The first part of Jason Aldean‘s double Macon, Georgia album is out! The first 15 songs, which includes his No. 1 “If I Didn’t Love You” duet with Carrie Underwood, were released on Friday, November 12, with the rest of the tracks available by April 22, 2022. With 30 songs on the project, the task was a bit daunting, but…
The 2021 CMA Awards are a wrap, but what a ceremony it was. Helmed by Luke Bryan, who made his CMA Awards hosting debut, it was a night filled with celebration, along with a few surprises. Keep reading to relive some of the night’s biggest, and sweetest, moments. Jimmie Allen winning New Artist of the Year If there was…
Luke Combs is the reigning CMA Awards Entertainer of the Year! Combs, who was also nominated in the category last year, beat out Miranda Lambert, Chris Stapleton, Carrie Underwood, and the 2020 Entertainer of the Year, Eric Church, to take home the trophy. Alan Jackson handed the award to an emotional Combs. “I can tell you from experience,” Jackson…
The 2021 CMA Awards will take place this week, with an impressive roster of celebrities handing out the trophies. The list of presenters was just released, with Scotty McCreery, Lionel Richie and Katy Perry among the stars who will be presenting the awards. Be sure to tune in this Wednesday… I’ll be presenting at the #CMAawards LIVE at…
Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena is the latest venue to require guests to have received the COVID-19 vaccine, or have a recent negative test, to enter their premises. The new policy goes into effect on October 2, and will remain in place at least until November 15. “Throughout the pandemic we have been consistent in stating that the health and wellness…
Charley Pride will be honored on Wednesday, August 25, with a star-studded special, CMT Giants: Charley Pride, with artists like Garth Brooks, Reba McEntire, Alan Jackson, George Strait, Darius Rucker, Luke Combs and more, performing in tribute to the country music trailblazer. The show is a way not only for country music to honor Pride, but for his family to honor him…
The country music community is mourning the loss of one of their own. Tom T. Hall, known as “The Storyteller,” passed away on August 20. Hall was 85 years old when he died at his home in Franklin, Tennessee. Hall, best known for writing “Harper Valley PTA,” which became a major hit for Jeannie C. Riley, had several hits…
The Oak Ridge Boys have been added to the lineup for this weekend’s Big Machine Music City Grand Prix, taking place August 6 to 8 in downtown Nashville. The historic group will headline the Grand Ole Prix concert on Sunday, August 8, at the conclusion of the race. Alan Jackson was originally scheduled to perform, but had to…
Country music is honoring Charley Pride in a big way, with a 90-minute special, CMT Giants: Charley Pride, honoring the historic singer’s legacy. Pride, who passed away last December from COVID-related complications, will be remembered with a star-studded musical program, featuring performances and appearances by Garth Brooks, Reba McEntire, Alan Jackson, Darius Rucker, George Strait, Lee Ann Womack, Luke…
Shania Twain, Phil Vassar, Brad Paisley and Toby Keith are among the nominees for the 2021 class of the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame. One of the artists will be inducted during the official ceremony on November 1, along with two nominated songwriters, with Rhett Akins, Buddy Cannon, Larry Cordle, Carl Jackson, Mary Ann Kennedy, David Malloy, Frank…
