The ACM Awards will be held on May 16, and we now know who will hand out the coveted trophies. The presenters have just been announced, with several country music artists, including Alabama, BRELAND, Jordan Davis, Sara Evans, Little Big Town, Ashley McBryde, Randy Travis and Clay Walker among the list of celebrities giving out the awards. They will…
Keith Urban just released “Go Home W U,” his collaboration with Lainey Wilson. The New Zealand native, who teased the release of the song during his performance of “Straight Line” at the CMT Music Awards last month, held onto the song for a few years before sharing it with the world. “I wrote ‘Go Home W U’ in 2020 with BRELAND,…
Randy Travis is opening up about his new song, “Where That Came From.” The single, his first new music since his stroke in 2013, was created using his voice from previous songs, along with the help of AI. While some have criticized its use, Travis is thankful for the technology that, for the first time in 11 years, allowed…
Colin Stough has a new music video out. The American Idol alum just released the official video for “Makes Two of Us,” a song that reminisces about a relationship that ended, with those memories tinged with regret. “The music video for ‘Makes Two of Us’ is about how your mind keeps wandering to your ex after a breakup,” Stough…
Kenny Chesney is so grateful for his mother, Karen. The 56-year-old is speaking out about the woman who gave birth to him when she was just 19, and worked as a hairdresser to support her family. “I think one of the most important lessons that I’ve learned from my mom, no matter what life throws at you, is just…
16 years ago today was an unforgettable day for Carrie Underwood. On May 10, 2008, Underwood was officially inducted into the Grand Ole Opry. Underwood was just 25 years old when she was inducted by fellow Oklahoma native Garth Brooks. “This is going to hold a very special place in my awards case,” an emotional Underwood said from the…
Carly Pearce has been vocal about her love of traditional country music, something that is evident in “fault line,” a new song from her upcoming hummingbird album. Pearce just dropped the song as the final track ahead of the release of the record on June 7. “Some of my favorite songs were in the era of Tammy Wynette and…
Thomas Rhett is honoring his wife, Lauren Akins, with his brand-new single, “Beautiful As You,” out now. The song, which Rhett co-wrote, is the debut single from his next album, slated to be released on August 23. “This is an anthem for everybody who feels like they out-kicked their coverage,” Rhett says. “There was one day a couple years…
Keith Urban has earned the approval of millions of fans, but the person whose approval he wants the most is no longer able to offer it to him. The 56-year-old says his father, who passed away in 2015, is the one whose approval he seeks the most, even though he can no longer give it. “I feel like I’m…
35 years ago was a heartbreaking day for the country music community. On May 9, 1989, Keith Whitley passed away, at the height of his career, from alcohol poisoning. Whitley, married to Lorrie Morgan at the time, was only 34 years old when he passed away. Born on July 1, 1954 in Ashland, Kentucky, Whitley showed an early gift for…
