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
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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
Even the biggest names in country music still have items on their bucket list they’d love to cross off. Maren Morris check off a big one on Wednesday night (April 13), when she was invited to join John Mayer onstage during his Nashville show. “Hello, Maren can’t be reached right now because she went back to 2006 and
Happy 90th birthday, Loretta Lynn! The country legend was born on this day, April 14, in 1932. Lynn was born to Theodore Webb, a coal miner, and his wife, Clara Ramey. The second of eight children — including younger sister Brenda Gail, known as singer Crystal Gayle – she grew up in Butcher Holler, a small mining
Maren Morris and Ryan Hurd took the stage together at the CMT Music Awards on Monday (April 11) to perform “I Can’t Love You Anymore” from Morris’ new album, Humble Quest. Hurd — Morris’ husband and labelmate — provides vocals on the recorded track, as he does on other tracks on her album, so he joined
Noah Thompson took the stage on American Idol Season 20 to perform in front of a live audience as part of the Top 24. On the two-hour episode on Monday night (April 11), he covered “Blue Side of the Mountain” by the SteelDrivers. For his rendition of the tune, the 19-year-old construction worker from Kentucky
Maddie Font from Maddie & Tae was post-game-Super-Bowl-excited when she took the CMT Music Awards stage to accept Duo/Group Video of the Year. Then, she spotted her duo partner, Tae Kerr, and she fell apart. It was an astonishing pivot that led even the most stoic country fan to find a tissue. “I miss you
Billy Ray Cyrus and his wife of nearly thirty years, Tish Cyrus, have issued a statement after the news that she has filed for divorce — again. “It is after 30 years, five amazing children and a lifetime of memories, we have decided to go our separate ways — not with sadness, but with love in
Jason Aldean and Carrie Underwood came together onstage at the 2022 CMT Music Awards on Monday night (April 11). They won the award for Collaborative Video of the Year for their song, “If I Didn’t Love You.” Both artists came up to claim their trophy in person during the ceremony, which aired live from Nashville.
Thirty years ago today (April 11, 1992) was a bittersweet day for Wynonna Judd. It was on that date that she earned her first No. 1 hit as a solo artist, with her debut single, “She Is His Only Need.” By the time “She Is His Only Need” hit the airwaves, Judd had already had plenty
During a conversation with CBS Mornings‘ Nate Burleson on Friday (Apr. 8), Jimmie Allen reflected on the obstacles he’s faced as a Black artist in the country genre, and how his family influence — specifically, lessons learned from his mom — help him grapple with the racism he’s faced in the industry. Specifically, Allen remembers
Chances are good that 27 years ago today (April 10, 1995), George Strait had no idea how significant his plans for the day would become. It was on that date that Strait recorded “Check Yes or No” and “I Know She Still Loves Me,” both for his 1995 compilation album Strait Out of the Box. Strait
Carrie Underwood was so deeply touched by a group of fans’ sweet gesture in remembrance of her dog Ace, who died on April 3, that she “immediately started crying.” The country superstar turned to social media to express her thanks after some fans banded together to raise money in Ace’s name and sent the singer
Thirty-one years ago today (April 9, 1991) was a day of celebration for Patty Loveless. It was on that date that Loveless earned her first gold album with her 1988 record Honky Tonk Angel. Patty Loveless Honky Tonk Angel album coverMCA Nashville loading… Honky Tonk Angel was Loveless’ third album; it followed her self-titled freshman record, which
Travis Tritt and Marty Stuart have different recollections of how their musical collaboration and friendship began, but Stuart’s version has more detail. In 2017, Stuart told Weld for Birmingham: “The first time I heard [Tritt’s] voice was in a drive-thru in a Burger King in Bessemer, Alabama,” Stuart said. “I had this song called ‘The