The Grammy Awards nominations are out, with several of country music’s biggest artists in the running to receive the coveted trophy, including Miranda Lambert, Carly Pearce, Reba McEntire and more. Lambert leads in the country categories with a nomination in each of the four country categories. Lambert is nominated in Best Country Album, with Palomino; Best Country Song, with…
We now know who will be handing out the trophies at next week’s CMA Awards. The names of the presenters have just been announced, which include award-winning actors, reality TV stars, Grand Ole Opry members, rising stars and more. The list of presenters includes Los Angeles Dodgers player Mookie Betts, Breland, actress Jessica Chastain, Jordan Davis, actress Sarah Drew,…
Fans planning to see Reba McEntire perform this weekend, as part of her Reba: Live in Concert Arena Tour, are going to have to wait a little while longer. The country music superstar reveals on social media that she has been placed on vocal rest, and will be unable to fulfill the next few shows on her schedule. The…
Noah Thompson is still adjusting to his new role as an American Idol winner, after being crowned the Season 20 champion of the reality TV talent show. The Kentucky native says it was advice from judge Lionel Richie, and Season 4 winner Carrie Underwood, which propelled him towards being declared the winner. “I was just in disbelief that this…
Noah Thompson is having a whirlwind few weeks. The 20-year-old released his first single, “One Day Tonight,” via BMG and 19 Entertainment, shortly before he was crowned the Season 20 winner of American Idol. The former construction worker, who once thought he wasn’t talented enough to make it as a singer, still can’t quite believe he gets to put…
Almost one year after being crowned the Season 19 winner of American Idol, Chayce Beckham just announced the release of his debut EP. The California native revealed on social media that Doin’ It Right, a collection of six songs, will be released on Friday, April 15. Beckham also shared a snippet of the title track when sharing the details….
Keith Urban knew something was wrong, even before he found out about the devastating attacks on the United States on September 11, 2001. The New Zealand native was planning on enjoying a vacation, when instead he watched in horror as the events unfolded, along with the rest of the world. “I was in Florida,” Urban recalls. “We had just…
Blake Shelton‘s marriage to Gwen Stefani is still going strong. The country music superstar says he is still as in love as ever — and maybe more — since the couple said “I do” on July 3. “Married life so far is… it’s incredible,” Shelton says (via People). “I mean, it’s everything that it already was, which was awesome. She…
New music is here from Randy Travis! The Grand Ole Opry member just dropped a brand-new song, “Ain’t No Use” from The Vault, which was recorded earlier in his career, but never released, until now. Written by Travis, the song is reminiscent of why Travis remains the benchmark of what country music is made of, and why he still…
Live music is — finally — back, and in a big way, especially in Nashville. Recent announced performances include Dan + Shay’s Good Things album release party, the two-night CMA Summer Jam event, and an outdoor concert on Thursday, July 22, at 6th and Peabody in downtown Nashville. Leftover Salmon will perform, along with the Davisson Brothers band and Southern…
