Jason Kempin/Getty ImagesOne of Nashville’s most-loved holiday traditions will continue in 2019: Vince Gill and Amy Grant will return to the historic Ryman Auditorium once again for their December residency. This year, for the first time ever, they’re adding matinees on December 15, 22, and 23. “Vince and I are thrilled to be able to return to the Ryman Auditorium …
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Apr 03
Together again: Why Reba is reuniting with Barbra Jean for Sunday’s 54th ACM Awards
Cliff Lipson/CBS Given TV’s current reboot craze, Reba McEntire‘s hit self-titled sitcom is one of the shows that’s often mentioned as a candidate for a second act, especially among country music fans. Though a Reba reboot hasn’t happened, two of the show’s stars will be back together working on TV this Sunday. Melissa Peterman, who …
Apr 03
“My Miracle”: How Brad Paisley’s sons helped him found his new Nashville non-profit
ABC/Image Group LA Wednesday in Nashville, Brad Paisley and his wife, actress Kimberly Williams-Paisley, break ground on their new non-profit, known as The Store. It’s based on Unity Shoppe in Santa Barbara, California, a place that lets people in need shop in a regular environment without having to visit a food bank. Brad and Kim …
Apr 02
New band King Calaway gets the Garth Brooks seal of approval
Broken BowGarth Brooks has invited new country group King Calaway to open for him May 3 at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis. It’ll be the first time the six-man band has ever played a venue so large. “Garth is a country music icon and a huge inspiration to us,” vocalist and guitarist Caleb Miller says. “It is an honor to …
Apr 02
Kelsea Ballerini shows big love for former tour mate Kelly Clarkson: “The most open, warm, NORMAL…kind of spirit”
Trae Patton/NBCKelsea Ballerini may have wrapped up her opening spot on Kelly Clarkson’s Meaning of Life Tour this past weekend, but her love for the original American Idol goes on. Tuesday on Instagram, Kelsea posted her reflection on her time with Kelly. “The greatest gift as an opening act is having a front row seat to watch and learn how successful …
Apr 02
Luke Combs’ “Beautiful Crazy” run at #1 just won’t stop
ABC/Randy HolmesLuke Combs’ “Beautiful Crazy” is proving to be the number one that just keeps on going. This week, the song by the North Carolina native tops the Billboard Country Airplay chart for the sixth consecutive time. That puts him in the same league as Thomas Rhett, who accomplished the identical feat at the beginning of 2016 with …
Apr 02
Luke Bryan, Blake Shelton, OD, and Keith Urban join the star-studded ACM lineup
Academy of Country Music Luke Bryan and Blake Shelton both released brand-new singles from brand-new albums last Friday, and they’ll both perform them on Sunday’s Academy of Country Music Awards. In addition to Luke doing “Knockin’ Boots” and Blake delivering “God’s Country,” the reigning ACM Group of the Year, Old Dominion, has joined the lineup, along with CMA Entertainer …
Apr 02
Dan + Shay and Kelly Clarkson will be “Keeping Score” as they announce the BBMA noms on Thursday
NBC/dick clark productionsDan + Shay will announce the first nominees for this year’s Billboard Music Awards Thursday on the Today show, along with their recent duet partner, Kelly Clarkson. You can watch for Dan Smyers, Shay Mooney, and the original American Idol in the 8 a.m. hour of the NBC show. They’ll reveal the contenders in five categories, while the rest will follow on Billboard’s socials. …
Apr 02
Keith Urban, Garth Brooks, George Strait and more help Nashville throw an early birthday party for Loretta Lynn
Jason Kempin/Getty Images for for Essential Broadcast Media, LLCWhen the All-Star Birthday Celebration for Loretta Lynn was originally announced, the guest of honor joked that she wanted Keith Urban to jump out of her cake. Monday night at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena, the CMA Entertainer of the Year was only too happy to oblige. “Miss Loretta – you asked me …
Apr 02
Some major ACM categories are different this year, and Maren Morris is happy for the change
Columbia Nashville If you were paying close attention to the nominations for Sunday’s 54th Academy of Country Music Awards, you might’ve noticed that the names of the Male and Female Vocalist categories were changed to Male and Female Artist of the Year for 2019. It’s a slight change, but one that nominee Maren Morris is …