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The Voice returned for its second week of Blind Auditions on Monday night (Oct. 2). Out of all the acts that took the stage, one of the standouts was Noah Spencer. At just 20 years old, Spencer has a mature voice that he uses to fully embrace his genre of choice: Country music with a deep Appalachian

Jason Aldean shared a brief, heartfelt remembrance on the sixth anniversary of the 2017 Route 91 Harvest Festival mass shooting on Sunday (Oct. 1). Each year on the anniversary of the massacre, Aldean — who was performing onstage at the Las Vegas festival when shooting broke out — shares a tribute to the survivors of

Music City will once agin be rocking on New Year’s Eve. Thomas Rhett, Lainey Wilson and Lynyrd Skynyrd are set to perform at Nashville’s Big Bash to help ring in 2024, with more acts yet to be announced. In its third year, New Year’s Eve: Nashville’s Big Bash aims to kick off the new year country style. Thousands

Toby Keith was awarded the first-ever Icon Award at the first-ever People’s Choice Country Awards on Thursday night (Sept. 28). His big moment is one fans will be talking about for months to come. The country veteran was on hand to accept the honor in person, marking his first television appearance since he revealed his stomach

Country icons Wynonna Judd and Trisha Yearwood have joined forces for a fresh rendition of the Judds classic, “Cry Myself to Sleep.” Produced by Judd’s husband and drummer Cactus Moser, the new version is less polished and proudly boasts a rocking edge bolstered by Judd’s unmistakable delivery style. Rather than flying solo on respective verses, Judd

Country superstars Thomas Rhett and Morgan Wallen have teamed up for a beautiful new song, “Mamaw’s House.” Rhett and Wallen penned the track alongside Chase McGill and Matt Dragstrem, and the midtempo tune finds both singers reflecting on the safe haven they’ve found in their grandmothers’ homes. Instead of opting for an over-the-top narrative, Rhett and

Nineteen years ago today, on Sept. 29, 2004, Randy Travis further cemented his reputation as a celebrity whose artistic appeal goes far beyond country music. It was on that date that the singer, songwriter and actor received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. “It’s a great honor, but I feel out of place,” Travis said

Every artist who enters country music must quickly develop a strong sense of self, and for women — especially non-white women — the risk of being pigeonholed or packaged by industry executive and well-meaning teams is especially great. Tiera Kennedy knew going into the industry that she’d have to work to define herself on her own terms,

Thomas Rhett took care of his business so his fans could enjoy the party in Nashville on Friday night (Sept. 29). The hitmaker’s Home Team Tour 23 stop at Bridgestone Arena is what happens when an artist in his prime takes his job very seriously. Rhett’s Home Team Tour 23 wraps on Saturday night (Sept. 30)

Ronnie Milsap is preparing for his final Nashville concert, and the iconic country singer says he’s particularly looking forward to one very special performance during an all-star celebration of his career. The 80-year-old country legend will take the stage at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena in October as part of an all-star lineup that also includes Kelly Clarkson, Little

Toby Keith said he was feeling “good” despite his ongoing battle with stomach cancer, admitting that it’s been “up and down” during a recent red carpet appearance. Keith and his wife, Tricia Lucus, were on hand at the inaugural People’s Choice Country Awards in Nashville on Thursday night (Sept. 28), where the country superstar accepted

Thirty years ago today (Sept. 29, 1993), Vince Gill was doing plenty of celebrating. The singer took home five trophies at the 27th annual CMA Awards, including Entertainer of the Year, making Gill the night’s biggest winner. Along with Entertainer of the Year, Gill’s awards during the evening included Male Vocalist of the Year, Vocal

Make no mistake: Elvie Shane‘s “My Boy” was based on his real family. Released in 2020 as Shane’s message of love to his stepson, the ballad quickly became his breakout hit, topping the Billboard Country Airplay chart and going platinum less than two years after its release. “My Boy” was and is the hit Shane’s

Chris Stapleton is set to rock the stage at this year’s Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony on Nov. 3. Fans will have a rare chance to see the performance, too — the star-studded event will stream live on Disney+ from the Barclays Center in New York City. Other artists scheduled to entertain the audience are

Kelsea Ballerini won’t stay quiet when it comes to haters attacking her art. The singer took to social media to set the record straight after she was accused of lip-syncing during her People’s Choice Country Awards performance on Thursday night (Sept. 28). The rumors started after she took the stage to sing her song “Mountain With a View,”

Morgan Wallen took home the biggest award of the night at the People’s Choice Country Awards on Thursday (Sept. 28), though he wasn’t there to pick up his hardware. Wallen was awarded the People’s Artist of 2023 award. Each award for Thursday’s show was voted on by the fans, which means the “Everything I Love”

Kelsea Ballerini has some personal backstory with both Taylor Swift and NFL star Travis Kelce, so it’s no surprise that the country singer has some positive thoughts on the rumored romance between the two superstars. On the red carpet of the People’s Choice Country Awards, Ballerini told ExtraTV that she’s not privy to the details

This article also appears in the 2023 MusicRow Awards issue, published earlier this month. NBCUniversal is bringing a new party to Nashville with the premiere of the People’s Choice Country Awards. Airing live on NBC and Peacock from the Grand Ole Opry House on Thursday, Sept. 28, this expansion of the People’s Choice Awards brand

Kacey Musgraves has a unveiled her new wax figure at Madame Tussauds Nashville. Mirroring her outfit from the 2019 Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, Musgraves’ figure is dressed in a white lace jumpsuit and styled with a nose stud, gold rings, hoop earrings and heels. In an interactive experience, guests can perform a duet with

Kellie Pickler‘s late husband, hit Nashville songwriter Kyle Jacobs, was formally laid to rest in a celebration of life ceremony with his family and friends on Aug. 21, and the uplifting service is now streaming online for fans to see. Jacobs’ family celebrated his life in a three-hour-plus service that leaned heavily on his religious