Capitol NashvilleYou’ll be able to catch Lady Antebellum on TV early in the morning and late into the evening on Thursday. The hit-making trio will start the day by announcing the nominees in the major categories for the 52nd Academy of Country Music Awards during the 8 a.m. hour of CBS This Morning. The remainder of the nods …
Feb 15
How Thomas Rhett will suddenly become the father of two
ABC/Image Group LA Thomas Rhett is going to be a daddy — not once, but twice! “We are so happy to announce that we are pregnant & in the process of adopting a child from Africa!” he shared on social media on Wednesday, along with a photo of himself with his wife Lauren and giant gold balloons that spell …
Feb 15
Could new music from Thomas Rhett be on the way soon?
ABC/Image Group LA Thomas Rhett recently enjoyed the fourth #1 from his sophomore album with “Star of the Show.” Given that the platinum-selling Tangled Up was released back in September of 2015, there’s reason to wonder if TR’s next single might be new music from his upcoming record. The “Die a Happy Man” hitmaker has recently been hard …
Feb 14
Chase Bryant puts a new spin on Little Big Town's “Better Man”
ABC/Image Group LAAs Little Big Town closes in on #1 with the song Taylor Swift wrote for them, there’s another version of “Better Man” that’s generating lots of attention on social media. Earlier this week, Chase Bryant released a video of his take on the tune, with Runaway June adding harmony vocals on the …
Feb 14
Back by popular demand, the stars of Nashville take their music overseas
CMTFor the second summer in a row, the stars of CMT’s Nashville are setting out on an international tour. Charles Esten, Jonathan Jackson, Clare Bowen and Chris Carmack will play all nine dates in England, Scotland and Ireland, with Sam Palladio joining his castmates for select shows. The tour kicks off June 9 in Birmingham, …
Feb 14
“Back Home Again”: Darius Rucker, Chris Stapleton and Brett Eldredge are “Hometown Heroes” in new special
ABC/Image Group LAIn a new CMT special that premieres next month, Darius Rucker, Chris Stapleton and Brett Eldredge travel back to their hometowns to lend a hand to some of the people and places that helped make them who they are. In the special, called CMT Hometown Heroes, Darius returns to MUSC Children’s Hospital …
Feb 13
“Sing It Now” goes straight to #1 for Reba McEntire
ABC/Image Group LAReba McEntire’s new album, Sing It Now: Songs of Faith & Hope debuts at #1 this week on both Billboard’s country and Christian/gospel charts. The double set moved more than 54,000 copies in its first seven days, enough to emerge at #4 on the all-genre ranking as well. “This album has been a huge gift to …
Feb 13
Dustin Lynch takes “Seein' Red” to the top of the chart
ABC/Image Group LAEven before we find out the details about Dustin Lynch’s forthcoming third album, its lead single, “Seein’ Red,” has already made it to #1. “Thank you to my country radio family for blessing us with four in a row,” the Tennessee native says. “You all continue to support our lives in so many ways. …
Feb 13
50 years after the release of her debut album, Dolly Parton wins 8th Grammy
ABC/Image Group LANearly a half-century to the day since her first album was released, Dolly Parton took home her eighth Grammy. The entertainment icon won the Best Country Duo/Group Performance trophy at the ceremonies Sunday in Los Angeles. “Oh my Lord I am so excited to have won the Grammy with Pentatonix on my old song ‘Jolene,’” the Country …
Feb 13
Kip Moore offers a glimpse into his personal life with “More Girls Like You”
MCA NashvilleIf you’ve ever wondered exactly what’s going on in Kip Moore’s personal life, he offers some clues as he talks about his just-released single, “More Girls Like You.” “I’ve never been that guy looking for a relationship and solitude has never scared me,” he opens up. “I’ve never bought into the societal pressure of following …