The Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) is celebrating its 60th anniversary of honoring music’s best through its Gold and Platinum Awards Program. The RIAA trademarked the Gold record (500,000 units) and formalized the industry practice of presenting awards to artists for music sales achievements, including the Platinum Award (1 million), Multi-Platinum Award (2 million+)…… MORE
The Back Forty: Shenandoah
Watch Kix’s interview with Marty Raybon and Mike McGuire of Shenandoah as they talk about getting the band back together and reflect on their time working with legendary producer Rick Hall.… MORE
Cam Announces “Listening Room Series Tour”
Cam announced that she will embark on an intimate tour this spring. The Listening Room Series Tour will kick off on April 17 in Portland, Ore., and make stops in San Francisco, Los Angeles, New York and more. During the 11-stop cross-country trek, Cam will take fan requests, perform songs she’s written for other artists,…… MORE
Miranda Lambert, Little Big Town, Maren Morris & More Featured in Upcoming “Grammy Salute” to Elton John
Miranda Lambert, Little Big Town and Maren Morris will be part of Elton John’s upcoming tribute concert that is set to air on April 10 at 9 p.m. ET on CBS. In addition to Miranda, Maren and LBT, Elton John: I’m Still Standing—A Grammy Salute will feature performances by Alessia Cara, Miley Cyrus, Lady Gaga,…… MORE
Chris Stapleton Draws Onstage “Strength” From Wife Morgane
If you’ve seen Chris Stapleton perform over the last few years, you’ve probably noticed he tends to look more to stage left than the crowd. And for good reason—that’s where his wife, Morgane, is usually standing as she provides her rich harmonies. As Chris recently told Kix Brooks of American Country Countdown, with the woman…… MORE
Watch Thomas Rhett and Peyton Manning Duet “That Ain’t My Truck” at Fundraiser
Former NFL quarterback Peyton Manning hosted his annual Celebration of Caring Gala on March 10 in Indianapolis to raise funds for the Children’s Hospital at St. Vincent. As country star Thomas Rhett entertained the gala-goers, Peyton joined him onstage to duet “That Ain’t My Truck,” a tune TR’s dad, Rhett Akins, took to No. 3…… MORE
Watch Brett Young Beg for “Mercy” in New Video
Following back-to-back-to-back No. 1 singles “Sleep Without You,” “In Case You Didn’t Know” and “Like I Loved You” from his 2017 self-titled debut album, Brett Young will try to make it four in a row with his single, “Mercy,” which is currently No. 39 on Billboard’s Country Airplay chart. The breakup ballad, which was co-penned…… MORE
Kacey Musgraves Announces “Oh, What a World” Tour
Kacey Musgraves will embark on a European tour this fall in support of her new album, Golden Hour, which will drop on March 30. Kacey’s Oh, What a World Tour will kick off on Oct. 21 in Amsterdam, Netherlands, and make stops in London, Belfast, Dublin and more. Pre-sale tickets for the European leg of…… MORE
Tim McGraw Collapses Onstage During Performance in Ireland
Tim McGraw collapsed onstage during his performance in Dublin, Ireland, on March 11 as part of the Country to Country festival. According to his wife, Faith Hill, Tim suffered from dehydration. After singing “Humble & Kind” toward the end of his set, Tim sat down onstage before slumping to his knees. “He’s been super dehydrated,”…… MORE
Who’s New: JoLivi
Born: Honolulu Lives: Nashville Single: “Vinyl” Twitter: @JoliviMusic Instagram: @JoliviMusic Facebook: @JoliviMusic Born and raised in Hawaii, JoLivi was inspired by the laid-back sounds of the Aloha State and caught the music bug as a young child from her grandfather. After studying theater at Colorado State University, JoLivi moved to Los Angeles before settling in…… MORE