They may not be the biggest names in country music, but they are names in country music. Here’s a rundown of the country acts slated to perform at the various inauguration festivities for soon-to-be President Donald Trump. Thursday, Jan. 19 Make America Great Again Welcome Celebration Location: Lincoln Memorial, 4–6 p.m. ET Performers: Toby Keith,…… MORE
Dan + Shay Release Powerful New Video for “How Not To”
Dan Smyers and Shay Mooney of Dan + Shay are known for showing off their playful personalities in videos like “19 You + Me” and “Nothin’ Like You,” but in their new video for “How Not To,” the duo gets serious. The video starts off in an alcoholics recovery meeting with attendees sharing their stories,…… MORE
Watch New Artist Mike Ryan Perform Live at “Nash Country Daily” Studio
Rising artist Mike Ryan is making his way up the Texas country chart with his new single, “New Hometown,” which is currently No. 14 on the Texas Regional Radio Report. Growing up in San Antonio, Mike was exposed to music by his grandfather, who directed the Texas National Guard Band for more than 30 years.…… MORE
Watch a Sneak Peek of Kacey Musgraves and Ronnie Milsap Sing “Don’t You Ever Get Tired (Of Hurting Me)” on New Tribute Album
Ronnie Milsap may have turned 74 years old on January 16, but that doesn’t mean he is slowing down—in fact, the Country Music Hall of Famer has a new tribute album in the works. The collaborative album features Ronnie teaming with some of country’s top talent to sing tunes from his vast catalog, which includes…… MORE
Blake Shelton Scores 23rd Billboard Country Airplay No. 1 With “A Guy With a Girl”
Carrie Underwood may be queen of the Mediabase chart this week with “Dirty Laundry,” but Blake Shelton rules the roost on Billboard’s Country Airplay chart with his 23rd No. 1, “A Guy With a Girl.” The tune, which was written by Ashley Gorley and Bryan Simpson, is the second single from Blake’s album, If I’m…… MORE
Eli Young Band’s Tour Bus Catches Fire & Burns, Everyone Is OK
Eli Young Band—a Texas quartet comprised of Mike Eli, James Young, Jon Jones and Chris Thompson—had a scare outside of Topeka, Kan., last night (Jan. 17) when their tour bus caught fire and burned. Fortunately, no one was hurt, including the band’s driver, Randy. The band shared a post on Instagram: “Our bus caught fire…… MORE
Exclusive: Watch Newcomer Morgan Wallen’s Acoustic Performance of Debut Single, “‘The Way I Talk”
Newcomer Morgan Wallen has a lot to look forward to in the new year. The 23-year-old Tennessee native, who recently released his debut EP, The Way I Talk, will be joining a leg of Florida Georgia Line’s Dig Your Roots Tour and is currently on a radio tour promoting his debut single, “‘The Way I…… MORE
NCD Conspiracy Theory: Putin Responsible for Lonestar Getting a People’s Choice Award Nomination
With all due respect, and remember, I said “with all due respect,” how did Lonestar get nominated for a 2017 People’s Choice Award for Best Country Group? The quartet, comprised of Richie McDonald, Michael Britt, Keech Rainwater and Dean Sams, will go head-to-head with nominees Little Big Town, Florida Georgia Line, The Band Perry and…… MORE
Little Big Town Goes to Disney Resort to Kick Off Music in Our Schools Program—“Music Education Is a Right of Every Student,” Says Karen Fairchild
Over the weekend, Little Big Town added some “magic” to the most magical place on earth. The fabulous foursome made the day of some Ohio students from Wadsworth High School when they made a surprise appearance at the Disney Performing Arts workshop at Saratoga Springs Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Fla., to share some inspiring…… MORE
Chris Lane Marks “The Bachelor” Off His Bucket List
If you follow Chris Lane on social media, you know he is a die-hard fan of the ABC reality show The Bachelor, and he doesn’t miss an episode. However, this season may be a little different for the “Fix” singer. Not only will Chris tune in to see the latest bachelor, Nick Viall, date 25…… MORE
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Jordan Davis Partners With 142-Year-Old Workwear Brand Wolverine
Jordan Davis is known for his genuine lyrics and strong work ethic, so it makes sense that the country music star is partnering with the 142-year-old workwear brand, Wolverine, since he perfectly represents the brand’s values. The partnership is launching the Wolverine x Jordan Davis Trades Tour, which aims to support eight American small trades…
Blake Shelton Reveals He Was Burnt Out After ‘The Voice,’ But Post Malone ‘Lit A Fire Under’ Him
Blake Shelton felt burned out after he left The Voice in May of 2023. The country superstar took a year to contemplate his next steps, and got an unexpected phone call from Post Malone to collaborate on “Pour Me a Drink,” which reignited his passion for music. Shelton says that the song’s massive success “lit…
Maren Morris Reveals She Still Has “Family Dinners” With Ex-Husband Ryan Hurd, Who Lives Five Minutes Away
In a new cover story for The Zoe Report, Maren Morris shared insights into how she handles co-parenting with ex-husband Ryan Hurd. Morris only lives five minutes away from Hurd in Nashville, which makes drop-offs of their five-year-old son, Hayes, easy for both of them. “Our stops are really easy, and we’ll have family dinners,”…
Carly Pearce, Clint Black, Lionel Richie, And More Stars Announced As Presenters For The 2025 ACM Awards
The full list of presenters for the upcoming ACM Awards was revealed on Thursday (May 7), which includes stars like Blake Shelton, Carly Pearce, Clint Black, Crystal Gayle, ERNEST, Gabby Barrett, Gretchen Wilson, Lee Ann Womack, Jordan Davis, Lionel Richie, Little Big Town, Martina McBride, Parker McCollum, and more. Additionally, Bobby Bones will conduct artist…
Parker McCollum Releases New Single, “Big Sky”
Parker McCollum is building anticipation for his forthcoming self-titled album with the release of his latest single, “Big Sky.” McCollum had been teasing his new song – which dropped on Wednesday (May 7) – on social media over the past week. “Big Sky” joins McCollum’s earlier singles, “What Kinda Man” and “Hope That I’m Enough,”…