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CMT to Honor the One and Only Reba McEntire with ARTIST OF A LIFETIME Award
by Sarah Jae Leiber - September 27, 2019
CMT has announced that country music icon Reba McEntire will be honored with the 'Artist of a Lifetime' award presented by Ram Trucks at this year's 'CMT Artists of the Year' event. The 10th annual celebration will air LIVE from Nashville's Schermerhorn Symphony Center on Wednesday, October 16 at 8p...
Ronnie Dunn Releases Two New Singles
by Abigail Charpentier - September 27, 2019
Prolific country icon Ronnie Dunn, announced “How Long” and “That's How I Got To Memphis” are the next singles from his upcoming solo album RE-DUNN today. The two newest releases from his highly anticipated covers project are available now....
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....
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 5...
CMA AWARDS to Air in Germany Due to New Agreement
by Kaitlin Milligan - September 09, 2019
The Country Music Association is continuing to further the expansion of Country Music abroad by securing the television broadcast of the CMA Awards on German television. “The CMA Awards” will be broadcast by RTL's free-to-air Vox channel in Germany, Switzerland and Austria this November. In ...
Randy Travis to be Honored with ASCAP Founders Award
by Kaitlin Milligan - September 09, 2019
Amid a galaxy of country music stars gathered in downtown Nashville for its annual awards shows, industry VIPs will celebrate one of the brightest when Country Music Hall of Fame member Randy Travis receives the prestigious ASCAP Founders Award at the 57th annual American Society of Composers, ...
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, premier...
T. Graham Brown to Guest Host LIVE WIRE on SiriusXM Prime Country Channel
by Kaitlin Milligan - September 03, 2019
Country hitmaker T. Graham Brown is set to guest host SiriusXM's new show LIVE WIRE, premiering Wednesday, September 4th at 10/9con Prime Country, Channel 58. LIVE WIRE is a one hour show that will showcase live cuts & interviews with some of his closest friends and heroes, sharing fun storie...
BBC Announces Exclusive Film with Dolly Parton
by Kaitlin Milligan - August 21, 2019
With exclusive access, Dolly's Country (w/t) comes to BBC Two this autumn as part of a season of programmes putting a spotlight on country music....
Dolly Parton & Reba McEntire To Host CMAs After Brad Paisley Departs
by Sarah Jae Leiber - August 19, 2019
Variety reports that, after 11 years of Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood consistently hosting the Country Music Awards, ABC and the Country Music Association have decided to change things up. Underwood returns with Dolly Parton and Reba McEntire--Paisley departed the program....
Carrie Underwood to Host the CMA AWARDS with Special Guest Hosts Dolly Parton and Reba
by Kaitlin Milligan - August 19, 2019
The Country Music Association has announced Carrie Underwood will host a?oeThe 53rd Annual CMA Awardsa?? with special guest hosts and Country Music Hall of Fame members Reba McEntire and Dolly Parton, celebrating legendary women in Country Music throughout the ceremony. Country Music's Bigges...
Martina McBride Performs To Packed House For M Resort Spa Casino's Summer Concert Series
by A.A. Cristi - August 09, 2019
Award-winning country music artist, Martina McBride took to the stage to sing her chart-topping hits Saturday at the M Resort Spa Casino's Summer Concert Series presented by Tito's Handmade Vodka. McBride rocked the packed house, performing to more than 5,000 fans. The picturesque poolside concert ...
T. Graham Brown To Perform On SiriusXM's Prime Country Channel 58 With Storme Warren
by Tori Hartshorn - August 06, 2019
Country hit-maker T. Graham Brown is set to perform on SiriusXM's Prime County with host Storme Warren on Channel 58 starting Friday, August 9th at 12pm ET / 11am CT. This one hour interview and performance will be aired throughout the week for fans to enjoy. Throughout the show, T. Graham Brown w...
Country Music Association Announces the Rob Potts International Exchange Program
by Kaitlin Milligan - May 29, 2019
The Country Music Association invites those interested in pursuing a career in the Country Music industry to apply for the 2020 Rob Potts International Exchange Program. The four-week industry-focused program, which honors the memory of the late Australian promoter Rob Potts, will se...
Joshua Hedley Debuts New Program on Gimme Country
by Kaitlin Milligan - May 15, 2019
Third Man recording artist Joshua Hedley is excited to announce the launch of 'The Grand Tour,' his new show on online radio platform Gimme Country. As Gimme Country's first premiere DJ, Joshua's first episode airs today, Wednesday, May 15th at 10 am PT / 12 pm CT / 1pm ET. Gimme Country is avai...
Country Music's Tanya Tucker Signs to Fantasy Records
by Kaitlin Milligan - May 07, 2019
Fantasy Records is proud to announce the signing of country music outlaw Tanya Tucker, who is set to release her brand-new album, While I'm Livin' in late summer 2019. Produced by Brandi Carlile and Shooter Jennings, While I'm Livin' will mark Tucker's first release of all new material si...
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 Co...
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 pers...
Jeannie Seely Lends Talent to 'Country Music: Live at the Ryman – A Celebration of the Film by Ken Burns'
by Kaitlin Milligan - April 04, 2019
Grammy winning Country music artist and renowned songwriter, Jeannie Seely, was on hand to introduce documentary segments and a performance honoring Loretta Lynn by Kathy Mattea at the “Country Music: Live at the Ryman, a Concert Celebrating the Film by Ken Burns.” on March 27....
Khalid to Perform with Kane Brown on the 54TH ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS
by Kaitlin Milligan - March 26, 2019
Country Music's Party of the Year® just got bigger with all-star collaborations added to the 54TH ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS, broadcasting live from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Sunday, April 7(8:00-11:00 PM, live ET/delayed PT) on the CBS Television Network....
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 Arti...
The Country Music Association Presents 2019 CMA International Awards During Visit To Australia
by Kaitlin Milligan - March 25, 2019
While in Australia this week for CMA's touring series, Introducing Nashville and the CMC Rocks music festival, a selection of Country artists and music industry executives received international awards on behalf of the Country Music Association. ...
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 AWARD...
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....
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 ...
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