Jimmie Allen will not be able to perform at tonight’s CMA Awards as planned. The “Down Home” singer shared the disappointing news on social media, revealing he would no longer perform with the Zac Brown Band and Marcus King. “I was looking forward to performing with my friends Zac Brown Band and Marcus King at the CMA Awards,” Allen…
Stephanie Quayle is sharing a tragic part of her past — one she had never shared before — in her new album, On the Edge. The eight-track record, which includes her poignant single, “The Lost Years,” uncovers one of the darkest times in her life, one she had never shared publicly, until now. 13 years ago, in 2009, a…
A new round of performers has been announced for the upcoming CMA Awards, including Reba McEntire and Chris Stapleton. They join an all-star cast of artists added to the live broadcast, including Brothers Osborne, Brandy Clark, Luke Combs, Caylee Hammack, Cody Johnson, Elle King, Patty Loveless, Ashley McBryde, John Osborne, Katy Perry, Pillbox Patti, Cole Swindell, The Black Keys,…
Michael Ray‘s latest single, “Holy Water,” might have never happened if not for his family’s rich musical heritage. The Florida native recently appeared on The Kelly Clarkson Show, where he shared how his music was inspired largely by his lineage, and those who, perhaps unintentionally, helped pave the way for his own successful career. “My grandfather got out…
Chapel Hart‘s Danica Hart is fortunately on the mend after undergoing vocal cord surgery. The singer first shared that she was going in for surgery on social media, later revealing that she was recovering quietly at home. On Friday, October 28, Danica shared a video from her hospital bed, taken before the surgery. “I’m getting ready for surgery today,…
Another chapter in Carly Pearce‘s 29: Written in Stone is officially closed. The Kentucky native performed the second of two sold-out shows at Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium on October 27, where she sang songs not only from her latest record, but from her debut Every Little Thing, and eponymous sophomore project, celebrating her five years in country music. Pearce kicked off the…
Alan Jackson will receive another accolade in honor of his legendary career. The 64-year-old will be given the Willie Nelson Lifetime Achievement Award, during the live broadcast of the upcoming CMA Awards. Dierks Bentley, Jon Pardi, Carrie Underwood and Lainey Wilson will perform a special tribute to the Country Music Hall of Fame member. “We are thrilled to honor Alan…
The first round of performers for the 2022 CMA Awards has been announced. Carrie Underwood, Morgan Wallen, Jimmie Allen, Miranda Lambert, HARDY, Lainey Wilson, the Zac Brown Band, Kelsea Ballerini, Carly Pearce, Kelly Clarkson, Marcus King and more are among the list of performers, along with host Luke Bryan. Bryan will perform his current single, “Country On,” while Lambert…
The CMT Artists of the Year ceremony will be packed with talent. Artist of a Lifetime honoree, Alan Jackson, will perform, along with fellow honorees Carly Pearce, Cody Johnson, Kane Brown and Breakout Artist of the Year Lainey Wilson. Walker Hayes will perform with Ciara for a world-premiere collaboration, and Riley Green will pay tribute to honoree Luke Combs…
Keith Urban can by now fill as many arenas and amphitheaters as he wants, but he well remembers his days of playing in bars and clubs, hoping to get his career off the ground. The Grand Ole Opry member helped another aspiring artist, Kayley Green, who usually spends her weekends singing on Lower Broadway in Nashville, by inviting her…
