Jim Casey talks with Chris Janson about getting recharged by spending some time on the beach with his family, giving people a break from the real world for three minutes with his feel-good songs, his love of the “mixology” culture despite no longer drinking alcohol, his new single, “Fix a Drink,” working on his next album,…… MORE
Watch Lee Brice Perform Stripped-Down Version of His New Single, “Boy,” at Sold-Out Nash Icon Show
Lee Brice and his wife may be expecting a baby girl this summer, but the cool crooner’s “Boy” is due first. Lee’s new single, “Boy,” ships to country radio this week. The nostalgic tune, which is the lead single from Lee’s upcoming fourth studio album, celebrates the many “firsts” in a boy’s life, including first…… MORE
Watch Carrie Underwood Sing “Happy Birthday” to Jordan Knight & Danny Wood at New Kids on the Block Concert
The New Kids on the Block brought their Total Package Tour to Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena last night, with tourmates Paula Abdul and Boyz II Men. But a tour stop in Music City wouldn’t be complete without a special guest, and that’s just what the capacity crowd got when Carrie Underwood made an appearance to sing…… MORE
George Strait Adds New Trophy to His Case: Texas State Musician of the Year
Over his 35-plus-year career, George Strait has pretty much seen and done it all. The five-time Entertainer of the Year has sold more than 70-million albums, earned 60 No. 1 singles and was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 2006. King George’s trophy case is full, to say the least, but the…… MORE
Can You See Elmo in This Work of Art? Carrie Underwood Can
1. Can you see Elmo in the work of art above? If not, move to step 2. 2. Try staring through it, like you would a piece of 3-D art. Any luck? No? Move to step 3. 3. Stand on your head and view it from a distance as you hold your breath. Can you…… MORE
Watch Margo Price and Colter Wall Slay Rodney Crowell’s “Ain’t Living Long Like This” at Chicago Show
After releasing her Billboard Top 10 album, Midwest Farmer’s Daughter, in 2016, Margo Price performed on Saturday Night Live and The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, won an Americana Award for New/Emerging Artist of the Year and was included in CMT’s 2016 Next Women of Country. In addition to the aforementioned accomplishments, Margo has continued…… MORE
Let’s Groove: Lady Antebellum to Team With Earth, Wind & Fire for Upcoming “CMT Crossroads”
Lady Antebellum is the first confirmed country act that will take part in a special outdoor CMT Crossroads featuring Earth, Wind & Fire. More country acts are expected to be revealed in the coming days for the show, which will be filmed in downtown Nashville at a soon-to-be announced date. Some of Earth, Wind &…… MORE
Dustin Lynch’s Upcoming Album Is All About Love, “But Not a Particular Woman”
As Dustin Lynch’s current single, “Small Town Boy,” continues to climb the Billboard Country Airplay chart—currently No. 28 after 10 weeks—the small-town boy from Tullahoma, Tenn., is busy at work on his upcoming third studio album. While Dustin has already given fans a taste of what’s to come on the new project with the release…… MORE
Man Rompers Are Here . . . And Country Stars Are None Too Pleased, Including Chris Young, Chase Rice, Kelsea Ballerini & More
Rompers for dudes? Yep, they’re heeeerrrreee. While fashion trends tend to be cyclical, the RompHim™—a romper specifically designed for men—has definitely left the fashion circle to start a couture revolution of its own. Aced Design launched a RompHim Kickstarter campaign this week with the goal of raising $10,000 by June 13. Currently, $132,590 has been…… MORE
Watch: Keith Urban, Maren Morris, Jason Aldean, Chris Janson and More Smack Down Country Music Misconceptions
From dancing in lines in cowboy boots to saying “y’all” through missing teeth, country music artists and their fans can be subjected to particularly cartoonish caricatures and stereotypes. Elaina Doré Smith, co-host of national radio show Nash Nights Live, got some of today’s biggest country music stars together to put these misconceptions to rest in a hilarious…… MORE
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