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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 ...
All Country News Launches Digital Activations to Amplify Voices in Country Music
by Sarah Jae Leiber - June 22, 2021
The weekly ALL COUNTRY NEWS podcast hosted by Rebecca Porter (Maren's Girls, Women of Country Edits) gives you the hottest news and latest releases in country music every week....
ABC and the Country Music Association Extend Relationship Through 2026
by Sarah Jae Leiber - June 17, 2021
The network will remain the home of “The CMA Awards” - Country Music’s Biggest Night™, as well as CMA broadcast specials “CMA Fest” and “CMA Country Christmas,” through 2026....
Lauren Alaina Joins Hallmark Family in Fall Harvest Film ROADHOUSE ROMANCE
by Sarah Jae Leiber - June 14, 2021
Paul Ziller ('Ruby Herring Mysteries') directs from a script by Sally Robinson ('Steel Magnolias')....
Circle Network Counts Down To 56th Academy Of Country Music Awards With 16 Hours of ACM-Themed Programming
by Sarah Jae Leiber - April 13, 2021
Guests featured throughout the special will include Jimmie Allen, Kelsea Ballerini, Dierks Bentley, Luke Bryan, Luke Combs, Toby Keith, Parker McCollum, Blake Shelton, Tenille Townes, and more. ...
Full Lineup Announced for 56TH ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS
by Sarah Jae Leiber - April 05, 2021
Over 25 artists will perform more than 30 songs from three iconic Country Music venues: the Grand Ole Opry House,Nashville’s historic Ryman Auditorium and The Bluebird Cafe....
Circle Network Wins 'Best Streaming TV Platform'
by Sarah Jae Leiber - March 26, 2021
Since launching in January 2020, Circle’s quality of content featured in country lifestyle programming quickly caught the eye of the AVOD world and led to distributions with NBCUniversal’s Peacock, Roku, Inc., Redbox Free Live TV, Samsung TV Plus, VIZIO SmartCast®, and XUMO....
Circle Network Launches on Peacock
by Sarah Jae Leiber - March 11, 2021
Just in time for the takeover, Circle is also announcing that its artist-centered country lifestyle programming is now available on Peacock, NBCUniversal’s streaming service....
PBS Stations Celebrate Charley Pride For Black History Month
by Sarah Jae Leiber - February 08, 2021
Throughout the month of February, while celebrating Black History Month, PBS has made it easy for Charley Pride fans and new audiences alike to learn more about his history in country music and the impact he made throughout the world....
Randy Travis' 'Fool's Love Affair' Breaks Top 5 On The Texas Regional Radio Chart
by Sarah Jae Leiber - February 03, 2021
The New York Times called country music icon Randy Travis’ 2020 release, “Fool’s Love Affair” “a reassuringly sturdy jolt of traditionalism.”...
Timmy Brown Releases Music Video For 'Play It By Beer'
by Sarah Jae Leiber - January 26, 2021
Country riser and New England-native Timmy Brown has released the music video for his latest single “Play It By Beer,” exclusively premiered by New England Country Music. Fans can see themselves in this video as they get transported back to their hometown bar, the one they loved to hangout ...
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