Darius Rucker News

The second annual Dance Party to End Alz was held on Sunday, June 3 at Nashville's Wildhorse Saloon. Hosted by Kimberly Williams-Paisley and Blair Garner, the sold-out event raised more than $340,000 for Alzheimer's Association care, support and research programs.

Ahead of the CMT Music Awards on June 6th, CMT and Bandsintown are partnering to engage the most passionate country music fans in Nashville and help fans discover the best rising artists who are taking the industry by storm.

With only two days to go before the big night, the "2018 CMT Music Awards" announced today the list of presenters featuring everyone from music industry icons to sports legends and Hollywood stars. The A-list roster includes Backstreet Boys, Bobby Bones, Brett Young, Carly Pearce, Chrissy Metz ("This Is Us"), Cody Alan (Radio and TV Personality), Courtney Force (NHRA racing), Dustin Lynch, Garrett Hedlund("Mudbound," "Country Strong"), Hoda Kotb ("NBC's TODAY"), Joel McHale ("The Joel McHale Show"), Johnny Knoxville ("Action Point"), Kaitlin Doubleday ("Nashville"), Katie Cook (TV personality), Lauren Alaina, Leon Bridges, Lennon Stella ("Nashville"), Lindsey Vonn (US Ski Team), Luke Combs, Maisy Stella ("Nashville"), P.K. Subban (Nashville Predators), RaeLynn, Rascal Flatts and Sugarland. The "2018 CMT Music Awards" will premiere LIVE from Nashville's Bridgestone Arena on Wednesday, June 6th at 8:00 pm ET/ PT.

CMT announced today that country music's hottest breakthrough artists Carly Pearce, Devin Dawson, LANCO, Lindsay Ell, Russell Dickerson and Walker Hayeswill perform on the Ram Trucks Side Stage at the “2018 CMT Music Awards,” airing LIVE from Nashville's Bridgestone Arena on Wednesday, June 6th at 8:00 pm ET/PT.

Hosted by country chart-toppers Little Big Town, the '2018 CMT Music Awards' today announced the second round of A-list performers that will take over Nashville's Bridgestone Arena on Wednesday, June 6th at 8 pm ET/ PT. The newest superstars to join the already-impressive performance lineup include Backstreet Boys, Carrie Underwood, Dan + Shay, Florida Georgia Line, Jason Aldean and hosts Little Big Town. Tickets for the '2018 CMT Music Awards' are on sale now via Ticketmaster.

Darius Rucker and Jimmy Fallon perform 'Only Wanna Thank the Troops,' a parody of Hootie & the Blowfish's 'Only Wanna Be with You,' for The Tonight Show's all-military Fleet Week audience. Watch the clip below!

Maddie Poppe was crowned the next American Idol as the search to find the next music superstar came to a close in part two of the two-night season finale last night!

Following amazing performances by music superstars and legends, including our very own “American Idol” judges, the winner of Season 1 of “American Idol” on ABC was finally crowned, as the search for America's next superstar came to a close on its new home on America's network, The ABC Television Network, MONDAY, MAY 21 (9:00–11:00 p.m. EDT), streaming and on demand.

Grammy-winning Artist Lee Greenwood is set to celebrate Memorial Day with a host of special appearances and performances from May 22 thru May 27.

“118 (Performance Finals)” – In part one of the two-night season finale, the Top 3 finalists visit their hometowns to celebrate their time on the show then return to the Idol stage for their last chance to win America's vote, as the search for America's next superstar continues on its new home on America's network, The ABC Television Network, SUNDAY, MAY 20 (8:00–10:01 p.m. EDT), streaming and on demand.

Tune in Today, May 18 at 9:00 pm ET/PT to watch the broadcast premiere of the concert special “Stone Temple Pilots” on AT&T* AUDIENCE Network via DIRECTV Ch 239, AT&T U-verse Ch 1114 and streaming on-demand through DIRECTV NOW.

Tune in Friday, May 18 at 9:00 pm ET/PT to watch the broadcast premiere of the concert special “Stone Temple Pilots” on AT&T* AUDIENCE Network via DIRECTV Ch 239, AT&T U-verse Ch 1114 and streaming on-demand through DIRECTV NOW.

AT&T and AUDIENCE Network Present: “STONE TEMPLE PILOTS” Concert Premieres Via Broadcast Friday, May 18 at 9:00 p.m. ET/PTOn DIRECTV, U-verse (DIRECTV Ch 239 and U-verse Ch 1114) and streaming on DIRECTV NOW Watch A “First Look” Today On LOUDWIRE As Stone Temple Pilots Perform New Song “Roll Me Under”

The Amtrak Pacific Surfliner will offer special train service for concertgoers traveling to and from the FivePoint Amphitheatre in Irvine during the 2018 concert season between May 11 and September 30, 2018. Discounted Pacific Surfliner fares will be offered for travel to and from Irvine onselect concert dates. Concertgoers who present a valid Pacific Surfliner ticket at the gate will receive complimentary Fast Lane access, which allows expedited entry to FivePoint Amphitheatre.

Tune in Friday, May 11 at 9:00 pm ET/PT to watch the broadcast premiere of the concert special “Mat Kearney” on AT&T* AUDIENCE Network via DIRECTV Ch 239, AT&T U-verse Ch 1114 and streaming on-demand through DIRECTV NOW. 

Country Music Hall of Fame member and Recording Academy 'Lifetime Achievement Award' recipient Charley Pride celebrated his 25th Anniversary as a Grand Ole Opry member with appearances on the Opry this weekend. Pride, who made his Opry debut in 1967, performed extended Opry sets in celebration of his milestone anniversary. Opry flagship station 650 AM WSM (wsmonline.com) saluted the award-winning artist with a “Country Pride Weekend.”

Tune in Friday, May 4 at 9:00 pm ET/PT to watch the broadcast premiere of the concert special 'Vance Joy' on AT&T* AUDIENCE Network via DIRECTV Ch 239, AT&T U-verse Ch 1114 and streaming on-demand through DIRECTV NOW.

TODAY is once again the ultimate morning music destination this summer with the industry's hottest names taking over the plaza. Grammy Award winning artist Meghan Trainor kicks off the "Citi Concert Series on TODAY" on Tuesday, May 15 on TODAY.

The Country Music Association's critically acclaimed CMA Songwriters Series Presented by U.S. Bank visited Cincinnati's Memorial Hall last night, Wednesday, May 2, featuring performances by Sara Evans, Trent Harmon, Rob Hatch and Eric Paslay. The songwriters performed a wide array of songs they've penned, including "Like The Way You Love Me," "There's A Girl," "Goodnight Kiss," and "Barefoot Blue Jean Night." See below for the full set list.

The Country Music Association's critically acclaimed CMA Songwriters Series hosted a special invite-only performance for press, influencers and industry featuring Kelsea Ballerini and Lillie Mae Friday, April 27 during Stagecoach Festival. The performance, in partnership with H20+ Beauty Oasis and Disney Music Group, was held at Villa Zenyara, a resort estate in Coachella, California.