John Russell/CMAOn Tuesday, Little Big Town announced that they’ll be performing regularly at Nashville’s famed Ryman Auditorium, in a residency dubbed Little Big Town at the Mother Church. It’s the first residency of its kind, and will encompass six nights in 2017, starting February 24. The residency continues February 25, May 29 and 20, and …
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Oct 31
"GMA"'s Robin Roberts Goes Honky-Tonkin' with Reba, Carrie, Dierks and More
ABC/Chris HolloGood Morning America’s Robin Roberts got in some serious honky-tonking over the weekend, as she set up shop at Tootsie’s Orchid Lounge Sunday to tape her annual pre-CMA Awards special. A who’s-who of country stars greeted the former Nashvillian, including CMA co-hosts Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood, Reba, Hunter Hayes, Cassadee Pope, Jake Owen, …
Oct 31
Carrie Underwood Promises "One of the Best Moments of Country Music History" on Wednesday's CMA Awards
ABC/Bob D’AmicoBrad Paisley admits he’s crossing his fingers there’ll be no need for Game 7 in this year’s World Series, since that would put Major League Baseball’s season finale in competition with The 50th Annual CMA Awards. Even though many details about the golden anniversary of the show are top secret, his co-host Carrie Underwood is having a hard …
Oct 31
More Stars than Ever Before: CMA Delivers on Its Promise for a Blockbuster 50th Anniversary
Country Music Association There’s more secrecy than ever before surrounding CMA Awards this Wednesday in Nashville, as the ceremony celebrates a historic half-century anniversary. Rehearsals at Bridgestone Arena remain closed, while the stars involved largely have been sworn to secrecy. The Country Music Association has revealed an updated list of celebrities who’ll be taking the stage, …
Oct 31
Miranda Lambert Launches Her Own Record Label
Vanner Records/Sony Music NashvilleReigning CMA Female Vocalist of the Year Miranda Lambert now has her own record label. The “Vice” hitmaker has re-signed with her longtime record company, Sony Music Nashville, in a deal that also creates her own imprint, called Vanner Records. The Texas native has released six studio albums since she started her career with …
Oct 31
Dierks Bentley's Bringing Sexy Back as Mr. Potato Head This Halloween
ABC/Image Group LAMuch of Music City will be turning out Monday night for the 54th ASCAP Country Music Awards at Nashville’s historic Ryman Auditorium, but not Dierks Bentley. The father of three will be busy trick-or-treating with his family, even though he’s not exactly thrilled with his get-up. “The costumes are always picked out by our …
Oct 28
Early "Riser": Dierks Bentley Books "GMA" Concert to Celebrate 50th Annual CMAs
ABC/Image Group LAIt’ll be a long day for Dierks Bentley leading up to the 50th Annual CMA Awards on Wednesday. The four-time nominee will be up bright and early to kick off the half-century festivities with a live show outside Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena that morning. You can catch his performance on Good Morning America starting at 7 a.m. on …
Oct 28
Hunter Hayes and His Hologram to Debut New Song Post-CMAs
Atlantic/Warner Music NashvilleHunter Hayes will debut his new single, “Yesterday’s Song,” Wednesday night after the 50th Annual CMA Awards on ABC, but he’ll do it with a twist. While the Louisiana native will be playing live at Nashville’s CMA Theater in the Country Music Hall of Fame, he’ll be beamed live via hologram all the way …
Oct 28
The Opry Gets a New "Home Away from Home" in the Big Apple
Ryman Hospitality PartnersThe Grand Ole Opry is getting a new “home away from home” in the Big Apple. While the world’s longest-running radio show won’t be moving from it historic base in Nashville, it will be extending its reach, as Ryman Hospitality Properties opens the new Opry City Stage next year. The four-level complex will …
Oct 28
Maddie & Tae Ready Album #2 for 2017
ABC/Image Group LALook for new music on the way next year from CMA Vocal Duo of the Year nominees Maddie & Tae. While the pair has been busy this summer touring with Brad Paisley and launching their own fashion line at Bloomingdale’s, it appears they’ve also been in the studio. In The 50th Annual CMA …