Sony NashvilleThe country music community is remembering the dozen people killed in the shooting late Wednesday night at the Borderline Bar & Grill in Thousand Oaks, California. In all, thirteen people died at the scene about 40 miles west of Los Angeles, including the suspect. Ten to fifteen more were wounded. “Redneck Crazy” hitmaker Tyler Farr says …
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Nov 08
I’m too sexy for my family: Thomas Rhett gets ribbed for his Sexiest Country Star title
ABC/Image Group LA Thomas Rhett’s nearest and dearest are having a little fun at his expense, as People honors him in its new Sexiest Man Alive issue. The magazine proclaims the “Sixteen” hitmaker its Sexiest Country Star as it passes out the 2018 accolades. “Definitely feel like I just won a high school superlative,” TR shared on …
Nov 08
“Pickler & Ben” & Luke Bryan: How to see the “American Idol” star next week in Nashville for free
ABC/Craig SjodinIf you’ll be in Music City next week, you can see Luke Bryan as he guests on a new episode of Pickler & Ben. The American Idol judge will appear on the morning taping of the syndicated show hosted by Kellie Picklerand Ben Aaron on Tuesday, November 13. It starts at 8:45 a.m. CT. You can request your free ticket online: you just …
Nov 08
Vince Gill, Tom T. Hall and Dean Dillon nominated for all-genre Songwriters Hall of Fame
ABC/Image Group LA Country Music Hall of Famers Vince Gill and Tom T. Hall may be headed into the all-genre Songwriters Hall of Fame as well. They’re among this year’s nominees, along with Dean Dillon and John Prine. Vince wrote the majority of his own hits, including classics like “Look at Us,” “I Still Believe in You,” and “Go Rest High on …
Nov 08
Strait, Mellencamp, Vince Gill and more anchor all-star salute to Willie Nelson in January
Blackbird PresentsWillie Nelson will be at the center of an all-star tribute concert that will take place in January and be recorded for an A&E special later in the year. Willie: Life & Songs of an American Outlaw, A Willie Nelson All-Star Concert Celebration is set for Saturday, January 12 at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena. George Strait, Vince Gill, Alison …
Nov 07
Midland’s set to stop by “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” on the way to the 52nd CMA Awards
ABC/Randy HolmesMidland has a late-night date with Jimmy Kimmel lined up in the days leading up the 52nd Annual CMA Awards. The Texas-based trio will play Jimmy Kimmel Live! on Monday night. You can watch for Mark Wystrach, Cameron Duddy and Jess Carson starting at 11:35 p.m. ET on ABC. Then on Wednesday, Midland’s not only up for Vocal Group, New Artist, and Single of …
Nov 07
We ARE the Jet Set: Old Dominion will touch down just in time to get ready for the CMAs
ABC/Image Group LA CMA Vocal Group of the Year nominees Old Dominion may be the biggest jet-setters in country music right now. The five-man band is working in the U.K. until Saturday, which means they’re in for a whirlwind trip to get back in time to get ready for Wednesday’s CMA Awards. “I think we land and …
Nov 07
Trisha Yearwood wants to cook your Thanksgiving dinner
Food NetworkHow’d you like to have Trisha Yearwood make your Thanksgiving meal? That’s an offer that’s literally on the table — sort of — for this season of thankfulness. The Food Network host is partnering with Williams Sonoma to offer fans the chance to have a fully-cooked meal of Trisha’s signature recipes delivered to their door. It …
Nov 07
Is Kelsea Ballerini heading into the ring for new “Miss Me More” video?
ABC/Image Group LA Kelsea Ballerini’s new video for “Miss Me More” is coming on Thursday. “TOMORROW // can’t wait for you guys to see ittt!!” she shared on Twitter Wednesday morning, along with a short clip. The nine-second preview shows Kelsea working out with a trainer in a gym, doing sit-ups, and throwing some punches. Previous clips have featured …
Nov 07
“If you can imagine this impossible thing… you can do it”: Sugarland gives Taylor Swift props for the CMA-nominated, Mad-Men-inspired video for “Babe”
ABC/Image Group LA The days when Taylor Swift was a fixture on the country chart may be past, but the two-time CMA Entertainer of the Year is still managing to juggle her first love with her international pop superstardom. Right now, she has a top fifteen hit with Sugarland on “Babe,” the song she co-wrote with Train‘s Pat Monahan. The track …