Darius Rucker News

Jason Aldean and Lenny Kravitz kicked off the 2013 CMT Music Awards with an explosive version of 'American Woman.' Check out the performance below!

Nashville is gearing up for its biggest party of the year as the 2013 CMT MUSIC AWARDS is set to air LIVE tomorrow, Wednesday, June 5 at 8:00 p.m., ET/PT on CMT and CMT.com.

Multi-platinum and award-winning country quartet LONESTAR has announced that their new album, LIFE AS WE KNOW IT, will be released today, June 4 via the band's own 4 Star Records, in partnership with The Orchard. LIFE AS WE KNOW IT marks the first full-length album release for LONESTAR in over three years and the first since the much-anticipated return of revered original vocalist RICHIE McDONALD.

Blake Shelton's latest album, BASED ON A TRUE STORY..., managed to rise to to top of iTunes this week, becoming the digital marketplace's best selling album. Robin Thicke's BLURRED LINES (Feat. T.J. and Pharell) topped the singles chart this week, with Daft Punk's GET LUCKY and Macklemore & Ryan Lewis' CAN'T HOLD US rounding out the top three.

At 8 p.m. ET, “Dateline NBC” (1.6/5 in 18-49, 7.1 million viewers overall) hit season highs for a Wednesday edition in adults 18-49, adults 25-54 (2.1 rating) and total viewers. In the time period, 'Dateline' is #2 among ABC, CBS, NBC and Fox in 18-49 and 25-54 and #1 among those networks in total viewers.

The 2013 CMT MUSIC AWARDS will air LIVE on Wednesday, June 5 at 8:00 p.m., ET/PT on CMT and CMT.com.

The 2013 CMT MUSIC AWARDS is adding even more performers to an already-packed night of music as Ashley Monroe, Cassadee Pope, Dustin Lynch, Kree Harrison, Love and Theft and Randy Houser are set to perform on the Nationwide Insurance stage.

The 2013 CMT MUSIC AWARDS is adding even more performers to an already-packed night of music as Ashley Monroe, Cassadee Pope, Dustin Lynch, Kree Harrison, Love and Theft and Randy Houser are set to perform on the Nationwide Insurance stage.

Usher and Darius Rucker have been added to the lineup of performers set to hit the stage for tonght's May 29 'Healing in the Heartland: Relief Benefit Concert' organized and headlined by Blake Shelton.

Daft Punk's RANDOM ACCESS MEMORIES outsold the competition this week, rising to the top of iTunes' best selling albums list, while Macklemore & Ryan Lewis' CAN'T HOLD US (Feat. Ray Dalton) took the no. 1 spot on the singles chart.

The 2013 CMT Music Awards is turning up the volume as Carrie Underwood, Darius Rucker, Florida Georgia Line, George Strait, Jason Aldean, Keith Urban and Lady Antebellum will perform during this year's live show on Wednesday, June 5 at 8:00 p.m., ET/PT on CMT and CMT.com. They will join country superstars Hunter Hayes, Little Big Town, Luke Bryan, Pistol Annies and Taylor Swift, who were announced as performers last week. Presenters will be announced soon.

The soundtrack to Baz Luhrmann's recently released remake of THE GREAT GATSBY, featuring tracks from Jay-Z, Beyonce, and Lana Del Ray, was the no. 1 best selling album on iTunes this week. Macklemore & Ryan Lewis' CAN'T HOLD US (Feat. Ray Dalton) topped the singles list this week.

On the premiere, "Episode 901," Desiree begins her Cinderella journey when Chris Harrison welcomes her to her new home, a cliffside Malibu estate, and gives her the keys to a brand new Bentley convertible.

Kenny Chesney's latest studio album, LIFE ON A ROCK, debuted at the top of iTunes' best selling albums this week, while P!nk's JUST GIVE ME A REASON (Feat. Nate Ruess) reclaimed the iTunes single chart. For the full-breakdown of this week's iTunes best sellers, check out the list below!

Michael Buble's latest studio album, TO BE LOVED, debuted at the top of iTunes' best selling albums this week, while Macklemore and Ryan Lewis's CAN'T HOLD US topped the iTunes single chart. For the full-breakdown of this week's iTunes best sellers, check out the list below!

P!nk held strong at the top of the iTunes single chart this week, keeping the no. 1 spot with JUST GIVE ME A REASON featuring Nate Ruess. The Grammy winning artist's latest album THE TRUTH ABOUT LOVE took the no. 8 spot on the 'Top Albums' chart. For the full-breakdown of this week's iTunes best sellers, check out the list below!

Multi-platinum and award-winning country quartet LONESTAR has announced that their new album, LIFE AS WE KNOW IT, will be released Tuesday, June 4 via the band's own 4 Star Records, in partnership with The Orchard.

Ravinia has annoucned the following season events.

When radio station representatives, record executives, and performers gather in Nashville for the Country Radio Seminar (CRS) February 27 - March 1, among many up-and-coming musical groups vying for attention will be Jetset Getset. The teen band, recently named by the Country Music Association on the list of 'Who New to Watch in 2013,' will perform at the historic Tootsie's Orchid Lounge on Friday, March 1, from noon until 2:00 p.m.

Multi-platinum and award-winning country quartet LONESTAR has released their new single “Maybe Someday,” currently spinning nationwide at country radio. The soaring and plaintive breakup song is available for purchase now on iTunes and will be featured on Lonestar's forthcoming album LIFE AS WE KNOW IT.