Some of country music’s biggest acts are putting on their best looks for the 2023 CMT Music Awards, which kick off tonight (April 2) at the Moody Center in Austin, Texas. Tonight’s ceremony, co-hosted by Kane Brown and Kelsea Ballerini, will spotlight and celebrate some of the genre’s best new talent and most beloved superstars. Wild
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Lisa Marie Presley‘s former mansion in Florida is currently for sale, and it’s every bit as spectacular as you’d expect for rock music royalty. Presley’s former 9-bedroom, 9.5-bathroom, 7,815-square-foor Florida estate sits directly on the ocean in Clearwater, Fla., and it’s listed for just a shade under $5.995 million dollars. According to online property sites, that
Sixty-seven years ago today (April 2, 1956) was a career-changing day for Johnny Cash: It was on that date that he recorded “I Walk the Line,” for his freshman album, With His Hot and Blue Guitar. “I Walk the Line,” which became the third single from Cash’s debut record, shot straight to No. 1 when it was
Garth Brooks will take on the role of ACM Awards co-host for the first time in his career this May. The country star will join forces with Dolly Parton, who debuted as the ceremony’s host last year, to present the 58th annual event. “I am thrilled to return to host the ACM Awards, this time
Two steals and three Playoff Passes were up for grabs going into Tuesday’s (March 28) night’s 1-hour episode of Season 23’s The Voice. But contestants had to give it their all to be a potential recipient of either of them. The esteemed Playoff Pass, a game-changing feature that was added this season, allows handpicked individuals
In their brand new track “Middle of the Morning,” Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit offer a raw interpretation of the frustrations and fears many of us faced during the early months of the COVID-19 pandemic. Penned while navigating lockdown at home, Isbell was forced to navigate a new normal away from the road and
Margo Price, Sheryl Crow, and Old Crow Medicine Show‘s Ketch Secor will join Nashville mayor John Cooper and Council Member Russ Pulley to honor victims of the March 27 shooting at The Covenant School. According to the Tennessean, the three singer-songwriters will be on hand for the Nashville Remembers vigil, which begins at 5:30 PM CT tonight (March 29) at Public
With their very first albums, these 10 country artists made a statement. From Johnny Cash in 1957 to the Dixie Chicks (now the Chicks) in 1998, Connie Smith in 1965 to Chris Stapleton in 2015, these albums changed the game. Whether they ushered in a new sound, brought tradition back to the genre, filled a gap in the
Despite long navigating the realm of hard-driving honky tonk that led to the name of her debut record, Hardliner, Hannah Juanita aims to open up and show a new side of herself with her latest single, “Memory of You.” The 2023 Ameripolitan Award nominee for Honky Tonk Female of the Year describes the song, out
Fifty-six years ago today (April 1, 1967) was a big day for country music and the genre’s fans: It was on that date that the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum opened in Nashville, Tenn. The Country Music Association (CMA) originally established the Country Music Hall of Fame in 1961 and spent six years
George Strait was a heartthrob when he first ventured onto the country music scene in his 20s, and it could be argued that he’s even better looking today, in his late 60s, sporting a fit build, the same distinguished features and a million-dollar smile. So, when you combine Strait, his hit songs and a music video
Brooklyn trio Camp Bedford offer up a transportive and magical set of tracks on their upcoming debut EP, So Often and So Sweet. Comprised of members Roxanne Quilty (guitar, vocals), Mariela Flor Olivo (lead rhythm guitar, vocals) and Tallen Gabriel (cello), the queer and femme-led outfit bring a modern mysticism to familiar folk-pop sounds. This unique sonic blend,
Country hitmaker Ty Herndon is teaming up with LGBTQ advocacy organization GLAAD to revive their star-studded Concert for Love and Acceptance this June. First held in 2015, the event will return as an in-person fundraiser for the first time since 2019 after being streamed as a virtual-only event for two years due to the COVID-19
California native Merle Haggard may not have actually been an “Okie from Muskogee,” but that very city will soon award the influential singer-songwriter with a special honor. On Wednesday (March 29), the Oklahoma Music Hall of Fame and the Merle Haggard Statue Committee announced their plans to install a bronze statue of the late country
The CMT Music Awards on Sunday (April 2) will feature all-star performances from country music’s biggest stars, and a few will team up with members of rock and roll royalty for a tribute to Lynyrd Skynyrd. CMT announced Thursday (March 30) that the tribute to the venerated band will feature a cross-genre group of artists
We’re back with another edition of The Boot’s Weekly Picks, which highlights great new tracks from the world of country, Americana, folk and everything in between. This week’s list features a powerful and deeply personal story-song from Ron Pope, a message of affirmation from Bobby Stevens, while Brittany Ann Tranbaugh unpacks the mix of emotions that comes when navigating a long distance relationship.
Amy Grant and Vince Gill are bringing back their popular Christmas at the Ryman residency for another year this December. The talented pair will take the stage together at Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium for 12 shows, including a limited amount of matinee performances, beginning on Dec. 13. “‘Christmas at the Ryman’ has become one of our favorite
We’ve made it through the first quarter of 2023, and some of music’s biggest and most beloved acts are quickly filling their touring schedules. As the music industry continues to navigate new challenges in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, artists are doing their best to plan exciting and unique live shows for eager fans. 2023 will see
The Cadillac Three tap into the searing, lingering pain of missing a loved one in their powerful new track “This Town Is a Ghost.” In the song, frontman Jaren Johnston reflects on the loss of his father, former Grand Ole Opry drummer Jerry Ray Johnston, who died on Jan. 9, 2022, at the age of
The fourth month of the year, April includes many exciting occasions and observances, including the Boston Marathon, Record Store Day, Earth Day and April Fools’ Day, along with everyone’s least favorite day: Tax Day. But April also is the birthday month of a bunch of country stars. Sharing a birthday month with these fun (and not-so-fun) events