From dancing in lines in cowboy boots to saying “y’all” through missing teeth, country music artists and their fans can be subjected to particularly cartoonish caricatures and stereotypes. Elaina Doré Smith, co-host of national radio show Nash Nights Live, got some of today’s biggest country music stars together to put these misconceptions to rest in a hilarious…
The NHL’s Nashville Predators were back in action against the Anaheim Ducks for Game 3 of the Western Conference Finals on Tuesday night (May 16). Like the Preds five previous home playoff games, the performance of the national anthem was a star-studded affair—this time it was Keith Urban who had the honor. In Round 1…
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Brett Eldredge stopped by the Today show (May 9) to announced the nominees for the 2017 CMT Music Awards on June 7. Kelsea Ballerini, Thomas Rhett and Keith Urban lead the pack with four nominations apiece. Other artists picking up multiple nominations include Brett Eldredge, Lauren Alaina, Carrie Underwood, Luke Bryan, Jon Pardi, Florida Georgia…
The NHL’s Nashville Predators hockey team has another home playoff game tonight (April 2), which probably means another country music star will sing the national anthem. In Round 1 of the playoffs against the Chicago Blackhawks, Carrie Underwood (April 17) and Luke Bryan (April 20) sang the national anthem before Games 3 and 4, respectively.…
As Luke Combs’ “Hurricane” nears the top of Billboard’s Country Airplay chart this week—currently No. 5—the North Carolina native decided to cover a song that has already ascended to the top of the chart: Keith Urban’s “Blue Ain’t Your Color.” Luke posted a black-and-white clip of his “Blue Ain’t Your Color” cover to his Facebook…
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Trisha Yearwood met her match Thursday night (April 13) when her look-a-like wax figure was unveiled during Madame Tussauds Nashville grand opening ceremony. Industry folks gathered at the new location, in Opry Mills Mall, to get a first look at the never-before-seen attraction the day before it opened to the public. In a surprise turn,…
The 2017 Billboard Music Awards were announced this morning (April 10), and Florida Georgia Line secured six nominations to lead all country artists. In addition to picking up a nomination in the all-genre Top Duo/Group category, Florida Georgia Line earned nominations for Top Country Artist, Top Country Album, Top Country Song (twice) and Top Country…
Artists from all genres of music—including Keith Urban, Jason Derulo and Celine Dion—spread the Bee Gees love in February during the taping of the TV special, Stayin’ Alive: A Grammy Salute to the Bee Gees, which will air on Sunday, April 16. On the country front, a handful of stars took the stage to honor…
Check out some great photos from the ACM Awards red carpet, featuring Luke Bryan, Keith Urban, Carrie Underwood, Miranda Lambert, Tim McGraw, Faith Hill, Jason Aldean, Joe Walsh, Reba McEntire, Little Big Town, Scotty McCreery, Kip Moore, Lauren Alaina, Chris Young, Dierks Bentley, Frankie Ballard and many more. photos by Jason Simanek
More than 100 country artists came by Westwood One’s Backstage at the ACM Awards radio row event on March 31 and April 1 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, including Keith Urban, Miranda Lambert, Little Big Town, Jason Aldean, Florida Georgia Line, Sam Hunt and more. In addition, Westwood One’s Backstage at the ACM Awards featured…
The famous Radio Ranch at 821 Pineville Road is growing and expanding calling for a much-needed Radio Ranch Renovation. We are partnering with several great local Chattanooga businesses to complete our transformation. From painting to flooring, drywall to electrical, and of course décor, the stations will be new and fresh in just a few months. …
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