They announced the nominees for this year’s “CMT Music Awards”. Jason Aldean, Maren Morris, Brothers Osborne, Miranda Lambert, and Zac Brown Band had three nominations each . . . while tons of artists had two. It’s a fan-voted awards show and you have until midnight June 4th to vote. You can vote more than once. …… MORE
Watch Maren Morris Perform “A Song for Everything” on “The Late Show”
After a morning visit to The Howard Stern Show on May 6 to chat and perform “Girl,” Maren Morris took her talents to The Late Show With Stephen Colbert to perform “A Song for Everything.” Maren penned the new tune with Jimmy Robbins and Laura Veltz, the same songwriting trio behind “I Could Use a…… MORE
Devin Dawson’s “California Smoke Tour” Raises More Than $12,000 for CA Fire Foundation
California native Devin Dawson is giving back to his home state in a big way. Devin donated $12,463—the proceeds from his six-date California Smoke Tour—to the California Fire Foundation, aiding them in providing emotional and financial assistance to firefighters, their families and the communities they protect. The cause is near and dear to Devin’s heart…… MORE
Sammy Kershaw Gets Hometown Honor
Sammy Kershaw was honored by his hometown of Kaplan, La., on May 6. Not only did Mayor Michael Kloesel proclaimed it Sammy Kershaw Day, but he also changed the name of 2nd Street to Sammy Kershaw Drive. “It’s just a total surprise,” Sammy says. “I never expected it, but to me it’s got to be…… MORE
Nominations Revealed for 2019 CMT Music Awards, Including Carrie, Miranda, Luke, Jason, Kacey, Kelsea & More
The nomination for the 2019 CMT Music Awards have been revealed for its star-studded show on June 5. Brothers Osborne, Maren Morris, Miranda Lambert and Zac Brown Band lead the pack with three nominations apiece across the eight categories. Artists with two nominations include Brandi Carlile, Carrie Underwood, Cole Swindell, Dan + Shay, Dierks Bentley,…… MORE
Chris Stapleton Makes Donation to Hometown Special Olympics
Kentucky native Chris Stapleton donated $5,000 to the Johnson County Special Olympics via his Outlaw State of Kind Fund, according to WYMT Mountain News. Representatives of the Special Olympics noted that the donation came as a surprise from Chris, who grew up in Johnson County and attended Johnson Central High School. The donation is being…… MORE
George Strait Adds Tour Dates in the Heartland
George Strait is keeping busy in 2019 . . . and 2020 is shaping up to be the same. In addition to releasing his No. 1 album, Honky Tonk Time Machine, in March, George has taken the stage for a handful of performances, including the Houston Rodeo and ACM Awards. Additional tour dates this year…… MORE
MAY 7, 2019
A baseball game between the San Francisco Giants and the Cincinnati Reds in Cincinnati was delayed yesterday by a SWARM OF BEES. It was bad enough that the umpires pulled the players off the field, while professionals tried to break up the swarm. The delay lasted about 18 minutes. So why did these bees show…… MORE
Watch Maren Morris’ Stripped-Down Performance of “Girl” on “The Howard Stern Show”
After a tour stop in New York City on May 4, Maren Morris stayed in the Big Apple for her debut on The Howard Stern Show on May 6. In addition to chatting with the titular host, Maren and her band performed an a cappella version of “Girl,” per Howard’s request, which you can watch…… MORE
Chase Rice Scores First No. 1 Single With “Eyes On You”
Chase Rice can add a No. 1 single to his musical résumé as “Eyes On You” ascended to the top spot on both the Billboard Country Airplay chart and Mediabase chart after 38 weeks. Penned by Chase, Chris DeStefano and Ashley Gorley, “Eyes On You” is featured on Chase’s 2017 album, Lambs & Lions. “Toured…… MORE
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