ABC/Image Group LAThis summer, you can get closer to your favorite stars — and you can do it while helping a good cause. From now through June 22, you can bid on once-in-a-lifetime experiences as part of Musicians on Call’s Half a Million Moments campaign. Up for grabs are concert tickets and meet-and-greets with the …
Jun 14
Main Street businesses face flooding
MITCHELL, S.D. (AP) — A water main break flooded at least three Main Street businesses in Mitchell. The flooding Monday night ruined merchandise and forced businesses to close early. Harve’s Sport Shop owner Jim Johnston estimates that more than 1,000 gallons of water flooded his store. He says it was “kind of disheartening.” The water …
Jun 13
"Cryin'" Time: Martina McBride Duets with Steven Tyler
ABC RadioMartina McBride may be a four-time CMA Female Vocalist of the Year, but she’s also a die-hard Aerosmith fan. At Saturday night’s CMA Music Festival, she got the once-in-a-lifetime chance to sing the band’s 1993 hit, “Cryin’,” with the man who made it famous. “I got a phone call… ‘Hey Martina, this is Steven Tyler!’” she says, recalling …
Jun 13
Little Big Town Delivers a "Miracle" After a Weekend Filled with Tragedy
Capitol NashvilleTo the capacity crowd in Nashville’s Nissan Stadium Sunday night, it might have seemed that Little Big Town put together their performance with the Born Again Church Choir and Pharrell Williams in response to the tragedies in Orlando this weekend. But in fact, their uplifting number was planned weeks ago. “We cut a song with Pharrell called ‘Miracle’ and it …
Jun 13
Vigilance Versus Living Our Lives: Keith Urban Reflects on the Violence
ABC/Image Group LA After a weekend that saw an up-and-coming singer gunned down during an autograph session and dozens lose their lives during an attack at a nightclub, Keith Urban reflected on the recent developments before his performance on the last night of CMA Music Festival 2016 in Nashville. Specifically, he pondered how meet-and-greets and concerts could …
Jun 13
"The Voice" Winner Cassadee Pope Remembers Slain Contestant Christina Grimmie at CMA Music Festival
BMLGSaturday at CMA Music Festival in Nashville, season-3 winner of The Voice Cassadee Pope remembered season-6 contestant Christina Grimmie, who was gunned down Friday night in Orlando after a concert. “My heart goes out to her family and friends,” the Florida native said. “I’ve met her a few times and obviously I’m a fan of what she did and …
Jun 13
Cole Swindell Lights Up CMA Music Festival with "You Should Be Here"
Warner Music NashvilleCole Swindell’s “You Should Be Here” is not only his latest number one, it’s also a song that seems to take on new significance every time he sings it during a major career milestone — and his performance during this year’s CMA Music Festival was certainly no exception. “I don’t know that I’ve …
Jun 12
Tops with Teens: Kelsea, Sam, Carrie, Blake and More
FoxWho’s a hit with the kids? Well, judging from the nominations for Fox’s Teen Choice awards, the answer is Kelsea Ballerini, Sam Hunt, Carrie Underwood and Blake Shelton. Each nabbed a nomination in both of the Teen Choice 2016 country categories announced today. Luke Bryan, Hunter Hayes, Florida Georgia Line and Brad Paisley are nominated …
Jun 11
"These Are the People That Make My Dreams Come True": Why Thomas Rhett Loves Hearing His Fans' Stories
Getty Images via ABCGoing into CMA Music Festival 2016, Thomas Rhett has six consecutive number ones to his credit, including the current one, “T-Shirt.” The second-generation country star can’t help but remember when that wasn’t the case. “I was blown away today, because I’ll never forget my first… [autograph] booth signing. I feel like it was like …
Jun 10
Dierks Bentley Gives Elle King a Crash Course in How Cool Country Fans Are
ABC/Image Group LASure, Dierks Bentley may be a headlining star with the number-one album in the country, but the man behind Black works to never forget that deep down, he’s just like the people who come to see him — a country fan. “You know whenever I’m signing or stuff like that, I don’t use …