Almost 300 artists will descend upon Nashville for the 17th annual AmericanaFest on Sept. 12–17. Today (June 28), the Americana Music Association announced the second round of artists—84 in total—who are slated to perform during the six-day event, including Hayes Carll, Amanda Shires, Lori McKenna, Drive-By Truckers, David Ramirez, The Wood Brothers and more. Previously…… MORE
Dan + Shay, Darius Rucker, Rascal Flatts, Martina McBride, Drake White, Sara Evans and Lady Antebellum took part in a special outdoor CMT Crossroads featuring Earth, Wind & Fire that aired on June 23. Some of Earth, Wind & Fire’s biggest hits got a country twist, including: Dan + Shay: “That’s the Way of the…… MORE
Shania Twain welcomed friends, colleagues and industry insiders into the Country Music Hall of Fame last night (June 27) for a sneak peek of her new exhibit, Shania Twain: Rock This Country. Sparkling in a gold, bell-bottomed pantsuit, Shania addressed the crowd gathered in the Hall of Fame rotunda, saying, in part, “What I longed…… MORE
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According to a post on Autotrader.com, a 2012 Bentley Continental GTC convertible once owned by George Strait is for sale for $159,000. Check out the “Seller’s Comments” and a photo gallery below. “Previously owned by the king of country music Mr. GEORGE STRAIT!!!! With signed car manual, LIKE NEW WITH LOW MILES!!” “A/C ice cold,…… MORE
The guys from Rascal Flatts crashed a couple’s wedding reception in Oshkosh, Wis., over the weekend (June 24) and treated the newlyweds to a surprise performance of “God Bless the Broken Road.” The bride and groom, Sara and Brandon, are longtime fans of the trio and had selected “God Bless the Broken Road” as their…… MORE
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Today (June 27), the Academy of Country Music announced the winners of the Industry Awards for the 52nd ACM Awards. Voted on by the Academy’s professional members, the Industry Awards honor the behind-the-scenes professionals and venues that contribute to the artistry, success and longevity of country music. The Industry winners will be recognized during the…… MORE
Yesterday (June 26), Hunter Hayes released a new video for “Amen,” a song he made available for streaming on his birthday in September 2016. Hunter recently revealed to NKD magazine that the upbeat tune was inspired by his longtime girlfriend, Libby Barnes, saying, “Libby has been watching me go through this whole process, and that…… MORE
Almost two years after debuting at No. 1 on the Billboard Top Country Albums chart with Something More Than Free, Jason Isbell has done it again. Jason Isbell & the 400 Unit’s new album, The Nashville Sound, is No. 1 on the Top Country Albums chart this week, selling 54,000 equivalent albums (51,000 in pure…… MORE
In 2011, then-teenagers Scotty McCreery and Lauren Alaina endeared themselves to a lot of television viewers during their Season 10 stint on American Idol. And for that, their careers will probably always be intertwined. In the six years since Scotty was crowned Idol champion and Lauren finished as the runner-up, both stars have had their…… MORE
The boys from Florida Georgia Line are celebrating their 13th No. 1 single today as “God, Your Mama, and Me” topped both the Billboard Country Airplay chart and Mediabase chart this week. Featuring vocals from the Backstreet Boys, “God, Your Mama, and Me” is the third single from FGL’s Dig Your Roots album to reach…… MORE