ABC/Image Group LA Kenny Chesney and the Country Music Association are teaming up to donate half a million dollars to help victims of the recent wildfires that ravaged Sevier County, Tennessee, leaving 14 dead and more than 2,400 homes and businesses damaged or destroyed. “Growing up in East Tennessee, the only thing greater than the beauty …
Dec 09
Why Trisha Yearwood and Brett Eldredge Plan to Cue Up Their Own Albums as They Deck the Halls
Gwendolyn/Pearl Records, Inc.If you know someone who just can’t get enough Christmas music during the holidays — well, Trisha Yearwood confesses she’s that girl. “Every Christmas album I have is on shuffle at Christmas time because I love it, and I find those radio stations that just go Christmas you know, the minute, the day after Thanksgiving, …
Dec 08
Zac Brown Band Believes Drake White Is Grammy's Artist of Tomorrow
BMLGNewcomer Drake White isn’t up for a Grammy this year, but he still has a shot at participating in the festivities. The “Livin’ the Dream” hitmaker was nominated by recent tourmates Zac Brown Band to be CBS.com’s Artist of Tomorrow. The Alabama native is one of three finalists, including singer/songwriter Bailey Bryan, who is endorsed by Lady Antebellum’s Hillary Scott, and Farina, who’s supported …
Dec 08
Dolly Parton's Celebrity Friends Line Up to Play Her “Smoky Mountains Rise” Telethon
ABC/Brett OronzioThe list of celebrities pitching in to help Dolly Parton with her Smoky Mountains Rise telethon next week is growing. Chris Stapleton, Chris Young, Big & Rich, Michael W. Smith, Amy Grant, LOCASH, Chris Janson and Montgomery Gentry join the roster of talent that already includes Reba, Kenny Rogers and Alison Krauss. The three-hour …
Dec 08
Tucker Beathard Rocks On, Books Opry Debut on the Heels of Headlining in Europe
ABC/Image Group LANewcomer Tucker Beathard may have just wrapped his second successful European tour this year, but the “Rock On” hitmaker is already looking forward to 2017. “When I played in Europe a few months ago, it definitely felt like something clicked, but I definitely didn’t know just how much. The connection I felt with …
Dec 08
Heroes & Friends Plan February Tribute to Randy Travis
ABC/Image Group LAA host of country stars will come together February 8 to honor new Country Music Hall of Famer Randy Travis. Alabama, Kenny Rogers, Rodney Atkins, Chris Janson, Jamey Johnson, Montgomery Gentry, Michael Ray, Ricky Skaggs, Tanya Tucker, and Josh Turner are just the first group of stars set to take part in 1 …
Dec 08
How Christmas-Lover Chris Young Wreaks Havoc on His Parents' Yard
ABC/Image Group LAIf you happen to be driving around Chris Young’s hometown of Murfreesboro, Tennessee and you spot an outrageously decked-out yard, there’s a good chance it might belong to his parents — and Chris freely admits he’s the culprit. “It’s my favorite holiday, I mean it just is… I love putting gigantic inflatable Christmas stuff …
Dec 07
Brett Eldredge Brings His Holiday Tunes to “GMA” and “Live with Kelly” on Friday
Atlantic/Warner NashvilleBrett Eldredge will bring his own cold front to Live with Kelly on Friday, as he performs “Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!” from his new holiday album, Glow. Earlier in the day, he’ll also do “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas” on Good Morning America. You can catch GMA …
Dec 07
Reba, Kenny Rogers and Alison Krauss Set to Join Dolly for Tuesday's “Smoky Mountains Rise” Telethon
Webster Public RelationsReba, Kenny Rogers and Alison Krauss are the first stars confirmed to join Dolly Parton for Smoky Mountains Rise: A Benefit for the My People Fund. The three-hour telethon will air next Tuesday at 8 p.m. ET on Great American Country, and will be simulcast on radio as well. “My home in the …
Dec 07
Keith Urban Turns Guitar Tech to Make One Fan's Night Down Under
ABC/Randy HolmesIf you’ve checked out Keith Urban’s Ripcord World Tour, you know there’s typically a time in the show where he picks one lucky audience member to come on stage and chat. That’s resulted in many memorable moments since he hit the road last June, and his first night in his native Australia was certainly no …