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Brennen Leigh Announces Opry Debut & Shares New Single 'I'm Still Looking for You' Photo Brennen Leigh Announces Opry Debut & Shares New Single 'I'm Still Looking for You'
by Michael Major - June 06, 2023

The album’s country roots run deep, with Chris Scruggs producing and contributing guitar, guests including Marty Stuart and Rodney Crowell, and a lineup of top-flight musicians. With thoughtful, incisive lyrics and vibrant melodies at the forefront, Leigh has successfully created a modern gem, while...

Rhonda Vincent's Latest Single 'Like I Could' Premieres Photo Rhonda Vincent's Latest Single 'Like I Could' Premieres
by Sarah Jae Leiber - April 28, 2021

“I feel like I’ve discovered the best way to find songs to record. Just get in a limo with a Grand Ole Opry Star, ride around Nashville and enjoy having them sing the latest songs they’ve written....

Alecia Nugent Breaks New Ground With Upcoming Album 'The Old Side of Town' Photo Alecia Nugent Breaks New Ground With Upcoming Album 'The Old Side of Town'
by Sarah Jae Leiber - August 24, 2020

IBMA and SPBGMA award-winner and former Rounder Records artist Alecia Nugent returns from a 10-year recording hiatus, breaking new ground and firmly claiming a place in the Country music landscape with THE OLD SIDE OF TOWN. ...

Chris LeDoux Featured in New Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum Exhibit Photo Chris LeDoux Featured in New Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum Exhibit
by Sarah Jae Leiber - March 09, 2020

Chris LeDoux had an immeasurable impact on the rodeo and music worlds during his short 56 years of life, and the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum has included him in its first exhibition of 2020, American Currents: State of the Music. The new exhibit opened Friday, March 6, 2020 and runs throug...

CMT Pledges 50/50 Video Airplay For Female Artists Photo CMT Pledges 50/50 Video Airplay For Female Artists
by Kaitlin Milligan - January 21, 2020

Today, CMT announced that it will institute 50/50 video airplay for female artists on both CMT and CMT Music channels, effective immediately. The news was shared this morning by @CMT on Twitter. See the tweet below! Out of the full 29-hour primetime video hours across platforms, female are guarantee...

Tanya Tucker Announces 2020 Tour Dates Photo Tanya Tucker Announces 2020 Tour Dates
by Sarah Jae Leiber - December 23, 2019

Tanya Tucker is going on tour with rising female country music stars in 2020. See below for a full list of tour dates!...

Tanya Tucker Debuts Special Version Of 'Bring My Flowers Now' (Live From The Troubado Photo Tanya Tucker Debuts Special Version Of 'Bring My Flowers Now' (Live From The Troubadour)
by Kaitlin Milligan - December 13, 2019

Today Tanya Tucker unveils a special version of her multi-GRAMMY nominated song “Bring My Flowers Now” (Live from the Troubadour). This live version (written by Tanya, Brandi Carlile and Tim and Phil Hanseroth) was recorded during Tanya's triumphant two-night stand at the legendary L.A. club this pa...

Tanya Tucker Announces Headlining Stops for 2020 'CMT Next Women of Country: Bring My Photo Tanya Tucker Announces Headlining Stops for 2020 'CMT Next Women of Country: Bring My Flowers Now Tour'
by Kaitlin Milligan - December 10, 2019

Today, CMT-awarded and GRAMMY®-nominated music icon and original female outlaw Tanya Tucker, whose critically acclaimed album While I'm Livin' landed at No. 1 on Rolling Stone's 40 Best Country and Americana Albums of 2019, revealed the 2020 tour dates for the 'CMT Next Women of Country: Bring My Fl...

CMA Visits Albuquerque With Lauren Alaina, Erin Enderlin, Sierra Hull and Luke Laird Photo CMA Visits Albuquerque With Lauren Alaina, Erin Enderlin, Sierra Hull and Luke Laird
by Kaitlin Milligan - October 17, 2019

The Country Music Association visited Albuquerque Tuesday, Oct. 15 with songwriters Lauren Alaina, Erin Enderlin, Sierra Hull and Luke Laird. While in Albuquerque, the group met with students and teachers from Albuquerque High School as part of U.S. Bank's Community Possible giving and engagement pl...

CMA Songwriters Series Presented By U.S. Bank Announces Albuquerque Performance Photo CMA Songwriters Series Presented By U.S. Bank Announces Albuquerque Performance
by Sarah Jae Leiber - September 18, 2019

The Country Music Association's acclaimed CMA Songwriters Series Presented by U.S. Bank has announced a performance in Albuquerque at KiMo Theatre Tuesday, Oct. 15 featuring Lauren Alaina, Erin Enderlin, Sierra Hull and Luke Laird. The series hosts an intimate round of performances with some of C...

'I Never Do This' by Jillian Cardarelli Out Now Photo 'I Never Do This' by Jillian Cardarelli Out Now
by Abigail Charpentier - September 13, 2019

Country singer/songwriter Jillian Cardarelli releases the irresistible new single, “I NEVER DO THIS,” the first title off her highly-anticipated, upcoming EP. The song is co-written by Cardarelli and Adam Wood (Curb | Word Music Publishing) and tells the story of a woman's unexpected reinvention aft...

Bandsintown and CMT Extend Partnership To Drive Artist Discovery In Nashville Photo Bandsintown and CMT Extend Partnership To Drive Artist Discovery In Nashville
by Kaitlin Milligan - June 03, 2019

Bandsintown, the most trusted source for concert discovery, has partnered with CMT once again to help music fans discover the most exciting rising country artists leading into the CMT Music Awards on June 5th in Nashville, TN....

CMA Fest Reveals Lineup For Additional Free Daytime Stages Photo CMA Fest Reveals Lineup For Additional Free Daytime Stages
by Kaitlin Milligan - April 30, 2019

 CMA Fest has revealed the lineups for three daytime stages that are free to the public during the four-day festival in June. Chevy Breakout Stage at Walk of Fame Park, Maui Jim Broadway Stage at Bridgestone Plaza and Nashville Acoustic Corner Stage will feature over 110 performances Thursday, June ...

Singer-Songwriter Erin Enderlin Releases New Single THESE BOOTS Photo Singer-Songwriter Erin Enderlin Releases New Single THESE BOOTS
by Tori Hartshorn - September 14, 2018

Country singer-songwriter Erin Enderlin has released her latest single 'These Boots.' The single was premiered last week during Erin's fourth appearance at the Grand Ole Opry. You can watch an acoustic performance of the song here. The digital version of the single was premiered yesterday exclusivel...

All-Female Songwriter Showcase, Song Suffragettes, To Host 4th Anniversary Party Photo All-Female Songwriter Showcase, Song Suffragettes, To Host 4th Anniversary Party
by Macon Prickett - June 07, 2018

Nashville's weekly sold out singer-songwriter round, Song Suffragettes, will host its 4th Anniversary Party onMonday, June 11 at 6:30 P.M. at Analog at Hutton Hotel in Nashville. The party will consist of two performance rounds by some of Nashville's best female singer-songwriters, and a special pan...

CMA FEST Reveals Additional Free Daytime Performances On Multiple Stages Photo CMA FEST Reveals Additional Free Daytime Performances On Multiple Stages
by Macon Prickett - April 26, 2018

The Country Music Association has announced additional artist performances during this year's CMA Fest. The festival—now in its 47th year—boasts an exceptional bill of hundreds of artists performing on 11 stages throughout downtown Nashville Thursday through Sunday, June 7-10....

Kalie Shorr Named Part of CMT's Class Of 2018 'Next Women Of Country' Photo Kalie Shorr Named Part of CMT's Class Of 2018 'Next Women Of Country'
by Caryn Robbins - November 08, 2017

CMT's Next Women of Country celebration announced nine newcomers to its elite roster on Tuesday, adding both signed and unsigned female artists Kalie Shorr, Abby Anderson, Ashley McBryde, Bailey Bryan, Erin Enderlin, Hannah Ellis, Jo Smith, Kassi Ashton and The Sisterhood Band....












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