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Ashley Cooke Takes Aim with Debut Album 'shot in the dark'
by Michael Major - July 21, 2023
Co-written by Cooke, Brett Tyler and Will Bundy, the emotion-filled track features Cooke's effortless vocal beauty blending with Smith's velvety grit, reflecting the haunting presence of a past relationship. The accompanying music video directed by Justin Clough portrays the duo meeting at a crossro...
Country Trio Chapel Hart Inducted Into CMT's Next Women of Country Class of 2021
by Sarah Jae Leiber - January 25, 2021
Rising country powerhouse trio Chapel Hart have recently been inducted into the CMT Next Women of Country Class of 2021. CMT has named ten rising artists to its prestigious “Next Women of Country” (NWOC) franchise, marking the first-ever linear reveal in program history....
Rita Wilson, Matt Bomer, & Lauren Alaina Join Lineup for 2020 Concert for Love & Acceptance
by Kaitlin Milligan - June 12, 2020
The Academy of Country Music's charitable arm ACM Lifting Lives®, CMT, GLAAD and country music star and philanthropist Ty Herndon announced Lauren Alaina, Terri Clark, Billy Gilman, Kalie Shorr, Dennis Quaid, Lewis Brice, and Rita Wilson joined the lineup for the 2020 Concert for Love...
CMT Reveals 2020 'Listen Up' List
by Kaitlin Milligan - January 24, 2020
Today, CMT revealed the 17 artists to watch in its much-anticipated 2020 LISTEN UP campaign, which recognizes and supports country music's most promising newcomers across CMT platforms. The year-long initiative raises awareness for new artists via support for their music and videos across CMT and ...
CMT Announces Partnership with Live In The Vineyard Goes Country Festival
by Kaitlin Milligan - December 10, 2018
CMT announced today that it will be the official partner for the second annual Live In The Vineyard Goes Country event, which takes place in Napa, California May 14-16. Last year, CMT attended the festival for a special edition of its flagship show “CMT Hot 20 Countdown,” and this year the n...
CMT Partners with The Shop Forward to Raise Funds for The American Red Cross for Giving Tuesday
by Kaitlin Milligan - November 27, 2018
In honor of #GivingTuesday, CMT announced today a partnership with The Shop Forward to raise funds for The American Red Cross providing much-needed disaster relief across the country. With the recent wildfires in California and hurricanes in the Southeast, millions of country fans have been affect...
CMT to Celebrate the Life of Burt Reynolds with Encore of Documentary THE BANDIT
by Kaitlin Milligan - September 07, 2018
In celebration of the life of Hollywood Icon Burt Reynolds, who passed away yesterday, CMT will be encoring the 'The Bandit,' the 2016 documentary about the famous film 'Smokey & The Bandit.' CMT will air 'The Bandit' on Friday, September 7 at 8pm and 10 pm EST, as well as on Saturday, September 8 a...
Pepsi Gulf Coast Jam To Host CMT
by Tori Hartshorn - July 11, 2018
The 6th Annual Pepsi Gulf Coast Jam is set for August 30-September 2, 2018 in beautiful Panama City Beach, and the popular 'CMT Hot 20 Countdown' show is returning to record a special episode highlighting the festival. Host Cody Alan will be on site all three days to chat with artists and fans an...
CMT Reveals New Summer Programming Slate
by Tori Hartshorn - May 24, 2018
Having recently wrapped the quarter with its highest ratings in four years, CMT today unveiled its summer programming slate of new and returning original series and music events, including new series 'Bachelorette Weekend' from SallyAnn Salsano and 495 Productions, producers of 'Jersey Shore' and 'P...
CMT Reveals New Summer Slate Including BACHELORETTE WEEKEND, DALLAS COWBOYS CHEERLEADERS: MAKING THE TEAM, & More
by Macon Prickett - May 24, 2018
Having recently wrapped the quarter with its highest ratings in four years, CMT today unveiled its summer programming slate of new and returning original series and music events, including new series “Bachelorette Weekend” from SallyAnn Salsano and 495 Productions, producers of “Jersey S...
CMT Wraps 2017 with 53 Straight Weeks of Growth
by Caryn Robbins - December 14, 2017
CMT this week achieved an impressive milestone notching an entire year, 53 consecutive weeks of year-over-year ratings growth, which is the longest active growth streak among all ad-supported cable....
Tickets for Brad Paisley 'Weekend Warrior' World Tour On Sale Today
by BWW News Desk - December 01, 2017
Country music superstar Brad Paisley has announced the continuation of his highly successful Weekend Warrior World Tour with dates added in 2018....
Tickets for Brad Paisley 'Weekend Warrior' World Tour On Sale 12/1
by Caryn Robbins - November 21, 2017
Country music superstar Brad Paisley has announced the continuation of his highly successful Weekend Warrior World Tour with dates added in 2018....
Brad Paisley Announces Extension of Weekend Warrior World Tour
by Caryn Robbins - November 14, 2017
Country music superstar Brad Paisley has announced the continuation of his highly successful Weekend Warrior World Tour with dates added in 2018....
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