Lauren Alaina Cancels Shows Due to a “Family Medical Emergency”

Posted on August 30, 2018

Lauren Alaina canceled a pair of shows on Aug. 29 in Rochester, N.Y., and on Aug. 31 at the Pepsi Gulf Coast Jam in Panama City, Fla., due to a “family medical emergency.” Lauren’s step-dad, Sam Ramker, has been battling Stage IV cancer since March. According to a Facebook post on Aug. 28, Sam was…… MORE

Dylan Scott Talks Fatherhood, Success of Hit Single “Hooked,” Working on His Sophomore Album, Headlining Tour & More

Posted on August 29, 2018

Jim Casey talks with Dylan Scott about: the success of his 2017 No. 1 single, “My Girl” the birth of his first child, son Beckett, in December 2017 scoring another Top 5 hit with his current single, “Hooked” working on his upcoming sophomore album growing his fan base by playing more than 100 shows a…… MORE

Kip Moore, Darius Rucker, Blake Shelton, Chris Janson & More to Perform at Inaugural Nashville Songwriter Awards

Posted on August 29, 2018

The inaugural Nashville Songwriter Awards—taking place on Sept. 19 at Ryman Auditorium—will feature star-studded performances from Darius Rucker, Kip Moore, Jewel, Lanco and more. Awards recognized throughout the evening will include Song, Songwriter, and Songwriter-Artist of the Year, as well as the “10 Songs I Wish I’d Written” awards. Country legend Bill Anderson will receive…… MORE

Florida Georgia Line to Headline “World’s Biggest USO Tour”

Posted on August 29, 2018

Florida Georgia Line will headline the World’s Biggest USO Tour on Sept. 12 in Washington, D.C. The performance will be live-streamed via USO.org as well as featured at watch parties at USO centers around the world for service members and their families. Actor Adam Devine and chef Robert Irvine will also be featured during the…… MORE

Lee Brice Hosts Concert With Maddie & Tae, Liz Rose & Victoria Shaw to Help Raise Funds for Nashville Women’s Charity [Photo Gallery]

Posted on August 28, 2018

Lee Brice hosted the second concert of his three-show Analog series at Nashville’s Hutton Hotel on Aug. 27. Lee was joined onstage by Liz Rose, Victoria Shaw and Maddie & Tae to help raise funds for Nashville’s Thistle Farms. “I’m so grateful for the influence of these women in my life—they’re like family to me,”…… MORE

CMA Awards Nominations Breakdown by Leaders: Chris Stapleton (5), Miranda Lambert (3), Thomas Rhett (3), FGL (3), Dan + Shay (3) & More

Posted on August 28, 2018

The 2018 CMA Awards nominations were announced on Aug. 28. Here’s a breakdown of the the artists leading the pack. Chris Stapleton: 5 Nominations Entertainer of the Year Single of the Year (“Broken Halos”) Album of the Year (From A Room: Volume 2) Song of the Year (“Broken Halos”) Male Vocalist of the Year Stapleton…… MORE

Full List: 2018 CMA Awards Nominations

Posted on August 28, 2018

The 2018 CMA Awards nominees were announced today (Aug. 28) Luke Bryan, Dan + Shay and Sugarland announced many of the nominations on Good Morning America live from Luke’s new Nashville restaurant, 32 Bridge Food + Drink. Additional nominations were revealed via the CMA. The CMA Awards will air live from Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena on…… MORE

Cole Swindell’s New Album, “All of It,” Tops Billboard Country Chart

Posted on August 27, 2018

Cole Swindell’s third album, All of It, debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard Top Country Albums chart. Cole’s new album moved 50,000 equivalent units, according to Nielsen Music, which was good enough for No.7 on the all-genre Billboard 200 chart. “I am so grateful to have been given the opportunity to record and release…… MORE