Nominations for the fan-voted American Music Awards were announced this morning (Oct. 10) across multiple platforms, including on Good Morning America, Snapchat and ABC News. Carrie Underwood picked up three nominations (Artist of the Year, Favorite Female Country Artist, Favorite Country Album). Carrie was the lone country star nominated in the all-genre Artist of the…… MORE
Meghan Linsey Pens Trump-Inspired Facebook Post About Her Own Sexual Assault at the Hands of a “Very Powerful Man in the Music Business”
The Voice runner-up Meghan Linsey penned a lengthy Facebook post yesterday (Oct. 9) that revealed she was the victim of a sexual assault at the hands of a “very powerful man in the music business” during her 2010 tour with Steel Magnolia. According to the post, Meghan felt compelled to share the story after hearing…… MORE
Dan + Shay’s Shay Mooney and Fiance Expecting Their First Child
Congratulations are in order for Dan + Shay’s Shay Mooney. The singer announced Saturday (Oct.8) that he and his fiance, Hannah Billingsly, are expecting their first baby in 2017. Gonna have a new band member in the Mooney family… đ 2017 is gonna be the start of our best adventure yet!@HLB15 đ pic.twitter.com/nH6NS7uv8I â Shay…… MORE
Miranda Lambert Reveals âThe Weight of These Wingsâ Will Be Double Album
We were already excited for the release of Miranda Lambert’s new album, The Weight of These Wings, on Nov. 18âbut now comes word that the album we’ve been waiting for is going to be a double album. That means that The Weight of These Wings will contain not 10, not 12, not even 15 songs……… MORE
Tucker Beathard Rocks On to the Beat of His Own Drum With New EP, “Fight Like Hell”
Final Jeopardy Category: Country Stars Who Were Born in Nashville The Clue: Name a country music star who was born in Nashville. We’ll even cue up the Final Jeopardy music for you. Chances are, you probably lost all of your money, unless you said: “Who is Kitty Wells,” who is the only one I can…… MORE
Ronnie Dunn and Jay DeMarcus Talk Favorite Brooks & Dunn Songs, Avoiding Bears in Alaska and Ronnieâs New Album, âTattooed Heartâ
Jim Casey talks with two country music superstars: Ronnie Dunnâone half of the greatest country duo of all time, Brooks & Dunnâand Jay DeMarcus, one third of the multi-award-winning trio Rascal Flatts. Ronnie discusses his new single, âDamn Drunk,â and album, Tattooed Heart, which Jay produced, as well as his Las Vegas residency with Kix Brooks…… MORE
The Show Must Go On! Luke Bryan Performs With a Broken Collarbone After Bicycle Accident
We can’t actually say that Luke Bryan’s 2016 Farm Tour has gone off without a hitch. First, the Oct. 5 kick off date in Gaston, S.C., was cancelled due to Hurricane Matthew making it’s way to the state. And now, the day of his Oct. 6 performance at Maple Lane Farms in Greenback, Tenn., Luke…… MORE
Meet Ty, Chuck, & TJ!
Meet Ty Bentli, Chuck Wicks, and TJ of The Ty Bentli Show, weekday mornings on 107.9 Nash Icon!… MORE
Watch Brad Paisleyâs Emotionally Charged Video for New Single, âTodayâ
Last night (Oct. 6), Brad Paisley released his new single, “Today,” and an emotionally charged video to complement it. Co-written by Brad, Chris DuBois and Ashley Gorley, “Today” will be featured on Brad’s upcoming 11th studio album. The new video for “Today” features celebratory vignettes, including soldiers coming home to their families, weddings, proposals, graduations…… MORE
Watch Texas’ Randy Rogers Honor Lone Star State Luminary George Strait by Covering His Hit Tune, “Wrapped”
George Strait will release Strait Out of the Box: Part 2 exclusively at Walmart stores on Nov. 18. This three-disc, 56-track collection features 36 hit singles, including 26 No. 1s. The new album also features two brand-new songs, including his latest radio single, âGoinâ Goinâ Gone,â and 18 choice album cuts, all personally selected by…… MORE
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Chase McDaniel Shares Insight Into His Debut Radio Single, âBurned Down Heavenâ
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 heâs 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 Hooverâs âReminders Of Himâ
Lainey Wilson will make her feature film debut in the Universal adaptation of Colleen Hooverâs 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 wonât be Wilsonâs first…
Kacey Musgraves Says She Still Smokes Weed, Reveals Sheâs 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. âI never said I don’t ever partake,â says the 36-year-old singer. âI 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 wouldnât 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. âThe caliber of writing is just so good with Chappell Roan, Olivia Rodrigo, and Phoebe Bridgers, and these women are not…