Following in the footsteps of fellow artists like Alan Jackson, Dierks Bentley and Toby Keith, Rascal Flatts have taken the steps to enter the restaurant business, opening their own eatery. While the venture has been talked about since 2012, the first of the restaurants is finally set to open in Cleveland, in May—relatively close to…… MORE
Reba McEntire, John Prine, Jason Isbell & More to Headline Fundraiser at the Ryman on May 3
Reba McEntire, John Prine and Jason Isbell will headline Love Letters—Thistle Farms’ 20th anniversary fundraiser—on May 3 at Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium. Thistle Farms helps female survivors of trafficking, prostitution and addiction by providing safe and supportive housing, the opportunity for economic independence and a strong community of advocates and partners. Founded by Becca Stevens in…… MORE
Trace Adkins Stops by “Adam Carolla & Friends Build Stuff Live” to Construct Furniture and Take the Screw Adam Challenge [Watch]
Last night (April 10), Trace Adkins dropped by Adam Carolla’s new show on Spike TV—Adam Carolla and Friends Build Stuff Live—to help the comedian construct some outdoor furniture. In addition to helping Adam build a table and couch out of old pallets, Trace played the “Screw Adam Challenge,” where guests hammer nails and drill screws…… MORE
Carrie Underwood’s Former Backup Singer, Andrea Thomas, Takes On Faith Hill’s “Cry” in “The Voice” Knockout Round
In one of the first Team Blake knockout rounds on The Voice Monday night (April 10), Blake Shelton pitted Andrea Thomas against Lauren Duski for the elimination showdown. Andrea, who is a former backup singer for Carrie Underwood, chose Faith Hill’s “Cry” for her song. “If you sing backup for Carrie, you sing perfectly. Maybe…… MORE
Craig Morgan Completes 8th USO Tour: “It’s Always an Honor Getting to Thank Our Troops in Person”
An avid supporter of the U.S. Armed Forces, country star Craig Morgan spent 17 years serving our country in the Army and Army Reserves. Since 2002, Craig has been boosting military morale by regularly teaming up with the USO for tours that have entertained more that 37,000 service members and their families across 12 countries.…… MORE
The Cadillac Three’s Jaren Johnston Loves Showing Off His New Son
It’s only been 12 days since The Cadillac Three’s Jaren Johnston and his wife, Evyn, welcomed their first son, Jude Daniel Johnston, into the world. But the front man for the band can’t help but share his pride for his new little bundle of joy. Born on March 30 at 1:32 am, Jude weighed in…… MORE
Jessie James Decker’s Georgia Mansion Is For Sale for $1.45 Million [Photo Gallery]
Jessie James Decker and husband Eric Decker have put their 10,000-square-foot Georgia mansion on the market for a cool $1.45 million. The 8-bedroom, 7-bath home features a wine cellar, 4-car garage, beamed ceilings and a chef’s main kitchen. The house was built in 2006 and sits on .75 acres in the Governor’s Towne Club in…… MORE
Set Your DVRs: “Nashville” Returns With Midseason Premiere on June 1
Calling all #Nashies. CMT has announced that it’s highest rated drama, Nashville, is returning to your television sets for the midseason premiere on June 1—picking up 10 weeks after events unfolded in the midseason finale. If you still need more of a Nashville fix and haven’t gotten enough of your favorite Nashvillians, the one hour drama will also be…… MORE
Nominations Revealed for the 2017 Billboard Music Awards: Florida Georgia Line Nabs 6, Keith Urban 3, Kenny Chesney 3
The 2017 Billboard Music Awards were announced this morning (April 10), and Florida Georgia Line secured six nominations to lead all country artists. In addition to picking up a nomination in the all-genre Top Duo/Group category, Florida Georgia Line earned nominations for Top Country Artist, Top Country Album, Top Country Song (twice) and Top Country…… MORE
Jana Kramer Tearfully Shares Her Personal Story of Domestic Abuse
Jana Kramer shared her experience of the domestic violence she encountered at the hands of her first husband, Michael Gambino, during a tearful speech at the Safe Horizon’s Champion Awards. The “I’ve Got The Boy” singer was on hand to receive the Safe Horizon’s Voice of Empowerment award for bringing awareness to domestic violence. “I didn’t…… MORE
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These Four Women Are Keeping The Grand Ole Opry In Tune
At the heart of the iconic Grand Ole Opry, one of the symbolic homes of country music, lies a team of dedicated women ensuring its 100-year legacy thrives. Associate producer of talent Gina Keltner, director of archives and content management Emily Frans, associate producer of show development Nicole Judd, and director of artist and industry…
Mickey Guyton Continues To Buck The Odds In Country Music
Variety’s Power of Women Nashville cover star Mickey Guyton has defied the odds to become a prominent figure in country music, while inspiring many with her talent and resilience. Despite facing challenges as a female and Black artist in a predominantly white, male industry, Guyton has continued to make her mark with her powerful performances…
Ella Langley And Zach Top Set To Perform At 60th ACM Awards Following New Artist Wins
Ella Langley and Zach Top, fresh off being presented with ACM’s New Female Artist and New Male Artist of the Year awards, are both set to perform at the 60th ACM Awards, hosted by Reba McEntire. Langley leads all ACM nominees with eight total nods, on the strength of her successful debut album, hungover, and…
Kelsea Ballerini Says She Had To “Differentiate” Herself From Taylor Swift To Avoid Early Comparisons
In a new interview with Variety for her Power of Women Nashville cover story, Kelsea Ballerini recalled the challenge of establishing her own identity separate from her idol, Taylor Swift, in order to make a mark in the music industry. She recalls an interaction with a record label executive who dismissed her early on by…
Beyonce Kicks Off Cowboy Carter Tour In LA With The Help Of Her Kids, Blue Ivy And Rumi
Beyoncé launched her Cowboy Carter Tour on Monday night (April 28) with a nearly three-hour performance at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California. The 35-time Grammy winner looked resplendent in an all-white outfit complete with cowboy hat, boots, and fringed jacket, with backup dancers dressed in similar attire. The 39-song set focused on Beyoncé’s 2024 Album…