Mickey Guyton is currently out promoting her new single, “Heartbreak Song,” and this morning (Sept. 21) the vibrant singer performed the uptempo song on the Today Show’s Citi Concert Series. Mickey, who released her debut single, “Better Than You Left Me,” in 2015 along with her self-titled EP, was nominated this past April for her…… MORE
5 Questions With “Forever Country” Producer Shane McAnally, Who Reveals What Other Songs Were in Contention for the Mashup
By now you’ve probably seen and heard that 30 of country music’s biggest stars—both past and present—have come together to record a new song and video, “Forever Country,” for the CMA Awards’ 50-year anniversary. The star-studded mashup features a fresh take on three of country’s most classic songs: John Denver’s “Take Me Home,” Willie Nelson’s…… MORE
Josh Turner Says Goodbye to Turner Field in Atlanta
A lifelong Atlanta Braves fan, Josh Turner attended his final Braves game at Turner Field in Atlanta on Friday night (Sept. 16) as a guest of the Atlanta Braves organization. After 20 years, the 2016 baseball season will be the final season the Braves play at Turner Field. The team is moving to SunTrust Park…… MORE
Billy Gilman Picks Adam Levine as His “Voice” Coach
After years away from the spotlight, former child country star Billy Gilman burned bright on The Voice last night (Sept. 20). Billy’s performance of Adele’s “When We Were Young” was impressive enough that all four judges—Adam Levine, Miley Cyrus, Blake Shelton and Alicia Keys—swiveled their chairs around in approval. Billy, 28, shot to stardom in…… MORE
Watch New “Forever Country” Music Video With George Strait, Dolly Parton, Willie Nelson, Carrie Underwood & More
By now you’ve probably heard that 30 of country music’s biggest stars—both past and present—have come together to record a new song and video, “Forever Country,” for the CMA Awards’ 50-year anniversary. The star-studded mashup features a fresh take on three of country’s most classic songs: John Denver’s “Take Me Home,” Willie Nelson’s “On the…… MORE
Watch Billy Gilman Impress All Four Judges During Blind Auditions on “The Voice”
Former child star Billy Gilman returns to the TV spotlight tonight (Sept. 20) with an appearance on Season 11 of NBC’s The Voice. Billy took part in the show’s blind auditions and received the attention of all four coaches. In 2000, 11-year-old Billy released the single “One Voice,” which was a Top 20 hit for…… MORE
Jennifer Nettles Announces Track List to New 10-Song Holiday Album, “To Celebrate Christmas”
You can add Jennifer Nettles‘ name to the list of country stars who are releasing a holiday album this fall—a list that includes Reba McEntire, Loretta Lynn, Kacey Musgraves, Rascal Flatts, Chris Young and Brett Eldredge, among others. Jennifer’s new album, To Celebrate Christmas, is scheduled to drop on Oct. 28 and features 10 songs,…… MORE
Brad Paisley Gets His Own Country Music Hall of Fame Exhibit
Calling all Brad Paisley fans. The singer/songwriter will soon see his life pass before his own eyes when he is honored with a Country Music Hall of Fame exhibit this fall. Brad’s exhibit will span his career from childhood, where he first performed at age 13 on WWVA’s Jamboree USA to the award-winning artist he…… MORE
Listen To Jon Pardi’s New Single, “Dirt On My Boots”
Fresh off his chart topping hit, “Head Over Boots,” Jon Pardi has released the second single from his current album, California Sunrise, called “Dirt On My Boots”—the No. 1 most-added record on country radio this week. Jon performed the single, “Dirt On My Boots,” in a five-song set as part of VEVO’s performance series, VEVO…… MORE
Jason Aldean Has Ankle-Breaking Crossover Appeal, Third Consecutive No. 1 Album on All-Genre Billboard 200
Jason Aldean may not have been nominated for CMA Entertainer of the Year in 2016—or any CMAs for that matter—but his crossover appeal is undeniable. To borrow a bit of basketball parlance: Jason has an ankle-breaking crossover. In addition to hitting the No. 1 spot on Billboard‘s Top Country Albums chart this past week, Jason’s…… MORE
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Universal Music Nashville Rebrands As MCA
Universal Music Group has just unveiled the rebranding of its Nashville operations to Music Corporation of America (MCA). The rebrand is led by recently appointed President/CEO Mike Harris and CCO Dave Cobb, with MCA continuing to operate and support their frontline labels: Mercury Nashville, EMI Nashville, Capitol Nashville and MCA Nashville, along with the newly…
Carrie Underwood Reunites With Make-A-Wish Foundation Child 17 Years Later, Donates $235K From Vegas Residency To Charity
During her final show of her Las Vegas residency on April 12, Carrie Underwood was reunited with Noel Miller, a Make-A-Wish recipient with a severe heart condition she first met 15 years ago. The country superstar also donated over $235,000 to the foundation, a portion of which came from her residency ticket sales. Underwood, who…
Miranda Lambert, Chris Stapleton, LeAnn Rimes Among Performers Added To 2025 ACM Awards Lineup
Miranda Lambert, Chris Stapleton, and LeAnn Rimes lead the list of performers who have just been added to the live lineup at the 2025 Academy of Country Music Awards taking place on May 8. The other new additions to the ACM performance roster are Cody Johnson, Kelsea Ballerini, Alan Jackson, Brooks & Dunn, Clint Black,…
Morgan Wallen Claimed Post Malone Collaboration For His New Album After “I Had Some Help” Was Included On ‘F-1 Trillion’
In a new interview clip featured on Spotify to promote his new album, Morgan Wallen discussed his collaboration with Post Malone on their just released track, “I Ain’t Comin’ Back.” The country superstar revealed how the song ended up on his upcoming album, I’m the Problem, instead of on Malone’s F-1 Trillion. “This was written…
Self-Made Country Star Drew Baldridge Closes In On Another No. 1 With “Tough People”
Drew Baldridge finds himself on the brink of possibly securing another No. 1 hit with his current Top 15 single, “Tough People,” following up the success of his groundbreaking self-released No. 1 hit from 2024, “She’s Somebody’s Daughter.” Working alongside Luke Combs to co-write the impactful song with Adam Sanders and Jordan Walker, Baldridge initially…