Academy of Country MusicThe 54th Academy of Country Music Awards are less than three weeks away, and the list of performers who’ll take the stage at MGM Grand Garden Arena in Vegas continues to grow. Florida Georgia Line, Luke Combs, Dan + Shay, Dierks Bentley, Brooks & Dunn, Eric Church, Ashley McBryde, pop star Kelly Clarkson, and Grammy-winning Americana favorite Brandi Carlile are the …
Category: Country
Auto Added by WPeMatico
Mar 19
“Love (Yourself) Wins”: Carrie Underwood radiates body positivity as she “bounces back” after the birth of baby Jacob
ABC/Mark LevineIn about six weeks, Carrie Underwood will hit the road on her Cry Pretty Tour. As she gets ready, she’s also taking care of her new baby Jacob, who was born January 21. Tuesday, the fitness enthusiast checked in with her fans after her workout. “I’m going to be honest,” Carrie started the lengthy post. “‘Bouncing back’ after having …
Mar 19
George Strait and Blake Shelton do a little cowboy comedy to promote summer stadium show
MCA NashvilleGeorge Strait may’ve officially retired from the road in 2014, but nearly five years later, there are still plenty of chances to see the Country Music Hall of Famer play live. The latest will be Saturday, August 17 at Gillette Stadium in Foxboro, Massachusetts. Blake Shelton, “On My Way to You” hitmaker Cody Johnson and newcomer Caitlyn Smith will join …
Mar 19
‘American Idol’ final auditions: Surprise appearances, a former country star and a Maddie Poppe prank
“American Idol” champ Maddie Poppe removes her disguise; ABC/Kelsey McNealAmerican Idol’s final audition episode of the season aired Monday night, and it was a crazy combination of unexpected guest appearances, the usual sob stories and one very funny prank, courtesy of reigning Idol champ Maddie Poppe. Attack of last season’s finalistsAbout 90 minutes into the …
Mar 19
Brooks & Dunn are bound for the Hall of Fame: “We made a big ole mess out there for 20 years”
ABC Radio Monday, the world learned something Kix Brooks and Ronnie Dunn have known for several weeks: Brooks & Dunn will be this year’s Modern Era inductee into the Country Music Hall of Fame. “It was just a couple weeks ago,” Ronnie recalls. “And they said, ‘Don’t tell anybody.’” “The first thing I did was …
Mar 18
Somebody’s Gotta…open for Garth: This Saturday, it’ll be Easton Corbin
377/Redlight ManagementGarth Brooks has invited Easton Corbin to open his show this Saturday, when the superstar brings his Stadium Tour to the Phoenix area. “Wow, you can’t get much bigger than this invite!” Easton reacts. “I am beyond excited to have this opportunity to open for Garth Brooks, one of my musical heroes. There are few artists in …
Mar 18
Tim McGraw to play free Nashville show during NFL Draft
ABC/Image Group LATim McGraw will do a free outdoor concert in Nashville next month as the NFL Draft comes to Music City. Gospel legend CeCe Winans will kick off the festivities on Thursday, April 25 by singing the national anthem. Tim’s concert will follow on Friday on the Draft Main Stage at First and Broadway downtown — where …
Mar 18
You go, “Girl”: Maren Morris scores record-setting #1 debut with second record
Columbia NashvilleGirl, the sophomore album by Maren Morris, arrives at number one on Billboard’s Top Country Albums chart, selling 46,000 equivalent album units in its first week. It also places fourth on the all-genre Billboard 200 as well. It’s the first #1 debut by a female artist on the country albums chart this year. In fact, the last time …
Mar 18
“American Idol” sets dates for live shows and finale
ABC/Craig SjodinMonday night on ABC, the final audition episode of this season of American Idol will air, starting at 8 p.m. ET. Now ABC has announced when the competition’s live shows — which will allow America to vote — will begin. Sunday, April 14 will feature a live-to-tape episode. Then, the first all-live performance show …
Mar 18
Brooks & Dunn, Ray Stevens, and Jerry Bradley revealed as inductees into the Country Music Hall of Fame
Erika Goldring/WireImageMonday morning in Nashville, Brooks & Dunn, Ray Stevens, and music executive Jerry Bradley were announced as the newest inductees into the Country Music Hall of Fame. Reba was to have hosted the announcement, but was unable to make it due to illness. Local air personality Bill Cody did the honors instead. Modern Era …