Hijinks ensued this morning (Feb. 2) as Luke Bryan spoke with NASH morning show Ty, Kelly & Chuck about singing the national anthem at the Super Bowl in Houston on Sunday, Feb. 5. When the hosts asked how he was preparing for the big moment, Luke deadpanned, “Well, you keep a paper bag in your…… MORE
Garth Brooks Joins All-Star Lineup for Randy Travis Tribute Concert
Even Randy Travis has friends in low places. Reigning CMA Entertainer of the Year Garth Brooks has added his name to the luminous list of country stars who are taking part in Randy’s tribute concert at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena on Feb. 8. Garth joins the stellar lineup for the concert—titled 1 Night. 1 Place. 1…… MORE
Willie Nelson To Release New Album “God’s Problem Child”
Just when you thought Willie Nelson would be slowing things down at the tender age of 83, think again. The octogenarian, who recently had to cancel two Las Vegas shows due to illness, is set to release a brand new album, God’s Problem Child, on April 28. The new album consists of 13 new songs—seven…… MORE
Kane Brown’s Concert at House of Blues in Houston Profiled on CBS [Watch]
Kane Brown was part of the television special Super Bowl Greatest Commercials 2017 that aired last night (Jan. 31) on CBS. In addition to performing three songs during the show, Kane’s recent concert at the House of Blues in Houston was profiled by Entertainment Tonight co-host Kevin Frazier. Check out the quick clip below. Kane…… MORE
Martina McBride Adds Girls Power to Love Unleashed Tour
Martina McBride is making her Love Unleashed Tour all about the ladies. The “I’m Gonna Love You Through It” singer joined forces with CMT to bring the Next Women of Country brand on the road. Maggie Rose and the new country trio Post Monroe have been added to the bill, along with Lauren Alaina, who was…… MORE
Reba McEntire Takes Over the Television Airwaves Next Week With Appearances on “Today,” “Seth Meyers,” “The View” & More
Reba McEntire will support the Feb. 3 release of her new album, Sing It Now: Songs of Faith & Hope, with a slew of upcoming television appearances next week, including co-hosting gigs on Today and The View. Reba’s new double-disc album will feature both traditional hymns and contemporary tracks, including collaborations with her sisters, mom,…… MORE
Actor Timothy Olyphant Got Knocked on His Butt After Smoking Willie Nelson’s Weed [Watch]
Actor Timothy Olyphant (Justified, Deadwood) stopped by Conan last night (Jan. 31) and shared an amusing anecdote about smoking Willie Nelson’s brand of marijuana, Willie’s Reserve, at Austin City Limits. After going backstage with his brother, Timothy was offered some of Willie’s cannabis, an offer that the actor couldn’t refuse. However, after taking two hits,…… MORE
Watch Tucker Beathard Make His Late-Night TV Debut by Performing “Momma and Jesus” on “Jimmy Kimmel Live”
Tucker Beathard made his national television debut on Tuesday night (Jan. 31) when he performed his single, “Momma and Jesus,” on Jimmy Kimmel Live. The tune, which appears on Tucker’s debut EP, Fight Like Hell, is currently No. 50 on Billboard’s Country Airplay chart. Tucker will join Brantley Gilbert’s Devil Don’t Sleep Tour for a…… MORE
Listen to Sam Hunt’s New Single, “Body Like a Back Road,” With Lyrics
Today (Feb. 1), Sam Hunt released his new single, “Body Like a Back Road,” a tune he co-wrote with Zach Crowell, Josh Osborne and Shane McAnally. The single is part of Sam’s plan to release new music as he finishes it, instead of delaying the release to make it part of a larger project. “As…… MORE
Tim McGraw and Faith Hill Reveal More Dates and 26 Opening Acts For Soul2Soul Tour
Earlier in the day (Jan. 31) Tim McGraw and Faith Hill teased an announcement about their upcoming Soul2Soul Tour, asking fans to tune in to a Facebook Live event at 5:30 EST. The superstar couple took that moment to announce that they were adding some new dates to the tour and to reveal that they…… 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…