Jim Casey talks with Dan + Shay about: marrying their wives in 2017 enjoying the little things about marriage creating their “Speechless” video, which features footage from their weddings writing Top 10 lead single, “Tequila” the innovative concept behind the video for “Tequila” self-titling their upcoming third studio album, which drops on June 22 the…… MORE
Everything You Need to Know About the CMT Music Awards on June 6, Including Performers, Presenters, Nominees & More
From nominations and notes to performers and presenters, here’s everything a country music fan needs to know about the 2018 CMT Music Awards. Date: Wednesday, June 6 Time: 8 p.m ET/PT Location: Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena Television Station: CMT Hosts: Little Big Town Performers: Carrie Underwood, Dan + Shay, Florida Georgia Lina, Jason Aldean, Little Big…… MORE
Luke Combs Looking Forward to Buying a House After Scoring 3rd Consecutive No. 1 Hit With “One Number Away”
Now that Luke Combs is three for three, it’s time to buy a house. The gifted vocalist and songwriter scored his third consecutive No. 1 single on the Billboard Country Airplay chart with “One Number Away,” which follows previous No. 1 tunes “Hurricane” and “When It Rains It Pours.” The three No. 1 singles are…… MORE
Clap Along to Brett Eldredge’s Warm New Single, “Love Someone” [Listen]
Brett Eldredge will send a new single, “Love Someone,” to country radio on June 18. Penned by Brett, Ross Copperman and Heather Morgan, “Love Someone” is featured on Brett’s 2017 self-titled album, which has already spawned one Top 5 hit, “The Long Way.” “‘Love Someone’ is about the simplicity of love,” Brett says. “You know…… MORE
Garth Brooks Announces CMA Fest Appearance, New Tour & New Music
After four-week hiatus, Garth Brooks returned to his weekly Facebook Live series, Inside Studio G, on June 4 to make a series of announcements. In addition to announcing that new music and a new tour are forthcoming, Garth revealed that he will participate in a Q&A during CMA Fest at Xfinity Fan Fair X on…… MORE
’80s Dance Party With Brad Paisley, Chris Young, Darius Rucker & Others Helps Raise More Than $340,000 for Alzheimer’s Association
CMA Fest week got an unofficial kickoff on June 3 at Nashville’s Wildhorse Saloon during the second annual ’80s Dance Party to End Alz, which benefited the Alzheimer’s Association. This year’s event, which was hosted by Kimberly Williams-Paisley and Blair Garner, featured performances from Brad Paisley, Darius Rucker, Chris Young, Lindsay Ell, Charles Esten, Ashley…… MORE
Dolly Parton Teams With Netflix for New Series Based on Her Classic Songs
After Lily Tomlin let the cat out of the bag during a Grace and Frankie panel discussion on June 2 that her 9 to 5 co-star Dolly Parton had a gig with Netflix in the works, Dolly made the official announcement on June 4. Dolly announced that her Dixie Pixie Productions is partnering with Warner…… MORE
At John Rich’s New Nashville Honky-Tonk, the “First Drink Is On the House” for Military, Vets & First Responders
Active duty members of the military, veterans or first responders who are headed to Nashville this week for CMA Fest can stop by John Rich’s new downtown honky-tonk, Redneck Riviera, for a cold one on the house. The Big & Rich star created a Heroes Bar inside Redneck Riviera that offers servicemen and women and…… MORE
Cassadee Pope Kicks Off CMA Fest Week at Paws & Play Music Festival [Photo Gallery]
Cassadee Pope—and her dog Cuppy—helped kick off the unofficial start to CMA Fest week at Nashville’s Cumberland Park on June 3 as she headlined the inaugural Paws & Play Music Festival. CMT and Pedigree teamed up for the event that helped celebrate the role that dogs play in making lives better. Dogs—and their humans—participated in…… MORE
Florida Georgia Line Announces 5-Show Las Vegas Residency at Planet Hollywood
Florida Georgia Line is coming to Sin City in December for a limited residency. The duo will headline a five-show residency inside Zappos Theater at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino on Dec. 1, 5, 7, 8 and 11. Mason Ramsey—the yodeling youngster of Walmart fame—will serve as the opener each night. Tickets for Florida Georgia…… MORE
