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
Ho, Ho, Ho, Chris Young’s New Christmas Album Has “Surprises for Everyone”
I hope you’re on Santa’s “Nice List” this year, because Chris Young is making a Christmas present for you. On June 30, Chris announced via Facebook Live that he’s been busy in the studio recording his first Christmas album. “We are making a Christmas record,” Chris said. “I am so excited. You guys know Christmas…… MORE
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Kane Brown Cracks Country Airplay Top 10 With “Backseat Driver,” As Morgan Wallen’s “I’m The Problem” Leads For Second Week
Kane Brown earns his 14th career Top 10 hit on Billboard’s Country Airplay chart, as “Backseat Driver” climbs to No. 10 this week. The track was written by Jacob Davis and Jordan Walker, and was produced by Dann Huff. It’s lifted from Brown’s recent record, The High Road, which debuted at No. 2 on the…
Jelly Roll Joined By Lana Del Rey, Shaboozey, MGK, And Wiz Khalifa During Stagecoach Headlining Set
During Jelly Roll’s headlining performance at Stagecoach on Saturday night (April 26), Lana Del Rey made a surprise appearance, joining Jelly for a duet performance of “Save Me,” with Lana filling in for the track’s original vocalist, Lainey Wilson. “This is my favorite crooner of all time. Lana Del Rey is with me, y’all,” Jelly…
Maren Morris Announces 2025 ‘Dreamsicle’ World Tour
On Friday (April 25), Maren Morris announced the dates and details of her 2025 Dreamsicle World Tour. The country star will be promoting her fourth studio album, which is set for release on May 9. The jaunt features dates across North America running from May 30 to September 26, including stops in major cities like…
Lana Del Rey Sings About Kissing Morgan Wallen, Covers Tammy Wynette And John Denver During Stagecoach Debut
Lana Del Rey’s highly-anticipated “very special country set” in the Palomino tent at Stagecoach on Friday night (April 25) featured nods to music icons like Tammy Wynette – with a cover of “Stand By Your Man” – and John Denver during her 65-minute performance. Amid speculation about the country sound of her upcoming album, Del…
Miranda Lambert Tells Ella Langley She Won ACM’s New Female Artist Of The Year Award
During her set at Rock the Country in Knoxville on Friday (April 25), Ella Langley was surprised with her first ACM Award for New Female Artist of the Year through a congratulatory video from Miranda Lambert, the winningest artist in ACM history. Langley is the top-nominated artist for the upcoming 60th ACM Awards with eight…