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CMA Fest Reveals Lineup For Nighttime Concerts At Ascend Amphitheater
by Michael Major - April 26, 2022
Night one is sure to bring the party with Chris Janson as headliner on Friday. Joining Janson will be Boy Named Banjo, LANCO, Peytan Porter and Mitchell Tenpenny. Shy Carter hosts the evening headlined by Cole Swindell, with performances from Ingrid Andress, Tyler Braden, Carter and Randall King. ...
GRAMMY Museum Presents The Power Of Women In Country Music Exhibit
by Michael Major - April 21, 2022
These legendary acts eventually made way for performers such as Reba McEntire, Shania Twain, and Faith Hill and present-day hitmakers Maren Morris, Yola, and Brandi Carlile. The exhibit celebrates a dynamic group of female songwriters and performers who come from diverse backgrounds and draw from a ...
The Country Music Cruise 2023 Announces Lineup
by Michael Major - April 06, 2022
The 9th Annual Country Music Cruise aboard Holland America’s stunning Nieuw Amsterdam will feature Randy Owen, Clay Walker, The Oak Ridge Boys, Mark Chesnutt, Neal McCoy, Pam Tillis, sleep At The Wheel, Johnny Lee, John Berry, Jimmy Fortune, T.G. Sheppard, Gary Morris, Darin & Brooke Aldridge, and...
David Frizzell to Be Inducted into the Texas Country Music Hall of Fame
by Marissa Tomeo - April 05, 2022
This coming August, CMA and ACM award-winning and Grammy-nominated hitmaker, David Frizzell will have the prestigious honor of being inducted into the Texas Country Music Hall of Fame. Frizzell received the exciting news from Carrie & Debbie Moore (Moore & Moore/ Third Coast Talent) along with c...
Amazon Music Announces FOR LOVE & COUNTRY Documentary Film
by Michael Major - March 15, 2022
Examining country music’s evolution through the lens of a new generation of Black artists, the film will feature interviews and performances from Jimmie Allen, Blanco Brown, BRELAND, Shy Carter, Mickey Guyton, Willie Jones, Valerie June, Amythyst Kiah, Reyna Roberts, Allison Russell, Brittney Spen...
Top-Selling Album 'The Best Of Charley Pride Volume II' Celebrates 50th Anniversary
by Michael Major - February 07, 2022
Included on the album are hits like 'Kiss An Angel Good Mornin'', 'Is Anybody Goin' to San Antone,' 'I'd Rather Love You,' 'I'm Just Me' and more fan favorites. In line with Black History Month, the celebration of this anniversary reminds us how Pride transcended racial barriers within the country m...
PATSY & LORETTA, Starring Megan Hilty & Jessie Mueller, Now Streaming on Netflix
by Michael Major - February 02, 2022
Based on the untold true story of country singers Patsy Cline (Megan Hilty, Smash, The Good Wife) and Loretta Lynn (Jessie Mueller, Broadway's Waitress, Beautiful: The Carole King Musical) comes an incredible, and 'Crazy', story about their beloved friendship....
Country Music's Hargus 'Pig' Robbins Dead at 84
by Marissa Tomeo - January 30, 2022
Hargus “Pig” Robbins, renowned pianist and Country Music Hall of Fame member passed away today, Jan 30, 2022. He was 84. Working thousands of recording dates since the late 1950s, Robbins has contributed to dozens of hits by artists in Country, rock, folk and pop. ...
Country Music's Ralph Emery Passes Away at 88
by Marissa Tomeo - January 16, 2022
With a career spanning more than half a century, he was a 1989 inductee into the Country Music Disc Jockey Hall of Fame and a 2007 inductee into the Country Music Hall of Fame. He has been called “the Dick Clark of Country Music” and the dean of Country Music broadcasters. ...
FOX & Zealot Interactive Form Technology Partnership for MONARCH Country Music Series
by Michael Major - January 07, 2022
The multi-generational musical drama Monarch stars Academy Award winner Susan Sarandon (“Thelma & Louise,” “Dead Man Walking,” “Feud”), multi-Platinum country music star and three-time Academy of Country Music Award winner Trace Adkins and Golden Globe winner Anna Friel (“Pushing Daisi...
VIDEO: First Look at Fox's MONARCH Country Music Series
by Michael Major - December 22, 2021
The series follows America's first family of country music. Academy Award Winner Susan Sarandon, Golden Globe nominee Anna Friel, Grammy Award nominee Trace Adkins, Josh Sasse, Beth Ditto, Meagan Holder, Inigo Pascual, Martha Higareda and Emma Milani star. Tony Award Winner Faith Prince is featured ...
Banned & Outlawed Deliver Downhome Ode To The Genre In “Real Country Song”
by A.A. Cristi - December 02, 2021
Three chords and the truth.' That's what they say country music is built on... And for multi-award nominated Hazelridge, Manitoba's Banned & Outlawed - and their latest single, 'Real Country Song' - that sentiment is absolute fact. ...
Carrie Underwood, Jimmie Allen & More to Perform on CMA COUNTRY CHRISTMAS
by Michael Major - November 15, 2021
First-time hosts Gabby Barrett and Carly Pearce will be joined by Jimmie Allen with Louis York & The Shindellas, BRELAND, Brett Eldredge, Lady A, Pistol Annies, Carrie Underwood and Lainey Wilson for an intimate evening of holiday classics....
VIDEO: Watch Susan Sarandon, Faith Prince & More in the Trailer for MONARCH on FOX
by Michael Major - October 28, 2021
Academy Award Winner Susan Sarandon, Golden Globe nominee Anna Friel, Grammy Award nominee Trace Adkins, Josh Sasse, Beth Ditto, Meagan Holder, Inigo Pascual, Martha Higareda and Emma Milani lead the cast of the new country music drama. Tony Award Winner Faith Prince, Adam Croasdell and Eva Amurri a...
Charley Pride Honored with Lifetime Achievement Award At The National Museum of African American Music
by A.A. Cristi - October 26, 2021
Last night at the National Museum of African American Music, Country music legend and pioneering artist, Charley Pride, was honored with the RIAA Lifetime Achievement Award. Michele Ballantyne (COO of the RIAA) was on-hand to present the honor to Charley's son, Dion Pride, and also to the Nation...
Luke Bryan To Host THE 55th ANNUAL CMA AWARDS
by Michael Major - October 18, 2021
The Country Music Association and ABC have announced Country Music superstar and “American Idol” judge Luke Bryan will host “The 55th Annual CMA Awards.” Watch a new promo spot for the awards ceremony now!...
VIDEO: Brei Carter Shares New Video For 'Gave Him A Girl'
by Michael Major - October 04, 2021
Crossover country and southern pop recording artist Brei Carter is excited to release her new music video today for “Gave Him a Girl,” a song which she proudly embraces her southern country roots....
Faith Prince Joins FOX'S New Musical Drama MONARCH
by Michael Major - October 01, 2021
In Monarch, reigning King of Country Music Albie Roman (Adkins), along with his insanely talented, but tough as nails wife, Queen of Country Music Dottie Cantrell Roman (Sarandon), have created a country music dynasty. But even though the Roman name is synonymous with authenticity, the very foundati...
Country Music Star Trace Adkins Joins FOX's MONARCH
by Michael Major - September 08, 2021
Adkins joins the previously announced Susan Sarandon and Anna Friel. Monarch is a Texas-sized, multi-generational musical drama about America’s first family of country music....
Susan Sarandon and Anna Friel Cast in Fox's MONARCH
by Michael Major - September 07, 2021
Monarch is a Texas-sized, multi-generational musical drama about America’s first family of country music. Sarandon will portray 'Queen of Country Music' Dottie Cantrell Roman and Friel will play the heir to her crown, who is on her own quest to stardom....
CMA'S SUMMER JAM Concert Airs Tomorrow on ABC
by Michael Major - September 01, 2021
The concert features performances by Carrie Underwood, Blake Shelton, Gwen Stefani, Luke Combs, Miranda Lambert, and more! Filmed July 27-28 with the Nashville skyline as the backdrop, this three-hour, artist-curated primetime special features more than 30 individual performances and collaborations ...
Eddie Bayers, Ray Charles, Pete Drake, & The Judds Join the Country Music Hall of Fame
by TV News Desk - August 16, 2021
Bayers and Drake tied and will both be inducted in the “Recording and/or Touring Musician” category, which is awarded every third year in rotation with the “Non-Performer” and “Songwriter” categories....
The Country Music Association's CMA SUMMER JAM Airs Thursday, Sept. 2
by Sarah Jae Leiber - July 29, 2021
Filmed amidst the skyline of downtown, the three-hour, artist-curated primetime special will feature individual performances and collaborations from more than 20 of the biggest stars in Country Music....
James Robert Webb's Hit Single 'Okfuskee Whiskey' Breaks Personal Best on Charts
by TV News Desk - July 21, 2021
“Okfuskee Whiskey” takes listeners back to their roots with this nostalgic song that captures the outlaw side of country music. With catchy lyrics and a music video filmed at Johnny Cash's farm, no wonder this song has had such overwhelming success on the country music charts. ...
Student Blog: Why Y'all Should Like Country Music
by Student Blogger: Alexandra Lang - June 24, 2021
Why do we love theater? Is it the marvelous sets? Explosive vocals? The costumes? Surely, all of that is wonderful, but whether you’re listening to the cast album or seeing a show live, you’re going to hear the songs and experience the story. Well, that’s what the best country music is all ...
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