Up-and-comers know they’re on the right track when they’re invited to play the New Faces of Country Music show at Country Radio Seminar in Nashville. Only a handful of rising stars get the honor of performing before the industry crowd, which includes radio programmers, executives and members of the national media. The 2019 New Faces…… MORE
A number of country stars shared their condolences and remembrances of George H. W. Bush after news broke the former President and war hero had passed away on Nov. 30. Below, read comments via social media from Tim McGraw, Brad Paisley, Oak Ridge Boys, Brandy Clark, Travis Tritt and more. War hero,congressman,Ambassador, CIA Director,VP, President,father,…… MORE
Following in the hallowed footsteps of Merle Haggard, Dolly Parton, Willie Nelson, Loretta Lynn and more, Reba McEntire was honored at the 2018 Kennedy Center Honors during a ceremony in Washington, D.C., on Dec. 2. Lady Antebellum, Brooks & Dunn and Reba’s daughter-in-law, Kelly Clarkson, performed in honor of Reba. Sometimes when we meet our…… MORE
Darius Rucker will reassemble one of the most prolific bands of the 1990s—Hootie & the Blowfish—for a 44-date headlining tour in 2019. Darius and his crew—Mark Bryan, Dean Felber and Jim Sonefeld—announced the new trek, dubbed the Group Therapy Tour, on Today on Dec. 3. The tour will kick off on May 30 in Virginia…… MORE
Luke Combs is engaged to his girlfriend of two-plus years, Nicole Hocking. Luke revealed the news in an Instagram photo from Hawaii, saying: “She said yes a while ago but this is a way better place to take pictures than the kitchen. Can’t wait to spend forever with you @nicohocking I Love You! #Mahalo.” View…… MORE
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After announcing his 2019 Friends & Heroes Tour with the Bellamy Brothers, John Anderson, Trace Adkins and Lauren Alaina, Blake Shelton decided to cover a trio of classic country songs leading up to the tour in his Friends & Heroes Session. Blake rolled out covers of Bobby Bare’s “Tequila Shelia” and George Jones’ “The King…… MORE
Jana Kramer and husband Mike Caussin welcomed a baby boy, Jace Joseph Caussin, on Nov. 29. Jana revealed the birth in a photo via Instagram, stating: “Welcome to the world, Jace Joseph Caussin. Our hearts are so full. Thank you to all of our friends and family..and all of you who have supported Mike and…… MORE
On Jan. 4, 2019, Dolly Parton will celebrate her 50th anniversary as a member of the Grand Ole Opry. To commemorate the milestone accomplishment, the Opry will celebrate Dolly Week in October with a number of performances on Oct. 10, 11 and 12. Oct. 10 | Opry Country Classics featuring performances of Dolly’s No. 1…… MORE
CMT revealed the dates, cities and venues for its 2019 CMT Next Women of Country Tour that features Cassadee Pope, Clare Dunn and Hannah Ellis. The 11-city tour will kick off on April 11 in Tampa, Fla., making additional stops in Atlanta, Boston, New York and more. On sale dates for tickets will vary by…… MORE
It’s hard to keep a good cowboy down. Since George Strait wrapped his Cowboy Rides Away Tour in 2014, his appearances onstage have been few and far between—outside of his 18 “Strait to Vegas” concerts. However, George is feeling froggy in 2019—he’s already announced a handful of shows for the new year, including a headlining…… MORE
