Clare Dunn has been one of my favorite artists since releasing singles “Move On” and “Tuxedo” a few years ago. If you’re not familiar with her name, I suggest you catch her live show. She is one of the most electric performers I’ve EVER seen. This week, I sat down with Clare to talk about…… MORE
Kelsea Ballerini took her talents to NYC on Aug. 1 to perform her current single, “I Hate Love Songs,” on Late Night With Seth Meyers. “I Hate Love Songs,” which is No. 33 on the Billboard Country Airplay chart after 22 weeks, is Kelsea’s second single from her sophomore album, Unapologetically. Co-penned by Kelsea, Shane McAnally…… MORE
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The Country Music Association announced that Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood will return to host the 52nd annual CMA Awards for the 11th time on Nov. 14. The show will air live from Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena at 7 p.m. CT on ABC. Luke Bryan, Dan + Shay and Sugarland will reveal several CMA Awards nominees…… MORE
The Academy of Country Music announced the additions of performer Chris Stapleton and presenters Kip Moore, Ricky Skaggs and Bobby Bones at the 12th annual ACM Honors ceremony, which will take place on August 22 at Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium. The ceremony will recognize the special honorees and off-camera category winners from the 53rd ACM Awards.…… MORE
John Prine dropped a new animated video for “Egg & Daughter Nite, Lincoln Nebraska, 1967 (Crazy Bone),” a tune featured on his 2018 album, Tree of Forgiveness. Created By Neighborhoods Apart Productions, the video was directed and animated by Josh Britt and Neilson Hubbard. “Crazy Bone,” which was penned by Prine and Pat McLaughlin, is…… MORE
For the last six months, Garth Brooks and his crew—notably engineer Matt Allen—have been culling songs for a new live album that were recorded during Garth’s three-year World Tour. Keep in mind, Garth performed 391 concerts over the course of the tour, with set lists that consistently numbered more than 25 songs. It sounds like…… MORE
Dan Smyers and Shay Mooney of Dan + Shay took over the outdoor stage at Jimmy Kimmel Live in Hollywood on July 31. In addition to performing their recent No. 1 hit, “Tequila,” the duo treated fans to a rendition of their upcoming single, “Speechless,” which will ship to country radio on Aug. 6. Penned…… MORE
After touring with the Eagles for most of the year, Vince Gill announced more than 25 solo dates to close out 2018. Vince’s 28-date trek will make stops in Atlanta, St. Louis, Indianapolis, Oklahoma City and more. Vince will be backed by his band comprised of Glenn Worf, Billy Thomas, John Jarvis, Jeff White, Tom…… MORE
Chase Rice recorded a stripped-down version of his upcoming single, “Eyes On You,” for a Vevo Original Live Performance, which showcases re-imagined cuts from an artist’s catalog. “Eyes On You,” which was penned by Chase, Chris DeStefano and Ashley Gorley, is featured on Chase’s 2017 album, Lambs & Lions. The tune will be shipped to…… MORE
Louisiana native Kix Brooks is supporting the preservation of a 93-year-old theatre in his home state with a two-day benefit on Sept. 28 and 29 in Franklin Parish. Kix will host a two-day Kickin’ It With Kix fundraiser to help preserve the Princess Theatre in Winnsboro, La., which was originally established in 1925 to showcase…… MORE
