Kenny Chesney may be taking 2017 off from touring, but he already has quite a few gigs lined up and he’s adding more. According to al.com, Kenny has put two Alabama shows on the books. The “Setting The World On Fire” singer will be performing in Tuscaloosa, Ala. at the Tuscaloosa Amphitheater on Aug. 4…… MORE
Watch Blake Shelton’s Busy Night on “Jimmy Fallon,” Including a Thrill Ride, Almost Puking, a Gwen Stefani Parody & Performance of “Every Time I Hear That Song
Blake Shelton was a busy man last night (April 4) on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. In addition to going on a tour of Jimmy’s brand-new ride at Universal Studios—Race Through New York—Blake sat down for an interview that included talking about The Voice and his current album, If I’m Honest. But the fun…… MORE
Watch Dustin Lynch Perform “Small Town Boy” on the Big Stage of “Jimmy Kimmel Live”
Dustin Lynch is a small-town boy who’s doing big things. The Tullahoma, Tenn., native stopped by Jimmy Kimmel Live last night (April 4) to perform his new single, “Small Town Boy,” which is currently No. 45 on Billboard’s Country Airplay chart. While Dustin is already two singles in to his forthcoming album, the release date…… MORE
Watch Charles Esten’s Hilarious New Commercial for Hardee’s/Carl’s Jr
Known for their commercials featuring scantily clad women biting burgers, CKE Restaurants—the parent company of Hardee’s/Carl’s Jr—has turned a marketing 180 . . . and they’ve enlisted the help of Nashville star Charles Esten. Charles, who plays Carl Hardee Sr. in the clip, returns to the company that his son has turned into a corporate…… MORE
Little Big Town Remembers Their First-Ever ACM Performance
After winning their fourth consecutive award for Vocal Group of the Year at the 52nd Annual Academy of Country Music Awards Sunday night (April 2), Little Big Town headed backstage to talk about their win, Karen’s obsession with HBO’s Big Little Lies series and the first time they appeared on the ACM’s. “‘Boondocks,’” Karen said…… MORE
More Performers Added to the Merle Haggard Tribute Concert, Including Chris Janson, Tanya Tucker, Jake Owen & Aaron Lewis
More than 25 stars—including newly announced Rodney Crowell, Buddy Miller, Jake Owen, Aaron Lewis, Tanya Tucker and Chris Janson—will come together at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena on April 6 for a Merle Haggard tribute concert. Dubbed Sing Me Back Home: The Music of Merle Haggard, the concert will also feature performances from Willie Nelson, Keith Richards, Kenny…… MORE
Hall of Fame Songwriter Dean Dillon Shares the Story Behind “Tennessee Whiskey” and Talks His New Documentary
Hall of Fame songwriter Dean Dillon co-wrote “Tennessee Whiskey” with Linda Hargrove more than 35 years ago, after a night together at Nashville’s Bluebird Cafe. Since that time, “Tennessee Whiskey” has been recorded by a who’s who of artists, including David Allan Coe (1981), George Jones (1983) and Brad Paisley. In 2015, Chris Stapleton put…… MORE
Tim McGraw and Faith Hill Just Get Better With Age—Returning to ACM Stage 20 Years After “It’s Your Love”
Tim McGraw and Faith Hill’s performance of “Speak to a Girl” at the 52nd annual Academy Awards Sunday night (April 2) marked the television debut of the lead single from their upcoming duets album, which is due out later this year. I love listening to her sing #ACMs #SpeakToAGirl pic.twitter.com/ehCITrKvbt — Tim McGraw (@TheTimMcGraw) April…… MORE
Giddy-Up: Ronnie Dunn Buys $2.25 Million Horse Ranch in Nashville
One of the perks of being half of the best-selling duo in country music history? Being able to afford a $2.25 million horse ranch. Ronnie Dunn—of Brooks & Dunn fame—recently bought six acres of pristine Nashville real estate from Thomas F. Frist Jr., who happens to be the richest man in Tennessee (estimated net worth…… MORE
Miranda Lambert Pours Her Heart Into “The Weight of These Wings”—“It’s Basically Like My Diary Won Album of the Year”
Miranda Lambert may have broken a longstanding record Sunday night (April 2) when she took home the ACM Award for Female Vocalist of the Year, but it was her Album of the Year win for The Weight of These Wings that had her talking about her personal life. After divorcing Blake Shelton in 2015, Miranda…… MORE
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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…
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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
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Sheryl Crow Praises Songwriting Of Taylor Swift, Chappell Roan, Olivia Rodrigo, And Phoebe Bridgers
In a new interview with Variety for their Power of Women Nashville issue, Sheryl Crow reflected on the evolving landscape of women in music, while celebrating the rise of young and talented female musicians. “The caliber of writing is just so good with Chappell Roan, Olivia Rodrigo, and Phoebe Bridgers, and these women are not…