CMT’s 2021 Next Women of Country honoree Priscilla Block was one of many aspiring musicians who brought their talents to TikTok in the midst of the pandemic. It was her honest storytelling, high-energy personality, and contagious modern country sound that garnered her a loyal fan base of over 1.2M followers on the powerful platform. Yet,……… Continue Reading
Ingrid Andress Pegs Rihanna Best Anti-Valentine’s Day Singer
Ingrid Andress isn’t in love with Valentine’s Day – and you definitely shouldn’t ask her to make your playlist. “Here’s the problem,” Andress said. “I listen to a lot of sad stuff. So I feel like … Taylor Swift writes some pretty good love songs. Most of hers are like, ‘I’m angry at you.’ But……… Continue Reading
Jimmie Allen Talks Grammy Nomination, Race In Country Music
Before notable names such as Jimmie Allen, Kane Brown, and Mickey Guyton became influential voices within the country music space – there were hitmakers like Charley Pride, Deford Bailey, and even Darius Rucker, who walked, so the budding black musicians today could run. In today’s climate, artists are turning to their powerful platforms to demand……… Continue Reading
Cody Johnson is Going Viral Over Mac & Cheese
Just call him Cody Johnson, the TikTok star. Johnson, known for his love of rodeo and poignant lyrics, is having a moment right now on TikTok. Johnson’s Christmas song “Hat Made of Mistletoe” is enjoying a new viral life because fans just can’t get enough of the line about mac & cheese. He sings: “’Cause……… Continue Reading
Blake Shelton Shares Sweet Tribute To Gwen Stefani On Instagram: ‘Couple Goals’
On Monday (Feb 7), Blake Shelton’s team took to Instagram to share a touching tribute to his rockstar wife, Gwen Stefani. The short montage featured their chart-topping duet “Nobody But You” and various sentimental clips. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Blake Shelton (@blakeshelton) “Shefani. #CoupleGoals @gwenstefani – Team BS,” the caption……… Continue Reading
Scotty McCreery Shares George Strait-Approved Video for “Damn Strait”
Country music fans immediately embraced Scotty McCreery’s song “Damn Strait” due in part to all of the George Strait references. And, they should love the song’s music video even more. McCreery unveiled the video on Tuesday, and it’s packed with details of Strait’s success story as well as old photos of the singer. McCreery filmed……… Continue Reading
CMT Premiere: Sarah Darling Hopes “Pretender” Gives Fans “A Glimpse of Who I Am”
Sarah Darling said she spent a long time keeping her “messier side” hidden for the sake of vulnerability – but she’s finished playing that game. Darling said her new song “Pretender” and its accompanying video – premiering on CMT today – is “coming from an open heart.” “I’ve got stories to tell,” she said. “I……… Continue Reading
Amythyst Kiah Shares “Healing” Journey to “Wary + Strange”
Amythyst Kiah wasn’t sure where she fits into country music. A Chattanooga, Tennessee native, Kiah grew up listening to the genre. She loved the melodies and the music, but she couldn’t find herself in its stories. Kiah attended college at East Tennessee State University in Johnson City, Tennessee. Through the university’s Bluegrass, Old-Time, Country Music……… Continue Reading
Kelsea Ballerini Will Headline The 2022 Players Military Appreciation Day Event
Multi-platinum artist Kelsea Ballerini was recently announced (Feb.8) as the headliner for the 2022 Players Championship Military Appreciation Day Concert. The two-time Grammy Award nominee is set to create history on the 17th hole at the Players Stadium Course, as she will become the first female musician to perform at the event. The Players Championship……… Continue Reading
Tenille Townes Says The Pandemic Affected Her Mental Health: ‘There Must Be Others Who Are Feeling The Same Way”
While networking platforms have several positive perks, it seems like the negative effects are overpowering the good in today’s climate. Social media usage has spiked since the start of the Coronavirus pandemic – leaving individuals tirelessly trying to live up to unrealistic standards, consumed with negative information, and combatting social comparison. Country newcomer Tenille Townes……… Continue Reading
