Drake White is bringing the heat in his new video for “Makin’ Me Look Good Again,” the third single from his current album, Spark. In the new video, which stars his real-life wife, Alex, Drake draws back the curtain on their life to reveal some intimate moments. The video, directed by Shaun Silva, intersperses shots…… MORE
Cole Swindell Has Been Waiting for Dierks Bentley to Record “Flatliner” for 4 Years: “It Was a Running Joke Every Time We’d See Each Other”
Getting Dierks Bentley to lend his vocals to Cole Swindell’s current single, “Flatliner,” was a long time coming. Although Cole had Dierks in mind when he co-wrote the tune with Jaron Boyer and Matt Bronleewe in 2012, it took Dierks a few years to warm up to the idea—or perhaps savvy Dierks was just waiting…… MORE
Reba McEntire and Maren Morris to Receive Music Business Association Awards
The Music Business Association (Music Biz) will honor Reba McEntire and Maren Morris with awards at their 2017 luncheon on May 18. Reba will be the recipient of the Chairman’s Award for Sustained Creative Achievement, while Maren with be bestowed with the Breakthrough Artist of the Year Award. Past winners of the Chairman’s Award for…… MORE
Chris Stapleton Announces New Album, “From A Room: Volume 1,” and Track List
To celebrate the upcoming release of his new album, From A Room: Volume 1, Chris Stapleton held a listening party for industry insiders at Nashville’s historic RCA Studio A last night (April 5). In addition to sampling tracks from the new album, which drops on May 5, Chris announced that he will also release From…… MORE
On the One-Year Anniversary of Merle Haggard’s Death, We Remember the Icon With 11 Hag Facts
It’s been exactly one year since the music world lost icon Merle Haggard, who died on April 6, 2016, on his 79th birthday from complications of double pneumonia. He had been in the midst of a concert tour when he was hospitalized in March 2016 and had to cancel several concert dates. Like the lifelong…… MORE
Jessie James Decker Has More Up Her Sleeve Than Singing and Songwriting
Jessie James Decker is a singer/songwriter—who just released her latest EP, Gold, featuring her current single, “Lights Down Low,” and a mom to two young children—but what you might not know about the pretty brunette is that she’s also a successful businesswoman. Jessie launched her own clothing and accessory line, Kittenish, in 2015. “My clothing…… MORE
The Railers Roll Out ’90s-Inspired Music Video for “11:59 (Central Standard Time)” [Watch]
The Railers—Jonathan, Jordan and Cassandra Lawson—rolled out a new video for their single, “11:59 (Central Standard Time),” which is one of the Top 10 most added songs at country radio this week. The new video pops with the energy of the 1990s as the trio takes their musical talents to the rink for some old-school…… MORE
Thomas Rhett Talks “Craving You” With Maren Morris: “I Can’t Really Imagine Anyone Else Being On It”
Thomas Rhett, who recently took home the ACM Male Vocalist of the Year award, is continuing to make his own way in country music with the release of his new single, “Craving You.” The uptempo song, written by Julian Bunetta and Dave Barnes, features ACM New Female Vocalist of the Year winner Maren Morris on…… MORE
2017 Country Music Hall of Fame Inductees Include Alan Jackson, Jerry Reed and Songwriter Don Schlitz
The Country Music Association announced its 2017 Country Music Hall of Fame inductees this morning (April 5): Modern Era: Alan Jackson Veteran Era: Jerry Reed Songwriter: Don Schlitz Alan Jackson Mustachioed and mulleted, Alan burst onto the country music scene in 1990 with his platinum-selling debut album, Here in the Real World. But that success—and…… MORE
Luke Bryan Makes History By Going “Fast”
Fresh from hosting the 52nd Annual Academy of Country Music Awards on April 2, Luke Bryan is making history. His current single, “Fast” hit the top spot on the Billboard Country Airplay chart, making that Luke’s sixth single to go No. 1 from his Kill The Lights album. “Fast,” written by Luke, Rodney Clawson and…… 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
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Kelsea Ballerini Says She Had To “Differentiate” Herself From Taylor Swift To Avoid Early Comparisons
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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…