Rodney Atkins and wife Rose Falcon welcomed baby boy Scout Falcon Atkins to the family on Aug. 26. Scout joins big brother, Ryder, 20 months, in the Atkins household. Rodney also has a son, Elijah, 17, from a previous marriage. Rodney and Rose were married in November 2013. Rodney scored a handful of No. 1…… MORE
AUGUST 29, 2019
Kids at the University of Texas at Austin can actually say Matthew McConaughey is one of their college teachers. Matthew has been co-teaching a class called Script to Screen since 2015. But this fall, he’s full-on instructor. Of course, that doesn’t mean he’ll be there for every class. The school says, “The frequency that he’ll…… MORE
Country Stars React to Their CMA Awards Nominations, Including Carrie Underwood, Keith Urban, Luke Combs, Maren Morris & More
After nominations for the 53rd CMA Awards were revealed this morning, many country stars—including Carrie Underwood, Keith Urban, Luke Combs, Maren Morris, and more—posted their reactions to the news via social media. Check out some of the responses below, as we continue to update the page. really unexpected to wake up to but DAMN. thank…… MORE
2019 CMA Awards Nominations: 9 Snubs & Surprises
The nomination for the 53rd CMA Awards were announce on Aug. 28, and there were a few questionable omissions—as well as surprising inclusions—in the nomination process. Here are 9 snubs and surprises—off of the top of my head sans any deep research—from the 53rd annual CMA Awards nominations, which recognized artists’ works from July 1,…… MORE
CMA Awards Nominations By the Numbers: Maren Morris (6), Brothers Osborne (4), Luke Combs (3) & More
The nominations for the 53rd CMA Awards were announced on Aug. 28. Check out our By the Numbers breakdown. MAREN MORRIS – SIX NOMINATIONS Single of the Year (“GIRL”) Album of the Year (GIRL) Song of the Year (“GIRL”) Female Vocalist of the Year Musical Event of the Year (“All My Favorite People”) Music Video…… MORE
2019 CMA Awards Nominations
Final nominees for the 53rd annual CMA Awards will be revealed Aug. 28, with select categories announced live on ABC’s Good Morning America by Jimmie Allen and Ashley McBryde in the 8 a.m. hour (local time). Following the Good Morning America broadcast, Morgan Wallen and Midland will visit Billboard to reveal final nominees in the…… MORE
AUGUST 28, 2019
When “Saturday Night Live” returns for its 45th season next month, LESLIE JONES will NOT be along for the ride. She’s leaving to concentrate on her upcoming Netflix standup special and her movie career, which includes a part in the “Coming to America” sequel. She’s also going to host a new version of the game…… MORE
Watch a Sneak Preview of Carrie Underwood’s New “Sunday Night Football” Opening With Joan Jett
Carrie Underwood is returning to Sunday Night Football on Sept. 8 with a new rendition of “Waiting All Day for Sunday Night” that features Joan Jett. In addition, 13 NFL players will be featured in the new clip, including Julio Jones, Kyle Fuller, Khalil Mack, Mitch Trubisky, Baker Mayfield, Dak Prescott, Patrick Mahomes, Jared Goff,…… MORE
Luke Combs Inches Closer to Shania Twain’s All-Time Chart Record
Once again this week, Luke Combs’ 2017 debut album, This One’s for You, is No. 1 on Billboard’s Top Country Albums chart. The double-Platinum album, which has moved 2 million units according to the RIAA, has now spent 46 weeks at No. 1. Only Shania Twain’s Come On Over, which led for 50 weeks from…… MORE
Listen to Chris Young’s Touching New Single, “Drowning,” Which Was Inspired by Friend’s Death
Chris Young will follow up his Top 5 hit “Raised on Country” with the release of a touching new single, “Drowning.” The new tune, which will be featured on Chris’ upcoming eighth studio album, Raised On Country, will impact country radio on Sept. 23. Co-penned by Chris, Corey Crowder and Josh Hoge, “Drowning” was partly…… MORE
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THURSDAY, MAY 8, 2025
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…
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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’…