Memorial Day is an opportunity to pay tribute to all of the veterans who died serving our great nation. As we relax with family and friends today (May 29), let’s be sure to remember those who lost their lives protecting our freedom and thank those who serve or have served in our Armed Forces. Many…… MORE
Scotty McCreery delivered a powerful performance of “The Dash” with the National Symphony Orchestra as part of the National Memorial Day Concert on PBS on Sunday, May 28. “The Dash,” which was penned by Kyle Jacobs and Preston Brust, is featured on Scotty’s 2013 sophomore studio album, See You Tonight. As Scotty performed the song…… MORE
Country stars from Jason Aldean and Keith Urban to Little Big Town and Lady Antebellum reached out via social media to share their remembrances of Southern rock pioneer Gregg Allman, who passed away at age 69 on May 27 at his home in Savannah, Ga. This one hurts a lot. This was one of my…… MORE
Jim Casey talks with Ryan Hurd about his first-time Kentucky Derby experience with girlfriend Maren Morris, how he started songwriting after getting a sociology degree at Belmont University in Nashville, his first big break when Jake Owen recorded his song “Surefire Feeling,” being grateful for getting songs that he wrote recorded by other well-known artists like…… MORE
Scotty McCreery will perform with the National Symphony Orchestra as part of the National Memorial Day Concert airing live on PBS on Sunday, May 28, at 7 p.m. CT. The concert, which will be filmed from the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol Building in Washington, DC, will also be live-streamed on PBS’ Facebook Live.…… MORE
“Who’s Lovin’ You,” a song penned by Smokey Robinson in 1960, has been covered by a who’s who of recording artists, including The Miracles, The Supremes, The Temptations and more. But perhaps the most well-known version is by The Jackson 5 in 1969. With Michael Jackson singing lead, the song shot to No. 1 on…… MORE
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The second half of Season 5 of Nashville returns to CMT on June 1 with 11 new episodes. After ABC cancelled the show in May 2016, CMT renewed the country drama for a 22-episode Season 5, which kicked off in January 2017 with 11 episodes that ran through March. The Season 11 fun continues on…… MORE
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Last night (May 25) in front of family, friends and industry insiders, Jason Aldean helped unveil his new Country Music Hall of Fame Exhibit: Asphalt Cowboy. The new exhibit explores the life and career of the Georgia native and includes childhood mementos, memorabilia from Jason’s early career, stage wear, guitars, awards, photos and more. The…… MORE
As a farm girl from Checotah, Okla., Carrie Underwood burst onto the scene and into America’s heart during the fourth season of American Idol in 2005. Cute as a button with a voice as powerful as a cannon, Carrie left no doubt night after night who the next American Idol was going to be (sorry,…… MORE
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“Talking monster-truck animal.” That’s what Kelsea Ballerini and Billy Ray Cyrus can add to their résumés thanks to an upcoming gig on Nickelodeon’s Blaze and the Monster Machines. While Kelsea has made several music videos, her only acting credit is portraying herself on the Nashville series. For “Achy Breaky Heart” singer Billy Ray Cyrus, acting is a full-blown…… MORE
Country music is known for its storytelling, and honest depictions of everyday people. Which is why it’s funny, that so many country stars have used STAGE NAMES this whole time. Here are some country artists, and their real names, that might surprise you: 1. Garth Brooks’ full name is Troyal Garth Brooks. 2. Hank Williams’…
The bike from “Pee-wee’s Big Adventure” sold for $125,000. Katie Ledecky just swam past her own world record! She broke her own world record for the women’s 800-meter freestyle during the TYR Pro Swim Series on Saturday. The 14-time Olympic medalist finished .67 seconds ahead of the record she set at the 2016 Rio Olympics…