Trae Patton/NBC/NBCU Photo Bank via Getty Images Did you know Kelly Clarkson inspired Kelsea Ballerini‘s move to Music City to become an artist? Well, sort of. It all started in 2005 when Kelsea witnessed Kelly take the stage to perform. “I was seeing her in Knoxville at the arena, and it was her Behind These Hazel Eyes …
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Feb 03
Grammys 2025: A little bit country, a whole lot rock ‘n’ roll + Beyoncé’s night to shine
JC Olivera/WireImage Beyoncé may have been absent from November’s CMA Awards, but Sunday night’s Grammys proved to be the chance for her country work to shine. Cowboy Carter clinched the trophy for best country album — the genre’s only award presented during the televised part of the show — as well as best duo/group performance for “II …
Feb 03
Grammys 2025: The winners
CBS The 67th annual Grammy Awards, hosted by Trevor Noah, aired live from the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles on CBS Sunday, Feb. 2. Here are the winners in the major categories announced during the broadcast: Album of the yearCOWBOY CARTER, Beyoncé Song of the year“Not Like Us,” Kendrick Lamar Record of the year“Not Like Us,” …
Feb 03
Grammys 2025: Beyoncé wins Grammy for best country album
Amy Sussman/Getty Images Beyoncé, the most decorated Grammy artist in history, has won the 2025 Grammy for best country album for her 2024 smash record, Cowboy Carter. Taylor Swift, nominated for six Grammys this year, presented her with the award. “I was not expecting this,” Beyoncé exclaimed before continuing with her speech. “I want to …
Feb 02
Grammys 2025: Trevor Noah celebrates the resilience of Los Angeles during opening
Phil McCarten/CBS The 67th annual Grammy Awards opened Sunday with a salute to Los Angeles, with host Trevor Noah talking about the devastation of the California wildfires and the heroic efforts of the firefighters who have now contained them. He also talked about the resilience of the city. “Neighbors who had never spoken before are helping …
Feb 02
Beyoncé announces Cowboy Carter Tour 2025
Julian Dakdouk The day before the Grammy Awards, where she’s the leading nominee for her album Cowboy Carter, Beyoncé has announced a tour in support of the project. In two Instagram posts, Bey announced the existence of the tour, though not the dates as of yet. One showed a light-up billboard suspended above a field …
Jan 31
Nashville Notes: New songs from Greylan James, Randy Travis, Kat Luna & more
Greylan James has dropped a life-inspired new song, “Wait Til You Have Kids.” “I’ve been told ‘wait til you have kids’ more times than I can count. Any time I’ve expressed being tired or worn out from playing shows and being on the road, my friends always have said ‘wait til you have kids,’” shares Greylan. “I’ve also watched …
Jan 31
Hank Williams Jr. inspired Chris Janson’s ‘Stay Rowdy’
Courtesy of Harpeth 60 Records/Nashville Harbor Records & Entertainment Chris Janson took a little inspiration from Hank Williams Jr. when he co-wrote “Stay Rowdy.” “Simply put, I wanted to write something that reminded me of Hank Jr in the 80’s [sic], Country Music that makes me want to have a good time,” Chris says of …
Jan 31
‘I Dare You’ to listen to Rascal Flatts + Jonas Brothers’ new song
Courtesy of Big Machine Records Rascal Flatts and Jonas Brothers have landed on country radio and digital platforms with their new single, “I Dare You.” Written by Nick Jonas, Dan + Shay‘s Shay Mooney and others, the upbeat number implores a heartbroken person to give love a second chance and knock down the walls around their heart — to …
Jan 31
Lainey Wilson’s rolling in with her Whirlwind World Tour
Disney/Larry McCormack Hang tight honey, Lainey Wilson‘s rolling in with her Whirlwind World Tour. Kicking off March 4 in Zurich, Lainey will hit various European and U.K. cities before beginning her U.S. trek Aug. 14 in Phoenix. Among the cities on her stateside run are Denver, Los Angeles, Austin, Nashville, New York and her wrap-up show in Orlando on Nov. 8. …