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Brandi Carlile, Kelly Clarkson, Luke Combs to Perform at the 54TH ACM AWARDS Photo Brandi Carlile, Kelly Clarkson, Luke Combs to Perform at the 54TH ACM AWARDS
by Kaitlin Milligan - March 19, 2019

The Academy of Country Music® announced today that Dierks Bentley, Brooks & Dunn, Brandi Carlile, Eric Church, Kelly Clarkson, Luke Combs, Dan + Shay, Florida Georgia Line and Ashley McBryde have been added to the powerful lineup of performers for the 54th ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS, Country Mu...


John Rich Headlines Show at Stoney's Rockin' Country to Benefit Juvenile Diabetes Photo John Rich Headlines Show at Stoney's Rockin' Country to Benefit Juvenile Diabetes
by Sarah Jae Leiber - March 03, 2020

Stoney's Rockin' Country, Las Vegas' #1 nightclub and country venue, is pleased to be presenting a special concert with John Rich, of the superstar duo Big & Rich and maker of Redneck Rivera Whiskey, on April 24, 2020 at 7:00 pm PST. All proceeds from this show will go to benefit Folds of Honor and ...


A Very Special Evening With Vince Gill Coming To The VETS in Providence Photo A Very Special Evening With Vince Gill Coming To The VETS in Providence
by Tori Hartshorn - April 09, 2019

One of the most popular singers in country music, Vince Gill, will play The VETS in Providence on Friday, October 11, 2019 at 8pm. Tickets are on sale Friday, April 12. Tickets are $79.50 - $49.50 and can be purchased online at www.TheVetsRI.com, by calling (401) 421.ARTS (2787), or in person at The...


Maren Morris, Thomas Rhett, and More to Perform on the ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC AWARD Photo Maren Morris, Thomas Rhett, and More to Perform on the ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS
by Kaitlin Milligan - March 12, 2019

The Academy of Country Music® announced today the first group of performers for the 54th ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS. Brothers Osborne, Kane Brown, Miranda Lambert, Little Big Town, Reba McEntire, Maren Morris, Thomas Rhett, Chris Stapleton and George Strait will take the stage for can't-miss li...


Kris Kristofferson to Receive the 2019 Willie Nelson Lifetime Achievement Award Photo Kris Kristofferson to Receive the 2019 Willie Nelson Lifetime Achievement Award
by Kaitlin Milligan - November 05, 2019

The Country Music Association has revealed its 2019 Willie Nelson Lifetime Achievement Award recipient—iconic Country Music star, Kris Kristofferson....


BWW Exclusive: See Megan Hilty Sing 'Walkin' After Midnight' from PATSY & LORETTA Photo BWW Exclusive: See Megan Hilty Sing 'Walkin' After Midnight' from PATSY & LORETTA
by Kaitlin Milligan - September 08, 2019

BroadwayWorld has an an exclusive video of Megan Hilty who plays Patsy in the upcoming Lifetime movie a?oePatsy & Lorettaa??, singing a?oeWalkin' After Midnight.a?? The video is timed to country icon Patsy Cline's birthday today in celebration of the film, which also stars Jessie Mueller, premiering...


CHARLEY PRIDE: I'M JUST ME Documentary Premieres January 1 Photo CHARLEY PRIDE: I'M JUST ME Documentary Premieres January 1
by Sarah Jae Leiber - December 30, 2019

Charley Pride: I'm Just Me, a documentary about the life and career of legendary Country music superstar Charley Pride, will debut on CBC's documentary Channel on Wednesday, January 1 at 7:30 pm ET/4:30 pm PT as part of their All Day Music Marathon. It will repeat on Sunday, February 2 at 9:00 pm ET...


Tim Atwood To Host 'Musician Spotlight' at Country Music Hall Of Fame And Museum Photo Tim Atwood To Host 'Musician Spotlight' at Country Music Hall Of Fame And Museum
by Kaitlin Milligan - September 18, 2019

Country artist and piano virtuoso Tim Atwood will be bringing his keyboard to life with an exclusive performance at the Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum's Ford Theater on Sunday, September 22 at 1:00 PM. During this special 'Musician Spotlight,' Tim will highlight different aspects of his 50 y...


Shane Owens To Host World Famous 'Midnite Jamboree' Saturday, Feb. 22 Photo Shane Owens To Host World Famous 'Midnite Jamboree' Saturday, Feb. 22
by Sarah Jae Leiber - February 21, 2020

Neo-traditional country music artist and Alabama native, Shane Owens, will host the world famous Ernest Tubb Midnite Jamboree at the Troubadour Theatre on Saturday, February 22nd. Shane will take the airwaves by storm with a wide variety of songs from the classic sounds of country music, to brand n...


ASCAP Country Music Awards Honored Hillary Lindsey, Brett Young and More Photo ASCAP Country Music Awards Honored Hillary Lindsey, Brett Young and More
by Abigail Charpentier - November 13, 2019

With a star-studded lineup rivaling Broadway's brightest neon lights, the 57th annual ASCAP Country Music Awards celebrated the industry's biggest names on Monday, November 11 in Nashville....


CHARLEY PRIDE: I'M JUST ME Documentary Premieres January 1 Photo CHARLEY PRIDE: I'M JUST ME Documentary Premieres January 1
by Sarah Jae Leiber - December 30, 2019

Charley Pride: I'm Just Me, a documentary about the life and career of legendary Country music superstar Charley Pride, will debut on CBC's documentary Channel on Wednesday, January 1 at 7:30 pm ET/4:30 pm PT as part of their All Day Music Marathon. It will repeat on Sunday, February 2 at 9:00 pm ET...


55TH ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS Moves to September Photo 55TH ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS Moves to September
by Kaitlin Milligan - March 23, 2020

The Academy of Country Music® and dick clark productions announced today that the 55TH ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS has set a new air date, Wednesday, Sept. 16 (live 8:00-11:00 PM ET/delayed PT) on the CBS Television Network, and will stream live and on demand on CBS All Access. As previously ann...


NBC to Air DOLLY PARTON: 50 YEARS AT THE GRAND OLE OPRY Photo NBC to Air DOLLY PARTON: 50 YEARS AT THE GRAND OLE OPRY
by Kaitlin Milligan - October 10, 2019

Country music legend Dolly Parton is returning to NBC and will perform at one of the most iconic stages in the world when a?oeDolly Parton: 50 Years at the Grand Ole Oprya?? airs Tuesday, Nov. 26 from 9-11 p.m. ET/PT....


VIDEO: Watch an Evolution of Dolly Parton's Style from GOOD MORNING AMERICA Photo VIDEO: Watch an Evolution of Dolly Parton's Style from GOOD MORNING AMERICA
by Sarah Leiber - January 28, 2020

'I would never stoop so low as to be fashionable, that's the easiest thing in the world to do,' Parton said....


BWW Exclusive: Watch Jessie Mueller Sing 'The Girl That I Am Now' FROM PATSY & LORETT Photo BWW Exclusive: Watch Jessie Mueller Sing 'The Girl That I Am Now' FROM PATSY & LORETTA
by Kaitlin Milligan - September 18, 2019

BroadwayWorld has an an exclusive video of Jessie Mueller, who plays Loretta Lynn in the upcoming Lifetime movie 'Patsy & Loretta,' singing 'The Girl That I Am Now.' The film, which also stars Megan Hilty, premieres on October 19....


Luke Combs, Lanco, Ashley Mcbryde Announced As New Artist Winners for ACADEMY OF COUN Photo Luke Combs, Lanco, Ashley Mcbryde Announced As New Artist Winners for ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS
by Kaitlin Milligan - March 25, 2019

The Academy of Country Music® revealed the winners of the new artist categories for the 54TH ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS, Country Music's Party of the Year®. Luke Combs, LANCO and Ashley McBryde have been named New Male Artist of the Year, New Vocal Group of the Year and New Female Artist of the...


Kacey Musgraves Receives 2019 CMA International Artist Achievement Award Photo Kacey Musgraves Receives 2019 CMA International Artist Achievement Award
by Tori Hartshorn - February 28, 2019

The Country Music Association awarded Kacey Musgraves with the 2019 CMA International Artist Achievement Award last night, Feb. 27, surprising her backstage prior to her performance at Nashville's historic Ryman Auditorium. The award recognizes outstanding achievement by a United States-based artist...


Curt Chambers Drops New Song 'Bugatti' Photo Curt Chambers Drops New Song 'Bugatti'
by Kaitlin Milligan - January 16, 2020

On the heels of his Billboard Premiere of his single 'Roll With It' Grammy winning, singer-songwriter Curt Chambers released a new single 'Bugatti' on soundcloud and youtube for his fans. This rising country music artist is making a name for himself in the country music world with his music which fu...


John Rich Headlines Show at Stoney's Rockin' Country to Benefit Juvenile Diabetes Photo John Rich Headlines Show at Stoney's Rockin' Country to Benefit Juvenile Diabetes
by Sarah Jae Leiber - March 03, 2020

Stoney's Rockin' Country, Las Vegas' #1 nightclub and country venue, is pleased to be presenting a special concert with John Rich, of the superstar duo Big & Rich and maker of Redneck Rivera Whiskey, on April 24, 2020 at 7:00 pm PST. All proceeds from this show will go to benefit Folds of Honor and ...


Billy Bob's Texas Launches On AXS Ticketing Platform Photo Billy Bob's Texas Launches On AXS Ticketing Platform
by Kaitlin Milligan - December 04, 2019

Legendary country music venue Billy Bob's Texas has announced AXS as its official ticketing partner, with the establishment moving all future onsales to the AXS digital ticketing system....


Grand Ole Opry, WSMOnline.com to Salute Randy Travis on His Birthday Photo Grand Ole Opry, WSMOnline.com to Salute Randy Travis on His Birthday
by Kaitlin Milligan - April 25, 2019

Legendary country superstar Randy Travis will make a special appearance on the Grand Ole Opry stage Saturday, May 4 to celebrate his 60th birthday. The Opry's flagship radio station 650 AM-WSM and its digital counterpart have named Travis their Artist of the Month and will mark the Opry and Country ...


Richard Lynch Pays Homage To His Daddy's Gibson Guitar On New Single 'Back In 1953' Photo Richard Lynch Pays Homage To His Daddy's Gibson Guitar On New Single 'Back In 1953'
by Stephi Wild - December 22, 2019

1957 was a momentous year in country music. The radio was filled with huge hits by the stars of the day: Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Ferlin Husky and Jim Reeves. Future stars like Patty Loveless, Vince Gill and Pam Tillis were all born in 1957. Meanwhile, in a Kalamazoo, Michigan factory, one of the...


ABC to Air BRAD PAISLEY THINKS HE'S SPECIAL on December 3 Photo ABC to Air BRAD PAISLEY THINKS HE'S SPECIAL on December 3
by Kaitlin Milligan - October 31, 2019

“Brad Paisley Thinks He's Special” is set to air TUESDAY, DEC. 3 (8:00-9:00 p.m. EST), on ABC. The variety special, hosted and executive produced by Sony country music superstar Brad Paisley, will showcase the energy of Music City from Nashville's iconic War Memorial Auditorium through a combination...


CMA FEST 2020 Has Been Cancelled Photo CMA FEST 2020 Has Been Cancelled
by Kaitlin Milligan - March 31, 2020

After careful deliberation, and in following the latest guidance from national, state and local authorities, the Country Music Association is sad to announce that CMA Fest will not take place in 2020....


Jerry Bradley, Brooks & Dunn and Ray Stevens Inducted Into Country Music Hall of Fame Photo Jerry Bradley, Brooks & Dunn and Ray Stevens Inducted Into Country Music Hall of Fame
by Kaitlin Milligan - March 18, 2019

The Country Music Association held a press conference this morning to announce the 2019 inductees into the Country Music Hall of Fame - Jerry Bradley, Brooks & Dunn and Ray Stevens....






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