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…
For his new single, “This Old House,” Clint Black enlisted the vocal talents of eight of his friends: Trace Adkins, Dierks Bentley, Cody Jinks, Sara Evans, Michael Ray, Darius Rucker, Travis Tritt and Steve Wariner. The new tune, which pays homage to the Grand Ole Opry, is the lead single to Clint’s upcoming album, Still…
Sara Evans will once again hit the road during the holiday season for her annual At Christmas Tour, which is named after her 2014 holiday album. The nine-stop trek will kick off on Nov. 24 in Cincinnati with opener Fairground Saints. Tickets go on sale on Aug. 31. At Christmas Tour Nov. 24 – Cincinnati,…
Volunteer Jam XX: A Tribute to Charlie Daniels will air on AXS TV on Aug. 19 at 10 p.m. ET. Since its inception in 1974, Charlie’s Volunteer Jam has brought together some of music’s biggest stars. This year’s Jam, which was recorded on March 7 at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena, featured performances by Charlie Daniels, Chris…
Chris Young, Lee Brice, Alabama, Sara Evans and Travis Tritt have been added to the lineup for Charlie Daniels’ 2018 all-star concert on March 7 at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena. Volunteer Jam XX: A Tribute to Charlie will also feature performances by Charlie Daniels and The Charlie Daniels Band, Alison Krauss, Billy F Gibbons of ZZ…
Following in the footsteps of Martina McBride, Jennifer Nettles and Kelsea Ballerini, Sara Evans will serve as the headliner for the 4th annual CMT Next Women of Country Tour. The 15-date tour kicks off on Feb. 12 in New York City and caps on April 7 in Mobile, Ala. RaeLynn and Kalie Shorr will serve…
Dec. 1 Lincoln City, OR Chinook Winds Casino Dec. 2 Lincoln City, OR Chinook Winds Casino Dec. 7 Stroudsburg, PA Sherman Theatre Dec. 8 Northfield, OH Hard Rock Casino Dec. 9 Shipshewana, IN Blue Gate Theater Dec. 14 Des Moines, IA Hoyt Sherman Place Dec. 15 Norfolk, NE Divots Event Center Dec. 16 Mayetta, KS…
In support of her new album, Words, which dropped on July 21, Sara Evans stopped by Live With Kelly and Ryan yesterday (July 25) to perform the albums’ lead single, “Marquee Sign.” For the performance, Sara enlisted the help of her 14-year-old daughter, Olivia, who also contributed background vocals to the new record. Sara’s new…
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: Charles Kelley scores his first double eagle. Kane Brown goes muddin’. Chris Young autographs a fan’s sign in the pouring rain. Eli Young Band goes tubing with their…
Jim Casey talks with Sara Evans about some of her career highlights over the last 20 years, being a woman in today’s male-dominated country music industry, her new album, Words, selecting songs for the new project, being a lyric-driven artist and the family connection throughout the record. Show Participants Sara Evans Jim Casey, NCD director of editorial…
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…