Country

Twenty years ago today (Nov. 15, 2003), Toby Keith earned his 12th No. 1 single with “I Love This Bar,” but chances are good that he had no idea just how much the song would affect his life. Written by Keith and Scotty Emerick, “I Love This Bar” describes the patrons of a local bar, who include “winners,

If you’ve seen the Brothers Osborne live in the last couple of years, you might notice one big change to duo member John Osborne’s appearance: He’s sporting an enormous, American Traditional-style tattoo of a ship across his chest. John’s proud of his ink, often wearing open-chested shirts so that the world can see his new

Mark Chesnutt says it’s time to get healthy, but to do that, he’ll need to stop touring temporarily and rely on the love and support from friends, family and fans. The ‘90s hitmaker is light on specifics, but makes it clear in a message to fans that getting back out on the road is a high priority. In

Clint Black‘s landmark, triple-Platinum debut album, Killin’ Time, turns 35 years old in 2024, and the singer’s working up a one-of-a-kind concept tour to celebrate. The ’90s country mainstay has announced his 2024 Killin’ Time — the 35th Anniversary World Tour, kicking things off with a string of dates across the U.S. and Canada. The run will

The CMA Awards took a moment to honor the late Jimmy Buffett on Wednesday (Nov. 8). Kenny Chesney and Alan Jackson joined Zac Brown Band and Mac McAnally to perform a medley of Buffett’s hits. Chesney began the performance, seated on a stool and playing an acoustic guitar as he started singing “Mother Ocean.” McAnally

  Jelly Roll has shattered attendance records, chart milestones and expectations as a new artist in the country genre, but he’d never shattered a trophy — until the 2023 CMA Awards on Wednesday night (Nov. 8.) Just hours after winning CMA New Artist of the Year, his first-ever win at the awards show, Jelly was

Blake Shelton is a country music star and a household name thanks to his time serving as a coach on The Voice. 22 years ago, however, he was just a young man from Oklahoma trying to make it in the industry. “The first CMAs that I was on was 2001,” he shares during a visit

Gabby Barrett turned to social media on Saturday (Nov. 11) to share the cover art for her much-anticipated sophomore album, Chapter & Verse. The 23-year-old country star appears on the cover dressed in a white corset, tan pants and a sheer lace duster against a background of rolling hills covered in a light mist. “I’m

Twenty-four years ago today, on Nov. 13, 1999, Garth Brooks performed double duty on NBC’s Saturday Night Live. The singer served as the host of the show, while his alter ego, Chris Gaines, performed as the musical guest. Brooks’ appearance on SNL was widely regarded as a success. The country music hitmaker shared a skit with

Lainey Wilson‘s Bell Bottom Country album made a clean sweep of country music awards shows. The “Watermelon Moonshine” singer won CMA Album of the Year on Wednesday night (Nov. 8), giving her two trophies for the project. Bell Bottom Country also took the ACM Award for Album of the Year in May. Wilson — the

Have a dang year, Lainey Wilson! After big wins in the Album and Female Artist of the Year categories, she took the Entertainer of the Year category at the 2023 CMA Awards Wednesday night (Nov. 8). It’s not fair to call the moment an upset, but the first-time nominee’s win was certainly a jaw-dropper. The tears

Jelly Roll and hip-hop artist K. Michelle were at the helm of a highlight moment at the CMA Awards on Wednesday (Nov. 8). The two led Bridgestone Arena in a captivating, gospel-tinged cover of the Judds’ “Love Can Build a Bridge.” Jelly Roll began the performance with a relatively low-key first verse before K. Michelle

Wynonna Judd admits that when Jelly Roll first asked her to join him for a CMA performance, she declined. So, he sweetened the deal. The two singers performed “Need a Favor” to open the 2023 CMA Awards. Jelly Roll also closed the show with K. Michelle, singing the Judds’ “Love Can Build a Bridge.” His recording

Going into the 2023 CMA Awards, fans knew to expect a big announcement following Morgan Wallen, Post Malone and Hardy‘s performance on the awards show. They also knew that the moment would feature a tribute to Joe Diffie, thanks to a slip of the tongue from show host Luke Bryan the day before. Still, no

Leading up to the 2023 CMA Awards, many fans wondered if the Country Music Association might’ve enlisted Tracy Chapman for a surprise duet with Luke Combs during the show. After all, she’s the writer and original performer of “Fast Car,” a song that won two CMA trophies during the show on Wednesday night (Nov. 8)

Shania Twain has issued a statement after a tour bus and truck accident in Canada left several people in the hospital. On Wednesday (Nov. 8), several members of Twain’s crew were taken to an area hospital after a rollover wreck that involved at least one tour bus and one of her production trucks. Shortly after, her

Today, globally celebrated, multi-platinum trio Jonas Brothers recruit rapidly rising, multi-platinum country superstar Bailey Zimmerman for their new single entitled “Strong Enough” out now—listen HERE. On the collaboration, Jonas Brothers say, “We’re so excited to team up with Bailey for ‘Strong Enough’! He’s such a talented artist who’s had an amazing year, so it’s been

Star-packed lineup of performers, presenters & special guests revealed for “CMT SMASHING GLASS,” airing Wednesday, November 15th at 9p/8c Amber Riley, Billie Jean King, Chris Janson, Clint Black, Fancy Hagood, Ledisi, Lucie Silvas, Mickey Guyton, Sheryl Crow and The War & Treaty celebrate barrier-breaking icons Patti Labelle & Tanya Tucker plus tributes to Aretha Franklin,

Today, multi-award-winning singer songwriter and breakthrough actress, Lainey Wilson announced “Wildflowers and Wild Horses” as her next single following Wilson’s television debut performance of the song at the 57th Annual CMA Awards, in Nashville, TN. As the third Broken Bow Records’ single off her critically acclaimed, award-winning album, Bell Bottom Country, “Wildflowers and Wild Horses” is a

“Country music’s newest badass” (People) Kolby Cooper today releases his irresistible new smash “Running Away” via BBR Music Group/Wheelhouse Records in partnership with Combustion Music – the latest from Cooper’s new musical era that his chaotically obsessed fans already can’t get enough of. Fusing rock-n-roll with his Texan roots, the touring powerhouse has been selling out venues & earning