![Hijinks Ensue as Chris Stapleton Performs “Broken Halo” & Talks New Album With Howard Stern [Watch]](https://www.wiov.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/443/2017/05/Chris-Stapleton-performs-Broken-Halo-on-the-Howard-Stern-Show-2017-05-09-125x125.jpg)
Chris Stapleton was a guest on The Howard Stern Show on SiriusXM yesterday (May 9) to talk about his new album, From A Room: Volume 1, which dropped on May 5. As expected, hijinks ensued from the “King of All Media” and co-host Robin Quivers. Here’s my favorite excerpt from the interview (which has been…… MORE
Last night (May 9), Maren Morris stopped by The Voice to perform her new single, “I Could Use a Love Song.” The new tune, which was co-written by Maren, Jimmy Robbins and Laura Veltz, is currently No. 34 on Billboard’s Country Airplay chart after eight weeks. While it was Maren’s first time performing on The…… MORE
Following the back-to-back successes of previous studio albums Bring You Back (2013) and Illinois (2015), Brett Eldredge announced yesterday (May 9) that his upcoming self-titled album will drop on August 4. “It’s kind of crazy to see an album cover with just your name on it,” Brett said. “I think that shows what I want…… MORE
As a child growing up in Oklahoma, Carrie Underwood watched the Grand Ole Opry on television at her grandparents’ house. In 2005, Carrie made her Opry debut two weeks after winning American Idol. Just three years into her country music career, childhood hero Randy Travis surprised Carrie with an invitation to join the Grand Ole…… MORE
The nominees for the 2017 Americana Honors & Awards were announced today (May 9), and a familiar name is front and center: Sturgill Simpson. Sturgill, who won Americana Awards in 2014 and 2015, leads the pack with three nominations in 2017, including Album, Artist and Song of the Year. Other artists with multiple nominations include…… MORE
![Grand Proposal: Brad Paisley Helps Couple Get Engaged During Grand Ole Opry Performance [Watch]](https://www.wiov.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/443/2017/05/Brad-Paisley-125x125.jpg)
A Grand Ole Opry member since 2001, you never know what Brad Paisley is going to do when he steps on the hallowed Opry circle. On Saturday, May 6, he helped one couple continue the circle of love. Brad invited local fireman Cody and his girlfriend, Brittany, onstage. After making a little small talk with…… MORE
![Kelsea Ballerini, Thomas Rhett & Keith Urban Lead the Pack With Multiple Nominations at the 2017 CMT Music Awards [See Full List]](https://www.wiov.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/443/2017/05/Kelsea-Ballerini-black-hat-1000x750-125x125.jpg)
Brett Eldredge stopped by the Today show (May 9) to announced the nominees for the 2017 CMT Music Awards on June 7. Kelsea Ballerini, Thomas Rhett and Keith Urban lead the pack with four nominations apiece. Other artists picking up multiple nominations include Brett Eldredge, Lauren Alaina, Carrie Underwood, Luke Bryan, Jon Pardi, Florida Georgia…… MORE
Last night on The Voice (May 8), Blake Shelton took a break from his coaching duties so he could hit the stage to perform his current single, “Every Time I Hear That Song.” The tune, written by Chris Lindsey, Brad Warren, Brett Warren and Aimee Mayo, is Blake’s fifth single from his 2016 album, If…… MORE
Chris Stapleton had a busy night on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon on May 8. In a sketch called “First Drafts of Rock,” Chris teamed with Jimmy and Kevin Bacon (drums) for a remake of ZZ Top’s “Legs,” with more than a few altered lyrics, including “She’s got hands / She knows how to…… MORE
Jason Aldean and his wife, Brittany, have a bun in the oven. The happy couple announced that they are expecting their first child together in a pair of Instagram posts today (May 8). On Jason’s Instagram pic, Brittany and Jason were literally sitting next to a bun in the oven, with a caption that read:…… MORE
George Strait has won the most solo male artist ACM awards ever. But did you know he has the most Entertainer of the Year LOSSES, too? In 39 years, he’s been nominated for Entertainer of the Year 14 times . . . and only won TWICE. So, the moral of the story is: Don’t hold…
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’…