Jon Pardi paid tribute to one of his favorite artists, Joe Diffie, by performing a rousing rendition of “Pickup Man” at the CMA Awards on Nov. 11. Joe Diffie, who passed away in March due to COVID-19 complications, scored a number of hits during the 1990s, including “John Deere Green,” “Pickup Man,” “Home” and more.…… MORE
Jon Pardi is looking forward to the 54th annual CMA Awards on Nov. 11 for a couple of reasons. In addition to earning an Album of the Year nomination for Heartache Medication, Jon will take the stage to pay tribute to one of his favorite artists, Joe Diffie, who passed away in March due to…… MORE
CMT Crossroads crossed up its playbook for an episode in 2019 featuring Brooks & Dunn teaming with a number of country artists. Instead of collaborating with a cross-genre artist—as is the norm on CMT Crossroads—Ronnie Dunn and Kix Brooks joined forces with a number of stars featured on their recent Reboot album, including Brett Young,…… MORE
Halloween is right around the corner on Oct. 31, and it seems like everyone has a great story about the holiday, so we caught up with Luke Bryan, Gabby Barrett, Brett Eldredge, Ashley McBryde, Luke Combs, Eric Church and more to share their spooktacular tales. Luke Bryan: Favorite Costume “Me and [wife] Caroline did one…… MORE
Jon Pardi performed his current single, “Ain’t Always the Cowboy,” during his set on the Grand Ole Opry on Aug. 22. Penned by Brandon Kinney and Josh Thompson, “Ain’t Always the Cowboy” is featured on Jon’s 2019 album, Heartache Medication. The tune is currently No. 23 on the Billboard Country Airplay chart after 23 weeks.…… MORE
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Jon Pardi fans have reason to rejoice—the California native released a surprise cover album, Rancho Fiesta Sessions, on Aug. 14. The eight-song offering was recorded live in one night with Jon’s touring band at his home base in Nashville. “I nicknamed my place out here [in Nashville] Rancho Fiesta because it was fun and sounded…… MORE
Lauren Alaina will release a new EP, Getting Over Him, on Sept. 4. Lauren co-penned every track on the six-song project, which features duets with Jon Pardi on the title track and Lukas Graham on “What Do You Think Of.” Lauren will release the EP’s first song, “Run,” on July 31. “I feel like this…… MORE
Nashville’s 2020 CMA Fest (June 4–7) may have been cancelled because of the COVID-19 pandemic, but the Country Music Association is planning to keep fans entertained this summer. Jimmie Allen and Lindsay Ell will host CMA Summer Stay-Cay on July 1 at 5 p.m. CT. The live-stream event will air via CMA’s YouTube and Facebook.…… MORE
Brad Paisley will headline a unique three-day concert event in St. Louis, Nashville and Indianapolis on July 10, 11 and 12. The shows, dubbed Live From the Drive-In, will feature a varied lineup in each city consisting of Brad, Darius Rucker, Jon Pardi, El Monstero, Yacht Rock Revue and Nelly. The shows will take place…… MORE
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Jon Pardi released a new video for his current single, “Ain’t Always the Cowboy.” Penned by Brandon Kinney and Josh Thompson, “Ain’t Always the Cowboy” is featured on Jon’s 2019 album, Heartache Medication. Directed by Carlos Ruiz, the video highlights the California native’s love of the scenic beauty of the West, as well as the…… MORE
In a poll, these are some of the top country drinking songs: 1. “Tennessee Whiskey” by Chris Stapleton. 2. “Whiskey Glasses” and “Wasted on You” by Morgan Wallen. 3. “Wagon Wheel” by Darius Rucker. 4. “Something in the Orange” by Zach Bryan. 5. “When It Rains It Pours” by Luke Combs. 8. “Drink in My…
The first “Golden Bachelorette” was announced. It’s 61-year-old Joan Vassos. She was on “The Golden Bachelor”, but left early to care for her daughter, who’d just given birth. Jimmy Fallon refused to use his connections to score Taylor Swift tickets for his daughters. He says he wants them to earn things, and to be as…