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Kelly Clarkson, Mickey Guyton & More Join CHRISTMAS AT THE OPRY on NBC
by Michael Major - October 03, 2023
The festive two-hour special will feature performances by many fan-favorite artists and country music icons, including Adam Doleac, BRELAND, Brenda Lee, Chris Janson, Chrissy Metz, Kelly Clarkson, Lauren Alaina, Meghan Patrick, Mickey Guyton, Mitchell Tenpenny and Trace Adkins....
CMA Announces Expansive Changes to Its CMA Touring Awards Honors
by Michael Major - September 26, 2023
New this year, the 2023 CMA Touring Awards will add five categories to its current 15 categories. CMA members will soon have the opportunity to vote for Crew, Backline Technician, Stage Manager, Support Services Company, and Unsung Hero of the Year. Additionally, a CMA Touring Lifetime Achievement A...
Brad Paisley to Premiere Poignant New Videos This Friday
by Michael Major - September 25, 2023
Country music global superstar Brad Paisley is set to release new music later this week and will premiere the music videos ahead of the launch with an exclusive YouTube Live stream event. Brad Paisley has earned his place in country music history as one of the genre’s most talented and decorated m...
Pat Boone Unveils Details Surrounding His Milestone Country Music Project 'Country Jubilee'
by Michael Major - August 21, 2023
Pat Boone marks his 70th year in show business with a momentous and nostalgic return to his Nashville roots. Country Jubilee is set to be released on Boone’s own 20-year-old music imprint, The Gold Label, with Pat Boone serving as the Executive Producer, and Dana McElwain as the Producer....
The Oak Ridge Boys Celebrate 50th Anniversary Milestone With Duane Allen, Joe Bonsall, William Lee Golden, & Richard Sterban
by Michael Major - July 27, 2023
GRAMMY® Award-winning and Country Music Hall of Fame members, The Oak Ridge Boys are celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the four members, Duane Allen (1966), Joe Bonsall (1973), William Lee Golden (1965), and Richard Sterban (1972) coming together to form the group as known now. Check out tour dat...
Country Music Hall of Fame Member Jerry Bradley Passes Away At 83
by Michael Major - July 17, 2023
Bradley’s storied career showcased his commitment to continuously push Country Music to the forefront of the industry. He played a role in a variety of facets in the Country landscape, including producing records for artists like Eddy Arnold to Dottie West as well as being named president of RCA R...
CMA FEST: 50 YEARS OF FAN FAIR Will Air on ABC
by Michael Major - July 06, 2023
Following the premiere of “CMA Fest: 50 Years of Fan Fair” on Hulu, the film is coming to Hulu. The 75-minute documentary also features notable artists including Dierks Bentley, Brooks & Dunn, Luke Bryan, Wynonna Judd, Miranda Lambert, Reba McEntire, Dolly Parton, Blake Shelton, Carrie Under...
CMA Fest Documentary to Premiere on Hulu
by Michael Major - May 24, 2023
The 75-minute documentary features exclusive interviews with many of Country Music’s most notable artists including Bill Anderson, Kelsea Ballerini, Dierks Bentley, BRELAND, Brooks & Dunn, Brothers Osborne, Luke Bryan, Shy Carter, Luke Combs, Valierie Ellis Hawkins, Vince Gill, Wynonna Judd, Miran...
Hayden Joseph Releases New Album 'Country To Me'
by A.A. Cristi - May 16, 2023
Country artist Hayden Joseph releases new album Country to Me, featuring viral singles 'Backwoods Bougie,' Out.,' and more. The album is available on all digital streaming platforms. You can listen here....
Ed Sheeran to Perform at the 58th ACM Awards
by Michael Major - May 09, 2023
The star-studded lineup of performers includes the biggest names in country music with Jason Aldean, Kane Brown, Luke Combs, Cody Johnson, Miranda Lambert, Jelly Roll, Keith Urban, Morgan Wallen, The War And Treaty, Lainey Wilson, Bailey Zimmerman, and co-host Dolly Parton, who will close out the ni...
Dolly Parton, Keith Urban & More to Perform on the 58th ACM Awards
by Michael Major - April 27, 2023
“Country Music’s Party of the Year” will feature performances by Jason Aldean, Kane Brown, Luke Combs, Cody Johnson, Miranda Lambert, Jo Dee Messina, Ashley McBryde, Dolly Parton, Jelly Roll, Cole Swindell, Keith Urban, Morgan Wallen, The War And Treaty, Lainey Wilson, and Bailey Zimmerman....
Southerland to Release New EP This Month
by Michael Major - April 04, 2023
Packaged together with their four most recent singles “Down The Road,” “Underpaid and Overserved,” “Ice Cold Country Music” and “World Without You,” the EP is a complete picture that showcases both their songwriting depth and performance range. Quite simply - it hits like good coun...
THE HIGHWAYMEN LIVE – A MUSICAL TRIBUTE Comes To Alberta Bair Theatre, April 15
by A.A. Cristi - March 30, 2023
Visit Alberta Bair Theatre on Saturday, April 15, at 7:30 p.m. for THE HIGHWAYMEN LIVE – A MUSICAL TRIBUTE to some country music icons. ...
Dolly Parton & Garth Brooks to Host 58th ACM Awards on Prime
by Michael Major - March 29, 2023
The Emmy-nominated, star-powered experience will celebrate country music’s biggest stars and emerging talent, and feature unforgettable performances, exclusive collaborations, and unexpected moments that will captivate fans worldwide. The full rebroadcast of the ceremony and performances will stre...
Brad Paisley Inks Deal with Universal Music Group Nashville
by Michael Major - February 22, 2023
The signing reunites Paisley with UMGN Chairman and CEO Mike Dungan and President Cindy Mabe. Dungan was instrumental in signing Paisley to his first deal at Arista, and Mabe served as Paisley’s marketing point person through many of his early album cycles including his breakthrough projects, Mud ...
Boots & Whiskey Presents THE PATIO TOUR Featuring Scarlett Drive
by A.A. Cristi - February 02, 2023
Boots & Whiskey presents: The Patio Tour 2023 featuring Scarlett Drive, with Houston Bernard and Nick Casey....
Brad Paisley Returns to Las Vegas With Two 'Acoustic Storyteller' Performances
by Michael Major - January 31, 2023
Global country music superstar Brad Paisley will make his highly-anticipated return to the stage at Encore Theater at Wynn Las Vegas for back-to-back performances this spring. Following his last sold-out run in 2022, Paisley will once again give audiences the rare opportunity to experience his “Ac...
Martina McBride Continues To Bring The Holiday Cheer Through The Last Weekend of Her 12th Annual 'The Joy of Christmas Tour'
by Michael Major - December 14, 2022
One of Country music’s most iconic performers, Martina McBride, will be wrapping her 12th Annual “The Joy of Christmas Tour” this weekend in Fayetteville, AR on December 18th. Continuing with a tradition of fans and of Martina herself, the tour has brought the enchantment and warmth of the hol...
Richard Lynch to Celebrate Four Decades Of Music With January 2023 Album Release
by Chloe Rabinowitz - December 07, 2022
On January 20th, 2023, Richard Lynch will release his latest collection of original songs. 'Radio Friend' contains 12 songs, including the title cut that reached the UK iTunes Top 5....
AFTERSHOCK and GOLDSENSKY Sacramento Festivals To Return In 2023
by A.A. Cristi - November 07, 2022
After two consecutive weekends at Discovery Park in Sacramento, California celebrating the 10th Anniversary of Aftershock Festival October 6-9, 2022 and the inaugural GoldenSky Country Music Festival October 15-16, 2022, festival promoter Danny Wimmer Presents is pleased to announce the r...
Ronnie Dunn Releases New Version of Christmas Classic 'Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas'
by Michael Major - November 04, 2022
With 28 Academy of Country Music Awards, 19 Country Music Association Awards (the most of any artist), 2 GRAMMY Awards, and more than 30 million records sold as half of country music’s most-awarded duo in history, Brooks & Dunn, Ronnie Dunn has created a musical legacy....
Jenny Grace Releases Haunting New Single 'Ghost'
by A.A. Cristi - November 01, 2022
Country music singer/songwriter and recording artist Jenny Grace recently released her new single 'Ghost.' You can listen to the song, co-written with Brian McKeever, HERE!...
Katy Perry, Reba McEntire & More to Perform at The 56th Annual CMA Awards
by Michael Major - November 01, 2022
Newly announced artists taking the stage on Country Music’s Biggest Night™ will be Brothers Osborne, Brandy Clark, Luke Combs, Caylee Hammack, Cody Johnson, Elle King, Patty Loveless, Ashley McBryde, Reba McEntire, John Osborne, Katy Perry, Pillbox Patti, Chris Stapleton, Cole Swindell, The Blac...
Alan Jackson To Receive the 2022 CMA Willie Nelson Lifetime Achievement Award at 'The 56th Annual CMA Awards'
by Michael Major - October 27, 2022
The Country Music Association has revealed its 2022 CMA Willie Nelson Lifetime Achievement Award recipient—chart-topping Country Music superstar Alan Jackson. Dierks Bentley, Jon Pardi, Carrie Underwood and Lainey Wilson will take the CMA Awards stage for an all-star tribute to the Country Music H...
Fellow Artists Remember Country Music Legend Loretta Lynn
by Michael Major - October 04, 2022
Throughout her 60-year career, Lynn achieved the highest level of success with over 50 Top 10 Hits including “Fist City,” “You Ain’t Woman Enough,” “You’re Lookin’ At Country,” “Don’t Come Home A Drinking,” “Coal Miner’s Daughter,” and more. Lynn also recorded legendary...
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