The nominations for the 56th Annual ACM Awards were announced on Friday, and the reactions from the nominees have been rolling in… For the full list of nominees and categories, check it out HERE Luke Bryan: “Wow, what a way to start my weekend! My team and I are so excited to be nominated for…
Devin Dawson‘s The Pink Slip EP is available now. Talking about his new music, Devin says, “I want to be honest and vulnerable and take the next step, because I always want to be creating music that’s fresh and different from anything I’ve released before.” When it comes to the tracks on The Pink Slip EP,…
Lauren Alaina loves Christmas! As the weather changes she loves to head inside and curl up on the couch watching her favorite holiday movies, and TV specials. So, what’s on Lauren’s holiday viewing list, “Oh gosh! I have so many favorite Christmas movies, but I usually like the funny ones like The Grinch and Elf.…
Michael Hardy, known professionally as Hardy, scored his first No. 1 single as an artist with “One Beer,” which features Devin Dawson and Lauren Alaina. The tune ascended to the top spot on both the Billboard Country Airplay chart and Mediabase chart this week. Penned by Hardy, Hillary Lindsey and Jake Mitchel, “One Beer” is…
The COVID-19 pandemic may have put the kibosh on the 2020 Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival, but you can still get a full slate of music with Virtual ROO-ALITY, a free three-night live broadcast airing via YouTube on Sept. 24–26. The online event will feature past footage from the Bonnaroo archives as well as brand-new…
Nashville’s 2020 CMA Fest (June 4–7) may have been cancelled because of the COVID-19 pandemic, but the Country Music Association is planning to keep fans entertained this summer. Jimmie Allen and Lindsay Ell will host CMA Summer Stay-Cay on July 1 at 5 p.m. CT. The live-stream event will air via CMA’s YouTube and Facebook.…
Country stars are trying to do their part to keep us entertained during our self-quarantines (hopefully) due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Here’s a rundown of what to expect as some of our favorite stars perform live and chat via social medial. April 10 (updated throughout the day) Stephanie Quayle: 10 a.m. CT – Facebook Devin…
A number of country artists—including Mitchell Tenpenny, Devin Dawson, Hardy, Jessie James Decker, The Band Camino, Chuck Wicks and more—will join forces for a Tornado Relief Concert on March 9 at Dierks Bentley’s Whiskey Row Nashville. Tornadoes ripped across Tennessee in the early hours of March 3, including a direct hit in downtown Nashville around…
After getting engaged on March 10, Devin Dawson and Leah Sykes tied the knot on Oct. 27 in Franklin, Tenn. (21 miles south of Nashville). According to People, Devin’s twin brother, Jacob Durrett, served as his best man, while Leah’s older brother, Jacob, officiated the ceremony. Devin and Leah wrote their own vows and celebrated…
The country music community is coming together to assist those affected by Hurricane Dorian. The SIP Hope 4 Hope Town benefit concert at Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium on Sept. 16 will feature performances by Dierks Bentley, Florida Georgia Line, Charles Esten, Ryan Hurd, Dan Tyminski, Drew Holcomb, Riley Green, Jamey Johnson, Locash, Darius Rucker, Randy Houser,…
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…