Jake Owen scored the eighth No. 1 single of his career as “Homemade” reached the top of both the Billboard Country Airplay chart and Mediabase chart this week. The wistful single, which was penned by Bobby Pinson, Drew Parker, Jared Mullins and Ben Goldsmith, highlights many of the staples commonly associated with small-town living, including…… MORE
Maren Morris and Ryan Hurd welcomed a baby boy—Hayes Andrew Hurd—into the world on March 23. “Hayes Andrew Hurd. 3/23/20. Love of our lives,” said Maren in an Instagram post, which included a handful of photos of the newborn. Ryan showed off a couple of photos of Hayes, as well, via his Instagram page. Maren…… MORE
![Carly Pearce & Lee Brice Drop Stunning Acoustic Version of “I Hope You’re Happy Now” [Listen]](https://cdn.socast.io/6616/sites/1128/2020/03/23125116/Carly-Pearce-and_Lee-Brice-NCD.jpg#aqua_resizer_image_not_local)
Carly Pearce and Lee Brice dropped an acoustic version of their current Top 20 hit, “I Hope You’re Happy Now.” Penned by Carly, Luke Combs, Jonathan Singleton and Randy Montana, “I Hope You’re Happy Now” is featured on Carly’s self-titled sophomore album, which was released in February. “I often gravitate towards the beauty and the…… MORE
Tanya Tucker revealed the rescheduled dates for her 2020 CMT Next Women of Country Tour, which will resume in August. Originally scheduled dates in March, April, May and June were postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Tanya’s tour will kick back up in Cleveland on Aug. 5. Tickets purchased for the original tour dates will…… MORE
![Jason Aldean Slows It Down With New Single, “Got What I Got” [Listen]](https://cdn.socast.io/6616/sites/1128/2020/03/23075035/Jason-Aldean-CH.jpg#aqua_resizer_image_not_local)
Jason Aldean will follow Top 10 single, “We Back,” with the release of “Got What I Got.” Penned by Thomas Archer, Alex Palmer and Michael Tyler, “Got What I Got” is featured on Jason’s 2019 album, 9. “When I first heard ‘Got What I Got,’ it reminded me of something Boyz II Men would do…… MORE
The Academy of Country Music announced that the 55th ACM Awards will air live on Sept. 16 at 8 p.m. ET on CBS. Additional details will be available soon, including the venue, performers and more. Keith Urban will host the show for the first time. The ACM Awards were originally planned to air from the…… MORE
Country stars are trying to do their part to keep us entertained during our self-quarantines (hopefully) due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Here’s a rundown of what to expect as some of our favorite stars perform live via social medial. March 23 Brandy Clark: 2 p.m. CT – Instagram Ashley McBryde: 2:30 p.m. CT – Instagram…… MORE
Country music legend Kenny Rogers, 81, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on March 20. In 2013, Kenny stopped by American Country Countdown to chat with host Kix Brooks about a number of topics, including early influences, friendship with Dolly Parton, having a “perfect” life, induction into the Country Music Hall of…… MORE
Country music legend Kenny Rogers, 81, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on March 20. Kenny’s last major media blitz took place in 2016 and 2017 as he made the rounds—including Terri Clark’s Country Gold Backstage podcast—to discuss his farewell tour: The Gambler’s Last Deal Tour. In addition to talking about his…… MORE
A number of country artists shared their sentiments regarding the death of country music legend Kenny Rogers, 81, who passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on March 20. Dolly Parton, Carrie Underwood, Blake Shelton, Randy Travis, Tim McGraw, Oak Ridge Boys, Keith Urban, Charlie Daniels, Darius Rucker, Reba McEntire, Brad Paisley and…… MORE
