ABC/Lou RoccoIf you’ve followed Lauren Alaina’s career at all, you know the energetic 23-year-old is rarely at a loss for words. But when Reba McEntire called over the weekend to tell her she’s the Academy of Country Music’s New Female Vocalist of the Year, the words simply wouldn’t come. “While I’m sitting there getting ready on the bus,” Lauren …
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Mar 26
Chris Lane and Tori Kelly “Take Back” late night for the first performance of their hit duet
ABC/Image Group LAChris Lane and pop star Tori Kelly have a top-20 country hit with “Take Back Home Girl,” but believe it or not, they’ve never performed the tune together onstage. That’s all about to change, however, when the two team up for a late-night date early next month. Chris and Tori are set to play …
Mar 26
Craig Campbell would like to “See You Try” to beat him at a game of cornhole
BBR Music Group Craig Campbell continues his tradition of bringing the game of cornhole to the week of CMA Fest this year, as he hosts the Celebrity Cornhole Challenge June 5 at Nashville’s City Winery. He’ll follow it with a star-studded dinner the next day. “It’s hard to believe this is year six!” the Georgia native says. …
Mar 26
King George’s home state makes him Texan of the Year
ABC/Image Group LA Country Music Hall-of-Famer George Strait picked up a new honor last Friday in New Braunfels, Texas. The Texas Legislative Conference named him their 2018 Texan of the Year, particularly for his fundraising efforts in the wake of Hurricane Harvey. “Last year was a tough one for our great state,” Strait said. “We’re still continuing …
Mar 26
“This Is It”: Scotty McCreery locks in his fourth #1 album
Triple TigersSo far, Scotty McCreery‘s made four albums, and they’ve all debuted at #1 on the Billboard chart. This week, Scotty’s latest effort, Seasons Change, continues his streak. “It’s been quite a journey these last few years, and to learn that Seasons Change has debuted at #1 on the Billboard Country Albums Chart is awesome and so gratifying,” the American Idol winner says. “I’m …
Mar 26
The ACMs come early for Brett Young, Midland and Lauren Alaina, with a surprise call from Reba
Academy of Country MusicBrett Young, Midland and Lauren Alaina all got the surprise of their lives early Monday, when Reba McEntire called to tell them they’d won the new artist trophies at next month’s Academy of Country Music Awards. New Group of the Year winner Midland was in Sioux City, Iowa when they learned the news. The trio was in complete …
Mar 25
Puppies, picture booths and a ’59 Jaguar: Maren Morris and Ryan Hurd get hitched
ABC/Image Group LAMaren Morris and Ryan Hurd are now husband and wife, after officially tying the knot during a Saturday ceremony. While the two haven’t shared a ton of details about the wedding so far, the two kept their fans in the loop via a steady stream of details via social media. Maren’s Instagram stories …
Mar 23
Listen now: Kacey Musgraves rides her “High Horse” onto the dance floor
MCA NashvilleThe imagery in the lyrics of Kacey Musgraves‘ new song, “High Horse,” may be country — they mention horses and John Wayne — but the sound of the funky track is decidedly disco. “Why don’t you giddy-up, giddy-up / And ride straight out of this town / You and your high horse,” she sings …
Mar 23
Listen now: Little Big Town soars with Elton John’s “Rocket Man”
ABC/Image Group LALittle Big Town has long been known for their soaring harmonies, but they take things to an entirely new level — literally — with their cover of “Rocket Man.” LBT’s version of the Elton John classic is the latest track released from the forthcoming Restoration album, which re-imagines the tunes Elton created with …
Mar 23
Jason Aldean is Broadway-bound, opening bar in Music City
ABC/Image Group LAIt looks like Jason Aldean will soon join the ranks of Dierks Bentley, Florida Georgia Line, Alan Jackson and Blake Shelton, who all have their own bars and restaurants in downtown Music City. Nashville’s Historic Zoning Commission recently approved a sign for “Jason Aldean’s Kitchen + Rooftop Bar,” according to Nashville Business Journal. …