ABC/Randy HolmesThomas Rhett will be up bright and early Monday morning to announce the nominees for the 2016 CMT Music Awards. He’ll reveal this year’s contenders on the May 9 edition of NBC’s Today show, which starts at 7 a.m. The “Die a Happy Man” hitmaker will not only start the day on NBC– he’ll …
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May 06
Take Me Out to the Ballgame: Vince Gill, Scotty McCreery and David Nail at Bat
ABC/Image Group LAFor close to three decades, the City of Hope Celebrity Softball Game has been a staple of Fan Fair and CMA Music Festival. Now, the stars are lining up for the 26th anniversary matchup in Music City. Vince Gill, Scotty McCreery, David Nail, Charles Esten from ABC’s Nashville, rocker Bret Michaels, Chris Lane, RaeLynn and Jamie Lynn Spears are among the celebs who’ll suit …
May 06
"You Should Be Here" for Cole Swindell's Friday-Night Special
Warner Music NashvilleNot only is Cole Swindell releasing his sophomore album You Should Be Here on Friday, he’s also starring in an hour-long concert special on AUDIENCE Network. The intimate performance and interview was taped recently in Los Angeles. Cole Swindell: Live on AT&T airs Friday, May 6 at 9 p.m. ET on AUDIENCE Network, a channel available exclusively to …
May 06
Check Your Phones: Randy Houser Ties the Knot in a Mississippi-Australia Wedding
BBR Music GroupRight about now, Randy Houser should be enjoying his honeymoon. The Mississippi native married Australian beauty Tatiana Starzynski Wednesday at historic Homestead Manor in Franklin, Tennessee. His four-year-old West was the ring bearer, assisted by Randy’s beloved dog Hawk, led by groomsman Tyler Hubbard of Florida Georgia Line. The new couple exited as the duo’s new song “H.O.L.Y.” played, according to People. Just to …
May 06
Put Your Hand on the Radio & Testify: Keith Urban's "Ripcord" Can Save Your Life
Capitol NashvilleWhen Keith Urban heard the title of a new play coming to New York City, he knew Ripcord should be the name of his new album as well. “I thought, ‘Gosh that just sounds right. That has the right originality, the right motion, the right energy,” he recalls. Once he considered what a ripcord can do for you, …
May 05
Twice in One Year: Frankie Ballard Continues His Love Affair with European Fans
Warner Music NashvilleFor the second time in less than a year, Frankie Ballard is taking his music to the fans overseas. The “It All Started with a Beer” hitmaker first played for European audiences in March, and he heads back this fall to debut music from his new album recorded in Texas, El Rio, due June 10. “Our …
May 05
Lee Ann Womack's Daughter Aubrie Sellers Brings Her Garage Country to "Nashville"
Thirty Tigers/Carnival Recording CompanyIf you were listening closely during Wednesday night’s episode of ABC’s Nashville, you might’ve noticed a familiar-sounding voice. As The Exes, Scarlett O’Connor and Gunnar Scott, fought before going onstage, a song called “Sit Here and Cry” played in the background. If it sounded a little like Lee Ann Womack — well, there’s a good reason why. It’s one …
May 05
Call Her a Glamazon: Kelsea Ballerini Plays Dress-Up for Macy's
BusinessWireThis summer, Kelsea Ballerini joins other major stars like American Idol alum Adam Lambert as one of the faces of Macy’s American Icons campaign. In Kelsea’s ad, she sports fashion-forward looks from Rachel Roy, Maison Jules and Ray-Ban. The “Dibs” songstress admits playing dress-up is right in her wheelhouse. “Well I just have always been such a girly girl. Like I …
May 05
Chris Stapleton, Willie Nelson, Kacey Musgraves to Headline Austin City Limits 15th Anniversary Fest
ACL Music FestivalIf you’re a fan of fine, fine music – and of course you are – you need to get yourself to Austin, Texas this fall for the 15th annual Austin City Limits Music Festival, which this year celebrates their milestone anniversary with a talent lineup that’s even more impressive than the fest’s usual …
May 05
"Nashville" Recap: "The Trouble with the Truth"
ABCOn Wednesday night’s Nashville, things got ugly as Rayna Jaymes headed to court to fight her daughter Maddie’s petition to become an emancipated minor. When extensive details of Deacon Claybourne’s violent, alcoholic past came to light, it was clear he’d been betrayed by his AA sponsor and business partner Frankie Gray. As Juliette Barnes realized Layla Grant now has all the things in life that …