The 27th annual International Bluegrass Music Awards (IBMA) were held last night (Sept. 29) at the Duke Energy Center in Raleigh, N.C. The Earls of Leicester took home the Entertainer of the Year Award for the second consecutive year, while Becky Buller was honored with the Female Vocalist of the Year Award and Danny Paisley…… MORE
Watch Brett Eldredge Make “Today” Show Hosts Savannah Guthrie and Hoda Kotb Swoon
Brett Eldredge had to wake up pretty early this morning (Sept. 30) so he could head on over to NBC’s Today set to perform his current single, “Wanna Be That Song.” Brett began the segment chatting briefly with hosts Savannah Guthrie and Hoda Kotb—who were gushing over the 6-foot-5-inch tall singer—about his “dreamy” blue eyes and…… MORE
Margo Price and Nashville Profiled on Sunday’s Episode of “Anthony Bourdain Parts Unknown”
Chef/author/host/drinker/partier Anthony Bourdain has never shied away from a good time on his show Parts Unknown. In fact, he travels the world in search of them. On his new episode, he hits the good-timing jackpot. On Sunday, Oct. 2, Anthony’s nomadic interests take him to Nashville where he dives headfirst into Music City’s culture, food…… MORE
Out of the Garage and Into the Studio: Aubrie Sellers Dishes About Her Unique Sound, Influences and Major-Label Debut Album, “New City Blues”
Despite having one of the best country music pedigrees in the biz, Aubrie Sellers blazed her own trail in the industry earlier this year with the release of her debut indie album, New City Blues. After recently signing with major label Atlantic/Warner Music Nashville, the self-proclaimed “garage country” artist will re-release New City Blues on…… MORE
Watch Chris Lane’s Heated Performance of “Fix” on “Late Night with Seth Meyers”
While Chris Lane was out making hearts swoon with his latest single,”For Her,” he made a brief stop in New York City for his debut appearance on NBC’s Late Night with Seth Meyers. The sexy singer turned up the heat, as the musical guest performer, with his recent chart-topping hit, “Fix,” from his debut album…… MORE
“Forever Country” Becomes the Third Single to Debut at No. 1 on the “Billboard” Hot Country Songs Chart
When the Country Music Association rounded up 30 of country music’s biggest names for one all-star medley, “Forever Country,” everyone knew it would be big . . . just not this big. The new mashup, which features a fresh take on three of country’s most classic songs—John Denver’s “Take Me Home,” Willie Nelson’s “On the…… MORE
Who’s New: Smithfield
Duo Members: Trey Smith, Jennifer Fiedler Home State: Texas Single: “Hey Whiskey” EP: Smithfield Website: smithfieldmusic.com Twitter: @Smithfieldmusic Influences: Trey – Goo Goo Dolls Johnny Rzeznik, Garth Brooks; Jennifer – LeAnn Rimes, Faith Hill, Patsy Cline The Scoop Born in the great state of Texas, Trey Smith and Jennifer Fiedler—a.k.a. Smithfield—have known each other since…… MORE
Watch Kellie Pickler Take Over Tokyo on New Episode of “I Love Kellie Pickler”
Kellie Pickler takes over Tokyo. Sounds like a some sort of action adventure, doesn’t it? Well, it’s just the premise of the latest incarnation of Kellie’s travels on tonight’s (Sept. 29) episode of I Love Kellie Pickler. Kellie and her husband, Kyle Jacobs, travel half way across the world to live with a host family…… MORE
King George Strait Is Coming to a Walmart Near You With New Box Set
Garth is going to Target, but the King is going to Walmart. 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,…… MORE
Watch Dan + Shay Perform New Single “How Not To” on “Jimmy Kimmel Live”
Fresh off of their back-to-back No. 1 hits—”Nothin’ Like You” and “From the Ground Up,” —Dan + Shay headed out to Los Angeles for a guest appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live. The duo, who are promoting their latest single— “How Not To” ,—took the stage to perform the current uptempo song, that can be found…… 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…