The Americana Music Association announced its final round of artists performing during the 17th annual AmericanaFest in Nashville from Sept. 20–25. The lineup now includes Dwight Yoakam, Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, Rodney Crowell, Sam Outlaw, Town Mountain, William Clark Green, Wynonna, Jim Lauderdale and many, many more. Tickets are on sale now.… MORE
Super Dupré
James Dupré, a former member of Adam Levine’s team on The Voice, released “Stoned to Death” to country radio on Aug. 15. The new tune is the title track to James’ new album that dropped in June.… MORE
Brad Paisley Goes Back to College . . . Again
Brad Paisley had so much fun on his 2015 Country Nation College Tour that he decided to do it all again. The 2016 Country Nation College Tour presented by Frontier Communications returns with Brad hitting up a new group of colleges this fall. The new tour will kickoff off on Sunday, Sept. 4, in downtown…… MORE
Emmylou Harris Tour
Grammy Award-winning artists Emmylou Harris announced a North American tour this fall with special guests Steve Earle, Patty Griffin, Buddy Miller and The Milk Carton Kids (not all artists will appear at all venues). The 11-stop tour, Lampedusa: Concerts for Refugees, will raise awareness for the unprecedented worldwide refugee crisis. Oct. 6: Boulder Theater, Boulder,…… MORE
Jon Pardi Scores First Career No. 1 With “Head Over Boots”
Jon Pardi got some party-worthy news over the weekend: “Head Over Boots,” the lead single from his 2016 album, California Sunrise, is No. 1 on both the Billboard Country Airplay and MediaBase charts. Written by Jon and Luke Laird, the tune is Jon’s first career No. 1, besting his 2013 No. 10, “Up All Night.”…… MORE
Photo Gallery of Vince Gill’s 25th Grand Ole Opry Anniversary
The nicest guy in country music, Vince Gill, celebrated his 25th anniversary as a member of the Grand Ole Opry with two three-hour sets on Saturday night (Aug. 13). Over the course of the two memorable shows, Vince was joined onstage by his wife, Amy Grant, and a bevy of close friends, including Rodney Crowell, Patty Loveless,…… MORE
Cuteness Alert! Watch Brett Eldredge and Puppy Edgar Prep for Big Show
What’s cuter than a man and his dog. Well, we think it could possibly be Brett Eldredge and his puppy Edgar getting ready for their big performance at Watershed Festival in The Gorge, Wash. You may have seen the pictures of Brett and Edgar on his Snapchat and Instgram pages and even here at Nash…… MORE
Martina McBride Unleashes New Tour
Fresh off the release of her 13th studio album, Reckless, Martina McBride is getting ready to hit the road with her Love Unleashed Tour. “With so much tragedy and uncertainty in the world, our family is watching less news and spending more time listening to music, sharing stories over dinner, and loving each other,” Martina…… MORE
Kenny Chesney Surprises Detroit Fans With Special Guest Kid Rock (Watch)
When Kenny Chesney’s Spread the Love Tour rolled into Detroit, Mich., on Saturday night (Aug. 13), he brought along pals Miranda Lambert, Jake Owen and Old Dominion. You would think that would be enough for a superstar show. But you can always expect a surprise or two at a KC show. Little did the crowd…… MORE
Presidential Pardon? POTUS Barack Obama Shows No Love for Country Music on His New Playlists
As evidenced by his recently released two summer playlists, President Barack Obama has eclectic taste in music. However, the POTUS has no love for country music—at least while he vacations in Martha’s Vineyard. President Obama released two summer playlists—daytime and nighttime—last week on Twitter while he vacationed in Martha’s Vineyard. According to the White House,…… MORE
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Scotty McCreery And Dustin Lynch Announce Two For The Road Tour
On Monday (April 28), Scotty McCreery and Dustin Lynch announced the dates and details of their joint co-headlining Two For The Road Tour. The 12-date run is set to kick off on November 6 at the Dow Event Center in Saginaw, Michigan, and conclude on December 6 in Duluth, Minnesota, with special guests Walker Montgomery…
Shaboozey Announces 2025 Great American Roadshow Tour Dates
On Monday (April 28), Shaboozey announced the dates and details of his 2025 Great American Roadshow Tour. The 12-date run is scheduled to kick off on September 22 in Indianapolis, and will hit various cities across the United States, including Detroit, Philadelphia, Nashville, and Houston, before concluding on October 16 at the House of Blues…
Toby Keith’s Horse Beat The Odds To Qualify For The Kentucky Derby
Toby Keith’s daughter Krystal is celebrating fulfilling her late father’s lifelong dream by having one of his horses, Render Judgment, race in the 2025 Kentucky Derby. Krystal announced the exciting news on Instagram on Sunday (April 27), saying “Toby will have the best seat in the house” as he cheers on his horse from Heaven.…
Gretchen Wilson Goes on ‘The Road’ With CBS Music Competition Show
Gretchen Wilson will play a pivotal role in CBS’s upcoming music competition show, The Road. This series, created by Taylor Sheridan and Blake Shelton, features aspiring musical acts touring with headliner Keith Urban. Scheduled for a fall debut, The Road will see Wilson as the show’s tour manager offering mentorship to competing performers and showcasing…
Luke Combs Joined By Garth Brooks And Good Charlotte At Stagecoach, Plays With Backstreet Boys After His Set
Luke Combs closed out the final night of Stagecoach on Sunday (April 27) by delivering a high-energy performance that featured surprise guest appearances by Garth Brooks and Good Charlotte. Starting the show with a bang, Combs brought out fellow country star Bailey Zimmerman for their duet, “Back Up Plan,” before captivating the audience with unexpected…