ABC/Ed HerreraCMA Fest keeps getting better. That seemed to be the first night’s theme, as country’s biggest stars prepared to take the stage Thursday at Nashville’s Nissan Stadium. Three-time Entertainer of the Year Jason Aldean couldn’t help but be struck by how far the festival has come in its 47 years. “I went to Fan Fair when …
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Jun 08
Blake Shelton shows up to jam at Ole Red Nashville for the second night in a row
ABC RadioFor the second night in a row during CMA Fest 2018, Blake Shelton took the stage at Ole Red Nashville, proving his new restaurant and bar is a thriving destination for live music. Hunter Hayes led a jam session that included Morgan Evans, Charlie Worsham, and Nashville‘s Charles Esten, as well as newcomers Cale Dodds, The Sisterhood Band, and Maggie Rose. Cale covered John Mellencamp‘s …
Jun 07
Kane Brown releases new single “Lose It,” announces sophomore album
ABC/Image Group LAKane Brown is riding high following his first-ever CMT Music Awards win last night: He’s just released his new single, “Lose It.” The new song will be featured on his sophomore album, which will be released on November 9. Brown co-wrote “Lose It” with Chase McGill and Will Wheatherly. The yet-to-be-named album will follow Kane’s massively successful …
Jun 07
Florida Georgia Line won’t be leaving the country genre anytime soon
ABC/Kelsey McNealFlorida Georgia Line have seen massive crossover chart success with “Meant to Be,” their 27-week number one hit with pop star Bebe Rexha. And while they’ve collaborated with several other artists across genres in the past — including rapper Nelly, pop star Jason Derulo, The Backstreet Boys, electronic music duo The Chainsmokers and singer/actress Hailee Steinfeld — the duo insist they’re not leaving country …
Jun 07
Kelly Clarkson says Kelsea Ballerini’s 2018 CMT Music Awards performance was her favorite
ABC/Paula LoboKelsea Ballerini has a fan in Kelly Clarkson. The pop star was in attendance for the 2018 CMT Music Awards Wednesday evening in Nashville, where she also performed, but says that it was Kelsea that stole the show. Kelly shared a photo of herself beside Kelsea backstage at the awards show and praised the country singer for her …
Jun 07
Granger Smith to perform on “The Bachelorette”
ABC/Image Group LAGranger Smith is taking his music to television during the current season of The Bachelorette. The country singer is set to serenade the newest Bachelorette, Becca Kufrin, during a one-on-one date for an upcoming episode that airs on June 18 at 8/7c on ABC. While Becca is joined by one of the men vying for her affection, …
Jun 07
Maren Morris debuts new song “The Feels” while on tour in Australia
ABC/Image Group LAMaren Morris is currently in Australia serving as an opener for British pop star Niall [nile] Horan‘s Flicker World Tour. During her first night in Brisbane on June 3, Maren debuted a brand new song called “The Feels.” The singer opened her set with the infectious summer anthem, which will be featured on her upcoming sophomore album. …
Jun 07
Cam announces North American tour with Sam Smith
ABC/Image Group LAOn the heels of wrapping her Listening Room Series Tour, Cam has announced that she’ll be hitting the road this summer with British pop star Sam Smith. The North American leg of Sam’s The Thrill of It All Tour kicks off on June 18 in Toronto and includes stops in New York City, Philadelphia, Nashville and …
Jun 07
2018 CMT Red Carpet Report: Brothers Osborne take it up a notch, Midland wears Manuel and Brantley Gilbert balances having a baby
CMTThe excitement was building Wednesday evening, as CMT rolled out the red carpet before the 2018 CMT Music Awards. Even though Brothers Osborne were up for two trophies for “It Ain’t My Fault,” TJ and John were more focused on their performance with tour mate Dierks Bentley. “I think the biggest thing we’re stoked [about] tonight is getting to collaborate with Dierks and …
Jun 07
Blake Shelton rivals the star power of the CMT Awards with his all-star opening of Ole Red Nashville
ABC RadioThe big event Wednesday night in Nashville was the 2018 CMT Music Awards, but Blake Shelton rivaled the star power of the impressive show with his after-party celebrating the opening of the Music City location of his Ole Red bar and restaurant. Chris Janson, Dan + Shay, Darius Rucker, Jon Pardi, Devin Dawson, Little Big Town, Trace Adkins, Hunter Hayes, Kelly Clarkson, RaeLynn, Michael Ray, and Lauren …