Thomas Rhett can claim he has the best manners in country music—although that would be rude—thanks to a new list compiled by the National League of Junior Cotillions. TR landed at No. 8 on the NLJC’s annual Best Mannered People of 2017 list, which also included celebs Selena Gomez, Meghan Markle, David Beckham and more.…… MORE
The Recording Academy announced its first round of performers for the 60th Grammy Awards on Jan. 28. Little Big Town, Lady Gaga, Pink and Childish Gambino will all take the stage on “Music’s Biggest Night.” Little Big Town is nominated for both Best Country Album (The Breaker) and Best Country Duo/Group Performance (“Better Man”). In…… MORE
Sugarland is back . . . and they may be coming to a city near you. After dropping a new single, “Still the Same,” and performing as part of Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve in December, the duo has announced plans for a new 40-plus-city tour. And now for the moment we’ve certainly been waiting…… MORE
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TJ and John Osborne of Brothers Osborne are giving fans a taste of their upcoming sophomore album with the release of a new single, “Shoot Me Straight,” which will be available for download and stream on Jan. 5. The reigning CMA and ACM Duo of the Year says the song bridges the gap between their…… MORE
“Huntin’, fishin’, and lovin’ every day / That’s the prayer that a country boy prays,” sings Luke Bryan in his 2016 No. 1 hit. Just don’t own kangaroos. Colleen O’Brien, the vice president for the People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA), released a statement that calls for Luke to relinquish ownership of two…… MORE
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The country music-loving community added more than 20 babies into the “family” in 2017. Check out all of the country stars who welcomed bundles of joy into their families over the past year. Little Big Town’s Kimberly Schlapman Daughter: Dolly Grace The New Year brought our family new love. We’re so excited to introduce you…… MORE
Keith Urban braved the frigid temperature in Nashville on Dec. 31 to help ring in the New Year as the featured performer during Jack Daniel’s Music City Midnight celebration. Before the traditional Music Note Drop and accompanying fireworks helped signal the start of 2018, Keith treated fans to a medley of songs that paid tribute…… MORE
With nominations at both the CMA Awards and ACM Awards, Chris Lucas and Preston Brust of Locash are coming off of a banner year in 2017. Locash is looking to continue its upward trend in 2018 with a new album, the follow-up to 2016’s The Fighters, which spawned No. 1 hit, “I Love This Life.”…… MORE
Craig Wayne Boyd and his wife, Taylor, welcomed a baby boy to their family over the holidays. Graydon Scott Boyd was born on Dec. 28 at 10:18 p.m. in Nashville. Graydon, who weighed 6 lbs., 4 oz., joins older siblings Dakota Lynn, 2, and Jaxson, 5. “Tay, Jax, Kota, and I are proud to announce…… MORE
In a recent letter to her fan club members, Carrie Underwood revealed that she suffered more than a broken wrist after falling at her home on November 10. In addition to requiring surgery to mend her wrist, Carrie needed more than 40 stitches on her face. As she heads back into the studio this week,…… MORE