Dick Clark ProductionsCarrie Underwood is set to perform a song from her new Cry Pretty album on next month’s American Music Awards. This will be the 12-time AMA winner’s first performance on the show since 2015. This year, Carrie’s up for Favorite Female Country Artist. For the second year in a row, actress Tracee Ellis Ross will host the Tuesday, …
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Sep 19
How Brett Eldredge’s pup Edgar cured his loneliness and made him “10% Happier”
ABC/Image Group LA If you’ve been to a Brett Eldredge concert or seen him on TV, you know he’s an upbeat, positive kind of guy. But even a bundle of energy like Brett can sometimes hit a tough spot in life. The Illinois native opens up to ABC’s Dan Harris about one of those moments …
Sep 18
Dustin Lynch’s hero, Reba McEntire, welcomes him into the circle as the Opry’s newest member
ABC/Image Group LA Dustin Lynch has long proclaimed his love and admiration for Reba McEntire, so it was only fitting that the Country Music Hall of Famer should be the one to officially induct him into the Grand Ole Opry on Tuesday night. “I know how you feel,” Reba said, as she stepped into the legendary circle …
Sep 18
Lady Antebellum takes their “Hurt” to “Late Night”
ABC/Image Group LA Wednesday night, Lady Antebellum will perform their Heart Break ballad, “Hurt,” for the first time on TV. The Late Night with Seth Meyers guest spot will also be the group’s first major TV appearance since leaving their longtime label, Capitol Nashville, for its rival, Big Machine. “Hurt” happens to be from their final Capitol album, Heart Break. The trio …
Sep 18
When It Rains It Pours: Tickets to Luke Combs’ 2019 tour are going fast
Sony Music NashvilleThere’s no two ways about it: Luke Combs’ upcoming Beer Never Broke My Heart Tour is a hot ticket. The North Carolina native sold out 23 of the 28 venues on the trek during the first weekend tickets went on sale, including the May closing date at Colorado’s iconic Red Rocks Amphitheatre. LANCO and newcomer Jameson …
Sep 18
Listen now: Could Kelsea Ballerini’s collabo with The Chainsmokers be the next pop/country smash?
Disruptor Records/ColumbiaKelsea Ballerini and electronic duo The Chainsmokers just have “This Feeling” about their new collaboration. With Florida Georgia Line and Bebe Rexha having a huge hit with “Meant to Be” and Maren Morris following suit with Zedd on “The Middle,” it’s no secret pop/country collaborations are hot these days. And on Tuesday, Kelsea and The Chainsmokers released theirs. “THIS SONG IS SO SPECIAL TO US!” …
Sep 18
It’s no BS: Blake Shelton is playing a free show at the world’s largest honky tonk
ABC/Mark LevineBlake Shelton is planning a free pop-up show this week at the world’s largest honky tonk. The “Turnin’ Me On” hitmaker will take the stage Thursday night at Billy Bob’s Texas, which is located at the historic Fort Worth Stockyards. Fans can line up for wristbands starting at 10 a.m. local time Thursday morning. Once …
Sep 18
Miranda Lambert relaxes in the Sooner State before kicking off her residency at the Hall of Fame
ABC/Image Group LA Miranda Lambert’s been enjoying a little leisure time lately, after wrapping her Bandwagon Tour with Little Big Town late last month. This weekend, Miranda showed her beloved Gypsy Vanner horses at the Oklahoma State Fair, and even took in an Italian family circus. “Thank you Oklahoma State Fair for the memories!” the CMA and …
Sep 18
Carrie Underwood’s likely to “Cry Pretty” all the way to #1 with new album
Capitol NashvilleNot only is Carrie Underwood‘s Cry Pretty on track to debut at #1 on the all-genre Billboard 200 this week, it’s also expected to have the best sales week of any country album so far this year. Experts predict Carrie’s first album for Capitol Nashville will sell 210,000 equivalent album units in its first week, besting Jason Aldean, whose Rearview Town moved …
Sep 18
Lee Ann Womack will pick up ASCAP’s Golden Note ahead of this year’s CMA Awards
ABC/Mark LevineLee Ann Womack will be honored with the Golden Note Award this fall at the ASCAP Country Music Awards, handed out annually by the performing rights organization ASCAP. Garth Brooks, Reba McEntire and Alan Jackson are just some of the artists who’ve gotten the honor in the past. This year’s 56th annual gala will …