CMT Crossroads to celebrate… Dolly gets more perfume… CMT has announced that Alison Krauss and Robert Plant will reunite for a special edition of CMT Crossroads to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the franchise. Alison and Robert first teamed up for Crossroads in 2008 in support of their first album, 2007’s Raising Sand. CMT Crossroads: Robert Plant and Alison Krauss is a special 90-minute episode premiering on […]
Jimmie and Elle have plans on NYE… Carly to host a Christmas special… Jimmie Allen, Elle King and Entertainment Tonight’s Rachel Smith have been announced as co-hosts for this year’s New Year’s celebration in Nashville. New Year’s Eve Live: Nashville’s Big Bash will also feature performances from Brooks and Dunn, Kelsea Ballerini, Little Big Town, Zac Brown Band and more New Year’s Eve Live: Nashville’s Big Bash will […]
2023 Country Grammy Nominees… The nominees for the 2023 Grammy Awards have been announced and Miranda Lambert received the most in the country categories with four nods. Luke Combs, Maren Morris and Willie Nelson each earn three nods, with Willie getting a bonus nomination in the Roots Gospel category. And congratulations to Cody Johnson, whose song “Til You Can’t” becomes his first Grammy-nominated work. In addition, Lady A’s Hillary […]
Garth is headed to Vegas… Vince Gill could be headed to the Songwriters Hall of Fame… Garth Brooks has announced that he’ll return to Las Vegas in 2023 for a residency at the Colosseum at Caesar’s Palace. Garth Brooks/Plus One will feature Garth joined by varying band members or special guests for a unique performance every night. […]
Tyler Hubbard as his first solo #1… Tortuga line-up announced… Congratulations go out to Tyler Hubbard. His debut single, “5 Foot 9,” tops the Mediabase country singles chart, giving the former member of Florida Georgia Line his first number-one as a solo artist. Kenny Chesney, Eric Church and Shania Twain will headline the Tortuga Music Festival next spring. Also on the bill are Carly Pearce, Jake […]
Jeff Cook of Alabama has died… Luke Combs goes platinum a lot… Jeff Cook — guitar player and founding member of the group Alabama — died Monday at his beach home in Florida. He was 73. Jeff was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease in 2012 and stopped touring with the band in 2018. He leaves behind his wife of 27 years, Lisa Cook. Luke […]
Keith it headed back to Vegas… Darius has a new album… Keith Urban is going back to Las Vegas for another residency at Planet Hollywood with a new show. Keith Urban the Las Vegas Experience takes place March 3-18 and June 16 – July 1. Tickets go on sale Saturday. Darius Rucker will release a new solo country […]
Thubb has a new album ready… Ingrid and Sam go #1… Tyler Hubbard’s self-titled debut album comes out on January 27th. He says, “I know the importance and the value of this first album and really setting the foundation for what’s to come down the road. I’m really proud of this music, and first and foremost […]
Shania is celebrating an anniversary… Shania Twain’s iconic album Come On Over was released 25 years ago today. It was her third album release and has sold over 40 million copies worldwide. The album is the best-selling country album by a female artist of all time. Come On Over sat atop Billboard’s Top Country Album chart for 50 weeks. And […]
Gabby Barrett welcomed her son… More CMA performers announced… Congratulations to Gabby Barrett and her husband, Cade Fohner, on the birth of their son Augustine Boone on October 27th. The CMA has announced more performers for the CMA Awards. Brothers Osborne, Brandy Clark, Luke Combs, Caylee Hammack, Cody Johnson, Elle King, Patty Loveless, Ashley McBryde, Reba McEntire, John Osborne, Katy Perry, Chris Stapleton, Cole Swindell, The Black Keys, and Thomas Rhett and more are among the […]