Gabby Barrett is ending 2020 with a few awards on her mantle, like CMT Breakthrough Video of the Year, and being named to some year-end lists, like Billboard’s Top New Country Artist, along with making their 21 Under 2 list. Plus she’s on Variety’s 2020 Power of Young Hollywood, and Forbes’ 30 Under 30 in Music lists. All those might…
Thomas Rhett and wife Lauren Akins co-hosted the 11th annual CMA Country Christmas TV special on ABC on Nov. 30. This year’s lineup featured Thomas Rhett, Dan + Shay, Gabby Barrett, Lady A, Tim McGraw, Florida Georgia Line, Kelsea Ballerini, Little Big Town, and Darius Rucker with Lindsey Stirling. Gabby Barrett performed traditional Christmas carol “The…
Gabby Barrett is giving her fans a reason to rejoice this holiday season with the release of a stunning new rendition of “The First Noel.” The traditional Christmas carol serves as a standalone release from Gabby, who is having a breakout year despite the ongoing pandemic. “I’m so happy to release my first Christmas song…
Brett Eldredge kicked off his 10-date holiday tour—dubbed The Glow Live Tour after his 2016 holiday album—with back-to-back shows at Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium on Dec. 4 and 5. Brett treated fans to a number of yuletide tunes from the album, including “White Christmas,” “Silent Night,” “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas,” “Glow” and more. “Since…
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…