May 15
Catherine Powell/NBC Old Dominion‘s adding eight arenas to their How Good Is That World Tour this September. Previously, the trek was primarily amphitheaters. “There’s a special kind of joy at shows that are built for the ODIES,” Matthew Ramsey says, using the band’s nickname for its fans. “They want the deep cuts. They want to …
May 15
CBS/Dick Clark Productions Blake Shelton will perform on the upcoming American Music Awards for the very first time, doing a song from his new For Recreational Use Only album. His wife, Gwen Stefani, is set to sing on the show as well, along with favorite female country artist nominee Lainey Wilson. Jennifer Lopez will host …
May 15
Weiss Eubanks/NBCUniversal If you’re a longtime country music fan, you’ve probably noticed the similar sentiments expressed in Carrie Underwood‘s 2006 smash “Before He Cheats” and Carly Pearce‘s current hit, “Truck on Fire.” There’s one significant difference, though: While Carrie keys that “pretty little souped up four wheel drive,” Carly sends the whole situation up in flames. …
May 14
Mary Chapin Carpenter‘s new track, “Home Is a Song,” is out now, ahead of the release of her new album, Personal History, which arrives June 6. Ashley McBryde, Shelly Fairchild and Grace Bowers all join Tami Neilson on her new track, “Borrow My Boots,” from her Neon Cowgirl record, out July 11. CMA and ACM …
May 14
Dark Horse Records Former Journey frontman Steve Perry has teamed with legendary country crooner Willie Nelson for a new version of the Journey power ballad “Faithfully.” The reimagined take on the song is being released in conjunction with the 40th anniversary of Farm Aid, for which Nelson is a board member. All proceeds from the …
May 14
Country Music Association What’s now known as CMA Fest started out as Fan Fair decades ago, and the Country Music Association’s keeping that tradition alive with Fan Fair X inside Music City Center. The chance for fans to get up close and personal with their favorite stars kicks off Thursday, June 5, and runs through …
May 14
Jason Kempin/Getty Images The Pool Situation‘s getting even more serious for Dustin Lynch. For the third year in a row, Dustin will put on a Nashville version of his popular pool party during CMA Fest. What’s even better? It’s free. The 18+ event will take place June 6 at the rooftop pool at Margaritaville Hotel …
May 14
courtesy of Live Nation If there was ever a time that we needed to save money on something, it’s now, so concert promoter Live Nation has delivered: Its Ticket to Summer promotion is back for 2025. Once again, Live Nation is offering the chance to purchase $30 all-in tickets to more than 1,000 shows from …
May 14
NBCUniversal Blake Shelton‘s returning to The Voice for the first time since leaving the show in the spring of 2023. He’s set to perform his 30th #1 hit, “Texas,” on the live season finale Tuesday, May 20. Team Blake’s final winner will also be back: Season 22 winner Bryce Leatherwood will perform “God Made” from …
May 14
Todd Owyoung/NBC Zach Top‘s just at the beginning of his reign as ACM new male artist of the year, and now he officially has his first #1 as “I Never Lie” tops the country chart. The laid-back traditionalist sees his success with the same easy-going appeal that often comes through in his music. “It’s cool. …