Fans of GOAT sitcom Seinfeld are sure to recall Jerry, George, Kramer and Elaine’s love/hate relationship with “The Drake.” At various intervals, they both “Love The Drake” and “Hate The Drake.” There was no middle ground. In their defense, The Drake was a pain in the ass who was always breaking up with his fiancée.…… MORE
Catch Kelsea Ballerini’s Trifecta of Hits on Good Morning America
It was an early morning for Kelsea Ballerini as she headed to the Good Morning America set Friday (Aug. 19) to perform her hit songs, “Love Me Like You Mean It,” “Dibs,” and “Peter Pan” from her debut album, The First Time. The reigning ACM New Female Vocalist of the Year took a break for…… MORE
Watch Little Big Town’s Kimberly Schlapman Get Competitive on “Beat Bobby Flay”
Curl power was in effect Thursday night (Aug. 18) when Little Big Town’s Kimberly Schlapman and Food Network personality Sunny Anderson teamed up to knock out chef Bobby Flay on the Food Networks, Beat Bobby Flay. The oh-so-sweet Kimberly was in a competitive mood when she went after Bobby Flay right from the beginning. “I’m…… MORE
Cassadee Pope Hard at Work on New Album She Hopes to Have Out This Fall
After her recent No. 1 duet with Chris Young, “Think of You,” Cassadee Pope is hoping to parlay her current momentum into a full-length album she is in the studio working on. Producing the album is Corey Crowder, who also happens to be one of the co-writers on “Think of You.” “I’m currently working on…… MORE
Cole Swindell: Down Home Tour
CMT on Tour presents the Cole Swindell Down Home Tour Oct. 26, Tulsa, OK Cain’s Ballroom^ Oct. 27, Wichita, KS The Cotillion Ballroom^ Oct. 29, Odessa, TX Dos Amigos^ Nov. 4, Oxford, MS The Lyric Oxford** Nov. 9, New York, NY Terminal 5** Nov. 11, Norfolk, VA The Norva** Nov. 12, Silver Spring, MD The…… MORE
Play On, Playa
Four-time Entertainer of the Year Luke Bryan will welcome cohort Blake Shelton as a headliner for the third year of Luke Bryan’s Crash My Playa, an all-inclusive concert vacation set for January 19–22, 2017, in Riviera Maya, Mexico. The Caribbean beach vacation will also feature Luke headlining two of the four nightly concerts. Additional performers…… MORE
Birthday Dance
Happy birthday to Lee Ann Womack, who turns the BIG 5-0 today (Aug. 19). The “I Hope You Dance” singer’s most recent album was 2014’s The Way I’m Livin’, which earned Lee Ann two Grammy nominations. photo by Terry Wyatt/Americana Music Association… MORE
Go Behind the Scenes of Blake Shelton’s 2016 Winter Tour
Just as Blake Shelton is gearing up to kick off his Blake Shelton Presented by Gildan Tour—with opener RaeLynn—the superstar is sharing a behind-the-scenes look at the making of his previous Winter Tour. In three short episodes—so far—Blake gives an up-close-and-personal look at the planning process for his 2016 Winter Tour. The tour began in…… MORE
Casey Donahew Is Taking His Texas-Sized Party to the Radio Airwaves With New Album, “All Night Party”
For the last 14 years, the Lone Star State’s Casey Donahew has been burning up the Texas asphalt—and beyond—with the goal of delivering his sizzling brand of country music to anyone who will listen. Along the way, he’s dropped six albums, including two Billboard Top 10s, and made a name for himself as a cowboy…… MORE
Spend Your Labor Day Weekend With Jason Aldean, Luke Bryan, Kenny Chesney, Miranda Lambert, Carrie Underwood & More
Get ready for a big end-of-summer blowout bash with Jason Aldean when he hosts Workin’ Hard Country, Westwood One’s Labor Day salute to America’s work force, airing Labor Day Weekend (Sept. 3–5). Jason will kick off the holiday music special with his latest single “A Little More Summertime,” followed by hits “Lights Come On,” “Burnin’ It…… MORE
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Jamey Johnson Marries Brittney Eakins At Star-Studded Tennessee Wedding
On Tuesday (May 20), Jamey Johnson tied the knot with Brittney Eakins in a “timeless” Tennessee wedding at Graystone Quarry in Franklin. The ceremony was attended by a star-studded guest list including Zac Brown, Ella Langley, Lukas Nelson, Luke Grimes, Randy Travis, Colt Ford, Marcus King, and Kid Rock. The couple exchanged personal vows in…
Martina McBride Testifies On Capitol Hill, Urging Congress To Pass Bill Addressing AI Deepfakes
On Wednesday (May 21), Martina McBride testified in front of Congress, urging them to pass the NO FAKES Act. The country star expressed the urgent need to protect artists and their reputations from unauthorized AI and deepfakes. “I’m pleading with you to give me the tools to stop that kind of betrayal,” McBride said at…
Blake Shelton’s ‘For Recreational Use Only’ Debuts In Top 10 On Multiple Billboard Charts
Blake Shelton’s latest studio album, For Recreational Use Only, makes a strong debut in the Top 10 on Billboard’s Top Album Sales (No. 6), Top Country Albums (No. 8), and Independent Albums (No. 8) charts. This marks Shelton’s 18th Top 10 on the Top Country Albums chart over the course of his celebrated career, dating…
Tim McGraw Says Meeting Wife Faith Hill “Saved My Life”
During a new interview on Tracy Lawrence’s Road House podcast, Tim McGraw credits marrying Faith Hill with transforming his personal and professional life. “I’ve been lucky. I’ve been very fortunate. First off, meeting my wife saved my life,” said the 58-year-old McGraw of Hill, 57. “I was a wild man. I was having fun.” The…
Grand Ole Opry Plans First-Ever International Broadcast At London’s Royal Albert Hall
On Wednesday (May 21), the Grand Ole Opry revealed the details of their historic, first-ever international live broadcast set to take place at London’s Royal Albert Hall on September 26. Grand Ole Opry: Live In London continues the 100th anniversary celebrations of the country music institution, and features a star-studded lineup including Opry members Luke Combs,…