Darius Rucker scored his ninth No. 1 single this week as “For the First Time” ascended to the top of the Billboard Country Airplay chart. “For the First Time” is the second single from Darius’ 2017 album, When Was the Last Time, which also spawned No. 1 hit, “If I Told You.” Co-penned by Darius,…… MORE
MAY 30, 2018
ROSEANNE BARR didn’t only get herself fired . . . everyone connected with her show is out of work. Although, several of them were going to quit themselves. WANDA SYKES was working as a writer, consultant and producer on the show. But as soon as she saw the Tweet, she said she would not be…… MORE
If Morgan Evans Didn’t Write His Hit Song “Kiss Somebody” About Wife Kelsea Ballerini, Then Who?
With a title like “Kiss Somebody,” a lot of folks assume Morgan Evans wrote his hit single about his newlywed wife Kelsea Ballerini. Wrong. The Aussie native didn’t write the song about his soulmate . . . he wrote it about his mate. “A lot of people asked me if I wrote [“Kiss Somebody”] about…… MORE
Miranda Lambert’s MuttNation Foundation to Host Adoption Event at CMA Fest
Miranda Lambert may not be scheduled to perform during Nashville’s CMA Fest on June 7–10, but her MuttNation Foundation will be front and center each day from 11 a.m.–3 p.m. inside the Music City Center. MuttNation will team with the Nashville Humane Association to host an adoption event for the third year. Since its inception…… MORE
Sam Hunt Says Sturgill Simpson’s Records Are His “Favorite”
Three years after proclaiming himself a “Sturgill Simpson fan” on Twitter, Sam Hunt is still rocking out to the award-winning sounds of Sturgill. While the two artists are on the opposite ends of the country music spectrum, Sam hasn’t shied away from giving Sturgill continued props for his 2014 album, Metamodern Sounds in Country Music,…… MORE
Carrie Underwood, Jason Aldean, FGL, Little Big Town, Dan + Shay & More Added as Performers at CMT Music Awards
CMT announced its second round of performers for the 2018 CMT Music Awards at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena on June 6. The new additions include Carrie Underwood, Dan + Shay, Florida Georgia Lina, Jason Aldean, Little Big Town, Backstreet Boys, Dierks Bentley with Brothers Osborne, and Darius Rucker with Jason Aldean, Luke Bryan and Charles Kelley.…… MORE
Country Stars Share Their Memorial Day Wishes, Including Reba McEntire, Brad Paisley, Tim McGraw, Dolly Parton & More
Memorial Day is an opportunity to pay tribute to all of the veterans who died serving our great nation. As we relaxed with family and friends on May 28, let’s be sure to remember those who lost their lives protecting our freedom and thank those who serve or have served in our Armed Forces. Many…… MORE
MAY 29, 2018
The creators of “Sesame Street” are suing the producers of “The Happytime Murders”, which is that new, totally R-RATED puppet movie starring MELISSA MCCARTHY. Sesame Workshop says the movie tarnishes its “trusted brand”, especially the uncensored trailer that just came out, featuring the tagline, “No Sesame. All Street.” “The threat of irreparable injury posed to…… MORE
Luke Bryan Announces Cities and Dates for 10th Annual Farm Tour
Luke Bryan announced that his 10th annual Farm Tour will visit six cities this fall. The tour will make stops at farms in Ohio, Illinois, Iowa, Florida, South Carolina and Georgia between Sept. 27–Oct. 6. Over the years, Luke has awarded more than 50 college scholarships to local students from farming families within the communities…… MORE
Eli Young Band’s Emotionally Charged Video for “Love Ain’t” Follows the Love Story of a Wounded Warrior & His Soulmate [Watch]
Eli Young Band released an emotionally charged video for their new single, “Love Ain’t.” The new clip follows the love story of Taylor Morris—an explosive ordnance disposal technician with the Navy who became a quadruple amputee after an explosion in Afghanistan in 2012—and his girlfriend of more than a decade, Danielle, who remained by Taylor’s…… MORE
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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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