Lauren Alaina has a new record label home. After parting ways with Universal Music Nashville, where she had been signed since she was a teenager, Alaina revealed Monday that she is now a Big Loud Records recording artist. “I got a label that matches my personality: big, loud, and country,” Alaina told Billboard, calling Big……… Continue Reading
Chris Stapleton, Cody Johnson, Ashley McBryde, And Morgan Wade Score A Spot On Ashland Craft’s “Dream Collaboration” List
It’s been nearly five years since the world learned Ashland Craft’s name on NBC’s “The Voice.” The South Carolina native auditioned for the hit competition show three times, until genre-bending artist Miley Cyrus took a chance on her. With the “Wrecking Ball” star in her corner, the dream-chaser made it to the Top 10. Although……… Continue Reading
CMT Roundup: New Music From Jon Pardi, Billy Dean, Little Big Town and more
CMT’s Roundup is a celebration of favorite voices this week with new music from Jon Pardi and Little Big Town along with Love and Theft and Billy Dean, the latter of which hasn’t released a new studio project in many years. So, crank up the speakers and lost in the voices on which you grew……… Continue Reading
CMT Next Women of Country Reveal Two Nashville Showcases
CMT’s Next Women of Country is coming to Nashville’s City Winery in August and September. “CMT Next Women of Country: Celebrating the Classes of 2021 & 2022, presented by CMT Night Out Nashville and Change The Conversation,” is set for 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 31 and Wednesday, Sept. 28 at City Winery Nashville. The fan-focused……… Continue Reading
CMT PREMIERE: Nicolle Galyon Has a ‘Tendency’ to Write Hits For Other People, Now She’s Writing Her Own
Nicolle Galyon has a tendency to write No. 1 songs – she just typically does it for everyone other than herself. Galyon has penned nine No. 1 songs, including Miranda Lambert’s “Automatic” and Dan + Shay’s “Tequila.” She’s won the Academy of Country Music’s coveted Song of the Year twice. She was named BMI Songwriter……… Continue Reading
WATCH: Chapel Hart Earns Opry Debut Invitation, Dolly Parton Praise Following Viral AGT Performance
Country trio Chapel Hart wowed “America’s Got Talent” judges this week with their Dolly Parton- inspired “You Can Have Him, Joleen,” so much so that they earned a coveted Golden Buzzer. Thursday, the rest of the country started catching on to what Nashville insiders have known for a long time. In fact, the women repeatedly……… Continue Reading
WATCH: Chapel Hart Gets Opry Debut Invitation, Dolly Parton Praise Following Viral AGT Performance
Country trio Chapel Hart wowed “America’s Got Talent” judges this week with their Dolly Parton- inspired “You Can Have Him, Joleen,” so much so that they earned a coveted Golden Buzzer. Thursday, the rest of the country started catching on to what Nashville insiders have known for a long time. In fact, the women repeatedly……… Continue Reading
WATCH: Luke Bryan Calls Fans Out For Fighting During “Buy Dirt,” Suggests a “Joint”
Luke Bryan unveiled a new rule at an Ohio show recently – no fighting on his birthday. Bryan, who turned 46 last week, stopped his Ohio concert to scold a couple of rowdy concertgoers – behavior he implied was more expected at a different type of concert. The scuffle erupted during Bryan’s performance of his……… Continue Reading
CMT Equal Access: Inclusive Spirit Of Country Series Announced, Concert Tonight
Country music is embracing diversity, and Kadeem Phillips, a manager who is part of CMT’s Equal Access programs, is leading the charge. Phillips, CEO of Power Entertainment and Powerhouse Management, has launched a monthly, diversity-driven show called The Spirit of Country. July’s showcase is 6- 9 p.m. tonight at The Dive Motel, 1414 Dickerson Pike……… Continue Reading
CMT PREMIERE: Nate Smith Showcases His Goofy Side In Comedic New Video “Whiskey On You”
Sony Music Nashville newcomer Nate Smith shows off his sense of humor – and his stage presence – in his new video for “Whiskey on You” that debuted today. Written by Smith, Lindsay Rimes and Russell Sutton and produced by Rimes, “Whiskey on You” is about moving on from a dead relationship. The video, that……… Continue Reading
