After seven years with Jennifer Nettles as the emcee, CMA Country Christmas turned to Reba McEntire to host its eighth annual showcase last night (Nov. 14). The two-hour holiday music celebration, which was taped at Nashville’s Grand Ole Opry House, will air on ABC on Nov. 27 at 7 p.m. CT. “Christmas is such a…
ABC, CBS, Fox and NBC will team up for a multi-network telethon to benefit those affected by Hurricane Harvey and Hurricane Irma tonight (Sept. 12). The hour-long telethon—Hand in Hand: A Benefit for Hurricane Relief—will be staged live from Nashville’s Grand Ole Opry, Times Square in New York and the Universal Studios lot in Los…
If you don’t have time to comb through social media all day, here’s what you’ve been missing over the last 24 hours or so in the country music world: Luke Bryan picks some peanuts with son Tate. Dan Smyers operates a lawn mower. Chris Young shares a helmet-adorned moment with the boys. The Randy Rogers Band…
If you don’t have time to comb through social media all day, here’s what you’ve been missing over the last 24 hours or so in the country music world: Brett Eldredge swims and chills with sharks. Tyler Farr sits and chills with catfish. Sturgill Simpson’s Grammy Award arrives in the mail. Margo Price falls in love…
If you don’t have time to comb through social media all day, here’s what you’ve been missing over the last 24 hours or so in the country music world: Brett Eldredge celebrates with Edgar. Dierks Bentley suits up. Shay Mooney channels his inner Happy Gilmore. Walker McGuire synchronizes their moves. LOCASH gets silly at a…
If you don’t have time to comb through social media all day, here’s what you’ve been missing over the last 24 hours or so in the country music world: Dan + Shay and Keith Urban shred on guitar. Chris Young’s video co-star has hair envy. Frankie Ballard jams out. Thompson Square finds Travis Tritt in…
If you don’t have time to comb through social media all day, here’s what you’ve been missing over the last 24 hours or so in the country music world: Darius Rucker makes big eye contact with a tiny dog Sam Hunt & Co. go fly fishing and motor-boating Charles Kelley’s son cheers on Kelsea Ballerini’s Good…
If you don’t have time to comb through social media all day, here’s what you’ve been missing over the last 24 hours in the country music world: Kelsea Ballerini covers Sigrid’s “Don’t Kill My Vibe” Tyler Farr and Chase Rice go fishing. Luke Bryan takes his sons to a driving range. Maren Morris does some N*SYNC…
Check out how some of your favorite country stars celebrated America’s birthday, including Brett Eldredge, Dan + Shay, Zac Brown, Brantley Gilbert, Lauren Alaina, Kelsea Ballerini, Garth Brooks and more via our Twitter recap below. Happy 4th of July from Edgar and I pic.twitter.com/AhPbPvOjHb — Brett Eldredge (@bretteldredge) July 5, 2017 HOLY CRAP! Nashville you…
Dan + Shay, Darius Rucker, Rascal Flatts, Martina McBride, Drake White, Sara Evans and Lady Antebellum took part in a special outdoor CMT Crossroads featuring Earth, Wind & Fire that aired on June 23. Some of Earth, Wind & Fire’s biggest hits got a country twist, including: Dan + Shay: “That’s the Way of the…
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 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…
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 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…
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…