The list of country stars playing the main stage at Nissan Stadium during Nashville’s CMA Music Festival got a little bigger this morning (March 17) as the superstar lineup was announced on Good Morning America. This year’s fest takes place June 8–11, with country stars expected to perform on stages all over the city. The…… MORE
Keith Urban Talks Inspiration Behind “The Fighter” and Multiple Award Nominations
Keith Urban has another hit on his hands with “The Fighter,” his fifth single released from his current album Ripcord. The song, which features superstar Carrie Underwood on vocals, is currently No. 23 on the Billboard Country Airplay chart and turned out to be one of the fastest written songs Keith has ever completed. “It…… MORE
From the Closet: Jake Owen Issues Public Service Announcement to Twitter Dumbasses
Jake Owen issued a public service announcement to his 2 million Twitter followers today (March 16). Speaking from his Twitter pulpit (what looks to be his walk-in closet), Jake spoke for two-plus minutes about Twitter “dumbasses” who try to scam folks out of their money and time. Check out his soliloquy below, as well as…… MORE
Sounds Crazy: Nashville’s New Patsy Cline Museum Opens April 7
Move over Johnny Cash and George Jones, Patsy Cline is coming to town. The “Crazy” singer will be the subject of the new Patsy Cline Museum, following in the esteemed footsteps of both Johnny and George, who also have downtown Nashville museums dedicated in their honor. Located at 119 Third Avenue South—on the second story…… MORE
Michael Ray Knew There Was Something Special About His Latest Hit, “Think a Little Less”
Michael Ray, whose debut single, “Kiss You in the Morning,” reached the top of the charts in 2015, is gearing up for what could be his second No. 1 single, “Think a Little Less,” which is currently No. 2 on the Billboard Country Airplay chart. The Florida native knew he had something special from the…… MORE
Surprise: Chris Lucas of LOCASH Learns the Gender of His Upcoming Baby on “Today” [Watch]
Before LOCASH’s Preston Brust and Chris Lucas performed their current single, “Ring On Every Finger,” on the Today show, hosts Kathie Lee Gifford and Jenna Bush Hager had a special surprise for Chris, whose wife, Kaitlyn, is expecting the couple’s third child. Kathie Lee and Jenna arranged for Kaitlyn to appear via Skype to surprise…… MORE
Last Chance to Bid on VIP Experience With Carrie Underwood at the Grand Ole Opry ($3,500 Currently)
If you want to bid on the Carrie Underwood VIP experience at the Grand Ole Opry via Charitybuzz.com, you’d better make an offer before 2 p.m. CT. Charitybuzz’s first-ever curated music auction is live and includes the chance to spend time with country music stars such as Carrie Underwood, Sam Hunt, Jason Aldean, Dierks Bentley,…… MORE
The Railers Plan Timely Arrival at Country Radio With New Single, “11:59 (Central Standard Time)” [Listen]
Both on and offstage, The Railers are a tight-knit group. The trio—Jonathan, Jordan and Cassandra Lawson—has been tearing up the roadway in their trusty old van, Geraldine, playing 150–200 shows a year for the past few years. Jonathan and Jordan are brothers, while Jonathan and Cassandra are husband and wife, which makes Jordan and Cassandra…… MORE
Watch Coach Blake Shelton and Mentor Luke Bryan Spread the Love During “The Voice” Battle Rounds
The Blind Auditions have concluded on NBC’s Season 12 of The Voice, and now it’s time to battle. On Monday, March 20, the Battles Rounds will begin and coaches Blake Shelton, Adam Levine, Alicia Keys and Gwen Stefani will be bringing in their team mentors. Luke Bryan will serve as a mentor for Team Blake members…… MORE
Reba Remembers Band Members Who Died in Plane Crash 26 Years Ago
It was 26 years ago today (March 16) that Reba suffered a deep loss when eight members of her band lost their lives in a fatal plane crash. The accident occurred shortly after the plane carrying the band had taken off from Brown Field, a private airport outside San Diego. Reba recalled the incident in…… MORE
