Check out the 40 hottest hits for the week of March 16, 2020, based on the official Billboard Country Airplay Chart powered by Nielsen.… MORE
Grand Ole Opry to Proceed Without Live Audience Through April 4
The Grand Ole Opry will pause performances that include a live audience through April 4, including performances on March 13. During this time, the Saturday Night Grand Ole Opry Show will return to its original format as a live radio broadcast without a live audience. Fans around the world can still tune in to the…… MORE
Chris Young Drops Piano-Driven Version of Top 40 Single, “Drowning” [Listen]
Chris Young dropped a piano-driven version of his current Top 40 single, “Drowning.” Co-penned by Chris, Corey Crowder and Josh Hoge, “Drowning” was partly inspired by the death of Chris’ close friend, Adam Carnes, and features lyrics: “So tonight I’m gonna pull out pictures, ones with you in ’em / Laugh and cry a little…… MORE
Reba McEntire Reschedules 2020 Tour
Reba McEntire rescheduled 13 dates on her 2020 Tour in response to the coronavirus outbreak. The original 13 dates—in March, April and May—have been rescheduled for July and August. The decision continues ongoing actions to prevent the spread of the coronavirus, which was labeled a pandemic on March 11 by the World Health Organizations. Previously…… MORE
Luke Bryan Drops Spirited New Song, “One Margarita” [Watch Sunny New Video]
Luke Bryan dropped a spirited new song, “One Margarita,” and accompanying video on March 13. The video was filmed during Luke’s sixth Crash My Playa event in Riviera Cancun, Mexico, in November 2019. The new tune will be featured on Luke’s upcoming seventh studio album, Born Here, Live Here, Die Here, which will be released…… MORE
The Song Remembers When: Maren Morris – “80s Mercedes”
We take you behind the scenes and explore the making of one of our favorite tunes with The Song Remembers When… This week, we take a look at Maren Morris’ “80s Mercedes.” … MORE
Hero of the Week: Lynne Cook
We share one woman’s experience in the midst of the tornado that recently struck Nashville. Have someone who has made a difference in your life? Learn how you can nominate them as our Hero of the Week.… MORE
Blake Shelton Cancels Final 5 Dates on Friends & Heroes 2020 Tour
Blake Shelton cancelled the final five dates on his Friends & Heroes 2020 Tour in response to the coronavirus outbreak. The five dates—in March—will be rescheduled in spring 2021. The decision continues ongoing actions to prevent the spread of the coronavirus, which was labeled a pandemic on March 11 by the World Health Organizations. Previously…… MORE
Watch Kelsea Ballerini & Halsey Perform “Homecoming Queen” From Upcoming Episode of “CMT Crossroads”
Kelsea Ballerini teamed with Halsey to tape the 70th episode of CMT Crossroads at Nashville’s Ascend Amphitheater on Oct. 11. The new installment will air on March 25 at 10 p.m. ET. The cross-genre stars collaborated on each other’s hits, shared stories and more. While Kelsea, 26, has scored five No. 1 hits on the…… MORE
Kenny Chesney Cancels 11 Dates on Chillaxification Tour
Kenny Chesney cancelled 11 dates on his upcoming Chillaxification Tour in response to the coronavirus outbreak. The 11 dates—in April and May—have not been rescheduled yet, although Kenny’s team hopes to have rescheduled dates announced in the next six weeks. The tour is slated to resume on May 30 in Pittsburgh. The decision continues ongoing…… MORE