The Academy of Country Music hosted the 12th annual ACM Honors ceremony on Aug. 22 at Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium to recognize the special honorees and off-camera category winners from the 53rd ACM Awards. Hosted by Lauren Alaina and Jon Pardi, the ceremony paid tribute to a number of artists for their specific achievements, including Alan…… MORE
63 of Our Favorite Red Carpet Photos From the ACM Honors, Including Dierks, Darius, Dustin, Kelsea, Kip, Cam & More
Before the 12th annual ACM Honors ceremony kicked off in Nashville on Aug. 22, many country stars walked the red carpet outside the historic Ryman Auditorium. The evening was dedicated to the special honorees and off-camera category winners from the 53rd ACM Awards. The ACM Honors paid tribute to a number of artists for their specific…… MORE
Loretta Lynn Announces Sept. 28 Release Date of New Album, “Wouldn’t It Be Great” [Listen to Title Track]
More than 15 months after suffering a stroke in May 2017, Loretta Lynn has announced plans to release her new studio album, Wouldn’t It Be Great, on Sept. 28. The album was originally slated to drop in August 2017, but Loretta’s recovery rightfully took priority. “This new record means so much to me, but this…… MORE
Ray Stevens, Jeannie Seely, Brenda Lee & Ben Folds Inducted Into Music City Walk of Fame [Photo Gallery]
The Music City Walk of Fame inducted four new members—Ben Folds, Brenda Lee, Jeannie Seely and Ray Stevens—during a ceremony on Aug. 21. The Music City Walk of Fame—created in 2006—is a tribute to artists of all genres who have contributed to the world through song and made a significant contribution to the music industry…… MORE
Watch Lindsay Ell Perform “Criminal” With Kristian Bush at Rooftop Concert
Broadcast Music, Inc. (BMI) held its fifth of six Rooftop on the Row concerts on Aug. 21 in Nashville. Abby Anderson kicked off the night’s festivities atop the BMI building, before Lindsay Ell headlined the event with special guest Kristian Bush of Sugarland. Lindsay treated the concertgoers to a number of tunes from her 2017…… MORE
Gretchen Wilson Arrested at Connecticut Airport for Minor Disturbance
“Redneck Woman” singer Gretchen Wilson was arrested for “breach of peace” at Bradley International Airport in Windsor Locks, Connecticut, on Aug. 21. TMZ reports that the on-flight disturbance was the result of Gretchen trying to use an occupied bathroom—words and threatening hand gestures were exchanged in the aftermath. Gretchen was subsequently arrested and charged with…… MORE
Dustin Lynch Invited to Join the Grand Ole Opry
More than six years after making his Grand Ole Opry debut on March 2, 2012, Dustin Lynch was invited to join the esteemed organization during last night’s (Aug. 21) Opry showcase. Dustin received the surprise invite from Trace Adkins, who was celebrating his 15th anniversary as an Opry member. “Being a member of the Grand…… MORE
Watch Brothers Osborne’s Twisting New “Shoot Me Straight” Video
Following the released of their award-winning video for “It Ain’t My Fault,” John and TJ Osborne of Brothers Osborne are back with more hijinks in their new clip for “Shoot Me Straight.” Once again utilizing the directorial skills of Wes Edwards and Ryan Silver, the mockumentary-styled video for “Shoot Me Straight” features the Brothers rejecting…… MORE
Listen to Keith Urban’s Feel-Good New Single, “Never Comin’ Down”
After topping the Mediabase chart with “Coming Home” earlier this month, Keith Urban is “Never Comin’ Down.” Keith shipped “Never Comin’ Down” to country radio as his new single, which is featured on his 2018 album, Graffiti U. The tune, which was penned by Keith, Josh Kerr, James Abrahart and Shy Carter, is the third…… MORE
Jason Aldean Scores 21st No. 1 Single as “Drowns the Whiskey” Tops Billboard Country Chart
Jason Aldean is in familiar territory once again as “Drowns the Whiskey,” which features vocals by Miranda Lambert, ascended to the top spot on the Billboard Country Airplay chart. Written by Brandon Kinney, Jeff Middleton and Josh Thompson, “Drowns the Whiskey” is the 21st No. 1 single of Jason’s career—his 19th on the Billboard Country…… MORE