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Apr 04
Thomas Rhett’s morning routine involves lots of reading
ABC Thomas Rhett is a guy who wears many hats. He’s a husband, father of four, singer, songwriter and performer, among many other things. Despite all that, Thomas still makes a point of waking up bright and early most days to get some quiet reading time in. “My wife and I try to do our best job at …
Apr 03
Nashville notes: Kimberly Perry’s new record deal + Chapel Hart’s ‘Glory Days’
The Band Perry‘s lead vocalist, Kimberly Perry, has signed a solo recording contract with Records Nashville/Columbia Records. Of this new venture, Kimberly says, “I have wanted to live in Nashville since I was eight years old, but I only recently got to officially plant roots here. Being in this town of amazing, creative people for the past year brought …
Apr 03
Jimmie Allen teases inspiring new song, “Live On Another Day”
ABC Need an uplifting pick-me-up? Jimmie Allen‘s got you covered. Jimmie took to Twitter recently to share a snippet of an unreleased song, “Live On Another Day.” Instead of coupling the tweet with a message, the singer simply tweeted out the song’s title and let the clip speak for itself. “But I’m pushing and I’m pulling/ I’m trying to make the most …
Apr 03
Hop on a haunting trip to “Georgia” with Kane Brown
Sony Music Nashville Peek into Kane Brown‘s “last request” in his haunting new single, “Bury Me In Georgia.” Penned by Kane, Jordan Schmidt, Josh Hoge and Matt McGinn, the barn burner features a riveting storyline that centers around Kane’s final wish to be buried in his beloved home state of Georgia. “Bury me in Georgia/ Lemme rest in peace/ Underneath the pines/ …
Apr 03
Parker McCollum announces additional tour dates
ABC Parker McCollum is giving you more opportunities to see him live this fall. The Texas native has added six more dates to his headlining trek, with three stops in his home state, two in Alaska and one in Pennsylvania. His recent sold-out shows included stops in New York, Cincinnati and Detroit. On the music front, Parker’s slated to release his forthcoming …
Apr 03
Just announced: 2023 Country Music Hall of Fame inductees
CMA The Country Music Association has announced the 2023 inductees into the Country Music Hall of Fame. Bob McDill will be inducted in the Songwriter category. He’s penned some of country music’s biggest hits, such as Alabama‘s “Song of the South,” Alan Jackson‘s “Gone Country” and Keith Whitley‘s “Don’t Close Your Eyes.” “I am thrilled and honored to be included,” says Bob. Patty Loveless will …
Apr 03
Ashley McBryde’s dropping a new song soon
ABC Ashley McBryde fans, get ready for new music. The Arkansas native took to Instagram to share that her new song, “The Devil I Know,” is dropping on Friday, April 7. The announcement was accompanied by a visualizer of Ashley looking both serious and reflective with her hands clasped. “Everybody’s got something to say/ About how I got to change …
Apr 03
Backstage at the 2023 CMTs, it’s gratitude, disbelief, and plans to party
Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for CMT Backstage at the 2023 CMT Music Awards in Austin, the theme seemed to be both gratitude and disbelief. Newcomer Megan Moroney was so overcome she struggled to remember what month it is, after winning Breakthrough Female Video of the Year for her current hit, “Tennessee Orange.” Lainey Wilson was similarly perplexed, after taking home …
Apr 03
CMT Music Awards 2023: Jelly Roll sweeps with 3 wins
Emma McIntyre/Getty Images for CMT The CMT Music Awards, which is country music’s only entirely fan-voted awards show, aired live Sunday night from Austin, Texas, hosted for the third time by Kelsea Ballerini and Kane Brown. Ballerini opened the show with an emotional tribute to the victims of the Nashville shooting, which occurred on March 27. “Tonight’s broadcast is …
Apr 03
2023 CMT Music Awards: The winners
CMT The 2023 CMT Music Awards, co-hosted by Kelsea Ballerini and Kane Brown, aired live from Austin, Texas on CBS Sunday night. Here are the winners: VIDEO OF THE YEAR Kane Brown & Katelyn Brown, “Thank God” FEMALE VIDEO OF THE YEAR Lainey Wilson, “Heart Like a Truck” MALE VIDEO OF THE YEAR Jelly Roll, …