According to the press release from the Grand Ole Opry, Jean Shepard passed away this morning (Sep. 25) at age 82 after entering hospice care late last week. Jean became a member of the Opry on November 21, 1955 and last appeared on November 21, 2015 when she became the only female to reach 60 years…… MORE
If You Love Bonfires, Booze and Blowing Up Watermelons, You’ll Love Chase Rice’s New “Everybody We Know Does” Video
Last month Chase Rice released a new single, “Everybody We Know Does,” which is currently No. 50 on Billboard‘s Country Airplay chart. Written by Jeremy Bussey and Travis Denning, the new tune is a positive, blue-collar country anthem that Chase feels reflects his upbringing and current lifestyle. “I got the song from a publisher and…… MORE
Rascal Flatts Reveals Christmas Album Track List and Cover Art
Christmas is a coming and Rascal Flatts is getting into the Christmas spirit. Gary Levox, Jay DeMarcus and Joe Don Rooney have just revealed the title, cover and track listing of their upcoming Christmas album, The Greatest Gift of All, which is due out Oct. 21. The trio’s first-ever Christmas album—one they produced themselves—is a…… MORE
Even Kid Rock Was Amused By Zach Galifianakis’ Interview of Hillary Clinton on “Between Two Ferns”
Kid Rock has never been one to shy away from controversy. Actually, he seems to be quite fond of creating it, like when he opened for Zac Brown Band at Fenway Park earlier this month and decided to introduce a track by dropping an F-bomb directed toward 49er’s quarterback Colin Kaepernick (:50 second mark). Mr.…… MORE
2016 Americana Music Awards Red Carpet Photos
Last night (Sep. 21) the Americana Music Association held their annual Americana Music Awards at the Ryman Auditorium. It was a star-studded show with an eclectic list of performers including Steve Earle, Dwight Yoakam, William Bell, The Milk Carton Kids, Jason Isbell and Amanda Shires, Margo Price, George Strait and many others. We have listed…… MORE
Faith Hill Shares Mother-Daughter Road Trip Photos As She Drops Daughter, Maggie, Off At College
Dropping your kids off at college is a bittersweet moment for most parents, and Faith Hill and Tim McGraw were no exception when they dropped their middle daughter, Maggie, off at college today (Sept. 22). “It’s beautiful and it’s sad all at one time,” Tim once remarked about his children leaving the nest. “You know,…… MORE
Throwback Thursday: Remember When Chris Stapleton Was That Hairy Guy in a Hat in the Fog Who Was Singing Backup for Luke Bryan?
Chris Stapleton. It’s a name every country fan now knows. In the last year, he’s won multiple Grammys, CMAs and ACMs. His debut solo album, Traveller, reached No. 1 on the all-genre Billboard 200 after his breakout night at the CMA Awards in November 2015. Not only does every country fan now know Chris’ name,…… MORE
The #ForeverCountry Video Is Amazing!
To celebrate 50 years of the CMA Awards, 30 country superstars teamed up for this once in a lifetime song. The song starts with John Denver’s “Country Road Take Me Home”, then moves into Willie Nelson’s “On The Road Again” before wrapping up with Dolly Parton’s “I Will Always Love You”. Stars from all generations…… MORE
Watch Billy Ray Cyrus’ Sentimental New Video for “Thin Line”
On Sept. 9, Billy Ray Cyrus released his 14th studio album, Thin Line, which features collaborations with a number of artists, including Shooter Jennings, Joe Perry, Lee Roy Parnell and Shelby Lynne. Today (Sept. 22), Billy Ray released the music video for the album’s title track, a tune that features vocals from Grammy Award-winning Shelby…… MORE
2016 Americana Award Winners Include Chris Stapleton, Jason Isbell & More
Artist of the Year Bonnie Raitt Chris Stapleton WINNER Jason Isbell Lucinda Williams Album of the Year Something More Than Free, Jason Isbell, Produced by Dave Cobb WINNER The Ghosts of Highway 20, Lucinda Williams, Produced by Greg Leisz, Tom Overby and Lucinda Williams The Very Last Day, Parker Millsap, Produced by Parker Millsap and…… 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.…
Lainey Wilson Set To Make Feature Film Debut In Colleen Hoover’s ‘Reminders Of Him’
Lainey Wilson will make her feature film debut in the Universal adaptation of Colleen Hoover’s 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 won’t be Wilson’s first…