Embedded from www.youtube.com. Kacey Musgraves made her eagerly anticipated debut as an MTV VMA performer at the 2021 awards event broadcast on Sunday evening, September 12. Her dynamic performance of the title track from her just-released fifth studio album star-crossed was a highlight of the proceedings. Given that she performed an elaborate number in front……… Continue Reading
George Jones Mastered The Art Of Creating Country Songs That Were Bigger Than Himself
So often in the last fifty years of country music’s history, stars whose names grow to the point where their names glowingly resonate for eternity are artists who have paired their ability to blend outlaw sensibilities and box office appeal with songs bearing enormous and inviting hooks. Typically, Dolly Parton, Hank Williams, Jr., Kenny Rogers,……… Continue Reading
Rascal Flatts’ Joe Don Rooney Charged With DUI
Joe Don Rooney, of Rascal Flatts fame, was recently charged with driving under the influence following an incident in Williamson County, TN, early on September 9, roughly 20 miles south of the performer’s home in Nashville. The “Bless The Broken Road” vocalist was arrested by the Williamson County Sheriff’s Office at roughly 4 AM local……… Continue Reading
The Roundup: New Music from Walker Hayes, HARDY, Darius Rucker, And More
CMT’s Weekly Roundup of new hits this week features an incredible plethora of songs that all fall within the realm of country music’s broad tradition. Click here to take a listen to the following tunes. Embedded from www.youtube.com. Walker Hayes feat. Kesha – Fancy Like Eating Applebee’s Bourbon Street Steak 2 for $20 and splitting……… Continue Reading
Mickey Guyton Shares A Preview Of “Love My Hair,” Her “Most Special” Album Track
Mickey Guyton’s long-awaited debut album Remember Her Name arrives on September 24. In preparation for its release, she took to Instagram to highlight one of her favorite tracks, “Love My Hair.” Similar to the album’s title single being named in honor of the legacy of Breonna Taylor, this song also bears a similar resonance to……… Continue Reading
RaeLynn Gives Birth To Her First Child, Daughter Daisy Rae Davis
Country star RaeLynn has given birth to her daughter, her first child, Daisy Rae Davis. The news was shared by the performer and her husband recently, via Instagram. Nine months ago, the vocalist shared, “Excited for our world to be turned upside down in September cause GOD MADE GIRLS BABY,” using her 2018 CMT Music……… Continue Reading
Kacey Musgraves Premieres Video For New Album Single “simple times”
Embedded from www.youtube.com. Kacey Musgraves’ latest video from her September 10 released album star-crossed is for “simple times.” The video is clipped directly from the Musgraves-starring star-crossed: the film directed by Bardia Zeinali, which will be streamed exclusively via Paramount+. The video takes place near the conclusion of the first of three segments of a……… Continue Reading
CMT Launches New Digital Series “Viral To Verified” with First Episode Highlighting Lily Rose
CMT’s latest short-form digital series, “Viral to Verified,” offers first-person accounts from six fast-rising musicians who are making waves on social media and in country music. Airing weekly via CMT’s socials, including Instagram and TikTok — the very platforms that ignited these artists’ most recent successes — the series features one artist per weekly episode,……… Continue Reading
Chris Stapleton, Eric Church, And Gabby Barrett Highlight 2021 CMA Nominations
“This year, we have the opportunity to honor the superstars, new artists and emerging creators who are paving the way for Country Music,” said CMA CEO Sarah Trahern in a press release highlighting the nominations for 2021’s Country Music Association (CMA) Awards. “These nominees exemplify the creativity, passion and heart that make our Country Music……… Continue Reading
Mitchell Tenpenny’s ‘Midtown Diaries’ EP Open His Newly “Vulnerable” Musical Heart
Mitchell Tenpenny has succeeded in many things in life. But, impressively, the thing he’s wanted most: to be a star as a singer and songwriter in his hometown of Nashville, TN — is the one thing that he’s currently succeeding at the most to date. Before releasing music like his latest EP Midtown Diaries (out……… Continue Reading
