ABC/Image Group LA As Morgan Evans‘ debut hit, “Kiss Somebody,” closes in on country’s top ten, the Australian singer is ready to give us a preview of his debut album for Warner Nashville. Kelsea Ballerini‘s hubby will put out the track “Day Drunk” on Friday. He says it’s one his fans have been asking for. “I’ve …
Jun 05
Coming soon: Taylor Swift stars in Sugarland’s new “Babe” video
ABC/Randy HolmesTaylor Swift co-wrote Sugarland‘s new single, “Babe,” with Train‘s Pat Monahan, and she contributes vocals to the tune, too. Now comes the news that she’s featured in the new video for the song, and we’ll get our first glimpse of it Wednesday night during the CMT Music Awards. Jennifer Nettles and Kristian Bush are set to be presenters on the show, …
Jun 05
Catch an early case of “Summer Fever” with Little Big Town midnight Wednesday
Capitol NashvilleLittle Big Town will open Wednesday’s CMT Music Awards with the first performance of their new single, “Summer Fever.” You won’t have to wait that long to see the video, though, because it’s set for an early premiere Wednesday at midnight at CMT.com. The “Summer Fever” clip was shot along the section of Florida coastline known as …
Jun 05
Together again: Thomas Rhett and Kelsea Ballerini to host ABC’s three-hour CMA Fest special for a second year
ABC/Ed HerreraFor the second year in a row, Thomas Rhett and Kelsea Ballerini will host ABC’s annual CMA Fest special. The 2018 edition of ABC’s three-hour recap of the world’s biggest country music festival will air Wednesday, August 8 at 8 p.m. ET. This will be the fifteenth year the special has called ABC home. TR and Kelsea crank …
Jun 05
Garth Brooks remembers “That Summer” by returning to Fan Fair X
ABC RadioMore than 20 years ago, in 1996, Garth Brooks made Fan Fair history, signing autographs for 23 hours straight in a marathon session with no breaks. This year, he’s heading back to the scene of that milestone event. This week at CMA Fest, he’ll return to Fan Fair X inside Nashville’s Music City Center for a …
Jun 04
Florida Georgia Line’s Tyler and Hayley Hubbard invite you to Sip & Sweat at FGL House Sunday morning
Sweet Talk PublicityEven if you plan on partying hard on Saturday night, Florida Georgia Line‘s Tyler Hubbard and his wife Hayley are hoping you’ll “Sip & Sweat” with them this Sunday morning. The Hubbards will get the final day of CMA Fest going with an 8 a.m. yoga session, followed by a round of palomas — a grapefruit juice and tequila …
Jun 04
Walker Hayes brings his breakthrough hit to the CMT Awards on Wednesday
ABC/Image Group LA Walker Hayes will make his CMT Music Awards debut on Wednesday, performing his top-ten hit, “You Broke Up with Me.” The soon-to-be father of seven is nominated for Breakthrough Video of the Year for the platinum-certified song. Fans in Nashville for CMA Fest can expect to hear Walker’s new single, “Craig,” Sunday at …
Jun 04
Luke Bryan entertains 100,000 fans and counting, as the What Makes You Country Tour gets Stadium-Sized
ABC/Paula LoboOne-hundred-thousand fans showed up to take in the opening shows on Luke Bryan‘s What Makes You Country Tour — XL Stadium Sized this weekend. The “Sunrise, Sunburn, Sunset” hitmaker kicked things off Thursday at Rogers Centre in Toronto, Canada before continuing on to MetLife Stadium near New York City on Saturday. Next up, Luke plays …
Jun 04
Here You Come Again: Dolly Parton’s films based on her songs are back, coming next year to Netflix
ABC/Lou RoccoDolly Parton is teaming up with Netflix to produce a new series of films based on her classic songs. Set to premiere in 2019, the entertainment icon will also appear in select installments. The eight-episode first season is a partnership between Dolly’s Dixie Pixie Productions and Warner Bros. Television. “As a songwriter, I have always …
Jun 04
Rascal Flatts, Sugarland, Backstreet Boys & more will step up to the podium at Wednesday’s CMT Awards
CMTThis list of superstars you’ll see on this year’s CMT Music Awards continues to grow, as we learn the presenters who’ll take the stage on this year’s show. Rascal Flatts, Sugarland, Dustin Lynch, Brett Young, Luke Combs, Lauren Alaina, Carly Pearce and Backstreet Boys will pass out awards, along with Nashville‘s Kaitlin Doubleday and Lennon and Maisy Stella, the Today show’s Hoda Kotb, Chrissy Metz from This Is Us, actor Garrett Hedlund and more. Those celebs join an …