After premiering on the streaming service Hulu on Wednesday (July 5), CMA Fest’s first-ever full-length documentary is getting its very own major network broadcast slot. CMA Fest: 50 Years of Fan Fair takes a look back at the Nashville-based country music festival’s history, scrolling back to its humble early years at Music City’s festival grounds.
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Maren Morris came bearing gifts during her Wednesday night (July 5) stop at London’s O2 Forum Kentish Town: She debuted a new song called “Get the Hell Out of Here” for the crowd. Before she performed it, Morris reportedly explained that “Get the Hell Out of Here” was inspired by her own experiences of wrestling
Josh Turner will release a new collection featuring 11 of his biggest hits. His Greatest Hits album is scheduled to arrive on Friday, Sept. 8. “When you start out in this business, you’re never guaranteed longevity,” Turner says in a pess release. “I’m humbled and thankful that I’m still around making music and that I’ve
Join us in celebrating 50 years of the longest-running Country Music festival with the original documentary film, “CMA Fest: 50 years of Fan Fair” streaming now on Hulu. Told through exclusive interviews with Country Music’s most notable artists and never-before-seen performances, “CMA Fest: 50 Years of Fan Fair” celebrates the festival’s humble beginnings to the
Thomas Rhett and his family went all-out for Independence Day. The singer, his wife Lauren and their four daughters celebrated the July 4th holiday with a family beach day and a fireworks show, and they all dressed the part, wearing patriotic red, white and blue. Rhett’s four kids were especially well-dressed: From a red, white
Toby Keith returned to the stage with two Oklahoma pop-up shows over the weekend, marking some of his first public appearances since announcing he was taking a break to fight cancer in 2022. Despite appearing markedly thinner than in previous years, it was clear from the start of the show that Keith is still very
AI technology has made it possible for fans to see their favorite artists perform even after their deaths, with holograms of stars like Elvis Presley, Whitney Houston and Michael Jackson already being created. With the technology still on the rise, AI hologram performances only stand to get more popular — but Dolly Parton says she’d
What started out as a simple favor to a friend turned into a major health ordeal for country icon Mickey Gilley. The legendary singer was helping a friend when he fell backward down some steps — a fall that left him paralyzed from the neck down. The accident happened on July 5, 2009. “I was helping
On July 5, 2003, Johnny Cash gave his final public live performance, a 30-minute set at the Carter Family Fold in Hiltons, Va. Although visibly frail (he needed help walking from a wheelchair to a chair in front of the mic), the legend was in good spirits. Cash uttered his usual show-opening greeting — “Hello,
Gabby Barrett‘s two young children, 2-and-a-half-year-old Baylah May and 8-month-old Augustine Boone, are the stars of the show in the music video for her latest single, “Glory Days.” The song is a grateful anthem for day-to-day life — from “barefoot babies laughin’ and pickin’ daisies” to “Bible verses in the kitchen like it’s holy ground”
Luke Combs has found major success with his cover of Tracy Chapman’s 1988 hit, “Fast Car.” His rendition seems to have everyone talking — everyone, that is, except for Chapman herself. In fact, Combs has yet to receive any word from the songwriter and original hitmaker. “I have not,” the country megastar says when asked during an interview
Lauren Alaina performed her new song “Just Wanna Know That You Love Me” on Monday’s (July 3) episode of The Bachelorette. The country singer serenaded Charity Lawson on her one-on-one date with Aaron Bryant as they closed out their romantic evening with a private show at the Los Angeles Theatre. Alaina dazzled in a metallic
Just in time for Independence Day and the song’s 20th anniversary, Darryl Worley has released “Have We Forgotten,” a remake of his 2003 hit, “Have You Forgotten?” The updated version reunites Worley and Wynn Varble as co-writers and employs a first-person narrative with the collective noun “we,” as opposed to its original’s second-person point of view.
Blake Shelton and Gwen Stefani are celebrating their second wedding anniversary on Monday (July 3), and both stars marked the occasion with throwback shots remembering the day they tied the knot. Shelton’s message to Stefani is simple and sweet, letting her know that he’s still just as in love with her as he was on their wedding
Every year, America throws a huge birthday party, and this year, several country artists will be joining the fun on various platforms. While many stars will be performing in Nashville, others will be headed to New York City or Washington, D.C. to celebrate America’s 247th birthday. Once again, Macy’s will be sponsoring a massive red,
Independence Day is a time for Americans to come together and celebrate the birth of their nation. It’s a day filled with barbecues, fireworks, and, of course, music. Country music, in particular, has a way of capturing the spirit of patriotism and the love for our great nation. So, as you gear up for your
Thirty years ago today (July 3, 1993) was a thrilling day for Garth Brooks: It was on that date that he earned his 10th No. 1 hit with “That Summer,” from 1992’s The Chase. Brooks co-wrote “That Summer” with Pat Alger and his then-wife, Sandy Brooks. With lyrics such as, “When I told her that I’d never /
Rising country star Hailey Whitters has made her country radio debut with a catchy song called “Everything She Ain’t” — a song which also won her New Female Artist of the Year at the 2023 ACM Awards. It has sass, class and is a great female-empowerment type of country song, so it wasn’t too surprising when I asked
Twenty-two years ago today (June 30, 2001) was a sad day for country music: It was on that date that guitarist, singer, producer and music industry executive Chet Atkins passed away. He was 77 years old at the time of his death. Atkins grew up with a love of music and, due to his chronic asthma,
Lucinda Williams‘ critically acclaimed album Car Wheels on a Gravel Road turns 25 years old in 2023. The singer-songwriter released the record — her fifth studio project — on June 30, 1998, after scrapping the original version and having a falling out with her longtime producer and guitar player Gurf Morlix. The 13-track Car Wheels on