Lauren Alaina announced her engagement to longtime boyfriend Alex Hopkins on July 21. Lauren, who posted a pic on her Instagram page that shows off the new rock as she kisses her beau, captioned the photo: “Being yours forever has a nice “RING” to it. #HoppilyEverHopkins @_alex_hopkins WE ARE ENGAGED. EEEK. ?❤️” Lauren, 23, and…… MORE
Tim McGraw and Faith Hill are part of a new PSA for When We All Vote, a new national, nonpartisan not-for-profit that endeavors to bring together citizens, institutions and organizations to spark a conversation about our rights and responsibilities in shaping our democracy. Tim and Faith join When We All Vote co-chairs Michelle Obama, Tom…… MORE
Not all female voices in country music come from solo artists. Little Big Town’s four-pronged power comes in equal measures from both Karen Fairchild and Kimberly Schlapman as well as Jimi Westbrook and Phillip Sweet. Lady Antebellum soars with the combination of Hillary Scott, Charles Kelley and Dave Haywood. Maddie Marlow and Tae Dye of…… MORE
Macon, Ga., native Jason Aldean will return to his hometown on Sept. 6 to headline his third annual Concert for the Kids. Jason, with the support of opener Lauren Alaina, will perform at the Macon Coliseum to benefit the city’s new Beverly Knight Olson Children’s Hospital. Over the past two events, Jason has helped raise…… MORE
In between stops on her co-headlining Bandwagon Tour with Little Big Town, Miranda stopped by Late Night With Seth Meyers on July 18 for a double dose of fun. Miranda performed two illuminating cuts from her award-winning 2016 album, The Weight of These Wings. After leading off with “Pink Sunglasses,” Miranda returned to the stage…… MORE
Only one country star is featured in Pollstar’s Top 10 Tours of 2018. Thy name is Kenny . . . Kenny Chesney, who clocked in at No. 8. The list is based on how much money each tour has grossed from Jan. 1 to June 30, 2018, regardless of the number shows performed or ticket…… MORE
Josh Abbott, frontman of the Josh Abbott Band, and Taylor Parnell tied the knot in front of 250 family and friends in Brazos Hall in Austin, Texas, on July 8. After the wedding ceremony, Josh serenaded his new bride with a song he penned just for her: “Taylor Made for Me.” “I wanted to write…… MORE
The Academy of Country Music announced its first round of performers and presenters for 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. Performers include Lauren Alaina, Kassi Ashton, Cam, Deana…… MORE
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Sam Hunt released one song in 2017: “Body Like a Back Road,” which just happened to be the biggest country song of year. The tune was the best-selling country song in 2017, spent a record 34 weeks atop the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart and topped the Billboard Country Airplay chart. Sam followed up the…… MORE
Earlier this month, Garth Brooks announced he will play an upcoming show at Notre Dame Stadium in South Bend, Indiana—making the G-man the first artist to play a concert on the hallowed field. While a date for the event still hasn’t been announced, Garth has hinted that his upcoming “tour” will be cut from the…… MORE
