Talk about a star-studded record! Jimmie Allen just announced the release of Bettie James Gold Edition, a 16-track record that includes collaborations with Keith Urban, Little Big Town, BRELAND, Pitbull, Babyface, Lindsay Ell, LANCO and more. “When it comes to music I love, I don’t really get wrapped up in boundaries or genres,” Allen says of the ambitious…
The 2021 CMT Music Awards returned in a big way. Hosted by Kane Brown and Kelsea Ballerini, the ceremony included not only handing out trophies, but several killer performances and all-star collaborations. See 10 of our favorites below. 1. Carrie Underwood and NEEDTOBREATHE, “I Wanna Remember” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pof8LfoTnbI Carrie Underwood announced last month that she was joining NEEDTOBREATHE on their…
Blake Shelton is ready to head out on his Friends and Heroes Tour later this year, with an all-star lineup that includes Martina McBride, Tracy Byrd and Trace Adkins, along with special guest Lindsay Ell, joining him on the road. Not only is Shelton eager to perform again, especially after the challenges of 2020, but he is also happy to be excited about…
Live music shows are finally returning, including the popular Pepsi Gulf Coast Jam. Originally scheduled for 2020, the event was rescheduled due to the coronavirus pandemic, now taking place June 4 to 6. Lynyrd Skynyrd, Brad Paisley and Luke Bryan will headline the three-day event, which will also include performances by Cole Swindell, Brothers Osborne, Billy Ray Cyrus, Lindsay…
Blake Shelton is proving his love of traditional country with his upcoming Friends and Heroes Tour. The Oklahoma native will kick off his 2021 Friends and Heroes Tour on August 18, with Martina McBride, Tracy Byrd and Trace Adkins, along with special guest Lindsay Ell, joining him on the road. “A little over a year ago when the world…
No one was more sad than Cassadee Pope to see all of her concerts go away and find herself off the road for over a year because of the pandemic. The Season 3 winner of The Voice is slowly easing back into normalcy, now that COVID-19 numbers are going down and the number of people being vaccinated is…
Happy birthday, Carly Pearce! The singer turns 31 on April 24. We are celebrating her big day by finding 11 fun things to know about one of country music’s rising stars. 1. Pearce isn’t her last name. Pearce’s real name is Carly Cristyne Slusser. She chose Pearce as her stage name, after her grandparents, since it was from them…
The city of Nashville was devastated early Christmas morning, when a bomb exploded, destroying numerous buildings in the blast. This week, several country artists, including Lee Brice, Ashley McBryde, Old Dominion, Scotty McCreery and more, will perform for 2nd Ave Strong on Friday, March 26, a benefit show to raise money for the 2nd Ave Strong fund, created to…
Santa Claus is still coming to town, in spite of the coronavirus pandemic. The Nashville Christmas Parade will once again take place, this year on Saturday, December 5, with several country and gospel artists taking part. The annual event will be virtual this year, allowing Music City residents to watch from the comfort of their own homes. Runaway June,…
When Scarlett Burke had the idea for the star-studded Make It Up As We Go podcast, she never imagined that the concept would resonate with so many people, including celebrities. Starring Miranda Lambert, Dennis Quaid, Bobby Bones, Billy Bob Thornton, and Lindsay Ell, Make It Up As We Go is a scripted country music series, with Scarlett playing the…
