ABC/Image Group LA Jimmie Allen’s transportation troubles will keep him from making Wednesday night’s stop on the Raised on Country Tour. “I will not be able to make it to the show tonight in Virginia Beach with Chris Young & Chris Janson,” he revealed this morning on Twitter. “We had some bus issues that won’t be resolved in time.” …
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Aug 22
Keith Urban, Chris Young, Chris Janson, Midland & more walk the red carpet before the 2019 ACM Honors
Academy of Country MusicWednesday night in Nashville, the Academy of Country Music took care of some unfinished business, passing out the non-televised honors from April’s ACM Awards. Entertainer of the Year Keith Urban was excited for the chance to shine the light on musicians, songwriters, venues and promoters. “I just love the opportunity to celebrate a lot …
Aug 22
This One’s for the Girls: A female-centric ACM Honors pays tribute to Martina, Miranda & more
Academy of Country MusicNext November’s CMA Award will highlight country’s greatest female voices during a show hosted by Carrie Underwood, Dolly Parton and Reba McEntire. But the Academy of Country Music got a jump on the trend Wednesday during its 13th annual ACM Honors at Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium. “Thank you to all the pioneers that came before me… especially …
Aug 21
Ask your question, but “Make It Sweet”: Old Dominion plans Twitter Q & A on Thursday
RCA NashvilleIf you want to know more about Old Dominion’s forthcoming third album, you’ll have a chance to get the scoop on Thursday. The CMA and ACM Vocal Group of the Year will do a question and answer session on Twitter starting at 11:30 a.m. ET on August 22. Just tweet your question and be sure to add …
Aug 21
Dan + Shay’s Shay Mooney is awaiting baby #2, but he’s a little “Speechless” it’s not a girl
ABC/Image Group LA You can add one more name to the ever-growing list of country stars expecting babies these days: Shay Mooney. Shay and his wife Hannah shared the news on Instagram on Wednesday, along with a picture of their two-year-old son, Asher James. Of course, this week Dan + Shay also happen to have the top song in the country with …
Aug 21
Midland “Let[s] It Roll” from the stage of Music Valley’s Texas Troubadour Theater in Nashville
Big Machine The vintage pink Cadillac parked outside Nashville’s Texas Troubadour Theater on Tuesday night was a huge hint as to what was happening inside: Midland was previewing their new album for an invitation-only audience inside the Music Valley venue named for Country Music Hall of Famer Ernest Tubb. Hit songwriters and co-producers Shane McAnally and Josh Osborne introduced Mark Wystrach, Cameron Duddy, and Jess …
Aug 21
Matt Stell is headed for prime time, performing “Prayed for You” at “Bachelor in Paradise” wedding
RECORDS/Arista NashvilleNewcomer Matt Stell is set to sing his debut hit next week on ABC’s Bachelor in Paradise. The Arkansas native performs his top fifteen single, “Prayed for You,” next Tuesday during the wedding of Paradise alums Krystal Neilson and Chris Randone in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. You can tune in to see Matt sing the romantic ballad starting at 8 p.m. ET on Tuesday, August 27 …
Aug 21
Former Presidents Bush, Carter, Clinton & Obama line up to honor Garth Brooks next month in NYC
ABC/Image Group LA Garth Brooks will receive the first-ever George H.W. Bush Points of Light Award for Caring and Compassion during a gala next month in New York City. The 41st president — who was a huge country music fan — started the Points of Light campaign, which even had its own theme song, sung by Randy Travis. Garth …
Aug 21
After playing CMA Fest, Carrie Underwood and Joan Jett reunite for “Sunday Night Football”
NBCUniversalCarrie Underwood and Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Joan Jett already teamed up earlier this summer to play CMA Fest together in Nashville, and now they’re reuniting for his year’s Sunday Night Football open. They’ll perform the original SNF opening number “Waiting All Day for Sunday Night,” which is actually based on Joan’s 1988 hit, “I Hate Myself for Loving You.” …
Aug 21
Back to reality: Lauren Alaina joins the cast of ‘Dancing with the Stars’ season 28
ABCLauren Alaina is taking the “Road Less Traveled” to the ballroom, as she competes on the upcoming season of ABC’s Dancing with the Stars. Lauren was announced as one of the cast members for DWTS Season 28, along with the likes of Christie Brinkley, former White House press secretary Sean Spicer, Queer Eye star Karamo …