Little Big Town got some intersetellar help for their cover of “Rocket Man” on the upcoming Elton John tribute album, Restoration, which drops on April 6. With the help of NASA’s Dr. Scott Bolton, LBT was able to utilize “space sounds” from the recent Mission Juno, which explored Jupiter. “One of the main reasons why…… MORE
Maren Morris and Ryan Hurd Get Hitched
Maren Morris and Ryan Hurd tied the knot on Saturday, March 24, during an outdoor ceremony in Nashville. The couple got engaged in July 2017 after meeting during a songwriting session in 2013. Maren and Ryan shared a couple of pics of their happy day on social media. Maren even referenced the Tim McGraw song…… MORE
Listen to Kacey Musgraves’ New Disco-Dancing Tune, “High Horse”
Kacey Musgraves is gearing up for the March 30 release of her new album, Golden Hour, by releasing its third tune—the disco-infused “High Horse.” Kacey, who co-penned the song with Trent Dabbs and Thomas Schleiter, says “High Horse” was inspired by her love of the Bee Gees. “First of all, I was on a huge…… MORE
Watch Miranda Lambert Team With the Oak Ridge Boys for Surprise Performance of “Elvira”
Miranda Lambert treated concertgoers at her Newark, N.J., show on March 22 to a surprise performance with the Oak Ridge Boys. As Miranda slow-jammed the Boys’ iconic hit, “Elvira,” she stopped mid-song, saying, “You know what would be even cooler? If the Oak Ridge Boys were here to sing this song with me.” On cue,…… MORE
Ryan Hurd Surprises Maren Morris With Engagement-Inspired Song, “Diamonds or Twine” [Listen]
Ryan Hurd gave his bride-to-be, Maren Morris, and early wedding gift with the release of “Diamonds or Twine” on March 23, one day before they are slated to get married. Ryan, who co-wrote the tune with Laura Veltz and Mark Trussell, played the song for Maren on the night in July 2017 that he asked…… MORE
Watch Cam and Smokey Robinson Sing “I Second That Emotion” From “CMT Crossroads”
Cam teamed with Motown legend Smokey Robinson for an episode of CMT Crossroads that was taped on March 6 at the Grand Ole Opry’s Studio A. As expected, Cam and Smokey joined forces on a number of songs from both of their catalogs, including “Tears of a Clown,” “Cruisin’,” “I Second That Emotion,” “Mayday,” “Burning…… MORE
Jason Aldean Talks New Son, New Album, New Tour & More
Jim Casey talks with Jason Aldean about: his four-month-old son, Memphis taking a break from the road to spend time with his family the goals for his upcoming album, Rearview Town, which drops on April 13 taking a risk by releasing an outside-the-box single like “You Make It Easy” his musical influences, including The Allman…… MORE
Lucinda Williams, Steve Earle & Dwight Yoakam to Join Forces for Upcoming “LSD Tour”
Lucinda Williams, Steve Earle and Dwight Yoakam will join forces this summer for the LSD Tour. The 18-date tour will kick off on June 12 in Boston and make stops in New York, San Diego, Nashville, Chicago and more. King Leg will serve as the opener. Tickets go on sale on March 30, with the…… MORE
Who’s Bound for the Country Music Hall of Fame This Year? Chew on These Deserving Nominees
On March 27, the Country Music Association will elect one new member/act to the Country Music Hall of Fame in each of its three categories: Modern Era, Veteran Era and Songwriter/Musician/Non-Performer (this category rotates, and this year a musician will be elected). Let’s take a look at the Modern Era candidates, who are eligible for…… MORE
Blake Shelton to Open Third Ole Red Venue in Gatlinburg, Tennessee
Blake Shelton and Ryman Hospitality Properties announced plans to open a new Ole Red venue in Gatlinburg, Tenn. With a planned opening in spring 2019, Ole Red Gatlinburg will be a $9 million, multi-level, 16,000-square-foot entertainment venue with a two-story bar and restaurant, retail area, performance space, dance floor and exterior terrace. “Gatlinburg is one…… MORE
