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
Miranda Lambert Closes Tour With Sizeable Donations to Pet Shelters
With eight rescue dogs of her own, it’s no secret Miranda Lambert has a soft spot in her heart for fury, four-legged friends. That’s why in 2009, Miranda and her mom, Bev, started the MuttNation Foundation, an organization with the mission of ending animal suffering and homelessness on every front. The foundation has successfully raised…… MORE
Luke Bryan Scores 20th No. 1 Single With “Most People Are Good”
Luke Bryan scored the 20th No. 1 single of his career as “Most People Are Good” ascended to the top of the Billboard Country Airplay chart. Penned by David Frasier, Ed Hill and Josh Kear, the tune is the second single from Luke’s 2017 album, What Makes You Country. The song also marks Luke’s 12th…… MORE
Who’s New: Canaan Cox
Born: Asheville, N.C. Lives: Nashville Age: 28 Single: “Coming Back” EP: Canaan Cox Twitter: @CanaanCox Instagram: @CanaanCox Facebook: @CanaanMusic North Carolina native Canaan Cox has been surrounded by mountain music since birth, learning the mandolin, fiddle and guitar before studying musical theater at Catawba College in Henderson, N.C. After taking his talents to the high…… MORE
George Strait Accepts Texan of the Year Award: “Great Honor Is the Tip-Top of My List”
George Strait added a Texas-sized honor to his list of accomplishments on March 23. The Lone Star State native was named the “2018 Texan of the Year” by the Texas Legislative Conference. George was recognized for his many contributions to the state of Texas throughout the years, particularly within the last year for his role…… MORE
Scotty McCreery’s New Album Debuts at No. 1 on Billboard Country Chart
Scotty McCreery topped the Billboard Country Albums chart with his new studio album, Seasons Change, which dropped on March 16 and sold more than 40,000 units in its first week. The 11-song offering was Scotty’s first album since 2013’s See You Tonight. “It’s been quite a journey these last few years, and to learn that…… MORE
Watch Reba Surprise Lauren Alaina, Brett Young & Midland With ACM Awards for New Artists of the Year
The Academy of Country Music announced a trio of ACM Awards winners in the New Female, New Male and New Group of the Year categories. New Female Vocalist of the Year Lauren Alaina WINNER Danielle Bradbery Carly Pearce RaeLynn New Male Vocalist of the Year Brett Young WINNER Kane Brown Luke Combs Devin Dawson Russell…… MORE
Red Carpet Photo Gallery of “Nashville” Cast’s Farewell Concert at the Opry, Including Charles Esten, Chris Carmack, Clare Bowen & More
Stars of CMT’s Nashville celebrated their final season with a farewell concert in their show’s namesake city on March 25 at the Grand Ole Opry House. Nashville in Concert: Final Season Celebration featured cast members Charles Esten, Clare Bowen, Chris Carmack, Jonathan Jackson, Sam Palladio, Lennon Stella, Maisy Stella, Rainee Blake, Kaitlin Doubleday, Jake Etheridge…… MORE
