Catalog Sold By Big Loud For $200 Million

Nashville-based label Big Loud, home to Morgan Wallen, has reportedly sold a minority stake in the country superstar’s master recordings to Chord Music Partners for over $200 million. The deal is for a minority holding in Wallen’s first three studio albums, which includes his blockbuster 2023 double album, One Thing at a Time. The deal…

Chase McDaniel Shares Insight Into His Debut Radio Single, “Burned Down Heaven”

Chase McDaniel Shares Insight Into His Debut Radio Single, “Burned Down Heaven”

Chase McDaniel believes that listening to music in real-time can have a significant impact on listeners, rather than letting an algorithm choose what they hear. The new country artist recalls three life-changing moments he’s had while hearing songs on country radio, and McDaniel hopes his first radio single, “Burned Down Heaven,” has a similar effect…