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It’s been a busy 2021 for Tenille Townes so far: Not only did she just release her new EP, Masquerades, but she also joined Reba McEntire in February for a string of stops on the Reba: Live in Concert tour. During a recent conversation with the PEOPLE Every Day podcast, Townes described McEntire’s influence as unforgettable,

Thirty-one years ago today, on April 24, 1991, Garth Brooks won a record-breaking six times at the 26th annual ACM Awards. Brooks shares his one-night ACM Awards wins record with Faith Hill and Chris Stapleton, who each won six trophies in 1999 and 2016, respectively. At the 1991 ACM Awards, Brooks won trophies for Top Male Vocalist of the Year;

Reba McEntire is stepping back into the role of author for a new lifestyle book, set for release in the fall of 2023. McEntire is working alongside Harper Celebrate, a gift imprint of publisher Harper Collins, for the release. Although a title has not yet been announced, McEntire and Harper Celebrate have shared that the that

Thirteen years ago, on April 23, 2009, Taylor Swift launched her first headlining tour with a sold-out show at the Roberts Municipal Stadium in Evansville, Ind. The trek — which was dubbed the Fearless Tour — was, appropriately, in support of the star’s sophomore effort, Fearless, which topped the U.S. country and pop charts upon its

Walker Hayes is crossing another career accomplishment off his list with his first-ever headlining arena tour, the Glad You’re Here Tour. The 15-city tour kicks off on Sept. 29 in Johnstown, Pa., and it will run through Nov. 12 in Everett, Wash. Parmalee will join Hayes for the entirety of the trek. “I can’t believe that

Jason Aldean’s long-awaited album Georgia has finally arrived. Serving as the completion of his expansive double album Macon, Georgia, the LP features 15 tracks, including a new mid-tempo breakup tune titled “The State I’m In.” Will Bundy, John Morgan and Jaron Boyer co-wrote the song, which plays on the dual meanings of one’s emotional condition

Cole Swindell and Lainey Wilson stopped by The Kelly Clarkson Show on Wednesday (April 20) to perform their steamy duet “Never Say Never.” Clarkson also told the audience about some of their recent accolades — like Wilson being the reigning ACM New Artist of the Year and Swindell notching nine Platinum singles — before introducing their performance.

Luke Combs‘ third studio album now has a name and some track information to go with a release date. The “Doin’ This” singer has also revealed the cover art for LC3. Combs turned to social media to share that the album dropping on June 24 is titled Growin’ Up. It includes 12 songs (more on that

Thor is a Norse god. Hank Williams is a country music god. That’s about all the two larger-than-life figures have in common, or so it would seem. In 2014, their worlds seemed ready to collide in a fascinating way that would involve a crooked doctor, Steve Earle and (much later) Johnny Cash. What happened? The hot story

On May 13, Virginia natives 49 Winchester will release their new album Fortune Favors the Bold. The burgeoning band’s lead single “Russell County Line” serves as a love song for their hometown of Castlewood. Joining the vast canon of country music road songs, “Russell County Line” shines with understated acoustic guitars and a sprinkle of piano. Frontman Issac Gibson

Jimmie Allen has long been open about the mental health challenges he has faced. In 2019, he revealed that he’d been diagnosed with bipolar disorder as a young teen; the following year, he opened a dialogue with fans about how the COVID-19 pandemic had caused a number of his mental health issues to resurface. Now,

Six contestants went home during Monday (April 18) night’s episode of American Idol, but HunterGirl was not one of them. The 23-year-old fan-favorite from Winchester, Tenn., was marked safe midway through the nerve-wracking results show, thanks in part to her Top 20 performance of her original song, “Heartbreak Down,” which took place the night before.

Garth Brooks has a very clear vision for his new bar and restaurant coming to downtown Nashville’s Lower Broadway. In an April 15 press conference, the country star shared his hopes for the space. “I want the Chick-fil-A of honky-tonks,” Brooks says. “I want a place where you go, where you feel good, feel safe and everybody’s

Mike Parker may be a solo act, but on Easter Sunday, he took a collaboration song to new heights for his Top 20 performance on Season 20’s American Idol. Performing Maren Morris and Ryan Hurd’s No. 1 hit “Chasing After You,” Parker sang both parts of the husband-and-wife ballad, turning the duet into a one-person

LeAnn Rimes was joined by Ashley McBryde, Carly Pearce, Mickey Guyton and Brandy Clark on an episode of CMT Crossroads on Thursday night (April 14). The singers joined Rimes to honor her storied career, and each artist performed one of Rimes’ hits with her. In an especially spirited performance, McBryde joined Rimes for her 2007

Sixteen years ago today (April 17, 2006) was an exhausting day for Jo Dee Messina. It was on that date that the singer ran the Boston Marathon, in five hours and 47 minutes; her time was about an hour longer than she had anticipated because she injured her knee about halfway through the course. “I don’t

Twelve years ago today (April 16, 2010) was a significant day for Alan Jackson: It was on that date the country music icon received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, sealing his fate as a bona fide superstar. “I’ve been doing this for 20 years,” a humbled Jackson said during the ceremony. “I’ve had

Soulful singer-songwriter Tami Neilson joined forces with Willie Nelson for their moving new song “Beyond the Stars.” The track is the first single from Neilson’s upcoming record Kingmaker, which is set for release on July 15. “Beyond the Stars” taps into the painful feelings of longing to be with the one you’ve lost. Neilson and Nelson’s

CMT honored LeAnn Rimes‘ career and music on CMT Crossroads: LeAnn Rimes & Friends, which aired Thursday night (April 14). Fellow artists Ashley McBryde, Brandy Clark, Carly Pearce and Mickey Guyton joined Rimes on the show, and each artist performed Rimes’ hits with her. One of the highlight performances of the night featured Rimes and Guyton collaborating on

Thirty-three years ago today (April 15, 1989), Dolly Parton served as both the host and musical guest on Saturday Night Live. During the episode, in addition to her hosting and performance duties, the country legend also appeared in several sketches, including “Planet of the Enormous Hooters” and “Celebrity Restaurant.” “Oh, it really is great to be