Dierks Bentley’s wife, Cassidy, is preparing to run her second Boston Marathon on April 17. Dierks posted the news on his Twitter page yesterday (March 16). my wife is running @bostonmarathon again. raising đź’° for @SafeHavenTN. on instagram @cassrunsboston17. donate a couple bucks..follow along! — Dierks Bentley (@DierksBentley) March 16, 2017 In the lead-up to…… MORE
CMA Music Fest Lineup Announced: Blake Shelton, Luke Bryan, Thomas Rhett & More; Plus Riverfront and Park Stages Full Lineups
The list of country stars playing the main stage at Nissan Stadium during Nashville’s CMA Music Festival got a little bigger this morning (March 17) as the superstar lineup was announced on Good Morning America. This year’s fest takes place June 8–11, with country stars expected to perform on stages all over the city. The…… MORE
Keith Urban Talks Inspiration Behind “The Fighter” and Multiple Award Nominations
Keith Urban has another hit on his hands with “The Fighter,” his fifth single released from his current album Ripcord. The song, which features superstar Carrie Underwood on vocals, is currently No. 23 on the Billboard Country Airplay chart and turned out to be one of the fastest written songs Keith has ever completed. “It…… MORE
From the Closet: Jake Owen Issues Public Service Announcement to Twitter Dumbasses
Jake Owen issued a public service announcement to his 2 million Twitter followers today (March 16). Speaking from his Twitter pulpit (what looks to be his walk-in closet), Jake spoke for two-plus minutes about Twitter “dumbasses” who try to scam folks out of their money and time. Check out his soliloquy below, as well as…… MORE
Sounds Crazy: Nashville’s New Patsy Cline Museum Opens April 7
Move over Johnny Cash and George Jones, Patsy Cline is coming to town. The “Crazy” singer will be the subject of the new Patsy Cline Museum, following in the esteemed footsteps of both Johnny and George, who also have downtown Nashville museums dedicated in their honor. Located at 119 Third Avenue South—on the second story…… MORE
Michael Ray Knew There Was Something Special About His Latest Hit, “Think a Little Less”
Michael Ray, whose debut single, “Kiss You in the Morning,” reached the top of the charts in 2015, is gearing up for what could be his second No. 1 single, “Think a Little Less,” which is currently No. 2 on the Billboard Country Airplay chart. The Florida native knew he had something special from the…… MORE
Surprise: Chris Lucas of LOCASH Learns the Gender of His Upcoming Baby on “Today” [Watch]
Before LOCASH’s Preston Brust and Chris Lucas performed their current single, “Ring On Every Finger,” on the Today show, hosts Kathie Lee Gifford and Jenna Bush Hager had a special surprise for Chris, whose wife, Kaitlyn, is expecting the couple’s third child. Kathie Lee and Jenna arranged for Kaitlyn to appear via Skype to surprise…… MORE
Last Chance to Bid on VIP Experience With Carrie Underwood at the Grand Ole Opry ($3,500 Currently)
If you want to bid on the Carrie Underwood VIP experience at the Grand Ole Opry via Charitybuzz.com, you’d better make an offer before 2 p.m. CT. Charitybuzz’s first-ever curated music auction is live and includes the chance to spend time with country music stars such as Carrie Underwood, Sam Hunt, Jason Aldean, Dierks Bentley,…… MORE
Mo Pitney Talks About Life as a New Dad, His Old Soul & Playing the Opry + Performs New Single, “Everywhere”
Jim Casey talks with Mo Pitney about life as a new dad, his old soul, what it feels like to regularly perform on the Grand Ole Opry, his new single, “Everywhere,” and more. Plus, Mo treats listeners to a live performance of “Everywhere” at the end of the show. Show Participants Mo Pitney Jim Casey, NCD…… MORE
The Railers Plan Timely Arrival at Country Radio With New Single, “11:59 (Central Standard Time)” [Listen]
Both on and offstage, The Railers are a tight-knit group. The trio—Jonathan, Jordan and Cassandra Lawson—has been tearing up the roadway in their trusty old van, Geraldine, playing 150–200 shows a year for the past few years. Jonathan and Jordan are brothers, while Jonathan and Cassandra are husband and wife, which makes Jordan and Cassandra…… MORE
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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
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
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…
2025 ACM Awards Will Open With 12-Minute “Songs Of The Decades’ Medley, With Special Collaborations Planned During Ceremony
The 2025 ACM Awards will begin with a 12-minute music showcase honoring ACM Award-winning Songs of the Year over six decades. The segment will feature Clint Black, Dan + Shay, Wynonna Judd, Reba McEntire, LeAnn Rimes, and Sugarland, and will likely include hit songs like “Tequila,” “Why Not Me,” “Blue,” and “Stay” in the medley.…
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…