CMTCMT is hoping you’ll spend your Friday night with Brett Eldredge. The “Something I’m Good At” singer stars in the latest episode of CMT Instant Jam, which was recorded just before April’s Academy of Country Music Awards in Las Vegas. The one-hour special takes fans behind-the-scenes as Brett stages a pop-up show in Sin City, and performs …
Jun 13
From Garth to Jason Aldean: a look inside country stars' bank accounts
ABC/Ida Mae AstuteHow do country stars stack up to other celebrities, when it comes to money? Forbes new list of “The World’s Highest-Paid Celebrities” gives you an interesting perspective. It’s no surprise that CMA Entertainer of the Year Garth Brooks is the highest-ranking country artist on the list, sharing the #26 spot with the legendary Elton John. Garth, however, only …
Jun 13
“When It Rains It Pours”: Newcomer Luke Combs lands another #1
River House Artists/Columbia NashvilleFresh off two weeks at #1 with his debut single, “Hurricane,” there’s more good news for Luke Combs. This week, the North Carolina native’s first album emerges at the top of Billboard’s country albums chart, giving him the biggest debut of any new country artist this year. This One’s for You also makes an impressive showing …
Jun 13
Darius Rucker says #1 never gets old, even if it takes 46 weeks
ABC/Image Group LA Darius Rucker celebrates the eighth number one of his country career this week with “If I Told You.” “Oh, it’s always awesome and never gets old,” the Hootie and the Blowfish front man reflects. “Every time, you know, it gets late in the week and you realize you’re in there, it’s an amazing feeling,” he …
Jun 12
Miranda Lambert finds homes for five dozen shelter dogs during CMA Fest 2017
ABC/Image Group LAThanks to Miranda Lambert and her Muttnation Foundation, sixty rescue dogs now have new homes. Miranda kicked off CMA Fest 2017 by marching from Nashville’s Nissan Stadium to Walk of Fame Park with more than one thousand animal lovers, as well as 120 of their four-legged friends. In addition to raising awareness for shelter pets, …
Jun 12
It's a boy! And no one's happier than Justin Moore
Webster Public RelationsJustin Moore, father of three daughters, now has a male ally in his household. Big sisters Ella, Kennedy and Rebecca welcomed their baby brother Sunday afternoon in Little Rock, Arkansas. Justin’s wife Kate gave birth to the 7-pound 14-ounce boy at 3:33 p.m. Thomas South Moore was named after his late grandfather. While the Moores didn’t find out the sex of …
Jun 12
Keith Urban plans a snow date Labor Day weekend
ABC/Randy HolmesIt looks like Keith Urban may be hitting the slopes this Labor Day weekend. The Australian superstar is one of the headliners of this year’s Labor Day Experience at Snowmass Town Park near Aspen, Colorado. The festival takes place September 1-3, with Keith topping the bill on Saturday night. Rock-and-Roll Hall-of-Famers Hall & Oates will play Friday night, …
Jun 12
“Small Town Boy” Dustin Lynch gets romantic on the beach with Australian actress Claire Holt
ABC Radio Dustin Lynch not only made his main-stage debut Friday night at CMA Fest 2017, he also rolled out his steamy new video for “Small Town Boy” at Nashville’s Nissan Stadium. The Tullahoma, Tennessee native joked about what his publicist described as his “sexy new look” in the clip. “The sexy new image? Well, I …
Jun 12
“American Idol” nationwide auditions scheduled for August & September
ABC/FremantleMedia/19 EntertainmentABC’s reboot of American Idol is set to premiere next year, but auditions start this summer. Thursday, August 17 is when the search for the next crop of contestants will begin. The auditions will be held via East and West American Idol bus tours, which will begin in Orlando, Florida and Portland, Oregon, and …
Jun 12
Dirty diapers and rock star moments: Thomas Rhett hosts ABC's CMA Fest special with Kelsea Ballerini
ABC Radio For the second year in a row, Thomas Rhett is hosting the annual 3-hour ABC-TV special from CMA Fest. Last year, he shared the honors with Brett Eldredge. In 2017, he’s sharing the gig with recent tourmate Kelsea Ballerini. “It’s a lot of fun,” TR says. “We’ve done pretty much everything live this time which is really …