The Country Music Association revealed the artist lineup for this year’s CMA Fest, which takes place in downtown Nashville on June 7–10. Nissan Stadium Stage Kelsea Ballerini, Dierks Bentley, Brothers Osborne, Kane Brown, Luke Bryan, Luke Combs, Dan + Shay, Charles Esten and Friends, Florida Georgia Line, Dustin Lynch, Old Dominion, Jon Pardi, Carly Pearce,…… MORE
Listen to Keith Urban’s New Haggard-Inspired Tune, “Coming Home”
With the release of new song, “Coming Home,” Keith Urban has given fans the second sampling of music from his upcoming album, Graffiti U. The new tune, which features vocals from Julia Michaels, utilizes a riff from one of country music’s most iconic songs, “Mama Tried” by Merle Haggard. “Coming Home” was co-penned by Keith,…… MORE
Watch Blake Shelton & Jimmy Fallon Visit a Psychic and Go Head to Head in a Game of “Name That Song”
Blake Shelton was a guest on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon on March 20. In addition to performing his current single, “I Lived It,” and playing Jimmy in a game of “Name That Song,” the onscreen frenemies visited medium Madame Fahrusha to have their palms and tarot cards read. Madame Fahrusha revealed some interesting…… MORE
Will Jason Aldean Be the Next Country Star to Open a Bar on Nashville’s Lower Broadway?
Jason Aldean may be turning his tastes to the restaurant biz on Nashville’s Lower Broadway. Nashville Business Journal is reporting that metro filings reveal a concept named Jason Aldean’s Kitchen + Rooftop Bar is underway at 305-311 Broadway. According to a press release from TC Restaurant Group, which recently paid $32 million for the building…… MORE
Watch Chris Janson’s “Dreams Come True” With Grand Ole Opry Induction
After approximately 200 performances inside the Grand Ole Opry’s hallowed circle, Chris Jason was formally inducted into the Opry on March 20 by Garth Brooks. Garth welcomed Chris to the Opry by saying, “Chris, it is my honor to welcome you to the family. This will be—no matter how many times you look back on…… MORE
Kenny Rogers’ “The Gambler” Earns Historic Honor
The Library of Congress added 25 titles to the National Recording Registry, including Kenny Rogers’ 1978 hit, “The Gambler,” which was penned by Don Schlitz. “The song was not written about gambling, it was written with a very personal look at life,” said Kenny, according to the Library of Congress. “To say I’m proud is…… MORE
Kane Brown Is Celebrating a Banner Year . . . And It’s Only Three Months Old
Kane Brown is having a banner year, and it’s only three months old. Check out a few of his recent accomplishments: Kane’s self-titled debut album is once again No. 1 on Billboard’s Top Country Albums chart this week, marking the seventh week—out of nine—in 2018 that the album has topped the chart. Kane’s recent No.…… MORE
Listen to Miranda Lambert’s Burning New Single, “Keeper of the Flame”
Miranda Lambert will ship a new single to country radio on April 16 as she releases “Keeper of the Flame,” the fourth single from her 2016 double album, The Weight of These Wings. Following previous single, “Tin Man,” Miranda kicks things up a notch with an anthem about strength and resiliency, singing in the first…… MORE
Blake Shelton Says New Single, “I Lived It,” Is About a “Lifestyle That Doesn’t Really Exist Anymore Except in Our Memories”
As Blake Shelton’s nostalgic new single, “I Lived It,” continues to climb the charts—currently No. 13 on Billboard’s Country Airplay chart after 10 weeks—the Oklahoma native says part of the song’s allure is its old-school aura. The new tune, which was penned by Rhett Akins, Ashley Gorley, Ben Hayslip and Ross Copperman, features lyrics like…… MORE
Keith Urban, Kenny Chesney, Lady Antebellum & Blake Shelton Added as Performers for ACM Awards
The Academy of Country Music announced the additions of Kenny Chesney, Lady Antebellum, Blake Shelton and Keith Urban as performers for the 53rd ACM Awards on April 15. Jason Aldean, Kelsea Ballerini, Dierks Bentley, Luke Bryan, Florida Georgia Line with Bebe Rexha, Miranda Lambert, Maren Morris and Thomas Rhett are also set to take the…… MORE
