Maren Morris stopped by CMT’s new web series, Next Women of Country Live, to perform her debut single, “My Church.” Written by Maren and busbee, “My Church” reached No. 5 on Billboard‘s Hot Country Songs chart and was certified gold by the RIAA in April. Check out the performance. Get More:… MORE
Mary Chapin Carpenter Gets Tamed . . . and Wild on “CBS This Morning”
Mary Chapin Carpenter, known for such ’90s hits as “He Thinks He’ll Keep Her” and “Passionate Kisses,” appeared on CBS This Morning on Saturday (July 23) to perform her latest single “Something Tamed, Something Wild.” Mary Chapin released her 14th studio album, The Things That We Are Made Of, in May and has been crossing…… MORE
Kane Brown Asks for Prayers After His Sister Is Stabbed
According to an early-morning post on his Facebook page, Kane Brown is asking for prayers after his sister was stabbed four times. Kane’s post reads: “Prayers for my sister please! I’m all the way out in Nebraska and get a text that she was stabbed 4 times. You better hope I don’t find out who…… MORE
“Carpool Karaoke” Is Getting Its Own Series on Apple Music
If you were a fan of Carrie Underwood’s appearance on James Corden’s Carpool Karaoke videos, we’ve got more good news: Apple Music will be the new home of the weekly series. The viral videos were developed on The Late Late Show With James Corden and have featured a who’s who of celebrities—including Michelle Obama, Justin…… MORE
Still The King
CMT announced today (July 27) their new hit series, Still The King, starring Billy Ray Cyrus, and Joey Lauren Adams has been picked up for a second season. The one-hour season finale airs Sunday, Aug. 14. Season two kicks off production in the fall and is slated to begin airing next year.… MORE
Garth Brooks Set to Perform First Concert at Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium
After tackling Yankee Stadium with a set of shows in July, Garth Brooks isn’t resting on his laurels. In his ongoing quest for musical world domination, Garth made a big announcement this morning (July 27): he’s slated to perform a full concert at Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium—for the first time—on Sept. 8. The concert coincides with…… MORE
Check Out Turnpike Troubadours’ New Song/Video for “Come as You Are”
The Turnpike Troubadours put on a humdinger of a show on July 15 at Nashville’s Cannery Ballroom. The packed house of approximately 1,000 folks was treated to a bevy of Turnpike tunes from their four studio albums, including “Down Here” and “The Bird Hunters” from their self-titled 2015 album. But the Oklahoma troupe also debuted—from…… MORE
Listen to Willie Nelson’s “Heartaches by the Numbers” From New Ray Price Tribute Album
In honor of his longtime friend Ray Price, Willie Nelson is releasing a new tribute album, For the Good Times: A Tribute to Ray Price, on September 16. The new record features 12 of Ray’s best-loved songs, including “City Lights” and “Crazy Arms.” Vince Gill and the Time Jumpers back Willie up on six songs,…… MORE
Miranda Lambert’s “Vice” Showing No Signs of Weakness
After just one week on the charts, Miranda Lambert’s new single, “Vice,” is proving to be quite virtuous. The new tune, Miranda’s first single since her divorce from Blake Shelton in 2015, topped Billboard‘s Digital Country Songs chart with 64,000 units sold (according to Nielsen Music). Penned by Josh Osborne and Shane McAnally, “Vice” is…… MORE
Our 10 Favorite Country Songs of Summer
We think many things when we think of summer. We think of surf, sand, sun, love, fun, outdoors and freedom. But mostly, it’s just hot. Summer is the time for t-shirts, flip-flops and short shorts to help us stay cool. So we found 10 country songs that just make us want to roll down our…… 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…