If there was ever a bad time for Carly Pearce to take a fall, it was right before the CMA Awards. The Kentucky native was nominated for four trophies, and was performing her No. 1 duet, “I Hope You’re Happy Now,” during the live broadcast, so to have a major accident on Halloween, resulting in damage to her face,…
We already knew that Thomas Rhett and Lauren Akins would host this year’s CMA Country Christmas, but now we know who some of the performers will be as well! Tim McGraw, Kelsea Ballerini, Dan + Shay, Gabby Barrett, Lady A, Little Big Town and Darius Rucker with Lindsey Stirling will all take the stage for the virtual holiday special. “The idea for…
The Country Radio Broadcasters (CRB) just announced the nominees for the 2021 New Faces Show. which historically has been a launching pad for some of country music’s most-successful careers. This year’s nominees include Ashley McBryde, HARDY, Matt Stell, Tenille Arts, Niko Moon, Travis Denning, Ryan Hurd, Parker McCollum and Jameson Rodgers. Five artists will be chosen from the list…
It’s been one year since Lady A released their seventh studio album, Ocean. To celebrate the milestone anniversary, the trio, made up of Charles Kelley, Hillary Scott and Dave Haywood, just announced the Ocean Deluxe Edition, out on Friday, November 20. The record will have the original 13 songs on the project, along with six new songs, including “Champagne…
Blake Shelton took home the People’s Choice Award for Country Artist of 2020, giving a heartfelt speech thanking both his fans and his fiancée, Gwen Stefani, after receiving the honor. “This is crazy,” Blake said from stage, with fans appearing via Zoom behind him. “It is absolutely insane, and I’m so grateful that we were able to have this…
Home Free is one of the busiest touring groups in the country, of any genre. So while being forced off the road because of the coronavirus pandemic was devastating in many ways, band member Rob Lundquist says there has been a bright side to having so much time at home. “I have never, not in the last 15 years,…
Thomas Rhett and Lauren Akins are already the proud parents to three little girls, but they likely aren’t done yet. The 30-year-old hints they might have more — a lot more — before they say their family is complete. “Me and Lauren are just kind of at the point where our house is so chaotic anyway, as we continue…
Jerrod Niemann is finding himself again, both in music and in life. The 41-year-old began releasing music this year, including “Tequila Kisses” and “Ghost Rider,” which reflects his journey over the last few years, including a divorce and a split from a record label, as well as his ability to find himself, and find love, again. “I thought it’d…
’90s country superstar Doug Supernaw has passed away, following a battle with lung and bladder cancer. Doug was 60 years old when he passed away on Friday, November 13. His passing was announced in a letter posted on social media. “Diagnosed in February 2019 with advanced stage IV lung and bladder cancer, Doug began an aggressive treatment schedule with…
Lee Brice‘s fifth studio album, Hey World, will be released on November 20. The 15-song project runs a wide spectrum of styles and feelings, from the rowdy multi-week No. 1, “One of Them Girls” to the poignant title track and more. “I want to take you on a roller coaster ride, at a show or with an album” Lee…
