The Academy of Country Music announced its special awardees for the 12th annual ACM Honors ceremony, which will take place August 22 at Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium. In addition to previously announced Songwriter of the Year Award winner Rhett Akins, the ACM Honors will pay tribute to a number of artists for their specific achievements, including…… MORE
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Dolly Parton Makes a Surprise Visit at Dedication Ceremony for Hometown Senior Center
Dolly Parton was in her hometown of Sevierville, Tenn., on May 7 to take part in the dedication ceremony for the My People Senior Activity Center, which features activities for seniors that include exercise classes, quilting, wood-carving and more. According to the Knoxville News Sentinel, Dolly surprised guests at the center by touring the facility…… MORE
Blake Shelton, Carrie Underwood, Luke Bryan & More Earn Nominations at CMT Music Awards [Full List]
Kelsea Ballerini announced the nominations for the CMT Music Awards on the Today show on May 8. A number of artist earned multiple nominations for the fan-voted awards, including Carrie Underwood, Blake Shelton, Brothers Osborne, Kelsea Ballerini, Thomas Rhett and more. The CMT Awards will air live from Nashville on June 6 at 8 p.m.…… MORE
Keith Urban’s New Album, “Graffiti U,” Debuts Atop Billboard Country Chart
Keith Urban is in familiar territory once again as his ninth studio album, Graffiti U, debuted at No. 1 on Billboard’s Top Country Albums chart. The 13-track offering, which includes his current single, “Coming Home,” featuring Julia Michaels, is Keith’s sixth No. 1 album on the Top Country Albums chart. Graffiti U also debuted at…… MORE
Jason Aldean Drops Lyric Video for New Single, “Drowns the Whiskey,” Featuring Miranda Lambert [Watch]
Jason Aldean’s “You Make It Easy,” the lead single from his eighth studio album, Rearview Town, is the No. 1 song on Billboard’s Country Airplay chart for the second consecutive week. It’s also the only country song released in 2018 that has achieved Gold certification from the RIAA. As Jerry Reed once said, “When you’re…… MORE
Morgan Evans Announces “10 in 10 Tour”
On the strength of his Top 20 debut single, “Kiss Somebody,” Morgan Evans announced he will embark on the 10 in 10 Tour this summer. Kicking off on June 21 in Los Angeles, Morgan will perform in 10 cities over the course of 10 days, including stops in Denver, Chicago, Dallas, Atlanta and more. “Playing…… MORE
Dustin Lynch Sets Sights on Summer Groove With New Single, “Good Girl”
Dustin Lynch is moving on from his 2017 album, Current Mood—which spawned No. 1 hits “Seein’ Red” and “Small Town Boy”—with the release of “Good Girl.” Co-written by Dustin, Justin Ebach and Andy Albert, “Good Girl” is a song that Dustin felt was timely for the summer season and he wanted to get it on…… MORE
From Curveballs to Country Music, Charley Pride Celebrates 25th Grand Ole Opry Anniversary
Life is full of curveballs—just ask Charley Pride. Before winning Grammy Awards and topping the charts with hits like “Kiss an Angel Good Mornin’” and “I’d Rather Love You,” Charley had dreams of pitching in Major League Baseball. Charley chased the dream in his teens and 20s—finding some success in the Negro Leagues—but hung up…… MORE
Carrie Underwood Returning to “American Idol” to Mentor the Finalists
As a farm girl from Checotah, Okla., Carrie Underwood burst onto the scene and into America’s heart during the fourth season of American Idol in 2013. With a voice like a cannon, Carrie left no doubt night after night who the next American Idol was going to be (sorry, Bo Bice, it wasn’t even close.)…… MORE
Brett Eldredge Extends “The Long Way Tour” With New Fall Dates
After an initial run of 11 dates that ran from April 5 to May 5, Brett Eldredge announced he will extend his debut headlining tour with new fall dates. Kicking off on Sept. 13 in Denver, the 14-date fall leg of The Long Way Tour will also make stops in Kansas City, Cleveland, St. Louis…… MORE
