Last night (Oct. 2) at Nashville’s Ascend Amphitheater, the Music City community gathered for a candlelight vigil to honor the victims of the Las Vegas shooting. Speakers included Nashville mayor Megan Barry, Charles Esten, Amy Grant and more. The vigil also included performances by Vince Gill, Alison Krauss with Barry Bales, Ron Block, Sidney and…
Keith Urban, Kelsea Ballerini, Rodney Crowell and Bob DiPiero will be receiving individual honors for their songwriting prowess in November. Keith will receive the BMI Champion Award on Nov. 7 at the 65th BMI Country Awards for his work in “supporting the next generation of songwriters and music makers, as well as his tireless commitment…
The 69th Emmy Awards got more than a little country flavor last night as Dolly Parton, Keith Urban and Jennifer Nettles made appearances. Dolly and Jennifer were in the house as their made-for-TV movie, Christmas of Many Colors: Circle of Love, was nominated for Outstanding Television Movie. The holiday television special, which starred Jennifer, Ricky…
If you don’t have time to comb through social media all day, here’s what you’ve been missing over the last 24 hours or so in the country music world: Jon Pardi does a spot-on impression of Luke Bryan on the Ty, Kelly & Chuck morning radio show. Kelsea Ballerini receives the best birthday gift. Keith…
Stagecoach Music Festival announced that Garth Brooks, Keith Urban and Florida Georgia Line will headline its three-day musical extravaganza in Indio, Calif., in April 2018. FGL will headline opening night on April 27, Keith will be featured on April 28 and Garth will close the festival on April 29. “Everyone knows Stagecoach is the biggest…
CMT announced its 2017 Artists of the Year: Jason Aldean, Luke Bryan, Florida Georgia Line, Chris Stapleton and Keith Urban. The artists will be honored on Oct. 18 at Nashville’s Schermerhorn Symphony Center in a televised special, CMT Artists of the Year. In addition to paying tribute to the honorees with live performances from other…
If you don’t have time to comb through social media all day, here’s what you’ve been missing over the last 24 hours or so in the country music world: Lee Ann Womack sits down with “The Killer.” Jason Aldean delights in his unborn child’s outlaw spirit. Blake Shelton is excited to return to The Voice. Tyler…
If you don’t have time to comb through social media all day, here’s what you’ve been missing over the last 24 hours or so in the country music world: Chase Rice visits the Korean Demilitarized Zone. Billy Currington gets a gift. John Rich is ready to go swimming. Dave Haywood and family have some news. Keith…
If you don’t have time to comb through social media all day, here’s what you’ve been missing over the last 24 hours or so in the country music world: Dan + Shay and Keith Urban shred on guitar. Chris Young’s video co-star has hair envy. Frankie Ballard jams out. Thompson Square finds Travis Tritt in…
If you don’t have time to comb through social media all day, here’s what you’ve been missing over the last 24 hours or so in the country music world: Brett Eldredge dresses up in NYC. Keith Urban remembers Glen Campbell. Sturgill Simpson’s keyboardist bleeds for his music. Shania Twain gets real about leftover pizza. Kellie Pickler…