Here’s an Internet challenge: Defend your favorite villain. Here are a few examples: Tom from “Tom & Jerry”: “That’s his job. He’s a cat and there’s literally a rodent in the house.” The Trix Rabbit: “All he wanted was a bowl of cereal and those kids never offered him some, so he turned to a…… MORE
Listen to Maren Morris’ Uplifting New Single, “Girl”
Maren Morris released an uplifting new single, “Girl,” on Jan. 17. The new tune is the lead single from Maren’s upcoming album, which will follow her 2016 award-winning major-label debut album, Hero. Penned by Maren, Sarah Aarons and Greg Kurstin, who also produced the song, “Girl” features the encouraging chorus: “Girl, don’t hang your head…… MORE
Luke Combs, Thomas Rhett, Tyler Hubbard & 7 Others Win “CMA Triple Play Awards”
The Country Music Association announced 10 new recipients of the CMA Triple Play Award, an honor presented to songwriters who pen three No. 1 songs within a 12-month period. This year’s honorees include Luke Combs, Jesse Frasure, Nicolle Galyon, Ashley Gorley, Tyler Hubbard, Josh Kear, Shane McAnally, Chase McGill, Josh Osborne and Thomas Rhett. The…… MORE
Kacey Musgraves, Dan + Shay & More to Perform at the Grammy Awards
The Recording Academy announced its first round of performers for the 61st Grammy Awards on Feb. 10: Kacey Musgraves, Dan + Shay, Camila Cabello, Cardi B, Post Malone, Shawn Mendes and Janelle Monáe. Two-time Grammy winner Kacey Musgraves is nominated for four awards this year, including Album of the Year (Golden Hour), Best Country Solo…… MORE
Miranda Lambert’s MuttNation Partners With PetFirst to Offer Pet Insurance
With eight rescue dogs of her own, it’s no secret Miranda Lambert has a soft spot in her heart for fury, four-legged friends. That’s why in 2009, Miranda and her mom, Bev, started the MuttNation Foundation, an organization with the mission of ending animal suffering and homelessness on every front. Recently, MuttNation partnered with pet…… MORE
Maren Morris to Headline “Girl The World Tour” With Cassadee Pope & RaeLynn
:Maren Morris announced she will hit the road in March for her headlining Girl The World Tour, which takes its name from Maren’s new single, “Girl.” Kicking off on March 9 in Chicago, the 40-plus-date tour will make additional stops in Nashville, Denver, L.A., Atlanta and more. The tour also makes multiple stops in Europe…… MORE
JANUARY 17, 2019
MACAULAY CULKIN says that despite the 22-year age gap, his friendship with MICHAEL JACKSON was “so normal and mundane.” He says that Michael had gone through similar stuff, and wanted to make sure he wasn’t alone. The Boot has a great story about how different country bands came up with their names. Here are…… MORE
Kelsea Ballerini Says She Is Stoked to Learn From “Real, Authentic, Successful” Kelly Clarkson on “Meaning of Life Tour”
Kelly Clarkson will hit the road for her 28-date Meaning of Life Tour on Jan. 24—and the original American Idol will be bringing along Kelsea Ballerini for 19 dates. Kelsea will serve as Kelly’s support during stops in Oakland, Salt Lake City, Detroit, Chicago, Nashville and more. For Kelsea, who headlined The Unapologetically Tour in…… MORE
Kane Brown Named “2019 Breakthrough Artist” by Music Biz
Kane Brown will follow in the successful footsteps of past winners Carrie Underwood, Sam Hunt and Maren Morris as the recipient of the Music Biz 2019 Breakthrough Artist Award. Kane will be honored with the award alongside fellow 2019 Breakthrough Artist Bebe Rexha during the Music Biz 2019 Conference’s Awards & Hall of Fame Dinner…… MORE
Alan Jackson Is Giving Fans the Chance to Vote for His Tour Openers
Alan Jackson will hit the road for a number of weekend shows in 2019 . . . and he’s bringing special guests Randy Houser and William Michael Morgan along for the ride. Alan also needs your help selecting his openers from a list of artists who regularly play at his Nashville honky-tonk, AJ’s Good Time Bar.…… MORE
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THURSDAY, JUNE 26, 2025
Lainey Wilson was performing recently in Wildwood, New Jersey, when she saw a young woman with a special sign. It said, “I leave for the U.S. Army next month.” So, Lainey paused the show and got the fan onstage so she could be properly honored. Lainey said, “Thank you so much for your service. Because…
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