Jim Casey talks with Jennifer Nettles and Kristian Bush of Sugarland about: working on individual projects during their five-year hiatus from Sugarland their surprise reunion at the CMA Awards in November the changing sonic nature of country music over the last five years writing and recording their new single, “Still the Same” working on their…… MORE
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Michael Ray Releases Statement After His Arrest for DUI & Drug Possession
After being arrested on Dec. 20 and charged with DUI and possession of marijuana oil, Michael Ray released a statement today (Dec. 21). “I want to apologize to my fans, family, and my hometown community for placing myself in this situation,” said Michael. “I am so very sorry for the disappointment these events have caused…… MORE
Listen to Sugarland’s Soaring New Single, “Still the Same”
After a five-year hiatus, Jennifer Nettles and Kristian Bush of Sugarland surprised the country music-loving world by reuniting at the CMA Awards on Nov. 8 to present the trophy for Duo of the Year to Brothers Osborne. Now, the duo has some definitive plans for the remainder of 2017 and into 2018, including a new…… MORE
Michael Ray Arrested for DUI & Drug Possession [Watch Video Footage]
Michael Ray was arrested and charged with DUI and possession of marijuana oil today (Dec. 20). According to the police report, the 2012 Jeep Wrangler that Michael was driving bumped the car in front of him in the McDonald’s drive-thru around 3:30 a.m. in Eustis, Fla. The “Kiss You in the Morning” singer failed several…… MORE
Brett Eldredge, Kelsea Ballerini, Carrie Underwood, Charles Esten & More Share Some of Their Favorite Christmas Songs [Playlist]
We asked a handful of our favorite country stars to help put us in the Christmas spirit by revealing some of their favorite holiday tunes. Check out what they had to say. Kelsea Ballerini “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas” “It is my favorite because I have memories of listening to it every year around…… MORE
5 of the Friendliest Venues in the Country and 18 of Their Must-See Concerts in 2018
Guys like Garth Brooks and Eric Church may have sold out arena shows in 2017, but bigger isn’t always better when it comes to watching your favorite artists perform live. Sometimes it’s the setting of an iconic venue that makes a concert memorable . . . so memorable, in fact, that you commemorate the experience…… MORE
Lady Antebellum, Little Big Town, Thomas Rhett, Chris Stapleton & More Featured on New “2018 Grammy Nominees” Album
Before the upcoming 2018 Grammy Awards air on CBS on Jan. 28, you can get a rundown of who’s in the mix for hardware by listening to the new 2018 Grammy Nominees album. The 21-track album, which will be released on Jan. 12, features more than two dozen of the Grammy’s top contenders, including a…… MORE
Blake Shelton Calling Luke Bryan “Inbred” Is Insulting to “Deliverance” Fans Everywhere
Luke Bryan released his new album, What Makes You Country, on Dec. 8, and it quickly shot to the top of the all-genre Billboard 200 chart, selling more than 107,000 equivalent albums in its first week. In the lead-up to the album’s release, Luke asked fans from all walks of life to represent what “country”…… MORE
Watch Kenny Chesney Perform New Song, “Jesus and Elvis,” on “Late Night”
Kenny Chesney stopped by Late Night With Seth Meyers on Dec. 18 for a sit-down interview and performance. In addition to chatting about his recent Grammy nomination for Best Country Album for Cosmic Hallelujah and spearheading the relief effort for the Virgin Islands through his Love for Love City Foundation, Kenny performed a stripped-down version of…… MORE
Luke Bryan’s New Album, “What Makes You Country,” Debuts at No. 1 on All-Genre Billboard 200 Chart
Luke Bryan’s sixth studio album, What Makes You Country, debuted at No. 1 on both the Billboard Top Country Albums chart and the all-genre Billboard 200 chart. According to Nielsen Music, What Makes You Country sold 107,000 equivalent albums in its first week, which was good enough to best Taylor Swift’s Reputation (99,000 units) on…… MORE
