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Ray Stevens, Jerry Bradley and Brooks & Dunn were formally inducted in the Country Music Hall of Fame during a star-studded medallion ceremony on Oct. 20 at the CMA Theater. A number of current Hall of Fame members were on hand for the celebration, including Charley Pride, Randy Travis, Reba McEntire, Charlie Daniels, Ricky Skaggs,…… MORE
Luke Bryan will kick off his 11th annual Farm Tour on Sept. 26 at the Statz Brothers Farm in Marshall, Wis., with support from Cole Swindell, Mitchell Tenpenny, DJ Rock and the Peach Pickers. The tour will make six stops at farms in Wisconsin, Michigan, Ohio, Kansas (X2) and Oklahoma between Sept. 26–Oct. 5. Over…… MORE
The Grand Ole Opry’s 11th annual Opry Goes Pink show on Oct. 22 in support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month will feature two performance by Luke Bryan at 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. In addition, Luke will “flip the switch” to turn the Grand Ole Opry’s signature barn backdrop pink. “I wanted to make this…… MORE
Luke Bryan scored the 23rd No. 1 single of his career as “Knockin’ Boots” ascended to the top of both the Billboard Country Airplay chart and the Mediabase chart this week. Co-penned by Hillary Lindsey, Gordie Sampson and Jon Nite, “Knockin’ Boots” is the lead single from Luke’s upcoming seventh studio album, which is tentatively slated…… MORE
Dierks Bentley is gearing up for his second annual Seven Peaks Music Festival in Buena Vista, Colo., on Labor Day Weekend (Aug. 30–Sept. 1). Artists joining Dierks this year include Luke Bryan, Maren Morris, Jon Pardi, Mitchell Tenpenny, Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, Ryan Hurd, Steep Canyon Rangers, The War and Treaty, Tenille Townes, Caylee Hammack…… MORE
Luke Bryan will celebrate the 10-year anniversary of the release of his sophomore album, Doin’ My Thing, by releasing the album on vinyl for the first time on Oct. 4. Initially released on Oct. 6, 2009, Doin’ My Thing spawned Luke’s first No. 1 single, “Rain Is a Good Thing,” as well as the follow-up…… MORE
If you weren’t lucky enough to be one of the 80,000-plus fans who descend on Nashville during each day of CMA Fest this year, Thomas Rhett and Kelsea Ballerini have you covered. Kelsea and TR will once again co-host an upcoming three-hour television special on ABC that features 2019 CMA Fest performances from more than…… MORE
Two country stars are featured on Forbes’ 2019 list of the Top 100 World’s Highest-Paid Celebrities. No. 78: Luke Bryan, $42.5 million No. 95: Zac Brown Band, $38.5 million With that kind of earning power, don’t let your parents talk you out of pursuing your country music dreams—or any kind of music for that matter.…… MORE
Luke Bryan announced the lineup for his 11th annual Farm Tour: Cole Swindell, Mitchell Tenpenny, DJ Rock and the Peach Pickers (3 dates). The tour will make six stops at farms in Wisconsin, Michigan, Ohio, Kansas (X2) and Oklahoma between Sept. 26–Oct. 5. Over the years, Luke has awarded more than 60 college scholarships to…… MORE
If you weren’t lucky enough to be one of the 80,000-plus fans who descend on Nashville during each day of CMA Fest this year, Thomas Rhett and Kelsea Ballerini have you covered. Kelsea and TR will once again co-host an upcoming three-hour television special on ABC that features 2019 CMA Fest performances from more than…… MORE
George Strait has won the most solo male artist ACM awards ever. But did you know he has the most Entertainer of the Year LOSSES, too? In 39 years, he’s been nominated for Entertainer of the Year 14 times . . . and only won TWICE. So, the moral of the story is: Don’t hold…
Country music is known for its storytelling, and honest depictions of everyday people. Which is why it’s funny, that so many country stars have used STAGE NAMES this whole time. Here are some country artists, and their real names, that might surprise you: 1. Garth Brooks’ full name is Troyal Garth Brooks. 2. Hank Williams’…