CMTOn the mid-season premiere of Nashville on CMT, devastated by scathing reviews for her gospel album, Juliette Barnes threw herself into helping Maddie Jaymes with her burgeoning career. Though the two initially butted heads over the approach to a song, Rayna Jaymes’ teenage daughter eventually acquiesced to Juliette’s way of thinking. Deacon Claybourne struggled to run Highway …
Jun 02
“These boys dope, man!”: Nelly breaks down why Florida Georgia Line is “Smooth”
Courtesy of BMLG RecordsFriday night in Austin, Texas, Florida Georgia Line’s Dig Your Roots Tour officially morphs into the Smooth trek. Joining the duo for their summer dates are Chris Lane, rapper Nelly and sometimes the Backstreet Boys. Of course, Nelly and FGL have already had a major crossover hit together, with their breakthrough smash “Cruise.” “These guys, the reason …
Jun 01
Coffee and Thomas Rhett? TR plays an early set
Valory Music Co. You’ll have the chance to enjoy a little Thomas Rhett with your morning coffee this Friday. TR will play his current top-10, “Craving You,” plus three more hits as part of the Today show’s Citi Concert Series. You can watch for Thomas’ Rockefeller Plaza set starting at 7 a.m. on NBC. Afterward, there’s no slowing down …
Jun 01
Why Blake Shelton and Kelly Clarkson are teaming up to play Chicago's Soldier Field this summer
Courtesy of EdelmanBlake Shelton and Kelly Clarkson will be colleagues on NBC’s The Voice in the near future, but fans will be able to get a taste of the two of them together in July, when they both perform at Chicago’s Soldier Field. The occasion is the July 1 opening ceremony for the Department of Defense Warrior Games, a Paralympic-style …
Jun 01
Alan Jackson to treat Predators fans to a “Good Time” Saturday in Music City
ABC/Image Group LASoon-to-be Country-Music-Hall-of-Famer Alan Jackson will play a free show Saturday in downtown Music City, just before the Nashville Predators’ first home-game of the 2017 Stanley Cup Final. The event, called “Broadway Smash: Preds Party with a Purpose,” starts at 3:30 p.m. CT, with Alan set to take the stage at 5th & Broadway at 4:45. …
Jun 01
Darius Rucker, Rascal Flatts & more help Earth, Wind & Fire turn downtown Nashville into “Boogie Wonderland”
CMTThe list of artists who’ll join R&B legends Earth, Wind & Fire for the first-ever outdoor recording of CMT Crossroads is growing. Rascal Flatts, Darius Rucker, Dan + Shay, Martina McBride, Sara Evans and Drake White will all take the stage Tuesday night in Nashville with the classic band. Previously-announced performers Lady Antebellum will also sing with Earth, Wind & Fire on Wednesday’s CMT Awards. Fans who’d …
Jun 01
Why Maren Morris cut her hair to spend the summer with Sam Hunt
ABC/Image Group LA If you’ve been following the career of Maren Morris, you’ve probably noticed Thomas Rhett’s duet partner on “Craving You” has had a pretty serious haircut. And if you’ve wondered why exactly — it’s because she’s hitting the road this summer with Sam Hunt. Maren admits it’s all about beating the heat. “My hairdresser, I’d told …
Jun 01
Vince Gill will join The Eagles at Classic East and Classic West festivals
Courtesy of The ClassicIt’s been rumored for a while but now it’s official: Vince Gill will perform with The Eagles at this summer’s Classic East and Classic West festivals. The news was announced by The Doobie Brothers’ Patrick Simmons on ABC’s Good Morning America Thursday morning. In addition to Vince, 24-year-old Deacon Frey, son of …
May 31
Davison County Jail escapee wanted
ESCAPEE – FAIL TO RETURN FROM FURLOUGH The following inmate has not returned to the Davison County Jail after his court ordered furlough outside of the jail. He was released at 09:00 AM on Friday, 05/26/2017 and has failed to return to jail on 05/30/2017 as ordered. Name: Miiller, Nicholas Randall DOB: 06/20/1985 AGE: 31 …
May 31
Why Little Big Town's “Happy People” may be “The Best (Country) Song of 2017 (So Far)”
ABC RadioEntertainment Weekly ranks Little Big Town’s “Happy People” #2 on its list of “The Best Songs of 2017 (So Far).” The magazine praises the tune for its “heartwarming message of inclusivity that transcends party lines.” It happens to be the only country entry on the publication’s 10-song tally. When it comes to albums, Chris Stapleton’s From A Room: …