Jim Casey talks with Maggie Rose about her early affinity for singing as a child, the high bar for being a musical artist in Nashville, sharing a van with trio Post Monroe while on CMT’s Next Women of Country Tour, appreciating her peer Lauren Alaina’s voice and perseverance, her new EP, Dreams > Dollars, and she…… MORE
Watch Darius Rucker Hit the Streets of Austin as a Busker on “Undercover Boss”
Darius Rucker entered stealth mode for a special episode of CBS’ Undercover Boss on May 12. The country star traveled to Austin, Texas, on an undercover journey to discover the next great musical act. During part of his time incognito, Darius assumed the identity of Jackie Middleton, a busker who hits the streets to make…… MORE
The Guys From A Thousand Horses Are Ready to Show Band’s Evolution on Sophomore Album, “Bridges”
Southern rock has always been about horsepower, and the pedal is down in 2017 as the guys from A Thousand Horses get set to release their sophomore album, Bridges, on June 2. The new album comes almost two years to the date they dropped 2015’s Southernality, which featured the troupe’s breakout No. 1 hit, “Smoke.”…… MORE
Maren Morris, Old Dominion, Cam & More Rock the Key West Songwriters Festival [Photo Gallery]
With more than 200 performers over five days, the 22nd annual Key West Songwriters Festival once again paired a star-studded lineup with sunny Florida weather from May 10–14. This year’s lineup included notable singer-songwriters Robert Earl Keen, Liz Rose, Jack Ingram, Lauren Alaina, William Michael Morgan, Michael Ray, Dean Dillon and many more, as well…… MORE
Watch Kane Brown Cross Paths With Lauren Alaina in New “What Ifs” Video
Former middle school classmates Kane Brown, 23, and Lauren Alaina, 22, may have taken different paths to their respective stardom, but their paths have crossed again more than a decade later. Kane’s current single, “What Ifs,” features vocals from Lauren. The tune, which was penned by Kane, Matthew McGinn and Jordan Schmidt, is the third…… MORE
Dan + Shay’s Dan Smyers Weds Abby Law
Wedding season is upon us. Sam Hunt got things started in April when he married Hannah Lee Fowler, and now Dan + Shay’s Dan Smyers and Abby Law have followed suit. Dan and Abby, who got engaged in November 2016, tied the knot in Nashville on Saturday, May 13. The couple’s dogs, Chief, Joy and…… MORE
Thomas Rhett and Wife Welcome Adopted Child Home
It’s going to be a busy summer in Thomas Rhett’s household as TR and wife Lauren welcomed their adopted daughter home from Uganda, Africa. TR and Lauren shared the news on social media Friday (5/12), revealing that the little girl’s name is Willa Gray Atkins. The exciting news comes as the expectant couple awaits Willa Gray’s…… MORE
American Country Countdown Chart – Week of May 15, 2017
Check out the 40 hottest hits for the week of May 15, 2017 based on the official Mediabase country music chart.… MORE
The Song Remembers When: “Kill a Word” – Eric Church ft. Rhiannon Giddens
We take you behind the scenes and explore the making of one of our favorite tunes with The Song Remembers When… This week, we take a look at Eric Church’s “Kill a Word” featuring Rhiannon Giddens. … MORE
Kidde Hero of the Week: Will Lourcey and FROGs
Our Kidde Hero of the Week is a young man who encountered someone in his community who needed food and in turned started a non-profit to help. Have a special hero in your life? Learn how you can nominate them as the Kidde Hero of the Week.… MORE