Super Bowl LIV (54) on Feb. 2 is not slated to have any country-centric performers taking the stage at halftime (Jennifer Lopez and Shakira) or performing the national anthem (Demi Lovato) during pre-game festivities. However, a handful of country stars have taken part in various Super Bowls over the last 50-plus years. Take a look…
After 12 years as the co-host of the CMA Awards, Carrie Underwood says that “it’s time to pass the hosting torch” in 2020. Carrie revealed the news via Instagram, saying: “One of the highlights of 2019 and of my entire career so far was being on stage with the legends that are Reba and Dolly…
Carrie Underwood took the stage at the Kennedy Center Honors—which aired on CBS on Dec. 15—to pay tribute to Linda Ronstadt by performing “Blue Bayou” and “When Will I Be Loved.” Linda topped the country chart with “When Will I Be Loved” in 1975, before she scored a Top 5 hit with her signature tune,…
Brad Paisley may have been absent from the CMA Awards this year, but he came back to prime time in a big way on Dec. 3 as host of his own variety TV special, Brad Paisley Thinks He’s Special. The 60-minute special featured Brad—and a bevy of his famous friends—performing music and comedic numbers from…
Here’s everything you need to know about Brad Paisley’s new TV special, Brad Paisley Thinks He’s Special. Date: Dec. 3 Time: 7 p.m. CT Television Station: ABC Location: War Memorial Auditorium, Nashville What to Expect: A combination of Brad’s signature humor, unexpected surprises, heartfelt pieces and rousing musical performances Special Guests: Carrie Underwood, Tim McGraw,…
Before the 2019 American Music Awards were handed out at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles on Nov. 24, many country stars walked the red carpet, including performers Shania Twain and Thomas Rhett, winners Carrie Underwood, Kane Brown and Dan + Shay, presenter Kelsea Ballerini and more. Check out our red carpet photo gallery below,…
The 2019 American Music Awards, the world’s largest fan-voted awards show, handed out trophies at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles on Nov. 24. Carrie Underwood (Favorite Female Artist-Country and Favorite Album-County) and Dan + Shay (Favorite Duo/Group-Country and Favorite Song-Country) took home two awards apiece, while Kane Brown (Favorite Male Artist-Country) and Lil Nas…
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Carrie Underwood dropped a stylish new video for her current single, “Drinking Alone.” The new clip, which was directed by Randee St. Nicholas, features Carrie in dual roles. In addition to playing the song’s seductress, she croons the aching tune onstage: “We should be drinking alone, together / Drowning the pain is better / With…
Brad Paisley may have been absent from the CMA Awards this year, but he’s coming back to prime time on Dec. 3 as host of his own variety TV special, Brad Paisley Thinks He’s Special. The 61-minute special will feature Brad—and a bevy of his famous friends—performing music and comedic numbers from Nashville’s iconic War…
Co-hosts Carrie Underwood, Reba McEntire and Dolly Parton kicked off the CMA Awards on Nov. 13 with a rendition of “Those Memories of You,” a Top 5 tune made popular by Dolly, Linda Ronstadt and Emmylou Harris on their 1987 album, Trio. Jennifer Nettles and Little Big Town’s Karen Fairchild and Kimberly Schlapman joined the…
Zac Brown Band’s John Driskell Hopkins was diagnosed with ALS – also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease – in December 2021. In a new interview with People, the three-time Grammy winner emphasizes the importance of perseverance, and says that despite the physical challenges of his ailment, he remains committed to making music and touring with…
On Tuesday (May 13), Turnpike Troubadours announced the dates and details of their Wild America Tour, a series of 22 shows that will take them throughout the U.S. this fall. The new run of dates will follow the Oklahoma country band’s upcoming summer performances on Willie Nelson’s Outlaw Festival Tour and their already scheduled North…
Farm Aid will mark its 40th anniversary with an expansive show at Huntington Bank Stadium in Minneapolis on September 20, featuring performances by festival founders Willie Nelson, Neil Young, and John Mellencamp. The music legends will be joined by a stacked lineup featuring fellow Farm Aid board members Dave Matthews (who will be playing a…
On his 32nd birthday on Tuesday (May 13), Morgan Wallen treated fans to a preview of his forthcoming album, I’m the Problem, at a series of listening parties at his Nashville establishment, Morgan Wallen’s This Bar & Tennessee Kitchen. The country superstar also shared insightful stories behind the new songs, most of which stemmed from…
On Monday (May 12), Lee Brice took to Instagram to announce the dates and details of his 2025 “What You Know About That Tour.” The 15-date trek will feature Brice performing with a full band, and is set to hit arenas and amphitheaters throughout the U.S. this fall. The tour kicks off in Clearwater, Florida…