Cole Swindell Has Been Waiting for Dierks Bentley to Record “Flatliner” for 4 Years: “It Was a Running Joke Every Time We’d See Each Other”

Getting Dierks Bentley to lend his vocals to Cole Swindell’s current single, “Flatliner,” was a long time coming. Although Cole had Dierks in mind when he co-wrote the tune with Jaron Boyer and Matt Bronleewe in 2012, it took Dierks a few years to warm up to the idea—or perhaps savvy Dierks was just waiting…MORE

Reba McEntire and Maren Morris to Receive Music Business Association Awards

The Music Business Association (Music Biz) will honor Reba McEntire and Maren Morris with awards at their 2017 luncheon on May 18. Reba will be the recipient of the Chairman’s Award for Sustained Creative Achievement, while Maren with be bestowed with the Breakthrough Artist of the Year Award. Past winners of the Chairman’s Award for…MORE

Jessie James Decker Has More Up Her Sleeve Than Singing and Songwriting

Jessie James Decker is a singer/songwriter—who just released her latest EP, Gold, featuring her current single, “Lights Down Low,” and a mom to two young children—but what you might not know about the pretty brunette is that she’s also a successful businesswoman. Jessie launched her own clothing and accessory line, Kittenish, in 2015. “My clothing…MORE

2017 Country Music Hall of Fame Inductees Include Alan Jackson, Jerry Reed and Songwriter Don Schlitz

The Country Music Association announced its 2017 Country Music Hall of Fame inductees this morning (April 5): Modern Era: Alan Jackson Veteran Era: Jerry Reed Songwriter: Don Schlitz Alan Jackson Mustachioed and mulleted, Alan burst onto the country music scene in 1990 with his platinum-selling debut album, Here in the Real World. But that success—and…MORE

Luke Bryan Makes History By Going “Fast”

Fresh from hosting the 52nd Annual Academy of Country Music Awards  on April 2, Luke Bryan is making history. His current single, “Fast” hit the top spot on the Billboard Country Airplay chart, making that Luke’s sixth single to go No. 1 from his Kill The Lights album. “Fast,” written by Luke, Rodney Clawson and…MORE

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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…

Lainey Wilson Set To Make Feature Film Debut In Colleen Hoover’s ‘Reminders Of Him’

Lainey Wilson Set To Make Feature Film Debut In Colleen Hoover’s ‘Reminders Of Him’

Lainey Wilson will make her feature film debut in the Universal adaptation of Colleen Hoover’s best-selling novel, Reminders of Him. The Grammy-winning country superstar will join a star-studded cast that includes Maika Monroe, Tyriq Withers, Rudy Pankow, and Lauren Graham, with the film set to be directed by Vanessa Caswill. This won’t be Wilson’s first…

Kacey Musgraves Says She Still Smokes Weed, Reveals She’s Working On New Music

Kacey Musgraves Says She Still Smokes Weed, Reveals She’s Working On New Music

In a new interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Kacey Musgraves clarified her previous comments on her marijuana use, revealing that she still smokes, though not to the extent she did when she was younger. “I never said I don’t ever partake,” says the 36-year-old singer. “I just don’t wake up and hit a gravity bong…

Reba McEntire Thanks Her Fans For Her Legendary Music Career

Reba McEntire Thanks Her Fans For Her Legendary Music Career

Reba McEntire has been one of the top female country stars since the ’80s, but she realizes she wouldn’t be anywhere without the support of her dedicated fans. In the new Variety cover feature on McEntire as part of their Power Of Women Nashville issue, the 70-year-old country music icon says she owes everything to…