Nov 02
A Mitchell man accused of suffocating his wife has pleaded not guilty to charges of murder and manslaughter. Thirty-nine-year-old James Brinker is charged in the death last month of 36-year-old Marie Brinker. He entered his pleas Wednesday and trial was scheduled for the week of Feb. 13. Court documents allege Brinker wrapped his wife in …
Nov 02
ABC RadioNext Wednesday night in Nashville, Garth Brooks defends his title as the current CMA Entertainer of the Year. While it’s not surprising that he’s also secured a coveted performance slot on the show, even Garth himself is pleased about WHAT he’ll get to sing. “It’s pretty cool,” he tells ABC Radio. “They came to me …
Nov 01
CMA/ABCBrad Paisley and Carrie Underwood are gearing up for the 51st Annual CMA Awards in a big way on Thursday. They’ll begin the day with an appearance on Good Morning America, which starts at 7 a.m. on ABC. Then, the soon-to-be 10-year CMA hosts dip their toes into the culinary world, as they stick around to guest on The Chew, …
Nov 01
NBC UniversalCountry artists will supply plenty of star power to kick off the Christmas season on this year’s Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. Dustin Lynch, Lauren Alaina, Cam and Sara Evans will all be getting up early so they can sing on the 91st edition of America’s most famous Turkey Day tradition. They’ll join big names from the worlds of pop, rock …
Nov 01
Allister AnnIn the wake of devastation left behind in the Virgin Islands by Hurricane Irma, many beloved pets were left to fend for themselves. Earlier this week, Kenny Chesney’s Love for Love City fund was able to transport the last ones to safety. On Tuesday evening, around one hundred dogs and cats were airlifted from the …
Nov 01
Shore Fire Media/Jimmy FontaineZac Brown Band will kick off the New Year’s Eve celebration as part of an impressive lineup of talent in Las Vegas. ZBB will play The Cosmopolitan New Year’s Eve weekend, along with rock gods Foo Fighters and Duran Duran, as well as hip-hop’s French Montana and DJ Mustard, and electronic dance artist Galantis. Concerts will take place at various …
Nov 01
The Valory Music Co.It wasn’t long ago that Thomas Rhett was telling reporters in Nashville how good his dad, singer/songwriter Rhett Akins, is with his young daughters Willa and Ada. But now it sounds as though TR may need to keep an eye on grandpa when he’s babysitting. “The most redneck thing I’ve done lately,” Rhett Akins tells Country Aircheck, “Is [taking] …
Nov 01
ABC/Randy HolmesGarth Brooks is coming home to Nashville for the final North American stop on his World Tour. The reigning CMA Entertainer of the Year will play Music City’s Bridgestone Arena on Saturday, December 16. Tickets go on sale Friday, November 10 at 10 a.m. CT. This is the first time Garth has played the venue …
Nov 01
BBR Music Group In a year that’s seen him opening for the likes of Florida Georgia Line, Luke Bryan and Garth Brooks, Granger Smith says there’s no denying that the reigning CMA Entertainer of the Year stands head and shoulders above the rest. “It seems like you continue to find out there’s always another level,” Granger tells ABC Radio. “There was …
Oct 31
BMIIf you happen to be in Maui on December 1, you’re invited to hang out with Jon Pardi. The ACM New Male Vocalist of the Year will headline this year’s Nashville’s “How I Wrote That Song” show during the BMI Maui Songwriters Festival. Jon will be joined by newcomer Ashley McBryde, as well as tunesmiths Lee Thomas Miller, Heather Morgan, Wendell Mobley and Luke …