Nominations for the fan-voted American Music Awards were announced this morning (Oct. 10) across multiple platforms, including on Good Morning America, Snapchat and ABC News. Carrie Underwood picked up three nominations (Artist of the Year, Favorite Female Country Artist, Favorite Country Album). Carrie was the lone country star nominated in the all-genre Artist of the…… MORE
Meghan Linsey Pens Trump-Inspired Facebook Post About Her Own Sexual Assault at the Hands of a “Very Powerful Man in the Music Business”
The Voice runner-up Meghan Linsey penned a lengthy Facebook post yesterday (Oct. 9) that revealed she was the victim of a sexual assault at the hands of a “very powerful man in the music business” during her 2010 tour with Steel Magnolia. According to the post, Meghan felt compelled to share the story after hearing…… MORE
Dan + Shay’s Shay Mooney and Fiance Expecting Their First Child
Congratulations are in order for Dan + Shay’s Shay Mooney. The singer announced Saturday (Oct.8) that he and his fiance, Hannah Billingsly, are expecting their first baby in 2017. Gonna have a new band member in the Mooney family… đ 2017 is gonna be the start of our best adventure yet!@HLB15 đ pic.twitter.com/nH6NS7uv8I â Shay…… MORE
Miranda Lambert Reveals âThe Weight of These Wingsâ Will Be Double Album
We were already excited for the release of Miranda Lambert’s new album, The Weight of These Wings, on Nov. 18âbut now comes word that the album we’ve been waiting for is going to be a double album. That means that The Weight of These Wings will contain not 10, not 12, not even 15 songs……… MORE
Tucker Beathard Rocks On to the Beat of His Own Drum With New EP, “Fight Like Hell”
Final Jeopardy Category: Country Stars Who Were Born in Nashville The Clue: Name a country music star who was born in Nashville. We’ll even cue up the Final Jeopardy music for you. Chances are, you probably lost all of your money, unless you said: “Who is Kitty Wells,” who is the only one I can…… MORE
Ronnie Dunn and Jay DeMarcus Talk Favorite Brooks & Dunn Songs, Avoiding Bears in Alaska and Ronnieâs New Album, âTattooed Heartâ
Jim Casey talks with two country music superstars: Ronnie Dunnâone half of the greatest country duo of all time, Brooks & Dunnâand Jay DeMarcus, one third of the multi-award-winning trio Rascal Flatts. Ronnie discusses his new single, âDamn Drunk,â and album, Tattooed Heart, which Jay produced, as well as his Las Vegas residency with Kix Brooks…… MORE
The Show Must Go On! Luke Bryan Performs With a Broken Collarbone After Bicycle Accident
We can’t actually say that Luke Bryan’s 2016 Farm Tour has gone off without a hitch. First, the Oct. 5 kick off date in Gaston, S.C., was cancelled due to Hurricane Matthew making it’s way to the state. And now, the day of his Oct. 6 performance at Maple Lane Farms in Greenback, Tenn., Luke…… MORE
Meet Ty, Chuck, & TJ!
Meet Ty Bentli, Chuck Wicks, and TJ of The Ty Bentli Show, weekday mornings on 107.9 Nash Icon!… MORE
Watch Brad Paisleyâs Emotionally Charged Video for New Single, âTodayâ
Last night (Oct. 6), Brad Paisley released his new single, “Today,” and an emotionally charged video to complement it. Co-written by Brad, Chris DuBois and Ashley Gorley, “Today” will be featured on Brad’s upcoming 11th studio album. The new video for “Today” features celebratory vignettes, including soldiers coming home to their families, weddings, proposals, graduations…… MORE
Watch Texas’ Randy Rogers Honor Lone Star State Luminary George Strait by Covering His Hit Tune, “Wrapped”
George Strait will release Strait Out of the Box: Part 2 exclusively at Walmart stores on Nov. 18. This three-disc, 56-track collection features 36 hit singles, including 26 No. 1s. The new album also features two brand-new songs, including his latest radio single, âGoinâ Goinâ Gone,â and 18 choice album cuts, all personally selected by…… 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
Varietyâs 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 ACMâs 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 âDifferentiateâ 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
BeyoncĂ© 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 BeyoncĂ©âs 2024 Album…