It’s been a little more than a year since Cam became a force to be reckoned with on the country music scene with the release of her smash hit, “Burning House.” She has since been nominated for ACM and CMA awards, played the stage with some of country’s biggest stars and released the third single…… MORE
Sturgill Simpson’s Facebook Post Bashes the ACMs, Music Row and “Garden & Gun”
In a lengthy Facebook post today (Aug. 29), Sturgill Simpson unleashed a powerful diatribe against the ACMs, Music Row and Garden & Gun magazine. Sturgill’s main bone of contention stems from the fact that the ACMs created the inaugural Merle Haggard Spirit Award, saying “I find it utterly disgusting the way everybody on Music Row…… MORE
Taylor Swift Reports to Jury Duty Like a Normal Person (Not Someone Who Made $170 Million Last Year)
The 6th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution guarantees all persons accused of a crime the right to a speedy trial. The Constitution, however, says nothing about the right to a Swift trial…a Taylor Swift trial. Taylor was conspicuously absent from last night’s MTV Video Music Awards, but this morning (Aug. 29), she was present for jury…… MORE
Tim McGraw Reflects on His Oldest Daughter Heading Back To College
It’s that time of year when kids start going back to school and leave the nest as they head off to college. It can be a difficult time for parents, and Tim McGraw is no exception. Tim’s oldest daughter, Gracie, moved out of the Hill-McGraw family home last fall as she began her college career,…… MORE
Watch Tyler Farr Channel Opera Star Andrea Bocelli on “The Prayer”
Not only is Tyler Farr a country music star, but he’s also a classically trained vocalist. Encouraged by his mother, Tyler began opera training while in middle school. Harnessing the power of his classical training, the “Redneck Crazy” singer posted a video of himself on Twitter singing along to Celine Dion and Andrea Bocelli’s “The…… MORE
Miranda Lambert Will Receive the Inaugural Merle Haggard Spirit Award at ACM Honors
Miranda Lambert may not be an Okie from Muskogee, but the Texas spitfire will do Merle Haggard proud when she receives the inaugural ACM Merle Haggard Spirit Award at the ACM Honors ceremony on Aug. 30 at Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium. The award honors uncompromising artists in the spirit of Merle Haggard while acknowledging a man…… MORE
No Gettin’ Over Ronnie
35 years ago today (Aug. 29), Ronnie Milsap’s “(There’s) No Gettin’ Over Me” topped the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart. The tune, which was written by Walt Aldridge and Tom Brasfield, also crossed over to the Billboard Hot 100 (#5) and the Billboard Adult Contemporary (#2) charts.… MORE
Everybody Tune In
Chase Rice will play his current single “Everybody We Know Does” on NBC’s Today show on Tuesday, Aug. 30. This will be Chase’s first time performing the song live on national television and his first time appearing on Today.… MORE
Luke Bryan Added to Star-Studded Lineup for Charlie Daniels’ 80th Birthday Volunteer Jam
The Devil went down to Georgia, and he found a Georgia boy to help Charlie Daniels celebrate his 80th birthday at the 41st annual Volunteer Jam on Nov. 30 at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena. Georgia native and reigning CMA Entertainer of the Year Luke Bryan has been added to the lineup that already includes Chris Stapleton,…… MORE
Listen to Carrie Underwood Sing New “Oh, Sunday Night” Theme Song for “Sunday Night Football”
When the NFL season kicks off on Sept. 11, Sunday Night Football will retire “Waiting All Day for Sunday Night,” the theme song based on Joan Jett’s “I Hate Myself for Loving You” that popular artists like Pink, Faith Hill and Carrie Underwood have covered over the past 10 years. It’s out with the old…… 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…