ABC/Image Group LAAs their Taylor Swift-penned single, “Better Man,” inches toward the top 10, Little Big Town is hard at work finishing up their next album, due in February. But the CMA Vocal Group of the Year will take some time out for some major exposure at the beginning of 2017, as they’re set to sing “The Star Spangled …
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Dec 29
Carrie Underwood Cruises into 2017
ABC/Image Group LA While we don’t yet know what Carrie Underwood’s tour plans are for 2017, we do know that “Dirty Laundry” singer will be cruising. Carrie is one of the stars who’ll be doing shows on board Carnival ships next year. She’ll perform in the Dynasty Lounge on board the Carnival Imagination on April 4, …
Dec 29
The CMA Celebrates Its 50th Once Again, with a Baseball-Free Repeat on New Year's Day
ABC/Bob D’AmicoIf you’re one of the folks who missed this year’s historic Country Music Association awards, you’ll have the chance to start the new year with a make-good. AXS TV will re-air The 50th Annual CMA Awards this Sunday. Just days before the November 2nd half-century anniversary of the CMA’s signature awards show, host Brad Paisley bemoaned the possibility …
Dec 29
Nashville Notess
Burke/Triolo Productions/Thinkstock Jon Pardi will ring in 2017 playing Cowboys Dance Hall in San Antonio, Texas, on New Year’s Eve along with new group Midland. If you don’t have a copy of Cam’s breakthrough album Untamed, it’s available for $7.99 for a limited time at most digital retailers. It features her #1 hit, “Burning House.” Darius Rucker performed James Taylor’s classic, …
Dec 29
The Year in Country 2016 — The Girls Have It! Kelsea Ballerini & Maren Morris Get Ready to Take the Grammys to “Church”
ABC/Image Group LA Through the years, a handful of performers from the country genre have taken home the Grammy for Best New Artist: LeAnn Rimes, Carrie Underwood and Zac Brown Band. But up until this year, there’s never been a time when two country contenders have been in the running for the prestigious trophy. Thanks to Kelsea Ballerini and Maren Morris, that’s …
Dec 28
Dan + Shay's Shay Mooney Reveals the Gender and Name of His Forthcoming Child
ABC/Image Group LA Sometime in 2017, Dan + Shay’s Shay Mooney will become the proud father of a little boy. Earlier this week via Instagram, Shay revealed that he and fiancee Hannah Billingsley plan to name their firstborn Asher James, and also posted a glamorous photo of the former Miss Arkansas showing off her baby bump. While we don’t know exactly when …
Dec 28
More Than a Month After Its Release, Garth Brooks' “The Ultimate Collection” Sets “Billboard” Record
ABC/Ida Mae AstuteWhen you’re a Gunslinger, it appears even Billboard’s rules can’t keep you from setting records. This week, Garth Brooks’ The Ultimate Collection becomes his 18th top 10 album on the all-genre Billboard 200 chart. Even though the 10-disc set, which includes Garth’s latest studio album, came out in November, it wasn’t eligible to chart for its first four weeks of …
Dec 28
Zac Brown Band's Coy Bowles Makes Music — and Books — to Help Kids Feel Better
Random HouseWhen he’s not playing guitar, Dobro or keyboards with Zac Brown Band, Coy Bowles is the accomplished author of several children’s books. His latest, When You’re Feeling Sick, will be out January 10. The comedic take on helping kids deal with days they don’t feel so great is actually Coy’s third kids’ book. It’s the follow-up to Will …
Dec 21
Frankie Ballard Sells Out Two Hometown Concerts in Honor of His Friend
ABC/Image Group LAOver the past eight years, it’s become a Christmas tradition for Frankie Ballard to go back to his Michigan hometown to do a benefit show for the charity of his choice. Since the annual fundraiser typically sells out, Frankie figured he’d up the ante and do two shows, and this year he picked …
Dec 21
Shania's New Record Is On the Way Next Spring, But Will It Be Country?
Ethan Miller/Getty Images via ABCHow country will Shania Twain’s next record be? In a new interview with Entertainment Weekly, she reveals it’s likely on the way in late spring, but from the list of her collaborators, its seems her first new project since 2002 may lean decidedly toward the pop side. According to EW, among …