When it comes to country stars, we all have our crushes—from Luke Bryan and Keith Urban to Carrie Underwood and Miranda Lambert, and everyone in between. In honor of Valentine’s Day on Feb. 14, NASH held a national poll about—you guessed it—LOVE! Radio listeners were asked to answer questions about country’s most datable star, cutest…… MORE
Back to Back ACM Gigs
Look who’s hosting the ACM’s again this year! The announcement was made official during the Grammy’s. Lady Antebellum will announce the nominations February 16th. Get more here: Luke Bryan and Dierks Bentley to co-host ACM Awards… MORE
Martina McBride Brings Girl Power and Powerhouse Vocals to Ryman Auditorium for Love Unleashed Tour
It was a balmy Saturday night (Feb. 11) in Nashville and it only got hotter inside when Martina McBride brought the ladies and her Love Unleashed Tour—with Lauren Alaina and Post Monroe—to the Ryman Auditorium. To open the show, the crowd was treated to beautiful harmonies from newcomers Post Monroe, an all-female trio ready to…… MORE
Watch SaraBeth Channel Her Inner Beyoncé With 10-Minute Tune About Valentine’s Day
SaraBeth is becoming a go-to singer/songwriter for Nash morning show Ty, Kelly & Chuck’s 10-minute tune, which challenges artists to craft a song—in 10 minutes or less—on a relevant topic of the day. SaraBeth’s 10-minute topic today (Feb. 13): Who will be my Valentine? With the Grammy Awards taking place the previous night (Feb. 12),…… MORE
Grammy Losers’ Reactions on Social Media, Including Chris Young, Brothers Osborne, Cassadee Pope & More (And by “Losers,” We Mean Nominees Who Didn’t Win)
Brandy Clark Best Country Solo Performance nominee: “Love Can Go to Hell” Best Country Album nominee: Big Day in a Small Town I can’t wait to tell my grandkids about that time I was at the Grammys and Adele said “f*ck” on the mic!!!! #iloveher — Brandy Clark (@TheBrandyClark) February 13, 2017 Chris Young &…… MORE
Grammy Winners’ Reactions on Social Media, Including Sturgill Simpson, Maren Morris, Hillary Scott & More
Sturgill Simpson Best Country Album: A Sailor’s Guide to Earth In-N-Out burger Lets do this — Sturgill Simpson (@SturgillSimpson) February 13, 2017 Maren Morris Best Country Solo Performance: “My Church” All the love in the world for this woman. Thank you for making my first Grammys even more special, @aliciakeys . pic.twitter.com/N7n9C9IuXQ — MAREN MORRIS…… MORE
Watch All-Around Artist Sturgill Simpson Perform “All Around You” at the Grammy Awards
Sturgill Simpson can do it all: sing, write, play guitar, produce. Backed by Dap-Kings, the all-around artist fittingly performed “All Around You” at the Grammy Awards last night (Feb. 12). The tune, which was written by Sturgill, appears on his third album, A Sailor’s Guide to Earth, which won the Grammy for Best Country Album.…… MORE
Watch Kelsea Ballerini & Lukas Graham’s Grammy Mashup of “Peter Pan” and “7 Years”
During the Grammy Awards last night (Feb. 12), Kelsea Ballerini traded vocals with Lukas Forchhammer of Danish band Lukas Graham for a mashup of their respective hits, “Peter Pan” and “7 Years.” Kelsea took “Peter Pan” to the top of the Billboard Country Airplay chart in 2016, while Lukas Graham’s “7 Years” climbed to No.…… MORE
Luke Bryan and Dierks Bentley Return as Co-Hosts of the Upcoming 52nd ACM Awards
If you were watching the Grammy Awards last night (Feb. 12)—and you didn’t run to the bathroom during commercials—you may have noticed a tv spot promoting the upcoming ACM Awards on April 2 in Las Vegas. If you did run to the bathroom, here’s your update: Luke Bryan and Dierks Bentley will share co-hosting duties…… MORE
Watch Chase Bryant and Runaway June Cover Little Big Town’s “Better Man”
Little Big Town makes their songs sound so effortless that covering a tune from their repertoire is a tall order for any other artist(s). Enter Chase Bryant and trio Runaway June, who decided to tackle LBT’s current single, “Better Man.” The slapped-together quartet posted a new black-and-white video of “Better Man” today (Feb. 13) that…… 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…