2016 has been a memorable year for Cole Swindell. As the singer prepares to close out the year by finishing up his sold-out Down Home Tour this weekend, he took a moment to reminisce about a few of his accomplishments, including notching his sixth consecutive No.1 single, “Middle of a Memory,” winning the NSAI Songwriter/Artist…… MORE
In the Lead-Up to Christmas, Hunter Hayes Is Celebrating With “12 Days of Holiday Hayes” . . . But His Dog Seems Unimpressed [Watch]
In the lead-up to Christmas, Hunter Hayes has been releasing short videos of classic holiday tunes in what he is calling 12 Days of Holiday Hayes. In the first installment posted on his Tumblr site, Hunter strums a guitar and sings an abbreviated version of “Let It Snow.” But it’s the second post that caught…… MORE
Listen to Cyndi Lauper and Alison Krauss Duet on “Hard Candy Christmas”
Is it or isn’t it? It has long been argued among peers about whether or not Dolly Parton’s “Hard Candy Christmas” is a Christmas song or not. Well, is it or isn’t it? We’ll let you decide. You may recall the song, written by Carol Hall, sung famously by Dolly Parton in the movie The…… MORE
Watch Reba McEntire Serve Some Pie and Then Dish Out “Winter Wonderland” on “A Pentatonix Christmas Special”
Reba McEntire served up some pie and then dished out “Winter Wonderland” on a capella group Pentatonix’s Christmas Special last night (Dec. 14) on NBC. During a skit for the show, Pentatonix’s five members gathered at Nashville’s Elliston Place Soda Shop (home to some of the best pies and milkshakes in town) to talk about…… MORE
What Is Keith Urban Getting for Christmas? According to Wife Nicole Kidman, Just “A Kiss” [Watch]
Nicole Kidman stopped by The Ellen DeGeneres Show yesterday (Dec. 15) to talk about her new movie Lion, for which she is nominated for a Golden Globe for Best Supporting Actress. After chatting about the new film, Ellen delved into Nicole’s Christmas plans, including what husband Keith Urban was getting her. “And Keith, what will…… MORE
Dan + Shay’s Tour Bus Gets Vandalized in Baltimore
The duo Dan + Shay is on the road right now for their 2016 Obsessed Tour, a 15-date trek that began in Denver on November 10 and caps in Boston on December 17. With only three dates left before the tour ends, the boys made their way to downtown Baltimore, Md., yesterday (Dec. 14) for…… MORE
Dolly Parton’s “Smoky Mountains Rise” Telethon Raises Nearly $9 Million . . . and Still Counting
Dolly Parton’s Smoky Mountains Rise telethon on Dec. 13 has already raised nearly $9 million, and the total amount is expected to rise as mail donations are counted and the telethon is rebroadcast to new audiences over the next five days. More than 1300 families have been displaced due to the wildfires that spread across…… MORE
Watch Jennifer Nettles’ Stunning Version of “UnLove You” on the Grand Ole Opry Stage
She may be in the midst of select dates on her Christmas tour and promoting her holiday album, To Celebrate Christmas, but Jennifer Nettles found a moment to stop by the Ryman Auditorium on Tuesday night (Dec. 13) to perform on the Grand Ole Opry. Jennifer commanded the stage from the center circle with powerhouse…… MORE
There’s a New Sheriff in Town: Reba McEntire Slated to Star as a Small-Town Sheriff in New TV Series on ABC
According to Variety, Reba McEntire is headed back to television to star in a new series on ABC. The new hour-long series from creator Marc Cherry (Desperate Housewives, Devious Maids) is described as a “Southern Gothic soap opera” set in motion after a suspected act of terrorism happens at a Fourth of July parade in the…… MORE
Team Blake Shelton’s Sundance Head Wins 11th Season of “The Voice”—Billy Gilman Finishes Second
Season 11 of The Voice came to a close last night (Dec. 13) when Sundance Head from Team Blake beat out Billy Gilman from Team Adam for the top spot. Sundance’s victory is Blake Shelton’s fifth win as a coach, which extends his career lead over Adam Levine, who has three wins as a coach.…… MORE
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Zac Brown Band’s John Driskell Hopkins Gives Update On His Fight Against ALS
Zac Brown Band’s John Driskell Hopkins was diagnosed with ALS – also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease – in December 2021. In a new interview with People, the three-time Grammy winner emphasizes the importance of perseverance, and says that despite the physical challenges of his ailment, he remains committed to making music and touring with…
Turnpike Troubadours Announce Fall 2025 “Wild America Tour”
On Tuesday (May 13), Turnpike Troubadours announced the dates and details of their Wild America Tour, a series of 22 shows that will take them throughout the U.S. this fall. The new run of dates will follow the Oklahoma country band’s upcoming summer performances on Willie Nelson’s Outlaw Festival Tour and their already scheduled North…
Willie Nelson Will Celebrate Farm Aid’s 40th Anniversary With Star-Studded Stadium Show In Minneapolis
Farm Aid will mark its 40th anniversary with an expansive show at Huntington Bank Stadium in Minneapolis on September 20, featuring performances by festival founders Willie Nelson, Neil Young, and John Mellencamp. The music legends will be joined by a stacked lineup featuring fellow Farm Aid board members Dave Matthews (who will be playing a…
Morgan Wallen Hosts Series Of Listening Parties At His Nashville Bar Ahead Of Album Release
On his 32nd birthday on Tuesday (May 13), Morgan Wallen treated fans to a preview of his forthcoming album, I’m the Problem, at a series of listening parties at his Nashville establishment, Morgan Wallen’s This Bar & Tennessee Kitchen. The country superstar also shared insightful stories behind the new songs, most of which stemmed from…
Lee Brice Announces 2025 ‘What You Know About That Tour’
On Monday (May 12), Lee Brice took to Instagram to announce the dates and details of his 2025 “What You Know About That Tour.” The 15-date trek will feature Brice performing with a full band, and is set to hit arenas and amphitheaters throughout the U.S. this fall. The tour kicks off in Clearwater, Florida…