The survivors and families of the 58 victims who were killed during the mass shooting at the Route 91 Harvest Festival in Las Vegas on Oct. 1, 2017, have reached a $735 million to $800 million settlement with MGM Resorts. MGM Resorts owns Mandalay Bay Hotel, where a lone gunman opened fire from the 32nd…… MORE
Jon Pardi Gets Engaged During Ryman Show
Jon Pardi kicked off his Heartache Medication Tour in style, with back-to-back shows at Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium on Oct. 1 and 2. Jon’s encore on night two was one for the books, as he got down on one knee and proposed to girlfriend, Summer Duncan. After telling the crowd that the Ryman was one of…… MORE
Watch Kane Brown & Marshmello Perform “One Thing Right” on “Ellen”
Kane Brown and music producer/DJ Marshmello stopped by The Ellen Show on Oct. 2 to perform their new tune, “One Thing Right,” which is currently No. 4 on Billboard’s Hot Country Songs chart. Penned by Kane, Marshmello, Jesse Frasure, Josh Hoge and Matthew McGinn, “One Thing Right” is Marshmello’s first collaboration with a country artist.…… MORE
Aaron Watson Gets Home State Honor
Aaron Watson will be inducted into the Texas Cowboy Hall of Fame in 2020. The Texas Cowboy Hall of Fame—which includes members such as George Strait, Robert Earl Keen, Lyle Lovett, Willie Nelson and more—was created to honor individuals who show excellence in competition, business and support of rodeo and the western lifestyle in Texas.…… MORE
I Second That Emotion: Carly Pearce Curates NCD Playlist Featuring Kelsea, Kane, Kacey, Maren, Michael Ray & More [Listen]
It’s a good thing Carly Pearce recently told us she “likes to multitask.” After making the media rounds last week in support of her new single, “I Hope You’re Happy Now,” Carly is preparing to tie the knot with Michael Ray this week. In addition, she recently earned her first CMA Awards nomination for New…… MORE
Garth Brooks to Become 2nd Country Star to Receive Library of Congress’ Gershwin Prize for Popular Song
On March 4, the Library of Congress will pay tribute to Garth Brooks with the Gershwin Prize for Popular Song. Bestowed in recognition of the legendary songwriting team of George and Ira Gershwin, the Gershwin Prize recognizes a living musical artist’s lifetime achievement in promoting the genre of song as a vehicle of entertainment, information,…… MORE
Chris Stapleton to Headline Benefit Concert in Kentucky With Willie Nelson, Sheryl Crow & More
Chris Stapleton will headline A Concert for Kentucky at the University of Kentucky’s Kroger Field in Lexington on April 25. All proceeds from the concert will benefit the Outlaw State of Kind Hometown Fund, which Chris and wife Morgane founded in 2016 to support a variety of causes in Kentucky that are close to their…… MORE
Garth Brooks Reveals Fourth Stop on “Dive Bar Tour”
After taking his Dive Bar Tour to Chicago (July 15), Bakersfield (Aug. 15) and New Braunfels (Sept. 23), Garth Brooks announced the fourth stop on his seven-date tour: The Barn in Sanford, Fla., on Oct. 16. Garth actually sings about The Barn in his 1995 song, “The Old Stuff,” which he co-penned with Bryan Kennedy…… MORE
Jon Pardi Talks Creating Album “Heartache Medication,” Headlining Tour, Hitting the Dance Floor & More
Jim Casey talks with Jon Pardi about: creating his new album, Heartache Medication, which dropped on Sept. 27 the success of his previous album, California Sunrise, which spawned three No. 1 hits the thought process behind selecting the 14 “feel-good” songs for the new album co-writing seven of the 14 tracks on the new album…… MORE
Music City Walk of Fame Announces 2019 Inductees, Including Lady Antebellum, Clint Black, Chet Atkins & More
The Music City Walk of Fame announced its 2019 inductees: Lady Antebellum, Clint Black, Mac McAnally, Chet Atkins (posthumously) and DeFord Bailey (posthumously). Following in the footprints of stars Garth Brooks, Reba McEntire, Dolly Parton, Randy Travis and more, the new honorees will inducted into the Music City Walk of Fame on Oct. 22 at…… MORE