Last year, Dan+Shay had just embarked on their very first headlining arena tour–performing three sold-out concerts including two dates at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena and another show in Columbus, Ohio–when the COVID-19 pandemic forced music venues to halt concerts. Now, the duo is ready to pick up where they left off, and have announced they will……… Continue Reading
Miley Cyrus Covers One of Godmother Dolly Parton’s Hits on ‘Saturday Night Live’
Miley Cyrus’ familial lineage is the stuff of legend. Her father is Billy Ray Cyrus, the man whose “Achy Break Heart” is part of pop country’s legacy forever. However, her godmother is none other than Dolly Parton, who, similarly, has created moments that will define the pop-country sound until the end of time. Therefore, it’s……… Continue Reading
Sam Hunt Promises New Music “Between June, July, August”
Embedded from players.brightcove.net. In a recent Audacy Country interview, San Hunt both highlighted how “excited” he was about spending time at home for a few days to celebrate Mother’s Day with his family but also revealed exactly when we could expect a follow-up to his successful sophomore studio album Southside. As well, he noted how……… Continue Reading
On This Day in 2008: Garth Brooks Inducts Carrie Underwood into the Grand Ole Opry
Thirteen years ago, on May 10, 2008, Garth Brooks inducted Carrie Underwood as a new member of the Grand Ole Opry. In introducing fellow Oklahoman Underwood, Brooks said, “I can’t imagine what you’re feeling right now. I cried like a baby the whole time.” He also gave Underwood some words of wisdom. “You will be……… Continue Reading
Thomas Rhett and Wife Lauren Akins Expecting Fourth Child
It’s another girl for Thomas Rhett and his wife Lauren Akins! In the early hours of Mother’s Day, the “Country Again” singer and his wife Lauren announced they are expecting their fourth child–and fourth daughter–in November. The couple is already parents to three girls, including Willa Gray (5), Ada James (3 1/2) and Lennon Love……… Continue Reading
Premiere: Brooke Eden Shares Her Love Story in “Got No Choice” Video
Embedded from embed.vevo.com. Sometimes love takes you by surprise, instantly drawing you to someone in the most irresistible way. And sometimes that love is so strong it is worth pursuing, no matter what anyone else says. That is Brooke Eden’s story with her partner of five years, Hilary Hoover. The two met through their work……… Continue Reading
New Singles From Established Favorites Highlight CMT’s Weekly Roundup Playlist
CMT’s Weekly Roundup Playlist this week highlights new sounds from tunesmiths familiar to being number one on both the Billboard charts, plus in the hearts and minds of country music fans worldwide. Click here to take a listen to the following tunes. Foremost, Miranda Lambert’s Marfa Tapes project has finally seen the light of day….…… Continue Reading
Reyna Roberts “Admires” Carrie Underwood: “[Her Voice] Kinda Punches You In The Chest”
CMT’s 2021 Next Women of Country class member Reyna Roberts is still riding high from the crossover success of her ESPN “Monday Night Football”-featured 2020 single “Stomping Grounds.” As 2021 continues to develop for the rising country vocalist, she’s taken time to reveal a bit more about her motivations and inspirations. Regarding her well-regarded and……… Continue Reading
American Aquarium’s Surprise Album Covers ’90s Country Hits From Trisha Yearwood, Joe Diffie, Brooks & Dunn
The band American Aquarium is paying tribute to 1990s-era country music, and they are delving deep into that decade’s catalog of hits to do so, eschewing the typical songs from artists such as Alan Jackson and Garth Brooks that ’90s cover projects like these might typically cover. On Friday (May 7), American Aquarium surprised fans……… Continue Reading
WATCH: CMT’s ‘Off The Road’ with Parker McCollum
Embedded from www.facebook.com. After a year of no touring, Parker McCollum is ready to get back to work. “Being off the road was tough, but it seems like we are inching back to being full-steam ahead,” McCollum told CMT as part of CMT’s Off The Road series. It was just announced that he will be……… Continue Reading
