From nominations and notes to performers and presenters, here’s everything a country music fan needs to know about the 2017 CMA Awards. Date: Wednesday, Nov. 8 Time: 8 p.m.–11 p.m. ET Location: Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena Television Station: ABC Hosts: Carrie Underwood & Brad Paisley Solo Performers: Garth Brooks, Brothers Osborne, Luke Bryan, Eric Church, Miranda…… MORE
Kenny Chesney: “God Gave Me a Big Lemon . . . And We’re Still Squeezing”
The juice is worth the squeeze, Kenny. On Oct. 27, Kenny Chesney bottled up his energetic stadium shows into a new 30-song album, Live in No Shoes Nation. The live offering includes songs curated from the last 10 years of Kenny’s shows, and features A-list guest artists such as Eric Church, Taylor Swift, Grace Potter,…… MORE
Blake Shelton Adds “Money” to His Bank of New Tunes [Listen]
T minus one day until Blake Shelton drops his new studio album, Texoma Shore, on Nov. 3. Blake has already given fans a taste of three songs from the new album: “I’ll Name the Dogs,” “At the House” and “Turnin’ Me On.” Blake is keeping the partying going today (Nov. 2) with the release of…… MORE
Radio Romance Wins Nash Next 2017 Competition
After more than five months of competition that included hundreds of entrants from across the country, Radio Romance has been named the Nash Next 2017 champion. The four-piece Nashville band, which consists of Sam Hayes (lead singer), Josh Gramling (lead guitar), Moises Padilla (drums) and Adam Smithwick (bass), won over the hometown crowd and judges…… MORE
Update: Webster PR Rebrands as Westby PR
[Update: 3 p.m CT] Webster PR will now operate under the name Westby PR, according to MusicRow. Westby PR will be led by Jeremy Westby, Kirt Webster’s longtime colleague. The statement obtained by MusicRow included the following: Earlier today, it was mistakenly posted on the Webster Public Relations’ website that the firm has been closed.…… MORE
Listen to Blake Shelton’s New Tune, “Turnin’ Me On,” From Upcoming Album
Over the past week, Blake Shelton has steadily given fans a taste of his upcoming 11th studio album, Texoma Shore, by performing new tracks “At the House” on The Tonight Show and “I Lived It” on Today. The party continued today (Nov. 1) as Blake shared “Turnin’ Me On,” a sultry track he co-penned with…… MORE
Garth Brooks Announces Final North American Tour Stop on Dec. 16 in Nashville
Garth Brooks’ World Tour has been a seemingly infinite string of dates since launching more than three years ago. But after more than 360 shows, Garth’s tour is coming to an end in the U.S. Garth’s final North American stop will be in Nashville on Dec. 16 at Bridgestone Arena. It’s the first time Garth…… MORE
Check Out Your Favorite Stars’ Halloween Costumes, Including Jason Aldean, Carrie Underwood, Luke Bryan, Keith Urban & More
Boo! Check out the costumes some of your favorite country stars donned on Halloween, including Carrie Underwood, Jason Aldean, Luke Bryan, Keith Urban, Maren Morris, Kelsea Ballerini, Chris Young and more. The only deer I am OK with @mfisher1212 “catching!” 😝🦌 @catchindeers #HelpMe #happyhalloween #veganwifeproblems A post shared by Carrie Underwood (@carrieunderwood) on Oct 31,…… MORE
“Nash Next 2017” Competition to Announce Winner on Nov. 1: Get to Know the 10 Finalists
After more than five months of competition, Nash Next 2017 is down to its 10 finalists. In May, Cumulus Media and Big Machine Label Group invited aspiring country artists and bands to participate in Nash Next 2017, a grassroots talent search and artist development program for country music. Sponsored nationally by Country Inns & Suites…… MORE
Dierks Bentley Helps Design Songwriting Room at Nashville Hotel [Photo Gallery]
Dierks Bentley was one of two artists tapped to help design songwriting rooms at Nashville’s Hutton Hotel. Opening in December, the Writers’ Rooms were created by Studio 11 Design firm to serve songwriters and music industry professionals with the space and amenities to be creative. Dierks drew from his Arizona roots—the use of Saltillo tile,…… MORE
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