Carrie Underwood grew up adoring Randy Travis. So when she got to meet her musical hero, the Oklahoma native admits she was anything but cool. “The first time I met him, I totally embarrassed myself. I cried and he was the nicest guy ever,” Carrie recalled on her own Apple Music Country’s XO Radio show (via Music Mayhem). “I went…
Thomas Rhett‘s inspirational song, “Be a Light,” is officially his 16th No. 1 single. The song, which features Keith Urban, Reba McEntire, Chris Tomlin and Lady A’s Hillary Scott on the track, was also nominated for a CMA Award, for Musical Event of the Year. “I’m completely blown away and humbled by the support of ‘Be A Light’ from…
Loretta Lynn is not happy with Garth Brooks. The 88-year-old is criticizing her good friend for withdrawing his name from consideration for the Entertainer of the Year category, and hopes the Country Music Association ignores his request. “I’ve thought a lot about Garth Brooks stepping down from being considered for CMA Entertainer of the Year,” Loretta shared in a…
Legendary songwriter and radio host Bill Mack has passed away. Bill, perhaps best known for writing “Blue,” which became a major hit for LeAnn Rimes, was 88 years old when he passed away, after contracting COVID-19. “I’m deeply saddened to tell you that my Dad passed away early this morning due to COVID-19 with underlying conditions,” Bill’s son, Billy…
Garth Brooks might be joining the ranks of artists like Florida Georgia Line, Blake Shelton, Luke Bryan and more. The Country Music Hall of Fame member hints that he might soon open a bar on Lower Broadway, like so many of his famous friends. “Things you probably shouldn’t say, I’m gonna say,” Garth said during his virtual press conference…
When Garth Brooks announced he was removing himself from the Entertainer of the Year category, the reaction on social media was immediate, including from some of Garth’s famous friends, as well as his own wife, Trisha Yearwood! It all began when Steve Wariner shared his thoughts about Garth’s news on Twitter, which Blake Shelton quickly retweeted. “If you’ve ever seen…
The 2020 CMT Music Awards was just one of many events over the next several weeks that had to be canceled or postponed due to coronavirus, but fans will thankfully still be able to get their country music fix. CMT just announced a two-hour show, CMT Celebrates Our Heroes: An Artists of the Year Special, premiering on Wednesday, June…
