Chris HolloShania Twain celebrated the #1 global debut of her new album NOW earlier this week with a champagne toast at an intimate gathering at her record label in Nashville. The CEO of her record label, Mike Dungan, surprised the country/pop superstar with a plaque commemorating the fact that her first album in 15 years arrived at the top of …
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Oct 19
“I Believe in You”: Dolly donates books and money to hurricane victims
Dolly Records/RCA NashvilleNearly a year ago, Dolly Parton’s beloved East Tennessee birthplace was ravaged by wildfires. So it’s only natural the benevolent superstar is eager to do something to help the victims of Hurricanes Harvey, Irma and Maria. “After the tremendous outpouring of support my hometown received last winter after the wildfires raged through the area, …
Oct 19
“2017 CMT Artists of the Year”: Performers offer Las Vegas shooting victims and heroes “hope and healing”
CMTChris Stapleton, Florida Georgia Line, Jason Aldean, Keith Urban and Luke Bryan were the honorees at this year’s CMT Artists of the Year special, which aired live from Nashville’s Schermerhorn Symphony Center on Wednesday. However, the focus of the show was less awards and more “hope and healing,” following the mass shooting in Las Vegas …
Oct 18
“It’s B.S., straight up!”: Miranda Lambert speaks out about the lack of females on country radio
Redbook/Ben WattsEven though both her single, “Vice,” and her album, The Weight of These Wings, have each sold a million copies and been certified platinum, Miranda Lambert has struggled to land a major radio hit since releasing the double-set last year. “It’s B.S., straight up!” Miranda tells Redbook, commenting specifically on how hard it is for females to get …
Oct 18
“Back to God”: Reba’s emotional acceptance speech and performance, after winning her first Dove Award
Jamie Gilliam for Lipscomb UniversityIn her stellar career, Reba McEntire has taken home trophies from the Grammys, CMA, ACM, People’s Choice and American Music Awards, just to name a few. But in Nashville on Tuesday night, she scored a career first, picking up her inaugural Dove Award for her foray into Christian music. The Country-Music-Hall-of-Famer took home …
Oct 18
“It Just Comes Natural”: George Strait to play Vegas and beyond in 2018
ABC/Image Group LA Since he retired from touring in 2014, George Strait has made T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas his unofficial home to play live. That’s a relationship that will continue into 2018. King George has schedule two shows for February 2 and 3, with tickets going on sale Friday, October 27. “We said from the beginning …
Oct 18
Backstreet Boys, Phillip Phillips, Lionel Richie join Blake Shelton, Dolly Parton & Kelsea Ballerini on “CMT Artists of the Year”
CMTWhat would American Idol winner Phillip Phillips sound like singing Sam Hunt’s “Body Like a Back Road”? We’re likely to find out Wednesday night, as the singer/songwriter pays tribute to the smash at the 2017 CMT Artists of the Year event. Backstreet Boys will also honor their pals and recent tour mates Florida Georgia Line with a special performance at Nashville’s Schermerhorn Symphony Center. Though …
Oct 18
Kenny Chesney charts a Trip Around the Sun next year with Thomas Rhett and Old Dominion
Blue Chair Bay/Columbia NashvilleAfter a summer largely off the road, Kenny Chesney is raring to go — and next year, he’ll be bringing Thomas Rhett, Old Dominion and newcomer Brandon Lay with him. Kenny will kick off his 18-stadium Trip Around the Sun Tour April 21 in Tampa, Florida. Pre-sales are already underway, with tickets coming online for the general public on …
Oct 18
Garth, Alan Jackson & many more lead star-studded list of 51st CMA Awards performers
CMAA who’s-who of nominees and one of the newest members of the Country Music Hall of Fame make up the initial list of performers at the 51st Annual CMA Awards. So far, Garth Brooks, Brothers Osborne, Luke Bryan, Eric Church, Alan Jackson, Miranda Lambert, Little Big Town, Old Dominion, Jon Pardi, Chris Stapleton, Thomas Rhett and Carrie Underwood are all set to take the stage next month at Nashville’s …
Oct 17
“High School” bound: Kelsea Ballerini returns to her alma mater for free concert next week
Black River Entertainment“High School” is more than just a track on Kelsea Ballerini’s new Unapologetically album — it’s where she’s headed. Fresh off playing shows in Amsterdam, Ireland, and the United Kingdom on Lady Antebellum’s You Look Good World Tour, the Tennessee native is traveling back to her alma mater to play a free concert. She’ll take the stage …