After announcing his 2019 Friends & Heroes Tour with the Bellamy Brothers, John Anderson, Trace Adkins and Lauren Alaina, Blake Shelton has decided to cover a handful of classic country songs leading up to the tour in his Friends & Heroes Session. First up? Bobby Bare’s “Tequila Shelia,” which was featured on Bobby’s 1980 album,…… MORE
Country-Themed Night on “Dancing With the Stars” to Feature Cole Swindell, Lauren Alaina, Chris Janson, Carly Pearce & Lanco
On Nov. 5, ABC’s Dancing With the Stars will get fans in a country state of mind for the upcoming CMA Awards on Nov. 14. DWTS’s country-themed episode will feature live performances by Lauren Alaina (“Ladies in the ’90s”), Chris Janson (“Can’t Help Falling in Love”), Lanco (“Born to Love”), Carly Pearce (“Every Little Thing”)…… MORE
George Strait Announces Rare Concert Date in 2019 With Chris Stapleton & More
Since George Strait trotted off into the sunset on his Cowboy Rides Away Tour in 2014, his appearances onstage have been few and far between—outside of his 18 “Strait to Vegas” concerts. However, George has announced he will take the stage on March 30 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. The King of Country will be…… MORE
CMA Awards Announce Additional Performers, Including Jason Aldean, Miranda Lambert, Garth Brooks, Brett Young & More
The Country Music Association announced its third round of performers for the 52nd annual CMA Awards: Jason Aldean with Miranda Lambert, Garth Brooks, Luke Combs, Midland, and Brett Young. Previously announced performers include Kelsea Ballerini, Luke Bryan, Kenny Chesney, Dan + Shay, Old Dominion, Carrie Underwood, Keith Urban, Dierks Bentley with Brothers Osborne, Florida Georgia…… MORE
Montgomery Gentry’s New Album, “20 Years of Hits,” Features Darius Rucker, Brad Paisley, Granger Smith & More
Prior to Troy Gentry’s passing in September 2017, he and duo-mate Eddie Montgomery re-recorded many of Montgomery Gentry’s signature songs for the new album, Montgomery Gentry: 20 Years of Hits. The new 12-song album, which will be released on Nov. 16, features a number of guest artists, including Darius Rucker, Brad Paisley, Granger Smith, Logan…… MORE
See How Your Favorite Country Stars Dressed Up for Halloween, Including Kelsea Ballerini, Keith Urban, Jason Aldean, Chris Young & More
Some of our favorite country stars got into the spirit of Halloween by donning funny, scary and crazy costumes. Check ’em out, including photos of Thomas Rhett, Luke Bryan, Lauren Alaina, Keith Urban, Chris Young, Jason Aldean, Kelsea Ballerini and more. “If you wanna be my lover, you gotta get with my friends.” My fiancé…… MORE
Garth Brooks Announces Dates for First Two 2019 Stadium Tour Stops
Let’s hope Garth Brooks doesn’t announce every one of his 2019 Stadium Tour stops individually, but here we go with the first two (which were announced two hours apart): March 9 St. Louis, Mo. The Dome at America’s Center March 23 Glendale, Ariz. State Farm Stadium The stadium concerts will feature in-the-round staging. Tickets go…… MORE
NOVEMBER 1, 2018
A CHRIS STAPLETON fan got a massive tattoo of Chris on his leg. It’s an image of his face. And then he and his wife printed out T-shirts that said “Ask Me About My Chris Stapleton Tattoo” . . . and wore them to his concert in Lexington, Kentucky. They also got really good seats…… MORE
Dillon Carmichael Talks Kentucky Roots, Musical Pedigree, Dave Cobb-Produced Debut Album, Upcoming Tour Dates & More
Jim Casey talks with Dillon Carmichael about: growing up in the small town of Burgin, Kentucky his musical pedigree, including uncles John Michael Montgomery and Eddie Montgomery getting offered a publishing deal as a 17-year-old moving to Nashville as a 19-year-old working with producer Dave Cobb on his debut album, Hell on an Angel, which…… MORE
Thomas Rhett Teams With Crown Royal to Benefit U.S. Military
Thomas Rhett is teaming up with Crown Royal for the Purple Bag Project to benefit U.S. servicemen and women stationed overseas. Since 2010, Crown Royal has worked with Packages From Home as a national charity partner supporting their purpose of sending thanks to troops overseas. During Purple Bag events, participants are invited to write notes…… MORE
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When Steve Burns was still on “Blue’s Clues”, rumors started circulating that he had DIED . . . either of suicide or an overdose. Those rumors followed him after he left the show. And they were devastating. He says, “One of the most common things people would say to me was: ‘I thought you were…