In the lead-up to the release of her new album, Road Less Traveled, on Jan. 27, Lauren Alaina has been very candid about her past struggles with bulimia and body image issues. “I actually had an eating disorder for four years,” Lauren told Nash Country Daily in 2016. “I had it before [American Idol]. But…… MORE
Don’t Be Surprised if Thomas Rhett Ends Up on Your Movie Screen
When he was a little boy, Thomas Rhett and his sister were the stars of the show as their father, Rhett Akins, followed them around the house with a movie camera. It’s now fitting that the “Star of the Show” singer feels comfortable performing in front of a camera. “My dad has always run around…… MORE
Zac Brown Band Releases Cover Art for New Album, “Welcome Home”
After their wide-ranging 2015 album, Jekyll + Hyde, Zac Brown Band announced in September that they were returning to the studio this winter to begin recording their new album, Welcome Home, a project that Zac says goes “straight back to our roots.” In addition to the new album, which drops on May 12, ZBB announced…… MORE
Who’s New: Russell Dickerson
Age: 29 Born: Union City, Tenn. Lives: Nashville EP: Yours Single: “Yours” Twitter: @Russelled Instagram: Russelled With a father who was a choir director and a mother who taught piano, Russell Dickerson cultivated a deep-seated love of music from a young age that eventually took him to Nashville’s Belmont University, where he studied music. Russell…… MORE
You Can Bet on How Long It Will Take Luke Bryan to Sing the National Anthem at the Super Bowl, If He’s Wearing Jeans or If He’ll Forget a Word
Luke Bryan may not be playing in the Super Bowl, but that doesn’t mean you can’t bet on him before the big game. Luke, who is tasked with singing the national anthem before the showdown between the Patriots and Falcons, has been added as a prop bet on many online gambling sites. Basically, a prop…… MORE
Headed to Las Vegas for the ACM Awards? We Have the Schedule of Events Where You Can See Kelsea Ballerini, Billy Currington, Chris Stapleton & More
Nashville’s country music industry will be descending on Sin City the weekend of March 31–April 2 to celebrate country’s finest at the 52nd annual ACM Awards. While the award show will be held on April 2 at T-Mobile Arena, the days prior are filled with performances, parties and fun, including the 5th annual ACM Party…… MORE
Dolly Parton Gets Standing Ovation at Screen Actors Guild Awards; Presents Lifetime Achievement Award to Friend Lily Tomlin
What was supposed to be a reunion of Dolly Parton, Jane Fonda and Lily Tomlin—stars of the 1980 classic film, 9 to 5—at the 2017 Screen Actors Guild Awards Sunday night (Jan. 29) turned out to be Dolly flying solo to present her friend Lily Tomlin with the SAG Life Achievement Award. Dolly and Jane…… MORE
“Pigs Have Proper Manners”—Watch Carrie Underwood Play a Ridiculous Game of “Speak Out” With Her Friends
How does Carrie Underwood spend her Friday nights when she’s not selling out arenas or counting her millions of dollars? By enjoying a glass of wine and playing a game of Speak Out with her friends, of course. Carrie posted a couple of Instagram pics and a video of her Friday night get-together that included…… MORE
Chris Young, Mark Chesnutt, Daryle Singletary, Chuck Wicks and More Added to Randy Travis Tribute Concert
Randy Travis’ tribute concert on Feb. 8 at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena is just over a week away and country stars are still adding their names to the list of performers for the show, which is titled 1 Night. 1 Place. 1 Time: A Heroes & Friends Tribute to Randy Travis. Chris Young, Chuck Wicks, Mark…… MORE
Randy Travis Surprises Scotty McCreery Before His First Concert of the Year
Scotty McCreery had an unforgettable surprise on Friday night (Jan. 27) before his first concert of the year at the iconic Billy Bob’s Texas in Ft. Worth. Less than an hour before Scotty was set to take the stage, recent Hall of Fame inductee Randy Travis and his wife, Mary, made a surprise visit to…… 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…