CMT announced that its Artists of the Year celebration on Oct. 16 at Nashville’s Schermerhorn Symphony Center will feature performances by Carrie Underwood, Dan + Shay, Kane Brown, Thomas Rhett, Ashley McBryde, Sam Hunt, Lady Antebellum and more. Award presenters will include Vince Gill, Maddie & Tae, Bobby Bones, Johnny Galecki, Lauren Akins and Lonnie…… MORE
Tootsie’s Orchid Lounge Celebrates 59th Birthday With Brantley Gilbert, Jamey Johnson, Lee Brice & More [Photo Gallery]
Nashville’s legendary watering hole, Tootsie’s Orchid Lounge, celebrated its 59th birthday on Oct. 9 with a free outdoor show that featured performance by Brantley Gilbert, Randy Houser, Jamey Johnson, Lee Brice, Terri Clark and more—and, by “more,” we mean golfer John Daly and actor Johnny Galecki. Over the years, Tootsie’s has served as a songwriting…… MORE
Take a Trip on Jason Aldean’s Ride All Night Tour in His New “We Back” Video [Watch]
Jason Aldean dropped a video for new single, “We Back, which is currently No. 23 on Billboard’s Country Airplay chart after four weeks. Directed by longtime collaborator Shaun Silva (“Any Ol’ Barstool,” “Gonna Know We Were Here”), the new clip features footage from Jason’s Ride All Night Tour. “We’ve put out music videos in the…… MORE
Listen to Miranda Lambert’s Buzzworthy New Song, “Tequila Does”
Cheers. Miranda Lambert has shared another new song, “Tequila Does,” from her upcoming seventh studio album, Wildcard, which drops on Nov. 1. Miranda co-penned the twangy, buzzworthy tune with Jon Randall and Jack Ingram, the same songwriting trio behind Miranda’s award-winning single, “Tin Man.” “‘Tequila Does’ is country,” says Miranda. “And country music makes me…… MORE
After 3-Decade Career, Tim McGraw Says He’s Still Trying to “Push the Limits of What I’m Capable of Doing”
Since releasing his self-titled debut album in 1993—and his 14 subsequent studio albums—Tim McGraw has built himself into one of the most successful country stars in history. From “Don’t Take the Girl” and “Real Good Man” to “Live Like You Were Dying” and “Humble and Kind,” Tim’s 29 No. 1 singles on the Billboard Country…… MORE
Midland’s Mark Wystrach & Ty Haney Get Married
After getting engaged in May, Midland frontman Mark Wystrach, 39, and Ty Haney, 30, got married on Oct. 8. Mark shared the news via Instagram, saying, in part: “Got hitched in a quiet lil ceremony today and am mighty proud & delighted to now call @ty_haney, “My wife.” Ty, who is the founder and CEO…… MORE
Lil Nas X & Billy Ray Cyrus Win Two BET Hip Hop Awards for “Old Town Road”
Lil Nas X and Billy Ray Cyrus took home two trophies for their smash hit, “Old Town Road,” at the BET Hip Hop Awards, which aired on Oct. 8 from Atlanta. “Old Town Road” won Best Collab/Duo or Group, besting nominations from Cardi B and Bruno Marks (“Please Me”), DJ Khaled, Nipsey Hussle and John…… MORE
Kelsea Ballerini to Team With Halsey for Upcoming “CMT Crossroads”
Kelsea Ballerini will team with Halsey for the 70th episode of CMT Crossroads. The episode will be taped at Nashville’s Ascend Amphitheater on Oct. 11. The concert is open to the public on a first-come, first-served basis. Doors open at 6 p.m. and close at 7:30 p.m. for the concert that’s slated to end at…… MORE
Keith Urban to Embark on 13-Date European Tour in 2020
Keith Urban will head across the pond in 2020 for his 13-date Live Tour in Europe. Kicking off on May 2 in Amsterdam, Netherlands, the tour will make additional stops in the U.K, Germany, Denmark, Sweden and Norway. Keith Urban Live Tour May 2 | Amsterdam, Netherlands May 5 | London, England May 8 |…… MORE
Luke Combs Reveals Track List & Drops Title Track to New Album, “What You See Is What You Get” [Listen]
Luke Combs revealed the track list to his upcoming album, What You See Is What You Get, which is set to drop on Nov. 8. Produced by Scott Moffatt, What You See Is What You Get features 17 songs, including the five tracks previously released on Luke’s recent EP, The Prequel. The new album also…… MORE