Kelsea Ballerini had an exciting Monday (Feb. 6). In addition to announcing that she will be performing at the Grammy Awards on Feb. 12—where she is nominated for Best New Artist—Kelsea made her debut on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, where she performed her current single, “Yeah Boy.” The tune, which Kelsea co-penned with…… MORE
Thomas Rhett Scores Seventh No. 1 With “Star of the Show”
Thomas Rhett has earned his seventh No. 1 song with his latest single, “Star of the Show,” which is No. 1 on both the Mediabase and Billboard Country Airplay charts. “I was in Houston this weekend for the Super Bowl when I got the news,” said Thomas Rhett in a statement. “It made for a…… MORE
Watch Comedian Rob Riggle’s Super Bowl Parody of “Friends in Low Places” With Pals John Travolta, Weird Al, Ken Jeong and More
Funnyman Rob Riggle channeled his inner Garth Brooks for a pre-Super Bowl parody of “Friends in Low Places” on Fox. Instead of staying true to the lyrics of Garth’s No. 1 song, Rob and his celebrity crew lamented the respective seasons of their favorite NFL teams that didn’t make it to the Super Bowl. Rob…… MORE
Little Big Town Is Excited to Fill In for Kix Brooks on “American Country Countdown”
While Kix Brooks is vacationing halfway across the world, the superstar asked his friends from Little Big Town—Karen Fairchild, Jimi Westbrook, Kimberly Schlapman and Phillip Sweet—to cover for him as host of American Country Countdown this upcoming weekend (Feb. 10-12). The Grammy-winning quartet was more than happy to oblige. “This is the way that people…… MORE
Keith Urban and Carrie Underwood Team Up to Sing “The Fighter” at the Grammy Awards [+Listen to Keith’s New Single]
Keith Urban’s new single, “The Fighter,” which features Carrie Underwood, will make its broadcast debut at the Grammy Awards on Feb. 12 as Keith and Carrie team up for a performance of the song. “The Fighter,” which is the fifth single from Keith’s Ripcord album, is his first-ever duet with Carrie. The tune is built…… MORE
Dierks Bentley, Garth Brooks, Lady A, Brandy Clark, Chris Stapleton & More Join Forces for Don Williams Tribute Album
Don Williams may have announced his retirement from performing last year at the age of 76, but that won’t stop more than a dozen country superstars from paying tribute to the 50-year career of the legendary artist. Dierks Bentley, Brandy Clark, Garth Brooks, Chris Stapleton, Jason Isbell and Lady Antebellum are just some of the…… MORE
Watch Dan + Shay’s New Video for “When I Pray for You” From Upcoming Movie, “The Shack”
Dan + Shay unveiled the new video for “When I Pray for You,” a tune featured on the upcoming soundtrack of The Shack. The movie is based on the New York Times best-selling novel of the same name and stars Sam Worthington, Octavia Spencer and Tim McGraw. “‘When I Pray for You’ is one of…… MORE
Watch Reba McEntire Complete the “Today” Show Trifecta: Interviewee, Co-Host and Performer
In support of her recently released new album, Sing It Now: Songs of Faith & Hope, Reba McEntire kicked off a busy week of television appearances this morning (Feb. 6) with a visit to Today, where she completed the show’s trifecta: interviewee, co-host and performer. In the interview segment, Reba chatted with hosts Kathie Lee…… MORE
Super Bowl Pics: Check Out Kenny Chesney, Dustin Lynch, Thomas Rhett, Darius Rucker, Luke Bryan, Lady Antebellum & More at the Super Bowl
A handful of country stars attended the Super Bowl in Houston last night (Feb. 5), including Kenny Chesney (who was spotted in the box of Patriot’s owner Robert Kraft), Dustin Lynch, Thomas Rhett, Darius Rucker, Lady Antebellum and Scotty McCreery. Check out some pics from their Twitter and Instagram accounts. #SuperBowl with dad. #SB51 pic.twitter.com/nlc70mH3no…… MORE
Watch Taylor Swift Perform Little Big Town’s “Better Man” for the First Time in Concert at Pre-Super Bowl Show
Taylor Swift may be ruling the pop charts now instead of country radio, but she’s still country enough to pen “Better Man,” a song that Little Big Town recorded for their upcoming record, The Breaker. The tune, which Taylor wrote by herself, is currently No. 4 on Billboard’s Country Airplay chart. At the DirectTV Now…… 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…
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
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 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…
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…