The Academy of Country Music announced the additions of Kane Brown, Kelly Clarkson, Alan Jackson, Little Big Town and Jon Pardi as performers for the 53rd ACM Awards on April 15. Kenny Chesney, Lady Antebellum, Blake Shelton, Keith Urban, Jason Aldean, Kelsea Ballerini, Dierks Bentley, Luke Bryan, Florida Georgia Line with Bebe Rexha, Miranda Lambert,…… MORE
Video Premiere: Check Out Fiona Culley’s Cover of Lee Ann Womack’s “I May Hate Myself in the Morning”
With a voice as sweet as toffee pudding, England-to-Nashville transplant Fiona Culley has been carving out her own space in Music City since crossing the pond six years ago. In addition to recording a 2016 duet with Darius Rucker, “Life On the Line,” which she co-wrote, Fiona dropped her debut single, “Act Like a Lady,”…… MORE
Charles Esten, Lauren Alaina, Keith Urban, Thomas Rhett & More Help Raise $425,000 for Cancer Research
A handful of country stars helped the T.J. Martell Foundation raise more than $425,000 for cancer research at the 10th annual Nashville Honors Gala on March 26. Nashville’s Charles Esten emceed the event that honored outstanding community leaders and featured performances by Keith Urban, Thomas Rhett, Lauren Alaina, Natalie Grant, Danny Gokey and Jeff Foxworthy.…… MORE
LeAnn Rimes Re-Imagines “How Do I Live” More Than 20 Years Later [Listen]
LeAnn Rimes was just 14 years old when she released “How Do I Live” in May 1997. LeAnn’s version of the tune—you also may recall Trisha Yearwood released the song in May 1997—reached No. 2 on the all-genre Billboard Hot 100, spending a then-record 69 weeks on the chart. Penned by Diane Warren, “How Do…… MORE
Florida Georgia Line, RaeLynn, Morgan Wallen & More to Headline Hurricane Irma Benefit Concert
The 23rd annual Key West Songwriters Festival on May 9–13 in Florida will feature some of country music’s most talented singer/songwriters, including LANCO, Tyler Farr, Robert Earl Keen, Wade Bowen, Bruce Robison, Ashley McBryde and more. While attendees of the summer festival enjoy five days of sun, fun and music, they may also notice a…… MORE
Election Into the Country Music Hall of Fame Is the Industry’s Biggest Honor . . . But There’s One Problem
Grammy for Best Country Album. CMA Entertainer of the Year. ACM Entertainer of the Year. Grand Ole Opry Induction. Some awards and honors bestowed to artists in the country music industry are on another level. They mean more, not only to the artists, but also to the industry execs, media members and fans who are…… MORE
Jason Aldean Says “Gettin’ Warmed Up” Is the High-Energy Song His Fans Have Come to Expect [Listen]
Jason Aldean released a new video for “Gettin’ Warmed Up,” a tune from his upcoming album, Rearview Town, which drops on April 13. Written by Jaron Boyer, Josh Mirenda and Cole Taylor, “Gettin’ Warmed Up” is a fist-pumping, arena-rocking anthem that Jason says his fans have come to expect to hear at his live shows. “Anytime…… MORE
“Family First” Lady Antebellum Gears Up for Summer Tour With Six Kids On the Road
Lady Antebellum’s Hillary Scott, Dave Haywood and Charles Kelley are going to be doing a lot of “playing” on their co-headlining Summer Plays On Tour with Darius Rucker. When Dave welcomed daughter Lillie Renee Haywood on December 22 and Hillary gave birth to twins Betsy Mack and Emory JoAnn Tyrrell on January 29, it brought…… MORE
Chris Stapleton to Headline 2018 Pilgrimage Festival [Full Lineup]
The Pilgrimage Music & Cultural Festival announced the lineup for its fourth annual event on Sept. 22 and 23 in Franklin, Tenn. Chris Stapleton, Jack White, Lionel Richie, Counting Crows and Brand Carlile are among those slated to take the stage during the two-day festival that also features a variety of food trucks and craft…… MORE
Ricky Skaggs, Dottie West & Johnny Gimble Elected to the Country Music Hall of Fame
The Country Music Association announced its 2018 Country Music Hall of Fame inductees on March 27: Modern Era: Ricky Skaggs Veteran Era: Dottie West Musician: Johnny Gimble Ricky Skaggs As far as a pioneer, Ricky Skaggs is one of the great innovators and trailblazers of modern country. Ricky led the fight to bring country music…… MORE
