CMTFor the second summer in a row, the stars of CMT’s Nashville are setting out on an international tour. Charles Esten, Jonathan Jackson, Clare Bowen and Chris Carmack will play all nine dates in England, Scotland and Ireland, with Sam Palladio joining his castmates for select shows. The tour kicks off June 9 in Birmingham, …
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Feb 14
“Back Home Again”: Darius Rucker, Chris Stapleton and Brett Eldredge are “Hometown Heroes” in new special
ABC/Image Group LAIn a new CMT special that premieres next month, Darius Rucker, Chris Stapleton and Brett Eldredge travel back to their hometowns to lend a hand to some of the people and places that helped make them who they are. In the special, called CMT Hometown Heroes, Darius returns to MUSC Children’s Hospital …
Feb 13
“Sing It Now” goes straight to #1 for Reba McEntire
ABC/Image Group LAReba McEntire’s new album, Sing It Now: Songs of Faith & Hope debuts at #1 this week on both Billboard’s country and Christian/gospel charts. The double set moved more than 54,000 copies in its first seven days, enough to emerge at #4 on the all-genre ranking as well. “This album has been a huge gift to …
Feb 13
Dustin Lynch takes “Seein' Red” to the top of the chart
ABC/Image Group LAEven before we find out the details about Dustin Lynch’s forthcoming third album, its lead single, “Seein’ Red,” has already made it to #1. “Thank you to my country radio family for blessing us with four in a row,” the Tennessee native says. “You all continue to support our lives in so many ways. …
Feb 13
50 years after the release of her debut album, Dolly Parton wins 8th Grammy
ABC/Image Group LANearly a half-century to the day since her first album was released, Dolly Parton took home her eighth Grammy. The entertainment icon won the Best Country Duo/Group Performance trophy at the ceremonies Sunday in Los Angeles. “Oh my Lord I am so excited to have won the Grammy with Pentatonix on my old song ‘Jolene,’” the Country …
Feb 13
Kip Moore offers a glimpse into his personal life with “More Girls Like You”
MCA NashvilleIf you’ve ever wondered exactly what’s going on in Kip Moore’s personal life, he offers some clues as he talks about his just-released single, “More Girls Like You.” “I’ve never been that guy looking for a relationship and solitude has never scared me,” he opens up. “I’ve never bought into the societal pressure of following …
Feb 13
Dierks Bentley takes fans behind-the-scenes on the Icelandic shoot for the “Black” video
ABC/Todd WawrychukIt’s common knowledge that Dierks Bentley has his pilot’s license, but it turns out he also has a pretty good idea how to put a plane back together if it crashes. That’s one of the things you learn in the new behind-the-scenes feature on the making of his new video, “Black.” The 12-minute clip follows Dierks …
Feb 13
Grammys 2017 — the performances
Bruno Mars performs a tribute to Prince; Monty Brinton/CBSAs usual, Sunday night’s Grammy Awards were less about the awards, and more about the performances, as unexpected artists duetted with one another, and artists who perhaps weren’t household names going into the show proved why they were nominated in the first place. Here’s rundown of who …
Feb 13
Sturgill Simpson, Maren Morris, Dolly Parton Winners at 59th Annual Grammy Awards
Monty Brinton/CBSHe didn’t capture the Album of the Year category — that went to Adele — but Sturgill Stimpson’s A Sailor’s Guide to Earth won the Best Country Album trophy last night at the 59th Annual Grammy Awards. Sturgill also performed on the show, singing “All Around You” backed by the Dap-Kings, the band of …
Feb 13
“You Ain't Here to Kiss Me”: Even Brett Young can't catch a break on Valentine's Day
BMLGWith male-model good looks and a stable of romantic songs like “Sleep Without You” and “In Case You Didn’t Know,” Brett Young is someone you’d expect to be a poster boy for a romantic holiday like February 14. But the newcomer, who just released his self-titled debut album, says that’s simply not the case. “I have not …