Clint Black made a young man’s dream come true and raised money for a charity close to his heart while doing it. The “A Better Man” singer held a contest—the Clint Black Dream Recording Session Contest—through an online fundraising platform, Chideo. Chideo is a content-driven fundraising platform that offers exclusive and original videos. The contest…… MORE
The Dixie Chicks’ Natalie Maines Still Not Ready to Make Nice
You could say that the Dixie Chicks’ Natalie Maines is not a fan of Donald Trump or country radio. The group’s lead singer made her thoughts known on Twitter on Wednesday night (Aug. 10) in a post about Donald and country radio. I get banned for not liking Bush and now Trump can practically put a…… MORE
Kinda Care
To celebrate the release of his new album, Kinda Don’t Care, Justin Moore will perform on Fox & Friends tomorrow (Aug. 12) from 7–9 a.m. ET.… MORE
Good Morning, Mate
Keith Urban will play Good Morning America‘s Summer Concert Series tomorrow (Aug. 12). Tune in to ABC from 7–9 a.m ET to catch Keith in action.… MORE
Kix Brooks Celebrates 10th Anniversary as Host of “American Country Countdown” With Contract Extension
Kix Brooks, one half of the most successful country duo of all time, Brooks & Dunn, is celebrating his 10th anniversary as radio host of American Country Countdown this year. If that’s not cause enough to celebrate, this news is: today (Aug. 11) Westwood One announced a multi-year, extended partnership with Kix to continue hosting…… MORE
Maddie & Tae Reveal New Clothing Line
Carrie Underwood’s done it, Luke Bryan’s done it and now Maddie & Tae have jumped in to the fashion world with their own line of clothing. The fashionable duo have teamed with Bloomingdales in-house brand AQUA to create a collection called AQUA x Maddie & Tae due out this fall. The collection consists of a…… MORE
Joey + Rory, Jimmy Fortune & Shenandoah Receive Multiple Dove Award Nominations
The Gospel Music Association announced its nominees for the 47th annual GMA Dove awards today (Aug. 10), and Joey + Rory, Jimmy Fortune and Shenandoah each received multiple nominations in the country and bluegrass categories. Joey + Rory and Jimmy Fortune both copped nominations for Country Song, Bluegrass Song and Country/Bluegrass Album of the Year,…… MORE
Hunter Hayes, Eric Paslay, Lindsay Ell & More Salute Lady Antebellum as They Receive Musicians On Call Honor
Last night (Aug. 9) Lady Antebellum was awarded the Music Heals Award at the Musicians On Call Half a Million Moments Nashville Celebration. “We are excited to honor Lady Antebellum for all they have done for Musicians On Call and hospital patients throughout their career,” said Pete Griffin, Musicians On Call president. “This intimate event will celebrate…… MORE
Brett Eldredge Celebrates No. 1 Party for “Drunk on Your Love” With Family, Friends & Edgar [the Puppy]
With family, friends, industry execs and his puppy Edgar on hand, Brett Eldredge celebrated his fifth consecutive No. 1 single, “Drunk on Your Love,” with a party at Nashville’s BMI offices on Music Row yesterday (Aug. 9). Co-written and co-produced by Brett and Ross Copperman, “Drunk on You Love” reached the top of the Mediabase…… MORE
Eric Church Reveals Holdin’ My Own Tour During Red Rocks Performance
Eric Church has a way of giving his fans what they want. The “My Hometown” singer made a big announcement on Monday, Aug. 8, just minutes before he took the stage for his performance at Red Rocks Amphitheater in Colorado. View Eric Church Holdin’ My Own Tour locations and tour dates Eric, wearing his signature…… MORE
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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…
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…
Kacey Musgraves Says She Still Smokes Weed, Reveals She’s 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. “I never said I don’t ever partake,” says the 36-year-old singer. “I 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 wouldn’t 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. “The caliber of writing is just so good with Chappell Roan, Olivia Rodrigo, and Phoebe Bridgers, and these women are not…