Broadcast Music, Inc. (BMI) held its fifth of six Rooftop on the Row concerts on Aug. 21 in Nashville. Abby Anderson kicked off the night’s festivities atop the BMI building, before Lindsay Ell headlined the event with special guest Kristian Bush of Sugarland. Lindsay treated the concertgoers to a number of tunes from her 2017…… MORE
Gretchen Wilson Arrested at Connecticut Airport for Minor Disturbance
“Redneck Woman” singer Gretchen Wilson was arrested for “breach of peace” at Bradley International Airport in Windsor Locks, Connecticut, on Aug. 21. TMZ reports that the on-flight disturbance was the result of Gretchen trying to use an occupied bathroom—words and threatening hand gestures were exchanged in the aftermath. Gretchen was subsequently arrested and charged with…… MORE
Dustin Lynch Invited to Join the Grand Ole Opry
More than six years after making his Grand Ole Opry debut on March 2, 2012, Dustin Lynch was invited to join the esteemed organization during last night’s (Aug. 21) Opry showcase. Dustin received the surprise invite from Trace Adkins, who was celebrating his 15th anniversary as an Opry member. “Being a member of the Grand…… MORE
AUGUST 22, 2018
TAYLOR SWIFT has broken her own record for highest-grossing U.S. tour by a woman. ARETHA FRANKLIN left behind a reported $80 million estate . . . and no will or trust. NATALIE PORTMAN will star in an upcoming movie based on the twin sisters behind the ‘Dear Abby’ and ‘Ask Ann Landers’ advice…… MORE
Watch Brothers Osborne’s Twisting New “Shoot Me Straight” Video
Following the released of their award-winning video for “It Ain’t My Fault,” John and TJ Osborne of Brothers Osborne are back with more hijinks in their new clip for “Shoot Me Straight.” Once again utilizing the directorial skills of Wes Edwards and Ryan Silver, the mockumentary-styled video for “Shoot Me Straight” features the Brothers rejecting…… MORE
Listen to Keith Urban’s Feel-Good New Single, “Never Comin’ Down”
After topping the Mediabase chart with “Coming Home” earlier this month, Keith Urban is “Never Comin’ Down.” Keith shipped “Never Comin’ Down” to country radio as his new single, which is featured on his 2018 album, Graffiti U. The tune, which was penned by Keith, Josh Kerr, James Abrahart and Shy Carter, is the third…… MORE
Jason Aldean Scores 21st No. 1 Single as “Drowns the Whiskey” Tops Billboard Country Chart
Jason Aldean is in familiar territory once again as “Drowns the Whiskey,” which features vocals by Miranda Lambert, ascended to the top spot on the Billboard Country Airplay chart. Written by Brandon Kinney, Jeff Middleton and Josh Thompson, “Drowns the Whiskey” is the 21st No. 1 single of Jason’s career—his 19th on the Billboard Country…… MORE
AUGUST 21, 2018
CHER says that JACK NICHOLSON didn’t want her in “The Witches of Eastwick”, because she was too old and not sexy enough. She was 40 at the time. Of course, she got the part. And Jack is nine years OLDER than she is, anyway. “Sources” say that ANGELINA JOLIE is “insanely jealous” of AMAL…… MORE
“Women Want to Hear Women With Elaina” Featuring Sarah Darling
A popular local adage is that Nashville is a “10-year town,” suggesting it takes an artist a decade to finally make it “big.” Sarah Darling has been in Music City for almost a decade—singing, writing, releasing music and winning over new fans with each performance. Is it finally Sarah’s time? In this week’s WWTHW conversation,…… MORE
Brett Young Announces “Here Tonight Tour” With Tyler Rich & Rachel Wammack
Brett Young will hit the road this fall for his headlining Here Tonight Tour. Officially dubbed CMT On Tour: Here Tonight, the trek will kick off on Nov. 16 in Royal Oak, Michigan, and make stops in St. Louis, New York, Atlanta and more. Tyler Rich and Rachel Wammack will serve as support. “This tour…… 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…
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It was just announced that Lainey Wilson will soon make her feature film debut. The movie is called “Reminders of Him”. It’s described as a “transformative feature film about motherhood, forgiveness and the power of one love to heal even the most shattered heart.” No word on what kind of part Lainey will be playing,…