The 5 O'Clock Wolf Report

Keep up to date with all things country weekdays during the 5 O'Clock Wolf Report with Erin McTaggart,

May 23, 2013

Canyon receives an honor from Air Cadets

Colonel Commandant of the Royal Canadian Air Cadets - HCol George Canyon, received his Commissioning Scroll from the Vice Chief of the Defence Staff, Vice-Admiral A.B. Donaldson,... more

May 23, 2013

Teens love Luke, Jason and Carrie

  The 2013 Teen Choice Awards nominees were revealed this week. Leading the pack is Taylor Swift, who is nominated for three awards, including Choice Female Artist and Choice... more

May 23, 2013

LBT hosting Country's Night to Rock

The members of hot country group Little Big Town are gearing up for a very special honor. The band have been on a huge winning streak this past year, and they’re topping it... more

May 23, 2013

Tim offering something for the first time

Tim McGraw will be releasing live tracks from his ‘Two Lanes Of Freedom 2013 Tour’ for the first time ever this summer as part of his new program “McGraw Overdrive... more

May 22, 2013

Gord gets boots

Justin Boot Company® , the leader in western and equine footwear, announced endorsement agreements with Canadian country star Gord Bamford and Canadian band Hey Romeo. The signing... more

May 22, 2013

CMT adds more presenters

The 2013 CMT Music Awards is turning up the volume as Carrie Underwood, Darius Rucker,Florida Georgia Line, George Strait, Jason Aldean, Keith Urban and Lady Antebellum will perform... more

May 22, 2013

Blake planning benefit concert

  Oklahoma native Blake Shelton is working with NBC to put together a concert to benefit victims of the deadly tornado that ripped through the small town of Moore, Okla.... more

May 21, 2013

Kira, Jason and more ready for weekend awards

The Country Music Association of Ontario’s Awards Show will take place May 27th in Markham, Ontario at the Markham Theatre and TC is giving you a chance to be in the audience!... more

May 21, 2013

Eric in the process of a new album

If you’ve seen Eric Church lately, you may have noticed that he’s grown his beard out a little bit more than usual. That’s not because he’s gotten lazy about... more

May 21, 2013

George makes music history

George Strait became the first music artist in history, regardless of genre, to place 60 songs at the top of the charts when Mediabase named “Give It All We Got Tonight”... more

May 17, 2013

Win a chance to meet Doc Walker

Doc Walker are running a “Put It Into Drive” contest right now.  They want to treat you and a friend to go see Doc Walker live in concert this summer! Win 2 tickets... more

May 17, 2013

Is Sugarland done?

Sugarland went on hiatus last year so singer Jennifer Nettles could get ready for the birth of her son, and now she’s back to work — but not with her partner, Kristian... more

May 17, 2013

Carrie's Sound of Music has a date

As you know, Carrie Underwood will take on the role of Maria von Trapp in the live television adaptation of the iconic musical “The Sound of Music” later this year. Earlier... more

May 17, 2013

Tim to the rescue

Superstar Tim McGraw came to the rescue of a fan in need of some medical help mid-set during the Atlanta stop of his Two Lanes of Freedom Tour on Sunday (May 12).  Paula Whitten... more

May 16, 2013

George and Kenny touring in 2014?

George Strait is getting set to wrap up the 2013 leg of his two-year farewell tour in his hometown of San Antonio, but he’ll be back next year — and ‘warns’... more

May 16, 2013

Kip helps marriage proposal

Kip Moore and country radio: making dreams come true!  When listener Brandon Childers from Moultrie, Ga. needed a creative way to propose to his girlfriend, he called on the... more

May 16, 2013

3rd consecutive #1 debut for Lady A

  Seven-time GRAMMY winning trio Lady Antebellum scores their third consecutive debut this week atop Billboard’s all-genre Top 200 Chart with their fourth studio album... more

May 16, 2013

Shania to present again

The 2013 Billboard Music Awards are set to air live this Sunday from Las Vegas. A number of Country music artists have been nominated for Billboard Awards, including Taylor Swift,... more

May 15, 2013

Emerson Drive loses a member

  After 10 years as the fiddle player for the CCMA Award winning band Emerson Drive, David Pichette is stepping down from touring. Pichette told Roughstock.com, “With... more

May 15, 2013

Paisley fulfills a promise

Lee Feldman was a terminally-ill cancer patient who wanted to pass his prized, custom-made guitar along to someone who would make good use of it. Feldman, who was dying of pancreatic... more

May 15, 2013

FGL continue to break records

Marking their second consecutive multi–week No.1, Florida Georgia Line‘s Gold-certified smash “Get Your Shine On” held on to the top spot in US and Canada... more

May 14, 2013

Corb extends his tour

Corb Lund announced several dates recently for his extended Cabin Fever Tour. Cabin Fever debuted at the top of the Canadian Billbaord 200 chart, making it his highest debut yet.... more

May 14, 2013

Keith lets AI insider info slip on Ellen

After the news broke last week that Randy Jackson will be departing ‘American Idol‘ at the end of its 12th season, fellow judge and country star Keith Urban has revealed... more

May 14, 2013

17 Taylor songs in 1 minute goes viral

In the internet age of instant YouTube stardom, aspiring performers are always looking for a new angle to get that breakout viral clip that could help launch them. It looks like... more

May 14, 2013

Luke sets new album date

Luke Bryan, the Academy of Country Music’s Entertainer of the Year, will release his fourth studio album on August 13 as announced last night on “The Late Show with David... more

May 13, 2013

Dean in the top 50 most beautiful

Coming off hits like ‘Canadian Girls’, ‘Bob Marley’, and his latest ‘Dirt’, Dean Brody has been named one of Hello! Canada‘s 50 Most Beautiful... more

May 13, 2013

Blake surprises Miranda

  Blake Shelton and Miranda Lambert married two years ago on May 14, and to celebrate the big anniversary a few days early, Shelton surprised his wife onstage in Bakersfield,... more

May 13, 2013

Luke, LBT among 1st set of CMT performers

The party for the 2013 CMT Music Awards is underway as Carrie Underwood, Hunter Hayes, Little Big Town, Luke Bryan, Pistol Annies, and Taylor Swift are set to perform during this... more

May 13, 2013

Dierks announces new album

Seven albums into one of country music’s most-respected and most-unpredictable careers, award-winning singer/songwriter Dierks Bentley continues to grow. His latest evolution... more

May 10, 2013

FGL going rap?

Florida Georgia Line have seen their lives change as a result of the mind-blowing popularity of their hit single ‘Cruise,’ which not only reached No. 1 and went Double... more

May 10, 2013

Keith getting the axe?

After a season of plummeting ratings, all four ‘American Idol‘ judges will be fired and replaced — along with one of the show’s main producers, according... more

May 10, 2013

Cold and rain doesn't stop Zac

It wasn’t ideal conditions for the Zac Brown Band at the Red Rocks Ampitheatre in Colorado on Wednesday , but the show must go on — and it did. The ‘Jump Right... more

May 10, 2013

Dierks opening up a bar in Scottsdale

Dierks Bentley will open a bar in his home state of Arizona this summer, with the grand opening of Dierks Bentley’s Whiskey Row set for July 4. Dierks Bentley’s Whiskey... more

May 9, 2013

Lady A back on Jimmy Fallon

Last night Lady A dropped by Jimmy Fallon to do what they call “Close Up Serenading.”  The video is pretty funny.  Well tonight, they’re back on Jimmy... more

May 9, 2013

Another top 200 debut for Kenny

For a man who never intended to make a record, or ever thought this collection of musical sketches would be heard by anybody but his closest friends, Kenny Chesney’s Life On... more

May 9, 2013

Shania extending her Vegas run

Shaina Twain‘s record breaking Las Vegas show has been extended for  another 22 performances. “Shania: Still The One,” which has been housed Caesars Palace,... more

May 9, 2013

Opry kicking off CMA Fest Week with a bang

  Kellie Pickler, Rascal Flatts, and Keith Urban, as well as Lennon and Maisy Stella from ABC’s “Nashville” will hit the stage Tues., June 4, as the Grand... more

May 8, 2013

Taylor taking her Red Tour overseas

Taylor Swift is taking her hugely successful 2013 Red Tour to even further reaches across the globe.  The superstar has been zigzagging all over North America since March, but... more

May 8, 2013

Keith teases new song

Mark your calendars, Keith Urban fans…The superstar has new music coming your way on May 13!  Urban took to Twitter this afternoon to share a short teaser clip of his... more

May 8, 2013

Miranda marks her 5th #1

Miranda Lambert continues her streak of churning out hit songs, and it’s propelling her to the top of the charts, with ‘Mama’s Broken Heart’ giving the sassy... more

May 7, 2013

TBP playing Idol finale

The Band Perry is lighting up the television screen lately, with a recent performance on ‘Dancing With the Stars’ and an upcoming slot on the Billboard Music Awards.... more

May 7, 2013

Aldean performing sold out Boston Marathon benefit concert

Jason Aldean is slated to take the stage at  ‘Boston Strong: An Evening of Support and Celebration’ at the TD Garden on Thursday, May 30, 2013. The star-studded... more

May 7, 2013

2 in a row for FGL

Their aptly-titled Republic Nashville debut album Here’s To The Good Times, has clearly become a reality for Florida Georgia Line, who garnered their second consecutive No.1... more

May 7, 2013

Eric headlining ACL

  Austin City Limits Music Festival has been a go-to music fest for 12 years, but for the first time ever, the festival will expand to two weekends this year, with more... more

May 6, 2013

Keith voted The Best

Even though Keith Urban has only been a judge on ‘American Idol‘ for one season, which is winding down as we speak, his quiet and kind demeanor has already made him a... more

May 6, 2013

CMT nominees announced

  The party for the 2013 CMT Music Awards is underway as Eric Church, Luke Bryan and Miranda Lambert lead the nominations, each picking up four for this year’s live... more

May 6, 2013

Luke has a surprise on his next album

Country and rap collaborations are not uncommon. Recently, there’s been Jason Aldean and Ludacris, and Taylor Swift and B.o.B. Now, Luke Bryan is reportedly getting in on the... more

May 6, 2013

Brad and Carrie sued

  Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood are staring down a lawsuit levied at them by a Dallas songwriter who claims that the twosome stole their 2011 hit ‘Remind Me’... more

May 3, 2013

Johnny in studio

Reid with rock artist Peter Frampton and producer legend Bob Ezrin. In the studio recording Johnny's upcoming Christmas release. ... more

May 3, 2013

Blake enlists some friends

For his ‘Boys ‘Round Here’ video, Blake Shelton used his A-list clout to recruit some high profile guest stars, like his wife Miranda Lambert, her bandmates in... more

May 3, 2013

LBT & Trisha earn Emmy nominations

Big news for Little Big Town and Trisha Yearwood – each have earned nominations for the upcoming Daytime Emmy Awards!  The Country super group was nominated for Outstanding... more

May 3, 2013

Miranda attending tonight's Gala

Tonight, some of the biggest names in music, movies, sports, and television will gather at the mother of all Kentucky Derby Parties – the Barnstable Brown Gala. The event,... more

May 2, 2013

Taylor wows at New Girl season finale

  Taylor Swift‘s life currently seems to be a constant celebratory home run. She recently purchased a Rhode Island mansion, she’s been named to People magazine’s... more

May 2, 2013

Colt hitting Riverfront Stage

With nearly 50 artists confirmed, the Chevrolet Riverfront Stage will be the hot spot for daily concerts during the 2013 CMA Music Festival, Thursday-Sunday, June 6-9, in downtown... more

May 2, 2013

Is Jason going to join Kristen on stage?

There is no confirmation, but it appears Kristen Bell will be hosting the 2013 CMT Music Awards alongside Jason Aldean. Yesterday, the actress tweeted a hint as to who her mystery... more

May 2, 2013

Tim offering 31 more homes

Country superstar Tim McGraw is continuing his HomeFront program by awarding mortgage-free homes to military veterans and their families. Last year, McGraw teamed up with Chase and... more

May 1, 2013

Leann announces album release date

LeAnn Rimes has announced the release date for hotly-anticipated album ‘Spitfire.’ The album — which features guest appearances by an impressive all-star cast —... more

May 1, 2013

Toby pays tribute to Jones

  Toby Keith gave a fantastic performance at the Stagecoach Country Music Festival the same day that his old friend George Jones sadly passed away at the age of 81. Halfway... more

May 1, 2013

Luke teams up with a football star

  Singer Luke Bryan and Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning may seem like an unlikely pair, but they lit up the stage at a gala for the Indianapolis Children’s... more

April 30, 2013

Codie Prevost comes out as the big winner

Over the weekend, the Saskatchewan Country Music Association (SCMA) celebrated their country music artists and their achievements over the past 12 months. Big winners included Donny... more

April 30, 2013

Blake shares the worst advice he's ever received

Blake Shelton has seen much success over his lifetime, from multiple Grammy nominations to Gold and Platinum albums, and it seems that he’s always taken the right steps to... more

April 30, 2013

Kenny spreads the love fro Boston

Kenny Chesney was stunned by the news of what happened at the Boston Marathon on April 15, 2013 and decided to take action, establishing Spread the Love: A Fund for Boston.  Kenny... more

April 30, 2013

Tim sued...again

In the latest round of a bitter legal battle stretching back several years, Curb Records has filed a new legal complaint against Tim McGraw for copyright infringement.  According... more

April 29, 2013

Dallas releasing new music

A few weeks ago Dallas Smith alluded that he will be releasing new music soon.  Now the wait is over, his latest single will be coming out tomorrow and unless he’s being... more

April 29, 2013

Trace takes the lead

Trace Adkins is turning into a regular old Hollywood cowboy, with his role on NBC’s hit show ‘Celebrity Apprentice,’ previous acting gigs in ‘The Lincoln... more

April 29, 2013

Taylor has new digs

Pop country superstar Taylor Swift is getting to be quite the real estate mogul. Just over a month after selling her Cape Cod-style house in Hyannis Port, Mass. for a profit of nearly... more

April 29, 2013

Jason and his wife officially done

Less than a week after reports of their separation, country superstar Jason Aldean and his wife of 12 years have decided to legally end their marriage. The ‘Take a Little Ride’... more

April 26, 2013

Keith signs Jones tribute

Keith Urban offered his musical tribute to George Jones, who passed away today (April 26) at the age of 81. While seated at and playing a white piano, Urban sang a few bars of Jones’... more

April 26, 2013

Who made People's Beautiful list

People magazine has issued a preview of its upcoming yearly Most Beautiful People list, and this year’s roundup includes several of country’s top stars. Carrie Underwood,... more

April 26, 2013

Lady A planning golden party

Lady Antebellum are releasing their fourth studio album, ‘Golden,’ on May 7.  Downtown’ as the first single from the album. It’s spent two weeks at the... more

April 26, 2013

Jason separates from his wife

Jason Aldean and his wife Jessica Ussery have reportedly separated, less than one year after the singer was caught kissing Charlotte Bobcats dancer and former ‘American Idol‘... more

April 25, 2013

Southern Ground Music & Food Fest back again

Following the Southern Ground Music & Food Festival’s hugely successful debut in Nashville last year, Zac Brown Band and friends are at it again. The festival will feature... more

April 25, 2013

Colt gets Redneck Crazy

Colt Ford and the boys from Duck Dynasty were featured in a new music video for Tyler Farr’s new song called “Redneck Crazy.”  In the video they plot revenge... more

April 25, 2013

Billy Currington facing charges

  Billy Currington is facing charges from the Chatham County Georgia grand jury. The singer was indicted today on charges of making ”terroristic threats” and... more

April 25, 2013

Dierks adding to his brood

  Dierks Bentley and his wife Cassidy are expecting their third child this year. The singer made the announcement via Twitter on Wednesday evening. The new baby will join... more

April 24, 2013

All For The Hall raises $650K

Thanks to the handiwork of Keith Urban, Vince Gill and a group of country music stars, the Country Music Hall of Fame has a nice-sized donation check coming its way. This year’s... more

April 24, 2013

It's a Country Party May 7th

  The multi-artist album series, NOW That’s What I Call Music!, will release its fifth Country music album on May 7th, The release, which will feature a number of... more

April 24, 2013

Another top 10 for Chad

Chad Brownlee has been tearing it up the charts with his new song “Crash” and it’s paid off as the song is now in the top 10 in Canada.  This is Chad’s... more

April 23, 2013

Paul hitting the road

The most awarded male in Canadian country music, Paul Brandt, is hitting the road in less than a month.  Paul’s Just As I Am tour will be making 18 stops across the nation,... more

April 23, 2013

Carrie makes a dream come true

On Saturday, Carrie Underwood made a very special teenager’s dreams come true. Through the Make-A-Wish Foundation, Hayley Gort had the privilege of flying to Jacksonville,... more

April 23, 2013

Dierks putting everything into his new album

Dierks Bentley scored a massive success with his most recent album, ‘Home.’ Not only was it his fourth No. 1 album in a row, it was also nominated for a Grammy. However... more

April 23, 2013

Stream Kenny's new album

  You’ll have to wait until April 30 to buy Kenny Chesney‘s latest album, ‘Life on a Rock,’ but if you’re anxious to hear the award-winning... more

April 22, 2013

Johnny adds another JUNO

The Junos were rocking in Regina last night celebrating the best in Canadian music.  The big winner in the Country Album of the Year category was Johnny Reid for Fire It Up.... more

April 22, 2013

Hunter and Stevie tonight

Hunter Hayes is making a habit out of performing with legends. The 21-year-old singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist joined in an all-star jam with Blake Shelton and Stevie... more

April 22, 2013

Toby heading overseas...again

Toby Keith is showing his devoted patriotism again by heading out on another USO tour this month, performing shows on military bases in the Philippines, Guam, and four free shows... more

April 22, 2013

Taylor leads the Billboard nominees

  The 2013 Billboard Music Award nominations have been revealed and Taylor Swift shares the lead with 11 nominations for the May 19 awards show. The ‘Red’ album-maker... more

April 19, 2013

Who will win the JUNO

The Juno Awards roll into Regina and on CTV on Sunday.  The nominees for the Country album are Chad Brownlee Love Me Or Leave Me, Dalla Smith Jumped Right In, Dean Brody Dirt,... more

April 19, 2013

Carrie's furious at new bill

Carrie Underwood is furious about a new bill that has passed in Tennessee — and she’s not afraid to say so in public. The ‘Blown Away’ singer took to social... more

April 19, 2013

Lonestar announce new album

Multi-platinum and award-winning country quartet Lonestar has announced that their new album, Life As We Know It, will be released Tuesday, June 4 via the band’s own 4 Star... more

April 19, 2013

Willie helping west Texas

There are many country music artists who are reeling from the recent tragic explosion in West, Texas at the West Fertilizer Co. It hits especially close to home for the iconic Willie... more

April 18, 2013

Doc playing Stampede

  The Calgary Stampede is called The Greatest Outdoor Show On Earth for good reason. For 10 days every July we welcome the world to a spectacular celebration of western... more

April 18, 2013

Kenny beefing up security

With the brutal attacks at the Boston Marathon this week so fresh in everyone’s mind, it’s inevitable that people are thinking more in terms of personal safety than usual... more

April 18, 2013

Taylor following in Miranda's footsteps

Taylor Swift teamed up with Keds last fall for a special edition Red Keds shoe celebrating the release of her album, Red. The superstar is expanding her relationship with the brand... more

April 18, 2013

Gary, Eric, Luke and more at TJ Martell dinner

Gary Allan, Luke Bryan, Jonathan Cain, Eric Church,Sheryl Crow, Amy Grant and Dustin Lynch will be in attendance at the 14th Annual Nashville Best Cellars Dinner on Monday, April... more

April 17, 2013

Miranda and Dierks cover Gotye

  Miranda Lambert and Dierks Bentley are having a whole lot of fun on the Locked and Reloaded Tour — which they referred to as an adult jungle gym — even branching... more

April 17, 2013

Who joined Jason in Georgia

  ACM Male Vocalist of the Year Jason Aldean headlined the first ever concert at the University of Georgia’s Sanford Stadium for over 60K fans Saturday night. Luke... more

April 17, 2013

A pretty good debut for Brad

Brad Paisley’s eighth studio album and first self-produced project, Wheelhouse, debuts at No.1 this week on Billboard’s Top Country Albums chart with more than 100,000... more

April 16, 2013

Johnny playing Salmon Festival

Johnny has been confirmed to perform at The Salmon Festival in Grand Falls Windsor in Newfoundland this July 13th. Other performers include: Blue Rodeo, The Ealges and The Tragically... more

April 16, 2013

TBP on DWTS

The Band Perry will give ‘Dancing With the Stars’ fans a heap of their new album ‘Pioneer’ tonight. The Band Perry will perform ‘Better Dig Two’... more

April 16, 2013

Miranda designing her own footwear

For an incredible finish to their first year of business, Rich Footwear Group recently announced the signing of an exclusive agreement with one of country music industry’s... more

April 16, 2013

Lady A earn their fastest #1

Earning their fastest charting and seventh career No.1 single this week, GRAMMY winning country trio Lady Antebellum’s “Downtown” takes the top position on both... more

April 15, 2013

Corb has some famous fans

Corb Lund opened three shows over the weekend on the Locked and Re-Loaded Tour with Miranda Lambert and Dierks Bentley in Louisiana, Missouri, and Oklahoma.  Dierks tweeted,... more

April 15, 2013

Luke buys Jason his dream truck

Nobody is quite as good at gift-giving as your best friend. And it’s obvious that Luke Bryan is one of Jason Aldean‘s closest pals, because over the weekend Bryan surprised... more

April 15, 2013

No more Faith on Sunday nights

Faith Hill has been the voice that opens NBC’s ‘Sunday Night Football’ for six years, but on Monday (April 15) the ‘American Heart’ singer announced... more

April 15, 2013

Jason Aldean coming to Northern BC

Jason Aldean is bringing his Nightrain Tour to northern B.C. for not one, but two shows.  Jason will be in Dawson Creek September 30 and October 1 along with Jake Owen and Thomas... more

April 12, 2013

Blake only has eyes for Miranda

Blake Shelton is extremely committed to Miranda Lambert, and he wants her to know that he has eyes only for her. In fact, even in his music videos, Shelton wants his love life to... more

April 12, 2013

When will Sugarland be back

It’s been quite a while since fans have heard new music from Sugarland. The duo released their fourth studio album in the fall of 2010 and since then, things have been pretty... more

April 12, 2013

Rockin' River Fest gets Canadian talent

Mission, B.C. is the place to be August 15-17 if you want some great country music.  Rockin’ River Music Festival will feature Brad Paisley, Joe Nichols, Big & Rich,... more

April 12, 2013

TBP debut at the top

  Forging ahead into the unknown has proven successful for The Band Perry, whose sophomore album Pioneer (Republic Nashville) debuted in the top spot with nearly 130,000... more

April 11, 2013

Dean meeting fans for JUNOs

Dean Brody will be celebrating the JUNOs with a Meet & Greet on Friday, April 19 at RW&CO’s location at Cornwall Centre in Regina.  Someone will have a chance... more

April 11, 2013

Taylor in a new Diet Coke commercial

  Taylor Swift‘s new Diet Coke commercial finds the singer in her element and in the zone, writing lyrics to her song ’22′ in her bedroom and while on... more

April 11, 2013

ACM set record

There were a whole lot of viewers who were crying along with Miranda Lambert when she won Female Vocalist of the Year and grooving to the beat of Lady Antebellum‘s performance... more

April 11, 2013

Luke, Kenny & Toby on Alabama's new album

Luke Bryan, Kenny Chesney, and Toby Keith are all slated to be featured on Alabama‘s new album, Alabama & Friends. The all-star album will feature a variety of artists... more

April 10, 2013

Jason and Deric lead the way

  The Country Music Association of Ontario announced their final nominees for its inaugural awards taking place at the Markham Theatre in Markham, Ontario on May 27th. Jason... more

April 10, 2013

TBP sign 22,222 CDs

The Band Perry, recently announced the release of an exclusive deluxe edition of the band’s highly-anticipated sophomore album. The exclusive version of the album features... more

April 10, 2013

Blake officiating a wedding

Singer. Coach. Officiant? Blake Shelton is adding more to his resume and will soon be officiating a very important wedding…Kelly Clarkson‘s.  Clarkson made the... more

April 9, 2013

It's all new for Brad

Brad Paisley not only released his new album “Wheelhouse” today, but his new website, bradpaisley.com, as well.   It features an extensive tour history section... more

April 9, 2013

Flatts and Journey for a one time show

Rascal Flatts and Journey will team up this summer to co-headline a one-night only concert in Hershey, Pennsylvania on August 1 at Hersheypark Stadium. The show will go on sale Friday,... more

April 9, 2013

Luke's new song already available

Luke Bryan had a busy night at the 2013 ACM Awards at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. On top of hosting the show and taking home the fan-voted Entertainer of the Year award, Bryan debuted... more

April 9, 2013

Lee hits the top

Lee Brice takes the top position on both the Billboard and Mediabase charts this week with his moving “I Drive Your Truck.” The hit song is Brice’s third consecutive... more

April 8, 2013

Carrie won't see an empty seat

  Country superstar Carrie Underwood has completely sold out — her concerts, that is. The ‘Good Girl’ hitmaker has not played to a single empty seat over... more

April 8, 2013

Is Dallas hitting the road?

Dallas Smith hit up his twitter account earlier today hinting at some new and exciting stuff.  He doesn’t get into any specifics, but says he’ll share it with everyone... more

April 8, 2013

Brad on TV all week

Brad Paisley is in high gear as his 8th studio album, Wheelhouse, will hit stores on Tuesday, April 9. He is featured on the cover of the current issue of Country Weekly exploring... more

April 8, 2013

Last night's winners are...

  Winners have been announced for the 48th Annual Academy Of Country Music Awards, a star-studded ceremony broadcast LIVE tonight on the CBS Television Network from the... more

April 5, 2013

Who will open the show on Sunday

Blake Shelton is not just co-hosting the 2013 Academy of Country Music Awards with Luke Bryan, he’s also performing — and what a performance it’s shaping up to... more

April 5, 2013

A Vegas wedding for Brantley?

Brantley Gilbert and Jana Kramer are still planning their wedding amidst their busy music careers, but their lips are sealed on when, exactly, they’ll tie the knot. However,... more

April 5, 2013

Brad bringing Mayer to the ACMs

The Academy of Country Music announced today GRAMMY Award-winning singer-songwriter John Mayer to perform with Brad Paisley at the 48th Annual Academy Of Country Music Awards. In... more

April 5, 2013

First time in years for Shania

  PerezHilton.com is reporting that Country music superstar Shania Twain will return to the Academy of Country Music Awards on Sunday to present the night’s top honor,... more

April 4, 2013

Eric adds another show

Eric Church traditionally rocks a less traditional baseball cap and aviators look, shying away from the typical country music attire of cowboy hat and boots — and that may... more

April 4, 2013

Tim's night gets bigger

The Academy of Country Music and dick clark productions announced today that music luminaries John Fogerty and Faith Hill, along with hot new country chart-toppers Florida Georgia... more

April 4, 2013

Emerson Drive playing Boots & Hearts

Boots and Hearts is the largest country music festival of its kind ever to be hosted on Canadian soil. It is a four-day celebration of music and art where music lovers of all genres... more

April 4, 2013

Taylor playing another awards show

With Taylor Swift‘s popularity only growing stronger, it’s no surprise that the ’22′ hitmaker will be performing at the 2013 Billboard Music Awards with music’s... more

April 3, 2013

Jess goes acoustic

Jess Moskaluke is in Florida, but it’s not all sun and sand.  She’s down there to play some shows and in her off time she managed to hit the beach.  While soaking... more

April 3, 2013

TBP make Greeneville history

The Band Perry gave a special performance in their hometown of Greeneville, TN, debuting new music from their sophomore album, Pioneer. An estimated crowd of 25,000 took to the streets... more

April 3, 2013

ACM adds star power

The Academy of Country Music and dick clark productions announced today that “2 Broke Girls” star Beth Behrs, Vegas star Michael Chiklis, Grammy award-winner Sheryl Crow,... more

April 2, 2013

Brad streaming Wheelhouse

Brad Paisley’s eighth studio album Wheelhouse is now available to stream exclusively on the iTunes Store. The album stream will remain available until release day on April... more

April 2, 2013

Deric gets praise from Sheryl

As if celebrating a mega-cut with superstar Blake Shelton wasn’t enough, Deric Ruttan got a pretty cool tweet. The Bracebridge, ON native co-wrote the tune ‘Mine Would... more

April 2, 2013

Blake on The Voice

Blake Shelton has admitted that he often thinks about leaving The Voice.  Shelton touched on his own future with The Voice during a recent interview with USA Today.  "My... more

April 2, 2013

Luke will have something new for you

Luke Bryan will introduce his brand-new single “Crash My Party” on the upcoming ACM Award show telecast. His debut performance of the never-before-heard song will be... more

March 28, 2013

Canada Loves Emerson Drive

Emerson Drive’s “With You” jumps 45-37 in its second week on the chart. It has the biggest spin increase at the Country format this week. It is the follow-up to... more

March 28, 2013

Luke wants you for his video

Check out this video from Luke Bryan for “Just a Sip”!  It was just released by Luke to correspond with his ACM Entertainer of the Year nomination. This video asks... more

March 28, 2013

Jake is slowing down

Jake Owen became a dad last Thanksgiving, his outlook on life has changed drastically. HIs new daughter, Pearl, has caused him to  slow life down — and even enjoy those... more

March 28, 2013

Keith back for a 2nd season?

Keith Urban is settling into his new role as “American Idol” judge quite well (not that we expected anything else!).   So will he return to the show next season?... more

March 27, 2013

Flatts announce Summer tour

Rascal Flatts, one of the top selling touring acts in country music today having sold over seven million concert tickets in the last 10 years, will embark on a brand new tour this... more

March 27, 2013

Carrie debuting on AI

Carrie Underwood, who recently celebrated her 17th No. 1 song, will perform her brand new single “See You Again” on “American Idol,” Thursday, April 4. “See... more

March 27, 2013

Jason featured in Coors Light commercial

  Jason Aldean is featured in the latest Coors Light ‘Avalanche’ commercial. The singer announced his partnership with the brand last fall prior to the release... more

March 26, 2013

George and Trace releasing on the same day

George Strait and Trace Adkins have confirmed May 14 as the release date for their latest albums. Strait's Love Is Everything features 13 new tracks, including his current single... more

March 26, 2013

FGL Shine gold

Florida Georgia Line is bringing new meaning to their Top 10-and-climbing hit “Get Your Shine On,” which the RIAA has officially certified GOLD for sales exceeding 500,000.... more

March 26, 2013

Kenny helps Newtown family

Kenny Chesney is inspirational, with loads of No. 1 hits and high-energy concerts that exemplify his charismatic personality and zeal for music. But one of the most heartwarming... more

March 26, 2013

Dallas, Chad and more hitting up Rainmaker Festival

The Rainmaker Exhibition has been entertaining Albertans since 1965 and for the past six years they’ve also been bringing in great musical acts.  This year is no different... more

March 25, 2013

Lady A announce album details

  For Seven-time GRAMMY winning trio Lady Antebellum, their upcoming fourth Capitol Records Nashville release Golden out May 7 was figuratively – and literally –... more

March 25, 2013

Let the voting begin

The Academy of Country Music announced today that fan voting is now open for the Entertainer of the Year award as well as the ACM New Artist of the Year award. Entertainer of the... more

March 25, 2013

Corb headed down under

Corb Lund headed to Australia to play at a big festival in Hunter Valley. One show, bam. In and out. It’s a huge country festival put on by the large and mighty CMC (Country Music Channel). ... more

March 25, 2013

Keith expands tour

Keith Urban has announced the second leg of his 2013 Light the Fuse Tour via a fun collection of live video clips. You get a real sense of what life is like on the road with the... more

March 22, 2013

CDJ hitting up songwriters festival

Carolyn Dawn Johnson will be performing on Thursday, April 4, 2013 at 6:00pm at the Hard Rock Cafe Nashville for the prestigious Tin Pan South Songwriters Festival – the world’s... more

March 22, 2013

Kenny goes from sun to rum

Kenny Chesney has been vocal about his love for island living, with his ‘Pirate Flag’ video set in paradise, and upcoming album ‘Life on the Rock’ inspired... more

March 22, 2013

Jason, Lady a & Blake already won ACM Awards this year

The 2013 Academy of Country Music Awards aren’t scheduled to air until April 7, but we already know some of the top acts that have won. In a special announcement on Friday... more

March 22, 2013

It's a 2 week party for Luke

Luke Bryan‘s career shows no sign of slowing down this week as his latest release, Spring Break…Here To Party, sits at No.1 on Billboard’s Top Country Albums Chart... more

March 21, 2013

Dr. Willie Nelson

Willie Nelson continues to show everyone that life can get even more rewarding as the years fly by. He’s one of country music’s greatest ‘Heroes,’ and it’s... more

March 21, 2013

Toby keeps it in the family

Toby Keith is not only a fan-favorite country singer — he’s also a very proud dad. His daughter, Krystal Keith, is set to release her self-titled debut EP next month.... more

March 21, 2013

Jason releases "1994" video

Jason Aldean premiered his highly anticipated “1994″ music video on “Entertainment Tonight” this evening.  The video, which was shot in Nashville just... more

March 21, 2013

Kenny's back with new sunglasses

Kenny Chesney and Costa recently announced the introduction of five new Chesney-inspired limited edition sunglass styles in time for the start of his No Shoes Nation Tour, which... more

March 20, 2013

Aaron takes us behind the scenes

Aaron Pritchett takes us backstage on the CMT Hitlist Tour for 2013 starring Himself, Doc Walker and Emerson Drive!  Aaron loves to have fun and is pretty hilarious in this... more

March 20, 2013

Carrie has another #1

Carrie Underwood’s latest single “Two Black Cadillacs” drove straight to the No. 1 spot this week on the Mediabase country airplay charts, giving Carrie her 17th... more

March 20, 2013

Garth and George paying tribute to Dick

The Academy of Country Music and dick clark productions announced today that George Strait and Garth Brooks, the two most recent ACM Artist of the Decade Award recipients, will perform... more

March 19, 2013

Reba getting an exhibit

 Powerful, emotive recording artist. Dynamic, charismatic live performer. Acclaimed Broadway star. Successful film and television actress. With an unparalleled resumé... more

March 19, 2013

Blake and Miranda address cheating rumors

Blake Shelton and Miranda Lambert seem to have it all: thriving music careers, energetic personalities, and they’re even known as country’s hottest couple. You know what... more

March 19, 2013

Carrie sees the love overseas

Carrie Underwood continued to spread country music around the globe by taking her international “Blown Away Tour” across the pond this past week, performing shows and... more

March 18, 2013

Doc Walker make a video game

Doc Walker’s new song “Put It Into Drive” is climbing the charts and they’ve released the video for it.  Not only that, but they’ve decided to... more

March 18, 2013

You're dumb if you listen to Lady A

What do Lady Antebellum, Harley Davidson motorcycles, the beauty store Sephora and the Facebook page ‘I Love Being a Mom’ all have in common? Well, researchers at the... more

March 18, 2013

Toby, Brantley & Trace heading to Gulf Coast Jam

Event organizers along with Pepsi recently announced that Toby Keith, Brantley Gilbert, Trace Adkins, Eli Young Band, Kip Moore, Charlie Daniels Band, Pepsi’s X Factor Winner... more

March 18, 2013

ACM adds more performers

 The 2013 ACMs just wouldn’t be complete without performances from the hottest names in country music, and the Academy of Country Music has just announced new additions... more

March 15, 2013

George wins Fans choice video

George Canyon was honoured the other night with an East Coast Music Award at the 25th Anniversary Celebrations in Halifax, Nova Scotia at the Cunard Centre.  Canyon's music... more

March 15, 2013

Darius gives us a date

Fans looking forward to seeing Darius Rucker kick off his True Believers Tour on May 9, have even more good news to celebrate. May will be a double-whammy of fun, with his new album... more

March 15, 2013

Miranda meets a star

Here comes Honey Boo Boo … all the way to country star Miranda Lambert’s concert in Macon, Ga. with her entire family in tow.   The 7-year-old beauty pageant... more

March 15, 2013

Dierks, Keith & Lady A added to Tim special

The Academy of Country Music and dick clark productions announced today that Country superstars Dierks Bentley, Keith Urban and Lady Antebellum, along with International Music Sensation... more

March 14, 2013

Johnny hitting the Opry

Many country artists dream’s is to play at the famous Grand Ole Opry.  While most don’t get that dream realized, Johnny Reid will.  He’s hitting the stage... more

March 14, 2013

Luke parties in Panama

Luke Bryan proved you’re never too old to have a little fun on spring break this week. The singer took his ‘Spring Break … Here to Party’ album and catalog... more

March 14, 2013

Kenny reveals Life on a Rock track listing

Kenny Chesney is gearing up to release a new album titled ‘Life on a Rock,’ and now we have the track listing for the record — which includes a duet with the legendary... more

March 14, 2013

Brantley heading overseas

Brantley Gilbert will perform in Europe for the first time with shows at Glasgow’s Oran Mor tomorrow (3/15) and Manchester’s Club Academy Saturday (3/16). He will wrap... more

March 13, 2013

Dean Helps N.S. Schools

The celebrations continue for MusiCounts as they visit the East Coast to celebrate Band Aid Grants awarded to schools in Nova Scotia. This afternoon, $25,000 worth of musical instruments... more

March 13, 2013

Fan Jam adds more names

The Academy of Country Music and dick clark productions announced today that Brad Paisley, headliner of the 3rd Annual ACM Fan Jam and Post-Award Concert, will perform at the event,... more

March 13, 2013

Luke debuts at the rop

While Luke Bryan is “sittin’ pretty in Sun Tan City” this week on his annual Spring Break Tour, he’s also sitting at the top of the Billboard 200 Chart. The... more

March 12, 2013

Lady A Help launch Fan Fair X

X marks the coolest daytime spot for Nashville’s “signature” event in the new AT&T U-verse Fan Fair X (FFX) with autograph signings, concerts, lifestyle exhibits,... more

March 12, 2013

Darius hosting golf tourney again

Darius Rucker will combine his love ‘fore’ golf with his passion for ACM Lifting Lives by hosting the 2013 Lifting Lives Celebrity Golf Classic in Las Vegas for a second... more

March 12, 2013

Tim, Taylor and more helping out Newtown

We all know the devastation that happened in Newtown, Connecticut last December.  The Sandy Hook Elementary School shootings was one of the worst in history.  Now tons... more

March 11, 2013

Dallas opening for Seger

Dallas Smith wrapped up his final rehearsal today before heading out on the road with legend Bob Seger.  Dallas will be opening up for Bob on four Canadian stops starting Wednesday... more

March 11, 2013

FGL Team up with Nelly

Florida Georgia Line had their debut song “Cruise” all the way to the top.  It was one of the songs of last Summer and now it may be one of the songs of this Summer... more

March 11, 2013

George still king in San Antonio

George Strait is in San Antonio this weekend for the final day of competition at his 31st Annual George Strait Team Roping Classic, so it’s only appropriate that the King of... more

March 11, 2013

Is it a boy or girl for Hillary

Lady Antebellum will have a little lady very soon! Today, a rep for Hillary Scott confirmed to Us Weekly that the singer and her husband, Chris Tyrrell, are expecting a baby girl.... more

March 8, 2013

Terri hitting the Gorge

After a successful first year, the Watershed Music Festival is returning to the picturesque Gorge Amphitheatre August 2nd through August 4th. Luke Bryan, Toby Keith, Brad Paisley,... more

March 8, 2013

Tim's secret son?

A representative for Tim McGraw is emphatically denying a tabloid report published this week that claims the singer has a “secret son” with a former flame, saying the... more

March 8, 2013

Brad releasing digital Wheelhouse book

Brad Paisley’s first Interactive Book, “Building A Wheelhouse,” will be available on Tuesday, April 9, simultaneously with Paisley’s Wheelhouse and Wheelhouse... more

March 8, 2013

Darius gets some DD help

Darius Rucker recently filmed the music video for “Wagon Wheel” and enlisted the help of some very special guests. On top of including his friend Charles Kelley of Lady... more

March 7, 2013

Johnny confirms Ontario festival

Johnny has been confirmed to perform at Saugeen Summer Nights in Minto Ontario. The festival takes place on June 15th.  Tickets go on sale for the general public March 8th.... more

March 7, 2013

The list gets longer for Jones' last show

With the SOLD OUT final concert already hosting top names in all genres of music including Garth Brooks, Kid Rock, Kenny Rogers, and Randy Travis among others, George Jones is excited... more

March 7, 2013

TBP want you to eat

General Mills, Big Machine Label Group and Feeding America have teamed up for the second year in a row to Outnumber Hunger in a national initiative that helps fight hunger in local... more

March 7, 2013

Taylor was the only in 2012

Taylor Swift was the only musician in any genre to earn a Triple Platinum certification in 2012, surpassing the massive milestone with her current studio album, ‘Red.’... more

March 6, 2013

Craig heads over seas for the 10th time

Craig Morgan is scheduled to make his tenth trip overseas to entertain U.S troops stationed abroad. The entertainer will travel to southwest Asia for a series of acoustic performances... more

March 6, 2013

Jess covers many

Jess Moskaluke latest song “Hit N Run” has been gaining steam on the charts and she’s loving it.  She also loves covering a bunch of songs, and not just country... more

March 6, 2013

ACM announces first set of performers

The first round of ACM Awards performers was revealed this morning. Blake Shelton and Luke Bryan will take on double duty as co-hosts and performers during “Country Music’s... more

March 5, 2013

Tim and Tebey join Doc and Drive

The CMT Hitlist tour with Doc Walker and Emerson Drive kicks off tomorrow in Vancouver.  Not only are they bringing along Aaron Pritchett, but they’re also having some... more

March 5, 2013

CMA adds more big names

The 2013 CMA Fest, held in downtown Nashville, will be the place to be early this summer, as more top-notch artists have been added to the festival lineup. Taylor Swift and Brad... more

March 5, 2013

Carrie joining The X Factor?

Carrie Underwood knows what it’s like to sing your heart out and then wait for judges to decide your musical fate, and she’s willing to do it… if she can be the... more

March 5, 2013

Lee, Randy & Jerrod hitting a beach party

For the fifth year in a row, country music will come together on the scenic beaches of Key West, Fla. to benefit the music industry’s largest foundation that funds leukemia,... more

March 4, 2013

Chad feeling the love

Chad Brownlee is a happy guy right now, his album Love Me Or Leave Me is doing great and he just released his latest song “Crash.”  That song, was the most added... more

March 4, 2013

Craig headlining marathon for St. Jude's

Participants in this year’s Country Music Marathon are in for a real treat. Country crooner Craig Morgan has agreed to be the race’s headlining performer. Sarah Darling... more

March 4, 2013

You'll be seeing a lot of Luke

Luke Bryan will release his next spring break themed album on March 5, 2013, Spring Break…Here To Party. In celebration of the new CD Luke will perform on “The Ellen... more

March 4, 2013

Blake hits the top and goes platinum

Blake Shelton’s current hit single “Sure Be Cool If You Did” recently reached the No. 1 position on Billboard’s Hot Country Songs marking Blake’s fastest... more

March 1, 2013

Jason celebrates his 36th

Jason Aldean celebrated his not-so-banner 36th birthday in an especially memorable way, as his 2013 Night Train Tour chugged along to Uncasville, Conn., where he played to asold... more

March 1, 2013

Tim releases his new video

Tim Hicks has been climbing up the charts in Canada and for good reason too, the song rocks.  Earlier today he released the video for that hit, and it ends with a twist.  Have... more

March 1, 2013

Darius hitting the road

Darius Rucker is calling all ‘true believers’ to meet him out on the road this summer for his newly announced headlining tour in support of his upcomingTrue Believers... more

March 1, 2013

Sad news for Toby

Carl “Chuck Goff” Jr., bassist for Toby Keith, was killed in a two-car crash Wednesday night in Oklahoma. The accident occurred around 7:45pm while Goff was driving around... more

February 28, 2013

Terri hitting the Opry

The Grand Ole Opry is the show that made country music famous. Each week, the Opry features a dynamic line-up of new stars, superstars, and legends of country music. March 5th will... more

February 28, 2013

Carrie televising concert live

Carrie Underwood has partnered with AXS TV to present ‘Carrie Underwood: Blown Away Tour Live 2013,’ a March 3 televised presentation that will transport the hugely successful... more

February 28, 2013

Trace teams up with Hard Rock and Red Cross

Hard Rock International and the American Red Cross announced a partnership combining their iconic trademarks for Hard Rock’s Red Cross pin in Los Angeles on Wednesday, February... more

February 28, 2013

Jason, Luke & Taylor joining Tim in Vegas

The Academy of Country Music and dick clark productions announced today that country music superstars Jason Aldean, Luke Bryan, Taylor Swift, and chart-topping R&B artist, Ne-Yo... more

February 27, 2013

Brad announces tour

Brad Paisley announced the first leg of his highly anticipated 2013 tour, “Beat This Summer Tour presented by Cracker Barrel Old Country Store.” The tour kicks off in... more

February 27, 2013

ACM talks Freemont Experience

The Academy of Country Music and Las Vegas announced today that for the seventh consecutive year, ACM Weekend at Fremont Street Experience will be taking place on Friday, April 5th... more

February 27, 2013

Taylor adds tourmates

Joel Crouse, Brett Eldredge, Florida Georgia Line and Casey James will join Taylor Swift on the road this year on her highly anticipated “Red” Tour. The news was revealed... more

February 26, 2013

Gord's going unplugged

Gord Bamford & Danny Hooper are heading out on the road with an “Unplugged Concert”! It'll be an evening of country music, song writing stories and laughs, so... more

February 26, 2013

Garth added to Jones' final concert

George Jones will perform the final concert date of his career at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena on Friday, Nov. 22, 2013. The iconic country favorite will be joined by an all-star... more

February 26, 2013

Brad builds in Haiti

This past week, Brad Paisley took a break from his typically busy schedule of writing and recording new music to donate his talents to people in the Thomazeau community in Haiti.... more

February 26, 2013

Tim picks up his 33rd

Tim McGraw claimed his 33rd No.1 single this week with “One Of Those Nights” claiming the top spot on the Billboard Country chart. The single, from his No. 1 selling... more

February 25, 2013

Taylor ripped by Kanye...again

It’s been a few years since the 2009 incident when Kanye West memorably interrupted Taylor Swift during her acceptance speech at the MTV VMAs. Swift will probably never forget... more

February 25, 2013

Dean wraps up his tour

Dean Brody wrapped up his Dirt Road 2013 Tour in Halifax on Saturday.  In all he travelled over 10,000km and played 28 shows nation wide.  Out of the 28 shows, all but... more

February 25, 2013

George honored tomorrow

The legendary George Strait is set to be honored by the Country Radio Hall of Fame at a ceremony tomorrow, where he will receive the Country Radio Broadcasters’ 2013 Career... more

February 25, 2013

FGL selling out...shows

Florida Georgia Line is proving to be a red-hot concert ticket! The newcomers’ upcoming headlining shows are selling-out in lightening speed – less than one day –... more

February 22, 2013

The 2015 CCMA's will be in...

The Canadian Country Music Association (CCMA) announced today that Halifax, Nova Scotia has been selected to host Country Music Week and the Canadian Country Music Association Awards™... more

February 22, 2013

Justin kicking off new program in Daytona

NASCAR’s most famous race will receive a little extra star power this weekend when country music star Justin Moore makes a special appearance in Daytona to launch Crown Royal’s... more

February 22, 2013

TBP & Dierks headline Party for a Cause

The Academy of Country Music announces the addition of ACM Party for a Cause Festival, a 2-day outdoor music festival during The Week Vegas Goes Country leading up to the 48th Annual... more

February 22, 2013

Randy sent to the hospital

Randy Houser was forced to miss a show in Ogden, Utah on Wednesday, but after being hospitalized and told to take a few days off, the ‘Runnin’ Outta Moonlight’... more

February 21, 2013

Dwight sells out Ryman

Dwight Yoakam has sold out a second night at Nashville’s historic Ryman Auditorium, with tickets for the Saturday, April 13 show selling out in 45 minutes when they went on... more

February 21, 2013

Keith announces All For Hall details

Keith Urban will momentarily step away from his ‘American Idol‘ duties to host his fourth-annual We’re All for the Hall benefit concert, scheduled for April 16... more

February 21, 2013

CMT streaming Colt party

CMT and Average Joes Entertainment invite fans to party with Colt Ford and friends live from Center Stage in downtown Nashville from 10:30-12:00 midnight CT, Thursday, February 28,... more

February 21, 2013

Jake hits gold

While in Nashville gearing up to join Jason Aldean’s 2013 Night Train tour, RCA Nashville’s Platinum selling country singer Jake Owen celebrated the­ gold certification... more

February 20, 2013

Tim is free

If you thought you heard a huge noise from the direction of Nashville last week, don’t be concerned — it was probably just coming from a giant party at Tim McGraw‘s... more

February 20, 2013

Shania Twain Centre closes it's doors

A tourist attraction devoted to Shania Twain in the singer’s tiny hometown of Timmins, Ont. was supposed to be the local answer to Dollywood — an attraction celebrating... more

February 20, 2013

Blake and Miranda named top couple

Men’s Health Magazine recently listed its Top 20 Couples Of 2013. While the list consists of many Hollywood couples such as Jay-Z and Beyonce, Emma Stone and Andrew Garfield... more

February 19, 2013

Blake and Taylor pick up Nickelodeon noms

Blake Shelton and Taylor Swift recently earned nominations for the upcoming Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards.  Swift was nominated for three awards including Favorite Voice... more

February 19, 2013

The Juno nominations are out

Earlier this morning the Juno nominees were announced in Toronto.  A couple of BC boys, Chad Brownlee and Dallas Smith, are up for Country Album of the Year for “Love... more

February 19, 2013

Dierks invites Walmart checker to ACMs

Dierks Bentley just made a dream come true for Walmart checker and aspiring country singer Kayla Slone. During the West Virginian’s appearance on ‘Anderson Live,’... more

February 19, 2013

Lady A announce album details

From “Good Morning America’s” New York City studio this morning, seven-time GRAMMY winning trio Lady Antebellum announced the release of their fourth Capitol Nashville... more

February 18, 2013

Terri releases Classics down south

Terri Clark has released her new studio album, ‘Classics’ in the US, three months after she released it in Canada. She has enlisted some of the country community’s... more

February 18, 2013

Toby breaks a record

It’s time for Toby Keith to raise a red solo cup in the air and celebrate! The country singer just smashed an attendance record for an event that’s been in existence... more

February 18, 2013

Taylor being sued

Taylor Swift is being sued for not performing at last year’s Canadian Capital Hoedown. The concert was cancelled due to internal discord, but promoters think the country music... more

February 18, 2013

Jason, Dierks & Luke set to party in Michigan

More details about the upcoming Faster Horses Festival were revealed today. The inaugural event will feature top acts including Jason Aldean, Dierks Bentley, Luke Bryan, Kix Brooks,... more

February 14, 2013

How does Blake feel about today

Even though Blake Shelton is married to one of the most beautiful and most desirable women in country music (Miranda Lambert, of course), you still won’t find him cheerleading... more

February 14, 2013

Tim picks up his 14th...

Tim McGraw landed his 14th No.1 album debut on the Billboard Country Albums chart this week with the release of Two Lanes of Freedom. The album also claims the top spot on the All-Genre... more

February 14, 2013

TBP announce their sophomore album

Earlier this morning The Band Perry shared some exciting news about their highly-anticipated sophomore album. The sibling trio announced the title, Pioneer, and unveiled the album... more

February 14, 2013

One More Girl head south

One More Girl have been fairly quiet over the past year or so.  They’ve been doing their thing down in Vancouver and now it sounds like they’ll be doing their thing... more

February 13, 2013

Carrie's tour getting it's own shrine

Carrie Underwood‘s hugely-successful Blown Away Tour will be memorialized with a Country Music Hall of Fame exhibit entitled Carrie Underwood: The Blown Away Tour, which will... more

February 13, 2013

Toby and Luke to headline a new festival

There has been a new festival announced for Kansas City, Kansas. The event, entitled Flatlands Country Music Festival, will take place from September 12-14 with a total capacity... more

February 13, 2013

The ACM nominees are...

Nominations were announced today for the 48th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards.  Eric Church leads with seven nominations­, Hunter Hayes received six nominations and... more

February 12, 2013

Details on Lady A's new album

Dave Haywood of Lady Antebellum shared a few more details about the trio’s new album and Hillary Scott’s pregnancy during an interview with WGNA radio recently. The band... more

February 12, 2013

Joe Don and honorary Ohioan

Rascal Flatts took their “Change Tour” to Columbus, Ohio over the weekend, the hometown and home state of band members Gary LeVox and Jay DeMarcus. Not wanting to leave... more

February 12, 2013

The Country GRAMMY winners are...

A few Country stars left “Music’s Biggest Night” as big winners.  Carrie Underwood took home her sixth career GRAMMY for Best Country Solo performance for... more

February 12, 2013

How does Natalie feel about country

Dixie Chicks‘ singer Natalie Maines is ‘not ready to make nice’ with Country music.  At Friday’s MusiCares Person of the Year event in Los Angeles,... more

February 8, 2013

Doc and Emerson add one more show

The Algonquin Students’ Association is proud to announce that the Algonquin Commons Theatre has been added as the newest date, Wednesday March 20th, 2013, to the Country Music... more

February 8, 2013

The Band Perry making a big announcement

Scotty McCreery and the Band Perry have signed on to announce some of the nominees for the 2013 American Country Music awards on February 13. McCreery and BP will be joined by Little... more

February 8, 2013

Eric releasing a live album

Eric Church has been ‘Caught in the Act’ of releasing his first-ever live collection, due out April 9.  Following a whirlwind 2012, the ‘Like Jesus Does’... more

February 8, 2013

Blake's video debuting Monday

Tune in to NBC’s Today Show this Monday from 7am-11am to see the world premiere of Blake Shelton’s new video for “Sure Be Cool If You Did.” Blake will also... more

February 7, 2013

Buy Brantley's trucks

Brantley Gilbert has teamed up with Ram trucks to help out the Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America.  On now until the 15th his 2012 Ram 1500 Laramie Longhorn is up on ebay... more

February 7, 2013

Strait receiving achievement award

George Strait will be presented the Country Radio Broadcasters' 2013 career achievement award during the Country Radio Hall of Fame induction ceremony on Feb. 26 in Nashville.... more

February 7, 2013

Shane taking his truck south

Shane Yellowbird is releasing "Pick Up Truck,"his chart-topping Canadian single and video to the US market this month.  The single, from Yellowbird's Life Is Calling... more

February 7, 2013

Zac joins Levon tribute

ZBB’s Zac Brown, Alabama Shakes’ Brittany Howard and Mumford & Sons, along with five-time GRAMMY winner, GRAMMY Legend Award recipient and 2000 MusiCares Person of... more

February 6, 2013

Tebey up for an award

This morning the nominees were announced for the Canadian Radio Music Awards, honouring Canadian artists in all genres based on outstanding radio play. The awards will be held in... more

February 6, 2013

Gary sells out the Ryman...twice

Gary Allan is certainly at the top of his game. Following his career-high debut with his latest album, ‘Set You Free,’ the ‘Every Storm (Runs Out of Rain)’... more

February 6, 2013

Toby announces tour

Toby Keith's Hammer Down tour, featuring opening support from Kip Moore, kicks off June 8 in Ozark, Arkansas, the singer announced on Monday. The tour, which hits 20 dates across... more

February 4, 2013

Scotty McCreey Does Elvis at the Oprey

Scotty McCreery took a well-deserved study break over the weekend ) to grace the Grand Ole Opry stage, offering the crowd an electrifying performance of Elvis Presley‘s 1954... more

February 4, 2013

Country Idols Making Bank

“American Idol” might be struggling with its ratings this season, but it’s safe to say the show’s most successful contestants are doing pretty well. Forbes... more

February 4, 2013

Hunter Hayes New Albumin the Works

Since Hunter Hayes‘ self-titled debut album has been so successful, his group of devoted followers (the Hayniacs) have been dying to hear some new tunes. Rest assured, the... more

February 4, 2013

Aldean is Number 1!

Multi-Platinum entertainer Jason Aldean lands his seventh consecutive No. 1 single today, as “The Only Way I Know,” feat. Luke Bryan and Eric Church, takes the top spot... more

February 1, 2013

Sirius XM Indie nominees announced

Indie artists will take center stage on Friday, March 22nd at the Kool Haus in Toronto at the 13th Annual Independent Music Awards – The SiriusXM Indies – during Canadian... more

February 1, 2013

Hilary not helping Blake

‘The Voice‘ just got even more country. With Blake Shelton serving as the winning coach for two years in a row and inviting Sheryl Crow to be his team’s mentor... more

February 1, 2013

Thunder on the Mountain announced schedule

Organizers have announced the schedule for the 2013 Thunder on the Mountain Festival, which takes place at Mulberry Mountain in Ozark, Ark. from June 6-8. The event is sure to attract... more

February 1, 2013

Jason added to All for Hall

Jason Aldean and Train front man Pat Monahan will perform at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum’s All for the Hall New York fundraiser on Tuesday, February 26, at the... more

February 1, 2013

Head back to driving school

I took this picture today on the way home for lunch.  It's on 4th ave and Prince Rupert, right by the rear parking lot at Books and Co.  Notice two things: the "N"... more

January 31, 2013

Dean running a photo contest

Are you going to #TheDirtTour2013? Submit your best photos to us by email to photos@rgk.ca to win a Dean Brody ‘DIRT TOUR’ Prize Pack! At the end of the tour, on February... more

January 31, 2013

GRAMMY's getting some big country names

Country music will be well represented during “The 55th Annual GRAMMY Awards” telecast on February 10. The Recording Academy announced today that Tim McGraw, Faith Hill... more

January 31, 2013

Kenny reveals new album title

With “Pirate Flag” beaming out at the stroke of midnight, Kenny Chesney figured the time was right to release the title of his much anticipated April 30 Blue Chair/Columbia... more

January 31, 2013

Randy caps off a big week

Randy Houser may sing about getting “some of this slow-down fast” in “How Country Feels,” but right now his career begs to differ as the song, his first-ever... more

January 30, 2013

Emerson Drive and Doc Walker are tops

Canada is booming with great Canadian talent so there’s no surprise to see our fellow Canucks doing well on the charts.  According to the latest numbers here are the top... more

January 30, 2013

Gary back on top

Gary Allan returned to the top of the charts today with the release of his ninth studio album Set You Free. Selling 106,109 albums in its debut week, Set You Freecurrently sits in... more

January 30, 2013

Carrie helping ACM Lifting Lives

Carrie Underwood is teaming up with Tickets-for-Charity.com® to offer fans some of the best seats in the house on her “Blown Away Tour” while also benefiting the... more

January 29, 2013

Canadian Radio Music Award nominees are out

This morning the nominees were announced for the Canadian Radio Music Awards, honouring Canadian artists in all genres based on outstanding radio play. The awards will be held in... more

January 29, 2013

Kelly enlists her famous friend's help for her wedding

Kelly Clarkson had been rather quiet about her pending nuptials, but the ‘Don’t Rush’ singer is now opening up about the ceremony — which will likely take... more

January 29, 2013

Who inspired Carrie's latest video

Avid readers of Stephen King’s thriller novels may find the plot twist of Carrie Underwood‘s ‘Two Black Cadillacs’ strikingly familiar. The country music... more

January 29, 2013

Lady A gets their highest debut

Lady Antebellum claims the highest chart debut in their seven year career today with the release of “Downtown” from their upcoming fourth studio album. With 109 radio... more

January 28, 2013

Dallas getting his new video ready

Dallas Smith’s new song “What Kinda Love” has been flying up the charts, in fact, it had the most increased plays across Canadian radio last week.  Soon we’ll... more

January 28, 2013

ZBB Playing at Daytona

The Zac Brown Band is set to perform a pre-race concert at the Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway on Sunday, Feb. 24. The GRAMMY-award winning group will play several... more

January 28, 2013

Tim is making his rounds

Tim McGraw is set to release his highly anticipated Big Machine Records debut, Two Lanes of Freedom, on Feb. 5 with performances kicking off on location at the Super Bowl in New... more

January 28, 2013

Dierks and TBP headlining outdoor experience

The Academy of Country Music recently announced the addition of a 2-night outdoor music festival as part of the The ACM Experience, the country music lifestyle event created for... more

January 25, 2013

Gord loving Summer right now

Gord Bamford is on the road driving down the wrong side as we speak.  Last night he kicked off a stint in Australia which will wrap up February 9th.  It all kicked off... more

January 25, 2013

Lady A need to thank Miranda

Lady Antebellum is back at Country radio with “Downtown,” the lead single from their highly anticipated forthcoming studio album. In a recent interview, Lady A’s... more

January 25, 2013

Strait fan's dream came true

Laura Lee Sheehan was badly burned and has been confined to a wheelchair, and while she was able to get tickets to Strait’s concert at EnergySolutions Arena in Salt Lake City... more

January 25, 2013

Who's teaming up with Miranda at the GRAMMY'S?

After taking the stage to present an award together at last year’s GRAMMY Awards, superstars Miranda Lambert and Dierks Bentley are set to perform at duet during Music’s... more

January 24, 2013

Win your way in to meet Dean

For all Dean Brody ticket holders! You have your ticket now Top Country is giving you the chance to MEET DEAN! Each night after the show, there will be an exclusive Meet & Greet... more

January 24, 2013

Craig wins humanitarian award

Last week, the Outdoor Channel presented Craig Morgan – country music star and host of the network’s “Craig Morgan All Access Outdoors” and “Field &... more

January 24, 2013

Taylor plays Rapunzel

Taylor Swift is known for her love of fairy tales and now she can say she was part of one. Posing in a portrait for Disney, Swift takes on the character of Rapunzel.  The photo,... more

January 24, 2013

Luke opens to a sold out weekend

Luke Bryan launched his headline tour, the “Dirt Road Diaries Tour,” over the weekend with the first dates of sold-out shows in Evansville, Indiana, Huntsville, Alabama... more

January 24, 2013

It's that time of year again

Super Bowl is just around the corner and we know what that means...the best commercials of the year!!!  I'm sure there are people who watch the Super Bowl just to see the... more

January 23, 2013

Miranda joining Carrie and Taylor

Miranda Lambert used her appearance on ‘The Talk’ on Tuesday (Jan. 21) to announce that she will perform during the 2013 Grammy Awards ceremony.  “It means... more

January 23, 2013

2 Black Cadillacs debut tonight

Carrie Underwood’s highly anticipated “Two Black Cadillacs” music video premieres later today on “Entertainment Tonight” and VEVO. The music video is... more

January 23, 2013

Tim and ACM making a special

The Academy of Country Music and dick clark productions announced plans to tape an all-star concert special, “ACM Presents: Tim McGraw’s Superstar Summer Night,”... more

January 22, 2013

No More Meeting Toby

Toby Keith is a guy who knows how to take care of himself. The rugged 6’3″ performer doesn’t seem like one to back down from a fight, but when it comes to his personal... more

January 22, 2013

Taylor donates 2,000 books

Once again, Taylor Swift has done her part to encourage literacy among the youth of this nation. The ‘We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together’ singer has donated books... more

January 22, 2013

Flatts part of Super Bowl Concert Series

Journey and Rascal Flatts will headline the Super Bowl XLVII CMT Crossroads concert at the New Orleans Sugar Mill on Saturday, February 2. The two bands join an elite group of performers... more

January 22, 2013

Brantley gets engaged

Congratulations are in order for Brantley Gilbert and Jana Kramer! After dating for about a year, the singers, who are each nominated in the best new vocalist categories for the... more

January 21, 2013

Dean and Corb going down

Dean Brody and Corb Lund will be making their way Down Under to perform at the CMC Rocks The Hunter Country Music Festival this March. The festival, now in it’s sixth year,... more

January 21, 2013

Jason sells out MSG

Jason Aldean added Madison Square Garden to the list of iconic venues to sell out in just minutes on his 2013 Night Train Tour. Every ticket to his first-ever show at the New York... more

January 21, 2013

Houston goes nuts for George

You don’t even need to do the math on this one. George Strait, who is embarking on his final tour with the Cowboy Rides Away trek, is going out with a bang. The singer will... more

January 21, 2013

Thompson Square releasing sophomore album

Here’s some news that should make fans feel good. Country duo Thompson Square, featuring the husband and wife team of Keifer and Shawna Thompson, will release their sophomore... more

January 18, 2013

Is Brad hitting the road with Lee and Chris

If the just-announced lineup for the 2013 Baierl Subaru Country Megaticket event is any indicator of Brad Paisley‘s pending tour plans, it seems as though the ‘Southern... more

January 18, 2013

Luke sells out and announces second leg

Luke Bryan’s cache as a seasoned performer has long been recognized by his growing legion of fans and has recently captured the attention of the music community. His ability... more

January 18, 2013

Scotty headlining his first tour

What do you do when you are a college freshman and a Platinum-selling country star, balancing your second semester at school while managing your red-hot career? You become a weekend... more

January 18, 2013

Flatts cancel weekend shows

They might reign on the country charts, but the award-winning singers in Rascal Flatts aren’t immune to falling ill. The popular trio have canceled this weekend’s shows... more

January 17, 2013

Kenny announces new album

Kenny Chesney will add a new album to his impressive discography with the release of his yet untitled, new album on Blue Chair/Columbia Nashville Records label on April 30. “It’s... more

January 17, 2013

Blake announces summer fun

CMA Entertainer of the Year and Grammy nominee, Blake Shelton will embark on a headlining tour of the U.S. beginning July 19 in Virginia Beach, VA. The “Ten Times Crazier”... more

January 17, 2013

CMA Music Festival announces first set of performers

The one-of-a-kind, award-winning CMA Music Festival takes over downtown Nashville for four days this summer, Thursday through Sunday, June 6-9, with a star-packed lineup that includes... more

January 17, 2013

Carrie joins Taylor next month

Carrie Underwood has been added to the performance line up for “The 55th Annual GRAMMY Awards” telecast. The “Two Black Cadillacs” singer joins previously... more

January 16, 2013

Doc Walker add another date

Doc Walker along with Emerson Drive are just under two months away from kicking off their CMT Hit List Tour and now they’ve added another date.  The tour will now wrap... more

January 16, 2013

Taylor helps break a record

If you visited the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum in 2012, you were one of 564,777 visitors, meaning it was a very popular place to be. In fact, it was the largest attendance... more

January 16, 2013

MG headlining Country on the Beach

The T.J. Martell Foundation is pleased to announce that award-winning country music duo Montgomery Gentry will return as Celebrity Hosts of the 5th annual Country on the Beach event... more

January 15, 2013

How did Autumn Hill start

Autumn Hill’s debut song hit the top 20 in Canada, which is rare.  Now the duo, Tareya and Mike talk about how they became a duo.  Tareya says “Actually, it... more

January 15, 2013

Kenny's tour keeps growing

Kenny Chesney has announced 28 new dates for his 2013 ‘No Shoes Nation’ Tour, making it one of the year’s biggest tours. Chesney is on his way to his 11th consecutive... more

January 15, 2013

The Band Perry get gold and platinum

As anticipation builds for their Republic Nashville release on April 2, The Band Perry reaches two major RIAA sales accolades. The sophomore project’s lead single, “Better... more

January 15, 2013

Tim announces tour

Tim McGraw announced today that his ‘Two Lanes of Freedom 2013 Tour’ presented by Pennzoil, will crank up this summer in Birmingham, AL on May 2 and continue on to 30... more

January 14, 2013

Jennifer is on the move

Georgia girl Jennifer Nettles of Sugarland has made some major life changes in the past few months. She and husband Justin Miller welcomed their first child, son Magnus Hamilton,... more

January 14, 2013

Luke the hero

Luke Bryan was boating on the Harpeth River near Franklin, TN when he saw a horse in need of help. According to WSMV, Luke and a friend alerted rescuers and the horse’s owner,... more

January 14, 2013

The ACM newcomer nominees are...

The Academy of Country Music announced today that for the fifth consecutive year, the newcomer categories for the 48th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards — New Female Vocalist,... more

January 14, 2013

Brad singing at Obama inauguration

Brad Paisley is among the group of performers set to help President Barack Obama celebrate his second inauguration. The country superstar will join Katy Perry, Smokey Robinson, Usher,... more

January 11, 2013

Chat with Terri next week

Be sure to tune in Tuesday, January 15th, for Terri’s first live video chat of the year! Start thinking of your best TC-related questions and join Terri as she answers her... more

January 11, 2013

Jason plans to head to MSG

Jason Aldean will be making his first-ever appearance at New York's Madison Square Garden during his upcoming Night Train tour. Tickets to the March 2 concert with Jake Owen... more

January 11, 2013

Blake almost quit

It’s no secret that Blake Shelton would like to put his music career before his gig coaching upcoming stars on ‘The Voice.’ Shelton has been vocal about his frustration... more

January 11, 2013

Lee wants to surprise his bride-to-be

Lee Brice will marry to his longtime girlfriend Sara Reeveley in April, and when they go away for their honeymoon, the ‘Hard to Love’ singer says he wants a trip that... more

January 10, 2013

Dean announces Dirt acts

Got your tickets for the Dirt Tour yet? The Dirt Tour is the first national headlining tour for  Dean Brody, who was named the CCMA’s 2012 Male Artist of the Year. His... more

January 10, 2013

Eric at the CN Centre???

We’ve been talking about it this afternoon, but I thought I’d share it again with you if you’re just getting in your car.  We know Eric Church is coming to... more

January 10, 2013

Brad announces album title

Brad Paisley made an appearance on ABC’s “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” Wednesday evening. The superstar spoke with Kimmel about the making of his “Southern Comfort... more

January 10, 2013

Keith isn't all about the love

Keith Urban may sometimes serve as the referee between warring fellow ‘American Idol‘ judges Mariah Carey andNicki Minaj, but that doesn’t mean it’s all sweetness... more

January 9, 2013

Justin in the centre of a legal battle

Josh Thompson and Justin Moore are at the center of a controversy that has resulted in legal indictments for some Montana tribal leaders. Three members of the Blackfoot tribe were... more

January 9, 2013

High Valley makes their Opry debut on a special day

High Valley started the New Year off with a bang and a dream come true as the trio made its Grand Ole Opry debut during the Opry at the Ryman show over the weekend. The brothers... more

January 9, 2013

Taylor hitting the GRAMMY stage

Current GRAMMY nominees the Black Keys, Fun., Mumford & Sons, Rihanna, and Taylor Swift are the first performers announced for “The 55th Annual GRAMMY Awards” telecast.... more

January 8, 2013

Jay shares his son

It’s been almost six months since Rascal Flatts‘ Jay DeMarcus and his wife, Allison, brought their baby boy home from the hospital. Now that little Dylan is big enough... more

January 8, 2013

Tim releasing 2 albums

Apparently, two albums featuring Tim McGraw songs are scheduled to be released in the next 30 days. The singer’s former label home, Curb Records, just announced that ‘Tim... more

January 8, 2013

Brantley gets a roommate

Country music’s hottest new couple, Jana Kramer and Brantley Gilbert, have taken the next step in their relationship - cohabitation.  The couple, who went public with... more

January 8, 2013

ACM details are out

Superstars Blake Shelton and Luke Bryan will co-host Country Music’s Party of the Year, the 48th Annual Academy Of Country Music Awards, honoring country music’s best... more

January 7, 2013

Terri holds Hurricane relief concert

Terri Clark held a Hurricane Sandy Disaster relief concert in December and the numbers are in.  Here’s what she wrote on her website: “A very BIG thank you to everyone... more

January 7, 2013

Zac is going down...under

With nine No. 1 singles and more than eight million singles and albums sold, the Zac Brown Band have conquered the country music market at a rapid pace since first debuting in 2008.... more

January 7, 2013

Houston is getting some big names

The 2013 Rodeo Houston lineup has been announced, it’s all quality! As usual, there are a few pop acts sprinkled through the three-week period, set for Feb. 25 through March... more

January 7, 2013

Carrie and Taylor make another list

A few of Country music’s finest landed a spot on Men Health‘s recently-released ‘Hottest Women of 2013‘ list.  Country music newcomer Jana Kramer came... more

January 4, 2013

Eric's show named one of the best in 2012

Maybe you can’t take the country out of the boy, but you can take the country boy to the big city and he can still kick some butt. Hardcore country star Eric Church has landed... more

January 4, 2013

And the Top Track is...

It was an all-Canadian final this year for the Top Track of 2012.  Johnny Reid had a chance to win the coveted title for the second time in three years.  It was a tough... more

January 4, 2013

Who is Blake's new co-host?

As we previously reported, after hosting the ACM Awards for 14 years since 1986, Reba has passed along hosting duties to her dear friend Blake Shelton. Shelton has decided he can’t... more

January 4, 2013

Jason is hitting the stage next week

On top of his nomination for Favorite Country Artist, Jason Aldean will be taking the stage to perform at the 2013 People’s Choice Awards. Only three performances have been... more

January 3, 2013

Zac getting set to sing the national anthem

When the BCS National Championship game airs on Monday (Jan. 7), football fans are in for a real treat. Whether you side with the Notre Dame Fighting Irish or the Alabama Tide, you’ll... more

January 3, 2013

Natalie is going solo

Dixie Chicks lead singer Natalie Maines is set to release new music later this year. The rock album, entitled Mother, is set for a May 7th release.  The solo project is a first... more

January 3, 2013

High Valley hitting the Opry stage

High Valley is starting 2013 off with a bang and a dream come true as the trio makes its Grand Ole Opry debut during the Opry at the Ryman show on Saturday, January 5th. Adding to... more

January 3, 2013

Is Kenny off the market?

Kenny Chesney may be one to keep his personal life under wraps, but that doesn’t stop country fans — and the media — from speculating about the superstar’s... more

January 2, 2013

For our boys

The World Junior Championships is the closest thing to NHL caliber hockey we’ve seen on TV so far.  I’m glad to see that our boys are playing good and got a buy... more

January 2, 2013

Live in Carrie's house

Carrie Underwood has placed her former Franklin, Tenn. residence for sale. The modest three-bedroom home can be yours for the asking price of $372,500 — slightly less than... more

January 2, 2013

Jason hits the big screen

Jason Aldean will make his acting debut at the Sundance Film Festival this year. The superstar will appear in “Sweetwater,” a Western set in the late 1800s. The film... more

January 2, 2013

Tim, Faith and Kenny to pay tribute to the Boss

Kenny Chesney, Emmylou Harris, Faith Hill, Elton John, Tim McGraw and more will perform at the tribute concert in honor of 2013 MusiCares Person of the Year Bruce Springsteen. The... more

December 21, 2012

Jason and Chad hitting up a rodeo

July 11-14th Holstein will be hosting Ontario’s number 1 Rodeo.  It sounds like it’ll be big with a bunch of Canada’s finest country singers.  Jason Blaine,... more

December 21, 2012

Zac teaming up with John Mayer

Zac Brown and bandmate Clay Cook will join singer-songwriter John Mayer for a Jan. 16 charity concert in Bozeman, Mont. Mayer is hosting the concert to raise money for the local... more

December 21, 2012

Jake raises $125,000

Jake Owen is bringing some extra cheer to this holiday season by raising $125,000 for children’s charities at his annual foundation concert in his hometown of Vero Beach, Florida,... more

December 21, 2012

Kenny and Tim tops in 2012

Kenny Chesney and Tim McGraw's Brothers of the Sun tour was the highest-ranking country tour of 2012, according toBillboard. The two country stars raked in $96,458,890, playing... more

December 20, 2012

Johnny on CBC tonight

Johnny will appear in the CCMA Home for the Holidays special produced by CMT and the Canadian Country Music Association. The special airs on CBC December 20th at 9pm and will rebroadcast... more

December 20, 2012

Miranda is getting ready to judge

Miranda Lambert will parlay her finesse as a red carpet fashion maven into the role of a guest-starring celebrity stylist judge on an upcoming episode of ‘Project Runway,’... more

December 20, 2012

Kelly needs to thank Blake

Blake Shelton is an advocate for a life of marital bliss — so much so that the reigning CMA Entertainer of the Year gave his manager, Brandon Blackstock, a persuading pep talk... more

December 20, 2012

Carrie is to blame

In one of the unlikeliest scenarios imaginable, the rabidly anti-gay rights group Westboro Baptist Church is blaming country superstar Carrie Underwood for the shootings at Sandy... more

December 19, 2012

Corb has top Canadian country album

iTunes released their Top Picks for 2012 this morning. Taylor Swift‘s RED came out on top for their Country Albums pick. Their country single of the year went to ‘Take... more

December 19, 2012

LBT on tonight's finale

Little Big Town will wrap up 2012 with a performance of their No.1 hit single “Pontoon” on the Live Part 1 Season Finale of “The X Factor” tonight at 8 on... more

December 19, 2012

Toby and Eric among most played

Toby Keith made the list of TouchTunes most played artists. TouchTunes, the largest in-venue interactive entertainment network in North America, released its list for 2012, culled... more

December 18, 2012

Keith releases calendar for St. Jude's

For the past few years, Keith Urban has released a calendar of photos that his fans have taken of him. No, he’s not trying to boost his own ego. The photo-heavy calendar is... more

December 18, 2012

Gary releases new album info

Gary Allan has been teasing fans and journalists with news about his upcoming album ‘Set You Free,’ which he previewed at a private industry event in September. Now he’s... more

December 18, 2012

Shania finally ready

Shania Twain covers the new issue of Vegas, which is fitting since the country-pop diva just started her two-year residency at Caesars Palace in Sin City. In this case, the old adage... more

December 18, 2012

Jason up for 6 awards

Jason Aldean has been nominated for multiple awards at this year's World Music Awards. The nominations are chosen by representatives from the International Federation of the... more

December 17, 2012

Aaron working on new stuff

It sounds like Aaron Pritchett is going to have a big year in 2013. According to his facebook page he’s busy working in the studio recording some new stuff.  We can even... more

December 17, 2012

Kelly gets engaged

After nearly a year of dating her talent manager boyfriend Brandon Blackstock, Kelly Clarkson is officially off the market! The ‘Don’t Rush’ singer took to her... more

December 17, 2012

Carrie loses her voice

After losing her voice on her 2012 Blown Away Tour recently, the ever-generous Carrie Underwood plans to donate the proceeds of her Des Moines concert to charity. Underwood didn’t... more

December 17, 2012

Jason hits platinum

Jason Aldean is wrapping up a record-breaking year with news of PLATINUM certification for his latest album Night Train, which earned the status officially just four weeks after... more

December 14, 2012

Shania adds more shows

Recently welcomed to Las Vegas in an historic fashion by riding up the famed Las Vegas Strip on horseback and greeting her fans at the iconic Caesars Palace fountains, Shania Twain... more

December 14, 2012

Tim teams up with Keith and Taylor

Album art, track listing and collaborative partners are among the new details just revealed about Tim McGraw‘s upcoming new album ‘Two Lanes of Freedom,’ set for... more

December 14, 2012

FGL set 2012 record

To say that country newcomers Florida Georgia Line are a breakout group would be an understatement. This the popular duo’s debut album, ‘Here’s to the Good Times,’... more

December 14, 2012

Keith and Taylor earn Golden Globe nod

Golden Globe nominations were revealed yesterday and some of Country music’s finest received some well-deserved news. Keith Urban and Taylor Swift were both nominated for their... more

December 11, 2012

Terri featured on CBC

Terri will be featured on the CBC Home for the Holidays special this December!  The program debuts on CBC Dec 20th at 6pm. The program will then re-air on CMT on the following... more

December 11, 2012

Taylor shatters 48 year-old record

This week, 6-time Grammy winner Taylor Swift spends her 9th consecutive week at No.1 on the Billboard Country Songs chart with her global No.1 smash “We Are Never Ever Getting... more

December 11, 2012

Terri featured on CBC

Terri will be featured on the CBC Home for the Holidays special this December!  The program debuts on CBC Dec 20th at 6pm. The program will then re-air on CMT on the following... more

December 11, 2012

Luke cleans house

The 2012 American Country Awards have come and gone and the fans have crowned Country superstar Luke Bryan a nine-time ACA winner! The “Kiss Tomorrow Goodbye” singer... more

December 11, 2012

Lady A get bigger

Lady Antebellum's Hillary Scott and her husband Chris Tyrrell announced they are expecting their first child. The couple announced the news on Friday (December 7) via Twitter:... more

December 10, 2012

Craven announces lineup

They’re calling it the world’s greatest country music festival and looking at the lineup, Craven Country Jamboree in Saskatchewan is looking to live up to that slogan.... more

December 10, 2012

Tim and Carrie headline a first in London

Country music is going international with the C2C: Country to Country, the first-ever two day country music extravaganza to be held at London’s historic O2 Arena. Tim McGraw... more

December 10, 2012

Kenny sells out Minni in 30 mins

Although it’s only 31 degrees today in the Twin Cities, it feels a lot like summer to nearly 40,000 members of Kenny Chesney’s No Shoes Nation. Tickets for the July 12... more

December 10, 2012

CMT announces Artists of the Year

Jason Aldean, Luke Bryan, Kenny Chesney, Eric Church, Toby Keith, Miranda Lambert and Carrie Underwood are the 2012 CMT Artists Of The Year, it was announced earlier this evening... more

December 7, 2012

Beverley Mahood asks you to give

Gift of Giving 2012 features intimate acoustic performances from The Trews, Beverley Mahood, The Stellas, Lennon & Maisy and Brooklyn Roebuck before a live audience. Between... more

December 7, 2012

Brad and Lady A head to Disneyland for Christmas

Lady Antebellum and Brad Paisley will bring the twang to the 29th Annual Disney Parks Christmas Day Parade, which airs at 10AM on ABC on Christmas Day.  After you rip open the... more

December 7, 2012

Sugarland back to a trio

Jennifer Nettles of Sugarland gave birth to a baby boy yesterday. The singer and her husband, Justin Miller, announced the arrival of Magnus Hamilton Miller in a statement to the... more

December 7, 2012

Carrie adds international dates

Carrie Underwood has added seven international dates in Europe and Canada to her 2013 Blown Away tour. The country music star will head over to Europe for shows on March 14 in Dublin,... more

December 6, 2012

High Valley brother gets hitched

High Valley‘s Curtis Rempel married his longtime girlfriend Myranda in La Crete, Alberta, on Saturday November 24. La Crete is located in Northern Alberta and is the Rempel... more

December 6, 2012

Zac sued for copyright infringement

Zac Brown Band front man Zac Brown is being sued in a Georgia court by a former employee of one of his subsidiary companies. Kyle Landas, who worked for the singer-songwriter at... more

December 6, 2012

The GRAMMY nominations are out

Nominations for the 55th Annual GRAMMY Awards were announced tonight by The Recording Academy and reflected an eclectic mix of the best and brightest in music over the past year,... more

December 6, 2012

Kenny adds a second Gillette show

Kenny Chesney – who holds the record for the most sold out concerts for any artist in any genre at Gillette Stadium in Foxboro, MA with 8 shows – has added an additional... more

December 5, 2012

Clint Mourns his father

The father of country superstar Clint Black has died. G.A. Black left his family shocked and saddened when he chose to “end his own suffering” on Sunday (Dec. 2). He... more

December 5, 2012

Chris put on vocal rest

The Liquid Neon Tour will be on hiatus until Chris Young gets his voice back. The singer has been put on vocal rest, forcing him to reschedule upcoming shows in Huntsville, Ala.,... more

December 5, 2012

Toby and Luke headline first Thunder

Over two dozen country artists will climb Mulberry Mountain for a three-night party next June. Toby Keith and Luke Bryan will headline the inaugural Thunder on the Mountain country... more

December 4, 2012

Chad cleaned up

Over the weekend the BCCMA’s took place in Vancouver and former Vancouver Canuck, Chad Brownlee, cleaned up.  In total, Chad took home six awards.  Male Vocalist,... more

December 4, 2012

Blake left us laughing all the way through

From the opening moments of ‘Blake Shelton‘s Not So Family Christmas Special’ to the final credits, the popular country crooner kept viewers laughing. And there’s... more

December 4, 2012

Lady A surprised with win

During a press conference to announce their new global charity initiative LadyAID, Lady Antebellum was surprised today when CMA Chief Executive Officer Steve Moore presented the... more

December 4, 2012

Jake gets pranked

A lot of great things have been happening for Jake Owen lately, but he sure got a surprise he wasn’t expecting on Saturday night. After claiming the No.1 spot for his song,... more

December 3, 2012

Garth and Trisha head to Haiti

Country couple Garth Brooks and Trisha Yearwood are talented, successful, rich and beloved by the country community and the fans. And if we’re talking about Trisha only, we... more

December 3, 2012

Shania is back

After nearly an eight year absence from the stage, Shania Twain blew the roof off of The Colosseum at Casears Palace on Saturday night with the debut of her new show, “Shania:... more

December 3, 2012

Details on LBT family death

Little Big Town‘s Kimberly Schlapman has confirmed that her brother-in-law, Thomas Allen Schlapman, was killed in a motorcycle accident the night before Thanksgiving. The reports... more

December 3, 2012

FGL on top

It’s been a week that Florida Georgia Line‘s Brian Kelley and Tyler Hubbard won’t soon forget. Not only is their debut album, ‘Here’s to the Good Times,’... more

November 30, 2012

Trace responds to criticism

Trace Adkins upset some viewers during his performance of ‘We Three Kings’ and ‘The Christmas Song’ at the Rockefeller Center Christmas tree lighting Wednesday... more

November 30, 2012

Taylor, Toby and Kenny lead the country way

Taylor Swift, Toby Keith and Kenny Chesney are the country acts included on the 2012 Forbes list of highest-paid musicians. Swift and Paul McCartney tied at No. 8 with estimated... more

November 30, 2012

Brantley extends his tour

Because his first headlining trek has been such a sales success, Brantley Gilbert has decided to extend the Hell on Wheels Tour with a second leg, which will start in 2013.  While... more

November 29, 2012

New Faces line up announced for Country Radio Seminar

Easton Corbin, Florida Georgia Line, Brantley Gilbert,Jana Kramer and Kip Moore have been announced as the five performers for the Country Radio Seminar's 2013 New Faces of Country... more

November 29, 2012

Jake headlining the Orange Bowl

Jake Owen will headline the halftime show at the 2013 Orange Bowl. Xenia, a member of Blake Shelton's team on the first season of NBC's The Voice, will perform the national... more

November 29, 2012

Lee plays his hometown

Lee Brice stormed Littlejohn Coliseum for his first hometown arena show this weekend before rivalry weekend’s Clemson vs. USC game. Friday night, the former Tiger football... more

November 29, 2012

The Grammy concert gets more country

Hunter Hayes, The Band Perry and Dierks Bentley are set to perform at “The GRAMMY Nominations Concert Live!! — Countdown To Music’s Biggest Night.” TBP and... more

November 28, 2012

Big Kenny honored

Big Kenny Alphin, one half of super duo Big & Rich, will be the 2nd US recipient of the African Children’s Choir Malaika Award. In recognition of his work in the Sudan,... more

November 28, 2012

Jarrod offers paid live stream for charity

When give the opportunity, Jerrod Niemann wastes no time doing good for others, which is why the singer-songwriter is taking portion of proceeds raised from his upcoming Chicago... more

November 28, 2012

CMT announces all-star line up

The celebrity line-up for the 2012 CMT Artists of the Year continues to heat up with appearances or performances by some of the biggest names in entertainment, including Jason Aldean,... more

November 27, 2012

Carrie's new video is "juicy"

We have to wait until January to see Carrie Underwood's video for "Two Black Cadillacs." But we do know this about it: It's juicy. "When we were writing it,... more

November 27, 2012

LBT cancels 2 shows because of a death

Little Big Town announced on Monday (Nov. 26) that they have been forced to reschedule two upcoming concerts in Riverside, Calif. and Los Angeles after a sudden death in their immediate... more

November 27, 2012

Lady A heading to the bayou

Lady Antebellum, Miranda Lambert and Luke Bryan lead a superstar-heavy roster for the 2013 Bayou Country Superfest, which will take place at Tiger Stadium in Baton Rouge, La. over... more

November 27, 2012

Miranda suffered a wardrobe malfunction

Miranda Lambert had a mishap with her wardrobe which she dished on, in a recent interview. According to Lambert, she got stuck in a dress before hitting the red carpet at the CMA... more

November 26, 2012

Scotty joins Trace lighting a tree

Scotty McCreery will be on hand during the ‘Christmas in Rockefeller Center’ television special to help ring in the Christmas season. The ‘American Idol’... more

November 26, 2012

Jake back on top

Jake Owen is having one heck of a week. Not only did he welcome a brand new baby girl into the world on Thanksgiving Day, but the singer is now celebrating his third consecutive... more

November 26, 2012

Tim lets you watch live

Have you every wondered what goes on behind the scenes of a country music video shoot? Thanks to Tim McGraw, now you can find out. The country legend will use a live video stream... more

November 26, 2012

BVJ gets bigger

After its most successful year yet, the Big Valley Jamboree is returning to Camrose from August 1-4 to raise the bar even higher. Joining a roster that already includes Alan Jackson,... more

November 23, 2012

Johnny featured in Grey Cup commercial

Johnny Reid is kicking off the 100th Grey Cup on Sunday.  TSN will be showing the game and the entire pre-game festivities.  They’ve been teasing it all week with... more

November 23, 2012

George launches auction in honor of his late daughter

George Strait has launched a second online auction which kicked off today, with the proceeds going to benefit the Jenifer Strait Foundation.  The singer and his family formed... more

November 23, 2012

Jake is a proud new papa

Jake Owen has a lot to be thankful for this year. Today, he and his wife, Lacey, gave birth to a beautiful baby girl.  The singer announced baby Olive’s arrival on Twitter.... more

November 23, 2012

Carrie is a big tease

Carrie Underwood is giving fans a little something special on this Black Friday.  The superstar has just released the trailer of her upcoming music video for her latest single,... more

November 22, 2012

Dean on The Bachelor Canada

Dean Brody performed ‘Wildflower’ and ‘Canadian Girls’ on Episode 3 of The Bachelor Canada. The Canadian version of the perennially successful The Bachelor... more

November 22, 2012

LBT hope to end hunger

Little Big Town are bringing it on home this season with the Child Hunger Ends Here campaign.  “There were lean years when we didn’t know how we were going to pay... more

November 22, 2012

Taylor just thankful if she finds a turkey

Taylor Swift is a jetsetter these days, as she continues to promote her best-selling album, ‘Red.’ After hoofing it to Germany for the EMAs, then back to L.A. for the... more

November 22, 2012

Urban teams up with Clapton

Keith Urban and Vince Gill have signed on to appear at Eric Clapton’s Crossroads Guitar Festival, a music event that has become legendary for its stellar performances and iconic... more

November 21, 2012

George brings his Classics to Ontario

Yesterday George Canyon’s “Classics II” album hit stores and to celebrate he’s hitting the road in Ontario.  Starting Friday, through December 3rd, George... more

November 21, 2012

Florida Georgia Line are skydiving, only if...

With their debut single, ‘Cruise,’ flying up the charts and nearing platinum for digital downloads sold, it wouldn’t be too far fetched to assume that Florida Georgia... more

November 21, 2012

Taylor nears 3 million

Taylor Swift‘s ‘Red’ album is fast approaching three million copies sold worldwide. While that’s an impressive feat in its own right, the record-breaking... more

November 20, 2012

Go behind the scenes with Terri and Reba

Terri Clark's Classic, is a musical dream come true for the country star. She puts her own stamp on the beloved songs that helped shape who she is as a singer today, and she... more

November 20, 2012

Martina raises over $35K

Martina McBride, performed to a sold out Hard Rock Cafe Nashville crowd on Friday, Nov. 16 with all proceeds directly benefiting Musicians On Call (MOC) Nashville, the non-profit... more

November 20, 2012

Thompson Square releasing a novel

CMA Vocal Duo of the Year Thompson Square is not only preparing to release a new album next year, they also have plans to release their first novel. The novel, Are You Gonna Kiss... more

November 20, 2012

Jake, Kip and Rascal Flatts join the ACA's

With the 2012 American Country Awards right around the corner, lists of presenters and performers are filtering in each day, and get ready, ladies: Jake Owen, Kip Moore and Rascal... more

November 19, 2012

Up! turns 10

Shania Twain proved she was still the most popular country music singer in the world when she released ‘Up!’ in 2002. The album features hit singles like the titletrack,... more

November 19, 2012

Taylor sells out in minutes

If you want to see Taylor Swift on her upcoming Red Tour, then you better be quick on the draw. As has been true with her past tours, many of Swift’s upcoming 2013 dates sold... more

November 19, 2012

Is Garth touring in 2014?

Country fans have long been ready to see legend Garth Brooks resurrect his mega-successful music career. And now it seems like our wait is over — hopefully.  Las Vegas... more

November 19, 2012

And the AMA goes to...

Taylor Swift, Luke Bryan, Lady Antebellum, and Carrie Underwood were all big winners at “The 40th Anniversary American Music Awards” tonight at the NOKIA Theatre L.A.... more

November 16, 2012

Blake and Miranda Baby rumours

Many Country Music fans might be anxious for Blake Shelton and Miranda Lambert to start a family because what could be cuter than a little Shelbert?! The couple isn’t planning... more

November 16, 2012

AMA's Presenters and Performers

Dick Clark Productions has announced the presenters for “The 40th Anniversary American Music Awards.” The roster includes Luke Bryan, Lady Antebellum, Florida Georgia... more

November 16, 2012

Terri Clark Talks "Classic"

My interview with Terri Clark:   ... more

November 16, 2012

Carrie Underwood Kicks Butt with People Choice Nominations

The People’s Choice Award 2013 polls are now open for voters! Starting today, you can log on to the People’s Choice website and vote for your favorite Country music artists,... more

November 15, 2012

KEITH URBAN'S 2013 TOUR

Keith Urban made a BIG announcement yesterday on his website! The superstar revealed the cities and specials guests for the first leg of of his highly anticipated 2013 North American... more

November 15, 2012

Eric Church Battles Scalpers

Some of country music’s biggest names have come together to support the The Tennessee Sports & Entertainment Industry as they put forward legislation that protects fans... more

November 15, 2012

Shania Arrives in Vegas in Style

Shania Twain arrived in Vegas in true country fashion yesterday –  on a horse.She will begin her Las Vegas residency at Caesar’s Palace beginning December 1st. Shania... more

November 15, 2012

Joe Nichols at Rockin River Fest

The latest addition to the Rockin River Music festival is Joe Nichols !!! That’s right Mr Tequila Makes her Clothes fall off is joining Big & Rich as part of this years... more

November 14, 2012

Jason McCoy on Tour in Northern BC

Jason McCoy is on the road right now for The Perfect Gift Christmas Tour. It’s kicks off in Campbell River on the 21st. he won’t be up north until the 25th when he will... more

November 14, 2012

Blake Shelton honored at Sexiest man alive

Actor Channing Tatum has been crowned People‘s Sexiest Man Alive for 2012, but he’s not the only hunk on the list. Blake Shelton is the CMA Entertainer of the Year... more

November 14, 2012

Rascal Flatts to be on The Voice

The Rascal Flatts will appear on E!’s “Chelsea Lately” on November 19 th and NBC’s “The Voice” on Nov. 20.  Their celebrating  the release... more

November 13, 2012

Luke Bryan Celebrates

Luke Bryan is still Country Music’s most successful artists as his latest single “Kiss Tomorrow Goodbye” tops the charts on Country radio for a second consecutive... more

November 13, 2012

T-Swift Wins in Europe

On Sunday when we held Remembrance Day ceremonies, Taylor Swift was is in Frankfurt, Germany for the MTV Europe Music Awards. T-Swift took home three EMAs including honors for best... more

November 13, 2012

Lee Brice on Fallon Tonight

 Lee Brice will release his new single “I Drive Your Truck” this week in the States. The new song  is available this Friday and officially goes for adds on... more

November 13, 2012

Pre-Order NEW George Canyon today

On Tuesday, November 20 George Canyon will release his album Classics 2. You can preorder the album today on iTunes.  Classics 2 is the  follow-up to Canyon’s Gold... more

November 9, 2012

Miranda goes platinum

Miranda Lambert's "Over You" has been certified as a digital platinum single by the RIAA for 1 million downloads. The song, which she wrote with husband Blake Shelton,... more

November 9, 2012

Trace hitting up Macy's Parade

Trace Adkins will usher in the 2012 holiday season with an appearance at the 86th annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, one of the country’s most-beloved festive traditions.... more

November 9, 2012

Kenny, Tim and Lady A honoured

Three of Country Music’s finest were honored at the 2012 Billboard Touring Awards Thursday evening at the Roosevelt Hotel in New York City.  Kenny Chesney, Tim McGraw... more

November 8, 2012

Toby's son an All-American

Toby Keith sure has something to be proud of. The singer’s 15-year-old son, Stelen Keith Covel, was recently named to the 2013 Eastbay Youth All-American Bowl.  The fifth-annual... more

November 8, 2012

Chad and Dallas sing the Beatles

It’s not hard to tell that Chad Brownlee and Dallas Smith are having a great time on their Boys of Fall Tour this month. Just look at this video of them from last night in... more

November 8, 2012

Kenny tops 100

Kenny Chesney, who’s played a country-world record 85 stadium shows in his career, makes it to over 100 with today’s announcement of 17 stadium dates on his ‘No... more

November 8, 2012

CMA Country Christmas airing soon

“CMA Country Christmas,” hosted for the third year by Sugarland‘sJennifer Nettles, is set to air Thursday, Dec. 20 (9:00-11:00 PM/ET) on ABC. The special will also... more

November 7, 2012

Carrie hitting up late night TV

Carrie Underwood will head to New York this week between headlining shows on her “Blown Away Tour” to perform her No. 1 hit “Blown Away” on “Late Night... more

November 7, 2012

Flatts hosting Artist of the Year special

Rascal Flatts and Hayden Panettiere have been confirmed as co-hosts of the CMT Artists of the Year TV special. Panettiere, who plays Juliette Barnes on the ABC Drama Nashville, said... more

November 7, 2012

Luke back on top

Luke Bryan is back at the top of the country singles chart. The singer’s latest hit, ‘Kiss Tomorrow Goodbye,’ comes in at No. 1 on the Mediabase / Country Aircheck... more

November 6, 2012

Big & Rich receiving Humanitarian Award

Big & Rich will be presented the Country Radio Broadcasters' CRS 2013 Artist Humanitarian Award on Feb. 27 during the annual Country Radio Seminar in Nashville. The duo will... more

November 6, 2012

Chad and Dallas duke it out

The BC Country Music Awards are coming up and the nominees were just announced.  Good friends and tour mates, Chad Brownlee and Dallas Smith are up against each other in five... more

November 6, 2012

Taylor dropping the ball in NYC

This year, country music lover who spend New Year’s Eve watching the ball drop in Times Square are in for a big treat. Taylor Swift will help her millions of fans greet 2013... more

November 6, 2012

Jason announces first leg of tour

Jason Aldean has been on a strong and steady climb, breaking all-genre sales and touring records in over 40 venues over the last two years, with no sign of slowing down. Today the... more

November 6, 2012

You'd better tip the delivery guy

Here's a gross story out of the States.  A lady didn't have enough money to tip the pizza delivery guy, so what does he do?  Releaves himself on her door.  True... more

November 6, 2012

We've all been there

Okay, maybe just me, drunk where you weren't supposed to be.  Robert Pattinson was on Jimmy Kimmel last night, apparently drunk.  Jimmy is a very gracious host and... more

November 6, 2012

George previews his new "Classics"

George Canyon is offering his fans an exclusive audio preview of tracks from the upcoming November release, 'Classics II'.  Fans can listen to these preview samples... more

November 6, 2012

Toby and Luke heading to the rodeo

Toby Keith and Luke Bryan have been announced as performers for the 2013 Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo annual event, joining fellow country superstar Jason Aldean.   Keith... more

November 6, 2012

Thomas, Faith and more give back to the troops

Faith Hill, Justin Moore, Thomas Rhett and members of the Eli Young Band stuffed special Crown Royal CAMO care packages and wrote personalized postcards to be sent to military servicemen... more

November 6, 2012

Timing is right for The Band Perry

The Band Perry has already laid a strong foundation for their new single, “Better Dig Two,” among fans and critics alike. Immediately following their knockout performance... more

November 2, 2012

Gord goes international

After huge success in his native Canada, Gord Bamford releases ‘Is it Friday Yet?’ around the globe.  It can now be heard on radio stations in Australia, Denmark,... more

November 2, 2012

Keith up to GQ Man of the Year

Keith Urban is nominated for GQ Australia’s Man of the Year honor in 2012.  Urban, who was also a judge on the ‘The Voice Australia,’ is up against other Aussie... more

November 2, 2012

Did Taylor steal lyrics

There’s rumble going down on Twitter today, and country music’s sweetheart is smack dab in the center of it. Just 10 days after releasing ‘Red,’ Taylor Swift... more

November 2, 2012

Jake reveals what "future Owen" will be named

Jake Owen and his wife, Lacey, are expecting their first baby this month and revealed that they were having a girl in July, and part of her name comes from another very special lady... more

November 1, 2012

Johnny confirmed for Grey Cup

Johnny has been confirmed to headline the kick off show at the 100th Anniversary Grey Cup in Toronto.  The 100th Grey Cup will feature one of the greatest collections of Canadian... more

November 1, 2012

Brad named top songwriter

Brad Paisley and Ben Hayslip were named the Top Songwriters of 2012 by the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP) at their 50th anniversary country music awards... more

November 1, 2012

Darius announces new album

Darius Rucker has been teasing fans long enough with tidbits of what to expect on his highly-anticipated third studio album. The wait is almost over. Rucker has announced that the... more

November 1, 2012

CMA announces two winners

Winners in two categories for “The 46th Annual CMA Awards” were announced this morning on ABC’s “Good Morning America.” Winners in the remaining ten... more

October 31, 2012

Terri releasing a new album

Terri Clark announced that she will release her 10th studio album, Classic, on Tuesday, November 13.  Classic spans four decades of timeless country music, and conveys a history... more

October 31, 2012

Taylor sells a million in her first week, for a second time

As predicted by many industry insiders, Taylor Swift has accomplished what no other female artist in SoundScan history has been able to do — sell more than one million copies... more

October 31, 2012

Little Big Town hitting the road

Little Big Town—consisting of members Karen Fairchild, Jimi Westbrook, Phillip Sweet and Kimberly Schlapman—will be launching a new tour entitled ‘The Tornado Tour... more

October 30, 2012

Jason raises over $500k

CMA Entertainer of the Year nominee Jason Aldean held his seventh annual “Concert for the Cure” on Saturday in Dallas, TX, raising $509,125 to help support the local... more

October 30, 2012

Emerson Drive and Doc Walker hitting the road

Emerson Drive and Doc Walker will co-headline the 2013 CMT Hitlist Tour this year. Also joining them on the road will be BC-native Aaron Pritchett. The tour will make stops right... more

October 30, 2012

Tim announces new album and song

Tim McGraw will debut a brand new song, entitled “One Of Those Nights,” on Thursday at “The 46th Annual CMA Awards.” The song is the follow up to the superstar’s... more

October 30, 2012

Luke and Taylor performing and Grammy nominations

The Grammy Nominations concert,Grammy Nominations Concert Live!, set to take place December 5 in Nashville, just got a lot more star power as Taylor Swiftand Luke Bryan have been... more

October 29, 2012

Corb releases a new video

Just in time for Halloween, Corb Lund releases his new video for ‘Dig Gravedigger Dig’ off his hit album Cabin Fever. You can watch the video below.  Also don’t... more

October 29, 2012

Kenny kicking off Kettle campaign

The Salvation Army and the Dallas Cowboys announced today that music superstar and football enthusiast Kenny Chesney will rock Cowboys Stadium on Thanksgiving Day to kick-off The... more

October 29, 2012

Carrie extends her tour

Carrie Underwood will continue her critically acclaimed “Blown Away Tour” in 2013 with an additional 40 North American dates beginning February 13 in Colorado Springs,... more

October 29, 2012

CMA adds more huge names

Actor/comedian Tim Allen (star of ABC’s “Last Man Standing”), actress Connie Britton (star of ABC’s new hit series “Nashville”), Olympic gymnast... more

October 26, 2012

Shania hosting an after party fundraiser

Come celebrate Shania's foundation Shania Kids Can following the debut performance of Shania: Still The One after her first show in Vegas.  Shania herself will host this... more

October 26, 2012

Jason adds another Fenway show

After selling out his 2013 ‘Night Train’ Tour stop at Boston’s Fenway Park in just seven minutesthis morning, CMA Entertainer of the Year nominee Jason Aldean has... more

October 26, 2012

Luke teams up with Cabela's

Luke Bryan and Cabela’s, the World’s Foremost Outfitter of hunting, fishing and outdoor gear, are pleased to announce a multi-year partnership. The partnership centers... more

October 26, 2012

Carrie hints at American Music Awards appearance

Could Carrie Underwood be a performer at the American Music Awards on Nov. 18? The singer has hinted that it’s possible.  “You never know. I could make an appearance... more

October 25, 2012

Brad wraps up in style

Brad Paisley’s “Virtual Reality World Tour” played its final U.S. show this past Saturday night to a sold-out show at the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles. Paisley... more

October 25, 2012

Is Garth ready to come back?

Garth Brooks is one of the all-time bestselling performers in music history, and his career success virtually single-handedly revived the country music genre before he retired in... more

October 25, 2012

Flatts releasing a DVD next month

On November 19, Rascal Flatts will release Rascal Flatts: All Access & Uncovered, inviting the public into their inner circle. The DVD project will reveal a more intimate side... more

October 25, 2012

ACA's announce their first performers

Jason Aldean, Lady Antebellum, Dierks Bentley, Luke Bryan and Little Big Town are set to perform at the 2012 American Country Awards (ACA) airing live from Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas... more

October 24, 2012

Luke goes 2X platinum...twice

Luke Bryan's "I Don't Want This Night to End" and"Drunk on You" have both been certified double-platinum by the RIAA to signify 2 million digital downloads.... more

October 24, 2012

Night Train claims top spot

CMA Entertainer of the Year nominee Jason Aldean’s fifth studio album Night Train steamrolled to a No.1 debut on the Billboard Top 200 chart today with 409,303 copies sold... more

October 24, 2012

The night keeps getting better

The star-packed lineup of performers for “The 46th Annual CMA Awards” grew today with the announcement that Vince Gill, Hunter Hayes, and Keith Urban will perform during... more

October 23, 2012

Deric gets some help from friends

Just how many Canadian artists are in Deric Ruttan‘s new video for ‘My Kind of Freedom’? See how many you can spot. We can guarantee you’ll see some of your... more

October 23, 2012

Jake is making history

Jake Owen is making CMT history with his first headlining tour “CMT On Tour Jake Owen: The Summer Never Ends 2012” reaching the most consecutive sold-out shows for the... more

October 23, 2012

Tim and Faith will perform next week

2012 CMA nominee Tim McGraw and multi-Platinum-selling artist Faith Hill will perform on “The 46th Annual CMA Awards.” Hill will sing her newest single, “American... more

October 23, 2012

Dierks and Miranda hitting the road together

Two titans of country music, Miranda Lambert and Dierks Bentley, will join forces in 2013 for the Locked & Reloaded Tour. The tour will launch on Jan. 17 and bring a big dose... more

October 22, 2012

Eric shares his embarrassing Opry moment

Eric Church recently did a show at the Opry and he shared an embarrassing moment he had while on stage.  “As I was getting ready to walk onstage, Pete Fisher, head of... more

October 22, 2012

Sara sets the records straight

Sara Evans is alive and well, she assures her fans. It seems there was confusion recently when a 16-year-old from Ohio with a similar name was involved in a car accident, causing... more

October 22, 2012

Terri and Kira hitting the road together

Undoubtedly one of Canada’s brightest stars, Kira Isabella will hit the road this winter with Canadian country royalty Terri Clark as they make their way across Canada. The... more

October 22, 2012

FGL releasing their debut album in December

Florida Georgia Line will release their debut album, Here’s to the Good Times, on 12/4.  The title couldn’t be more fitting for the duo, who has quickly catapulted... more

October 19, 2012

George gives us a date

George Canyon announced earlier this week that he will release Classics II on November 20, 2012. The album will feature classic songs from years past including ‘Rhinestone... more

October 19, 2012

Reba's new show will bring new music

Reba McEntire is returning to television, but that doesn’t mean the country favorite is leaving behind her music career. The singer says her new show ‘Malibu Country’... more

October 19, 2012

Martina writing a party planning book

Martina McBride fans, get ready to party! The country star has revealed that she’s in the early stages of a book that will share her tips on entertaining, but it’s not... more

October 19, 2012

Tim is golden

Tim McGraw is basking in the joy of scoring yet another gold-selling single with his latest hit, ‘Truck Yeah.’ The song has exceeded 500,000 digital downloads sold. The... more

October 18, 2012

It's all new for Emerson Drive

It’s starting to get really busy for Emerson Drive.  They will be releasing their latest album “Roll” on October 30th.  Not only will that date signify... more

October 18, 2012

Taylor films VH1

On Monday night (Oct. 15), Taylor Swift had the opportunity to sit down with ‘just’ 3,000 of her peers to tape an upcoming episode of ‘VH1 Storytellers.’... more

October 18, 2012

Blake makes it on a pop album

The coaches on ‘The Voice‘ are now like family, and their onscreen “rapport” has filtered into real life, in both personal and professional capacities. Blake... more

October 18, 2012

Jason will be the first

Jason Aldean will make history in 2013, both in his career and at one of baseball’s historic ballparks. The singer announced on Thursday (Oct. 18) that he will kick off his... more

October 17, 2012

Blown Away goes platinum

  Carrie Underwood's single "Blown Away" has been certified platinum by the RIAA for 1 million digital downloads. The song is also No. 1 on Billboard's... more

October 17, 2012

Flatts extend their tour

  Rascal Flatts‘ Changed Tour must be one juggernaut of a party, because the trio isn’t coming off the road anytime soon. Instead, they have extended their Changed... more

October 17, 2012

Blake added to CMA performers

  Blake Shelton is among the many performers who are slated to take the stage at the CMA Awards. The versatile performer has also been nominated for four awards at... more

October 16, 2012

Dean wants you to win

  From now until Friday Oct. 26th – Watch and share the new video ‘It’s Friday,’ by Dean Brody (@deanbrody) and Great Big Sea (@Great_Big_Sea) at http://jamplify.com/dean-brody/jamp/its-friday-dean-brody-ft-great-big-sea to... more

October 16, 2012

Lady A preview their new film

  Lady Antebellum took to the big screen to premiere their upcoming concert film,Own the Night 2012 World Tour, at a private screening in Nashville. The film features... more

October 16, 2012

Thomas ties the knot

  Thomas Rhett married his longtime love, Lauren Gregory in Nashville this past Friday October 12th. The ‘Something to Do With My Hands’ singer... more

October 16, 2012

Keith and more confirmed for CMA Christmas

  Lady Antebellum, Keith Urban and a handful of other country music superstars are set to perform during the third annual ‘CMA Country Christmas’ prime... more

October 15, 2012

Dallas ties the knot

  Well, it’s official - Dallas Smith married his lovely fiancee Kristen on Saturday in Kelowna, British Columbia. Dallastweeted throughout... more

October 15, 2012

Dierks forced to cancel Miles & Music

  Dierks Bentley's annual charity motorcycle ride and concert, Miles & Music for Kids, was cancelled due to the poor weather that hit Nashville this past weekend.... more

October 15, 2012

Tim lands on an R&B album

  Tim McGraw has teamed up with R&B artist Ne-Yo to record their new song "She Is," which will be featured on Ne-Yo's new album R.E.D. (Realizing... more

October 15, 2012

George already sold out a few shows

  George Strait’s ‘The Cowboy Rides Away’ Tour featuring special guest Martina McBride was so popular when tickets went on sale Friday morning... more

October 12, 2012

George reveals Classics II track list

  George Canyon has finally revealed the 15 tracks that will appear on the upcoming release of Classics II. Classics II, the highly anticipated follow up to the gold selling... more

October 12, 2012

Trace is an All-Star

  Trace Adkins is back! The tall, deep-voiced Louisiana singer will return for an ‘All-Star’ version of Donald Trump’s ‘Celebrity Apprentice’... more

October 12, 2012

There's just no stopping Luke

  Luke Bryan’s career has rocketed towards superstar status in the past couple of years. He has seen his recent album tailgates & tanlines sell... more

October 12, 2012

Is Taylor cheating on Conor

  Taylor Swift has allegedly cheated on Conor Kennedy with his cousin Patrick Schwarzenegger, according to a report from Star magazine. Swift reportedly... more

October 11, 2012

Jake sells out NYC

Jake Owen is proving to be one of the hot tickets to get this fall with five shows already Sold-Out for his first headlining tour, “CMT On Tour Jake Owen: The Summer Never... more

October 11, 2012

Lady A, Toby and Zac headlining Stagecoach

Stagecoach 2013, set for April 26-28, 2013, marks the festival’s seventh year at the Empire Polo Club in Indio, CA. This year, Toby Keith, Lady Antebellum and Zac... more

October 11, 2012

Luke leads the ACA nominations

Nominees for this year’s fan-voted American Country Awards were revealed on the ACAs website early this morning. Luke Bryan yet again proves he’s a forced to be reckoned with.... more

October 11, 2012

Kenny heading to Sammy's birthday

  As Sammy Hagar prepares to turn 65 on Saturday (Oct. 13), he is also putting the finishing touches on his hyped-p annual birthday bash, which will held on the sandy beaches... more

October 11, 2012

Flatts going Down Under

  Rascal Flatts have been crisscrossing the United States this year, bringing their Changed Tour to thousands of fans. But soon, they will be packing their bags for... more

October 11, 2012

3 Weeks in a row for Jason

  There is just no slowing Jason Aldean down! This week, the singer’s latest chart-topping hit, ‘Take a Little Ride,’ can tally a third week... more

October 11, 2012

Keith receiving a big award

  Country’s transplant superstar Keith Urban will receive the 2012 Harmony Award at the upcoming 28th annual Symphony Ball in Nashville. The award is bestowed... more

October 9, 2012

Doc Walker loses one

  Murray Pulver, of Doc Walker has decided to stop touring with the band as of November 14th. Murray will continue to write and record with the band, however he will perform... more

October 9, 2012

George's tickets go on sale Friday

  The iconic George Strait stepped out last month to announce “The Cowboy Rides Away” Tour featuring special guest Martina McBride.... more

October 9, 2012

Luke and Carrie lead the country way

  The 40th Anniversary American Music Awards (AMAs) nominees have been announced! This morning, Christina Aguilera revealed the nominations from the J.W. Marriott Los Angeles... more

October 9, 2012

The CMA's are going to be rocking!

  Eric Church, Carrie Underwood, Kenny Chesney and the Band Perry are the latest performers to be announced for the 46th annual CMA Music Awards, which will air live on... more

October 5, 2012

Kira gets a nice tweet from Carrie

  Kira Isabella‘s new album Love Me Like That dropped the other day, where she is currently sitting at #1 on the iTunes Country Albums Chart. She’s... more

October 5, 2012

Lee vying for votes

  Has Lee Brice petitioned to include his name as a last minute addition to the upcoming Presidential election ballot? Well… not quite, but the ‘Hard... more

October 5, 2012

Lonestar raises $50,000

  Lonestar has helped raise $50,000 to benefit breast cancer research in honor of October being National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. They–along with Randy... more

October 5, 2012

Garth wrapping up Vegas stint

  Country singer Garth Brooks will finish his performances at Wynn Las Vegas next month, according to an announcement that was made by the resort property. November... more

October 4, 2012

Taylor will be a busy mom

  Taylor Swift has ambitious desires when it comes to family. The singer, who at 22 years old has landed on Forbes’ list of highest-paid female celebrities, revealed... more

October 4, 2012

Colt gets a nice surprise

  The past weekend while at the First Annual Colt Ford & Friends Celebrity Golf Classic benefitting St. Jude, Jake Owen, Darius Rucker, Justin Moore, John... more

October 4, 2012

Toby wants to send you to Mexico

  Like Toby Keith says, “What happens down in Mexico, Stays in Mexico!” In conjunction with his October 30th album release, Hope on the Rocks,... more

October 4, 2012

Keith opens up about AI fight

  Keith Urban took a break from “American Idol” auditions Wednesday evening to attend the New York Film Festival premiere of “Paperboy”... more

October 3, 2012

Lady A wrap up world tour with a sell out

  Lady Antebellum’s headlining “Own The Night 2012″ World Tour made its final curtain call at the iconic Sydney Opera House in Australia for their... more

October 3, 2012

Shania dying to make a Christmas album

  After a long break from recording and performing, superstar Shania Twain is getting back in the spirit of things — the Christmas spirit, that is. In a... more

October 3, 2012

Darius invited to join the Opry

  Darius Rucker had the privilege of getting an invitation to become the newest member of the Grand Ole Opry on Tuesday, October 2. Rucker was given the invite during... more

October 2, 2012

Brantley kicks of his tour to 14,000

  Brantley Gilbert laid a solid foundation for his “Hell On Wheels” Tour over the weekend, playing to over 14,000 screaming fans and hard-core BG Nation... more

October 2, 2012

Chris sells out the Ryman

  Chris Young is kicking off the first leg of his headlining ‘Liquid Neon’ Tour next month, starting with a SOLD OUT show from Nashville’s famed Ryman... more

October 2, 2012

Luke will debut his new video tonight

  E! News will debut the video for Luke Bryan’s current Top 10 and climbing single, “Kiss Tomorrow Goodbye,” tonight at 7:00 and repeated at 11:30... more

October 2, 2012

Taylor falls victim to online prank

  A hijacked Internet contest that tried to manipulate pop sensation Taylor Swift into plucking her guitar strings and singing at a Boston-based school for deaf students... more

October 1, 2012

Johnny presents an award

  Johnny presented an award with actress Jill Hennessy at Canada’s Walk of Fame show last weekend in Toronto. Watch the full award show October 14th on Global. ... more

October 1, 2012

Jason Apologizes

  TMZ posted more than 20 photos of Jason Aldean at Hollywood hot spot The Den. The superstar was photographed at the bar on Wednesday (9/26) along with... more

October 1, 2012

Trace teams up with Red Cross

  Trace Adkins, a multi-platinum award-winning country star, actor and author, will serve as the spokesperson for the 2012 American Red Cross Holiday Giving Campaign. In... more

October 1, 2012

CMA has added more performers

  Luke Bryan, Miranda Lambert, Brad Paisley and the Zac Brown Band have been added to the star-studded lineup of performers for “The 46th... more

September 28, 2012

Dean adds more dates

  By popular demand, Dean Brody‘s national tour, The Dirt Tour 2013, adds four more dates including Victoria (January 24), Swift Current (February... more

September 28, 2012

Lonestar to sing the National Anthem

  Multi-platinum country quartet Lonestar will return to television this weekend when they perform the national anthem at Sunday’s (9/30) NASCAR Sprint Cup... more

September 28, 2012

Kenny launches a new app

  Kenny Chesney has unveiled a package of apps designed to bring the experience of his albums and live shows directly to the user, with a variety of interactive and... more

September 28, 2012

Kip heading back to college

  Kip Moore will perform his platinum-selling, two-week No. 1 hit, “Somethin’ ‘Bout a Truck,” on Monday, Oct. 1, on NBC’s “Today”... more

September 27, 2012

LBT hit up Jimmy Fallon

  A ‘Tornado‘ was unleashed on the ‘Late Night With Jimmy Fallon’ set Wednesday night (Sept. 26), as Little Big Town performed the title... more

September 27, 2012

Emerson Drive announce new album

  This morning Emerson Drive announced that their new album, Roll, will be released on Tuesday October 30th. The album will include a duet with Doc Walker,... more

September 27, 2012

CMA announces some performers

  The performers for the 2012 CMA Awards have been announced, and the list contains some of the biggest names in country music today.  Topping the list is... more

September 27, 2012

Reba is out

  Reba McEntire has hosted the ACM Awards more than a dozen times since first emceeing the annual event in 1999, but the music legend admits she has no plans to return... more

September 26, 2012

Keith, Lady A and more cover The Beatles

Some of country music’s most beloved stars have joined their fellow celebrities from the world of entertainment in recording a new version of the Beatles classic... more

September 26, 2012

Eric and Brantley write together

  It’s a natural thing when touring with a hit songwriter that at some point you will collaborate on a new idea. That’s exactly what happened when Brantley... more

September 26, 2012

George announces final tour

  George Strait has announced that he will retire from the road after mounting one final tour. Strait will embark on the Cowboy Rides Away tour that begins in 2013 and runs... more

September 25, 2012

Win an Aaron prize

  Aaron Pritchett is giving you a chance to win your very own AP Posse T-Shirt. All you have to do is follow the link to The Official Page of Aaron Pritchett YouTube... more

September 25, 2012

Taylor almost had an oops moment

  Taylor Swift‘s performance at the iHeartRadio Music Festival over the weekend went off without a hitch — for the most part. A minor wardrobe malfunction proved... more

September 25, 2012

Jason tops the charts

  Jason Aldean is starting off the week back at the top slot on the country singles chart with his latest hit, ‘Take a Little Ride.’ The tune takes over... more

September 25, 2012

New Gary Allan album early next year

  The wait for a new Gary Allan album is almost over! The country-rocker recently announced plans to release a new album, entitled Set You Free,... more

September 24, 2012

Thomas is tying the knot next month

  The clock is ticking on Thomas Rhett‘s bachelorhood. The ‘Something to Do With My Hands’ singer reveals exclusively to Taste of Country that he... more

September 24, 2012

LBT member getting her own show

  Kimberly Schlapman, of Little Big Town, now stars in her very own cooking show, Kimberly's Simply Southern. On the program, Schlapman will prepare her favorite... more

September 24, 2012

Toby surprises military wife

During a performance on Sept. 8, Toby Keith welcomed home a soldier who had been on deployment in Afghanistan – much to the surprise of his delighted wife, who didn’t... more

September 24, 2012

Brantley is no longer single

  It’s official-  Jana Kramer and Brantley Gilbert are dating! Gilbert confessed the news this morning on Atlanta’s WKHX (101.5 Kicks Country).... more

September 21, 2012

Colt gets songwriting honors

  Tuesday afternoon the Nashville Songwriters Association International recognized Colt for writing the #1 hit songs, "Dirt Road Anthem" and "Country Must... more

September 21, 2012

Brad sets new album date

  Brad Paisley released his new single, “Southern Comfort Zone,” to country radio late Thursday night. The thought provoking single was written by Paisley,... more

September 21, 2012

Jason earns gold

  It didn't take very long at all for Jason Aldean's new song to reach gold status. "Take a Little Ride" has been certified gold by the RIAA for 500,000... more

September 21, 2012

LBT tops the charts

  Little Big Town tops the Billboard album charts as Tornado takes the No.1 spot on the Country chart and No. 2 on the Top 200 chart with 112,758 units sold... more

September 20, 2012

Kira is on her way

  Some interesting viewing stats of Kira Isabella’s video A Little More Work compared to other Canadian artists. When I sent this note last week Kira had a little... more

September 20, 2012

Martina had no idea about Greatest Hits album

  Surprise! We’re releasing your greatest hits — thought you might like to know! That’s what a startled Martina McBride found out on Monday.... more

September 20, 2012

Blake is back

  It appears Blake Shelton has agreed to return to the hit NBC reality singing competition ‘The Voice‘ for its upcoming fourth season, despite his... more

September 20, 2012

Lady A releasing a documentary

  Have you ever wondered what it would be like to be a member of a Grammy Award-winning country music trio? Here’s your chance! Lady Antebellum has announced... more

September 18, 2012

Behind the scenes with Emerson Drive

Ever wonder what it’s like on the set of a video shoot? The guys of Emerson Drive take you behind the scenes for the video of their latest smash single, ‘My Kind of Crazy’. ... more

September 18, 2012

Brad and Carrie in new commercials

This year will be the fifth time Carrie Underwood and Brad Paisley team up to host the CMA Awards. After so many successful hosting gigs, you can’t help... more

September 18, 2012

Taylor up for another 5 awards

  At this point in her career, Taylor Swift has been nominated for so many awards that we should stop being surprised at the number of nods she racks up for each... more

September 18, 2012

Where'd Jason's new album name come from

  The album name, Aldean says, comes from his road life. "For me, Night Train was kind of a metaphor for where things have gone, from being on one bus with... more

September 17, 2012

Corb announces tour

  It was announced this morning that Corb Lund will tour coast to coast across Canada in support of his album Cabin Fever. Fever was Lund’s highest... more

September 17, 2012

The Eli Young Band is expanding

  The Eli Young Band is expanding yet again. Bass player Jon Jones and his wife Sarah are expecting a baby boy on Dec. 23! Jones announced the pregnancy today... more

September 17, 2012

It's official for Keith

  Keith Urban has been officially confirmed as one of the judges for the upcoming 12th season of the hit Fox reality singing competition ‘American Idol.’... more

September 17, 2012

Dierks went back to school

  Dierks Bentley visited P.S. 103, The Hector Fontanez School, in the Bronx, New York, Thursday to talk about the importance of music as a form of expression and a... more

September 14, 2012

Farm Aid Canada happening Sunday

  It’s not the typical end to harvest season but area farmers will reap the benefits of a charity country concert in September. With help from some Canadian country... more

September 14, 2012

Luke almost died because of pizza

  Luke Bryan had a frightening encounter with a slice of pizza, after a chunk of it lodged itself in his throat, requiring the emergency intervention of a friend. "I... more

September 14, 2012

Lee hits gold

  CMA “New Artist of the Year” nominee Lee Brice’s current Top 15 single “Hard To Love” has officially been certified GOLD by the RIAA... more

September 14, 2012

The Opry celebrates in style

  The Grand Ole Opry presented by Humana is set to celebrate its 87th Birthday on Oct., 5 & 6 with star-packed shows, backstage tours, free music in the Opry Plaza,... more

September 13, 2012

Little girl with Leukemia wants to sing with Taylor

  A third grade girl in New York who is battling leukemia is hoping she can fulfill her dream of singing with her musical idol, country pop sensation Taylor... more

September 13, 2012

Dean announces tour

  Coming off his huge wins for Album of the Year and Male Artist of the Year at the Canadian Country Music Awards, Dean Brody announced... more

September 13, 2012

Keith resigns

  Keith Urban has officially resigned as a coach on Australia’s “The Voice.” “I’ve been so fortunate to have been a part of ‘The... more

September 13, 2012

Eric premiering new video online

  Eric Church will premiere the music video for his new single, “Creepin’,” from the CMA Album of the Year nominated record, Chief, exclusively... more

September 12, 2012

Blake fed up with Simon Cowell

  Ever since it was announced that The Voice will be going up against The X Factor, Simon Cowell has been making comments about it. Well that didn't sit well with Blake... more

September 12, 2012

Fans give in honor of Charles Kelly

  Lady Antebellum fans gave singer Charles Kelley the gift that keeps on giving for his 31st birthday yesterday (Sept. 11). Dedicated Lady A’ers donated a total... more

September 12, 2012

Brantley hitting up TLC

  Brantley Gilbert doesn’t quite have a full sleeve of ink on his left arm, but when his new tattoo is finished, he’ll be close. The singer revealed that... more

September 11, 2012

Dierks adds Kix to Miles & Music for kids

  Dierks Bentley has added award winning country music singer and radio personality Kix Brooks to the artist lineup for his seventh annual “Miles &... more

September 11, 2012

Josh gets good news

  Josh Turner has just been awarded another Platinum certification for sales reaching 1 million for his hit songs “Your Man” and “Would You Go With... more

September 11, 2012

Jason teams up with beer

  Jason Aldean announced today a partnership with Coors Light, The World’s Most Refreshing Beer. Coors Light and Coors Banquet will be Aldean’s exclusive... more

September 11, 2012

Flatts getting a star

  Rascal Flatts will be honored with a Star of the famed Walk of Fame by the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce during a ceremony on Monday, September 17 at 11:30a.m. The... more

September 10, 2012

Last night's big winners

  The CCMA Awards took place last night in Saskatchewan celebrating the best in Canadian country music. Dean Brody was the big winner taking home Male Vocalist and Album... more

September 10, 2012

Chris announces Ryman show

  Chris Young gave his fans a special treat earlier this week when he announced via exclusive video that he will make his first Nashville headlining appearance... more

September 10, 2012

Lady A releasing Christmas album in October

  Lady Antebellum prepares for the changing seasons with the announcement of a Christmas album On This Winter’s Night, available in stores on Oct. 22. Between... more

September 10, 2012

Toby releases new video

  Toby Keith celebrates the obvious in his new video for ‘I Like Girls That Drink Beer’ with his now-signature red solo cup in hand, a cowboy hat on his... more

September 7, 2012

Luke wraps up a busy week in the Big Apple

  Luke Bryan wrapped a very busy couple days in New York yesterday. The superstar made an unexpected appearance on “Good Morning America” on Wednesday... more

September 7, 2012

Carrie goes platinum

  Superstar Carrie Underwood’s fourth album Blown Away has been certified Platinum by the RIAA and returns to the No. 1 spot this week, marking six... more

September 7, 2012

Taylor performing new song written for fallen cancer patient

  On tonight’s “Stand Up to Cancer” telethon, Taylor Swift will debut a new song dedicated to a great cause. According to The Associated... more

September 7, 2012

Brantley taking what he learned on the road

  To say that 2012 has been Brantley Gilbert‘s year would still be a bit of an understatement. The soft-spoken country rocker has been setting the touring trail... more

September 6, 2012

Big & Rich's album saved by Bon Jovi

  Big & Rich's new album Hillbilly Jedi almost didn't happen, until their friend Gon Jovi stepped in. “One of the songs has the line ‘Hillbilly Jedi’s... more

September 6, 2012

Tim and Faith working on Vegas set list

  When Tim McGraw and Faith Hill take the stage for their new Las Vegas show, their focus will be on performing together, which means they won’t... more

September 6, 2012

Keith and David cover B&D

  Keith Urban is back on the road, and he’s so excited to be playing music for his devoted fans that he’s pulling out all the stops. The ‘You Gonna... more

September 6, 2012

Craig hosting show on Outdoor Channel

  The Outdoor Channel revealed that celebrated country music star Craig Morgan will host the upcoming season of “Field & Stream Total Outdoorsman Challenge.”... more

September 5, 2012

George announcing big things later this month

  George Strait fans have something to get excited about! Today, Strait’s social media team took to the singer’s Facebook to announce an impending press... more

September 5, 2012

Dixie Chick welcomes a little girl

  Dixie Chick Emily Robison is resting today after giving birth to her fourth child, a girl, this morning. The singer delivered Violet Isabel Strayer at 3:01AM. A note... more

September 5, 2012

CMA announces this year's nominees

  Eric Church tops the list of final nominees for “The 46th Annual CMA Awards” with five nominations. The reigning CMA Female and Male Vocalist of the Year Miranda... more

September 4, 2012

Taylor donates her red shoes

  When it comes to charity, superstar Taylor Swift is putting her money where her feet are. The ‘We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together‘ singer has... more

September 4, 2012

Jake holding Autism fundraiser concert

  Jake Owen will wrap up his CMT tour in December with a stopover in his hometown of Vero Beach, Fla. There, he’ll hold his annual hometown fundraiser to... more

September 4, 2012

Sugarland signs "Baby Girl" with 4 year old cancer patient

  On August 8th, Sugarland had a special guest join them onstage at their show at Mystic Lake Casino Hotel. The duo was joined by 4 year old St. Jude patient Avery... more

September 4, 2012

Eric releasing first ever live album

  With the fall leg of his arena headlining tour, “The Blood, Sweat & Beers” Tour, kicking off Sept. 13,Eric Church reveals plans for an early 2013... more

August 31, 2012

T Swift Spends Second Week Atop Billboard’s Hot 100

In its first two weeks of availability, “Never Ever” has sold in excess of 930,000 downloads in the U.S., Last week’s sales of 623,000 downloads was the biggest... more

August 31, 2012

Eric Church says he’s going to be out of the spotlight next year

Eric Church has been touring non-stop since the July 2 of last year.  He’s not slowing down anytime soon. This fall, Church will continue his ‘The Blood Sweat and... more

August 31, 2012

Carrie Underwood Celebrates Success of Good Girl

Carrie Underwood and her “Good Girl” co-writers, Ashley Gorley and Chris DeStefano, celebrated the success of the song on Tuesday afternoon in Nashville with a No.1 party... more

August 31, 2012

Hey Romeo is up for a CCMA Fan Choice award

2012 marks the first year that Hey Romeo finds their spot in the CCMA Fan’s Choice category. Don’t underestimate Hey Romeo – they did after all take home CCMA Group... more

August 30, 2012

The CCMA announces their presenters

  The CCMA Awards are just a few days away and they have just released the presenters. Confirmed to join the festivities this year are Allan Hawco of CBC's Republic... more

August 30, 2012

Miranda's show gets picked up by NBC

  It looks as though both Miranda Lambert and Blake Shelton will be on the NBC payroll soon, with news that ‘The Voice’ network home has bought... more

August 30, 2012

Keith heading back to school

  You can add “educator” to Keith Urban’s resume. The country singer-songwriter and guitarist has agreed to take part in a program in which he... more

August 30, 2012

Garth and Trisha are THE power couple

  Three of country music’s hottest couples have landed a spot on Billboard‘s recently released list of Music’s Top 10 Most Powerful... more

August 29, 2012

Eric's band is putting on a golf tourney

  The musicians behind platinum-selling country music artist Eric Church are banding together to benefit GRAMMY’s MusiCares and calling on other industry... more

August 29, 2012

Toby gives us a name and date

  Toby Keith will release a new album titled ‘Hope on the Rocks’ on Nov. 13 via his own Show Dog/Universal imprint. Its first single, ‘I Like Girls... more

August 29, 2012

Carrie encourages Mike to fight

  Hockey fans will surely love Carrie Underwood‘s stance when it comes to her hubby, Nashville Predators centerman Mike Fisher and on-ice fights. While most hockey... more

August 28, 2012

Zac goes triple platinum

  The Zac Brown Band's album The Foundation has been certified triple platinum by the RIAA for shipments of 3 million units. Released in 2008, the album's... more

August 28, 2012

Taylor will debut her new video Thursday

  Taylor Swift fans won’t have wait long to see her ‘We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together’ video. According to a post on her Facebook page,... more

August 28, 2012

Chad and Dallas hitting the road together

  Yesterday it was announced that Chad Brownlee and Dallas Smith will embark on a cross-Canadian string of shows for The Boys of Fall Tour. This... more

August 28, 2012

Trace will host the ACA's again

  Attendees, recipients and viewers of the 2012 American Country Awards will be in for a treat this year, thanks toTrace Adkins and Kristin Chenoweth. The two... more

August 27, 2012

Johnny in Miami for his new video

  Johnny is on set in Miami this week shooting a video for his next single Dedicated to You (The Remix). Follow Johnny on Twitter for more photos from the shoot. Stay tuned... more

August 27, 2012

Blake sacrificed career for The Voice

  In a recent interview, the normally fun-loving country star Blake Shelton got a little subdued when he revealed that although coaching on ‘The Voice‘ has opened... more

August 27, 2012

Is Keith heading to AI?

  Two media outlets are reporting that American Idol has reached a deal for Keith Urban to be a judge for the next season of the wildly popular TV singing contest that launched... more

August 27, 2012

Kenny and Tim finish strong

  Kenny Chesney and Tim McGraw have been breaking attendance records at stadiums all over the U.S. this summer. Chesney’s 22-city/23-stadium Brothers of the Sun Tour... more

August 24, 2012

CDJ joins Martina this weekend

  CDJ is opening for McBride August 25 and 26, 2012. Carolyn Dawn Johnson is thrilled to announce a homecoming, of sorts, as she opens for the Republic Nashville recording... more

August 24, 2012

Rhett forced to cancel his shows

  Unfortunately, Thomas Rhett will be spending the weekend in bed rather than onstage. Doctors ordered the ‘Beer With Jesus’ singer to cancel his weekend... more

August 24, 2012

Eric gets a note from The Boss

  Bruce Springsteen likes Eric Church's song so much that he sent Church a handwritten note. The letter was delivered straight from Springsteen’s manager, Wayne... more

August 24, 2012

Brantley has a rooftop party

  One of the great things about having a summertime No. 1 on country radio is the rooftop parties to celebrate. That’s exactly the kind of party Brantley Gilbert decided... more

August 23, 2012

Colt's hitting the links

  Country artist and former PGA golfer Colt Ford has announced his First Annual Colt Ford & Friends Celebrity Golf Classic to be held on September 24, 2012... more

August 23, 2012

Church and Bentley join Helm tribute event

  Eric Church and Dierks Bentley are just two of more than a dozen artists slated to pay tribute to Levon Helm with ‘Love for Levon,’ a star-studded... more

August 23, 2012

Taylor gets her first #1

  It’s hard to believe an act who has sold more than 17 million albums and 50 million paid digital singles had yet to top the all-genre Hot 100 chart, but Taylor... more

August 23, 2012

Flatts opening a restaurant chain

  Rascal Flatts is preparing to open the first in a proposed chain of their restaurants in Phoenix, Arizona. The group partnered with businessmen Philip Lama and Eric... more

August 22, 2012

Taylor appearing on VH1 Storytellers

  Taylor Swift will appear on VH1′s famed ‘Storytellers’ series, where artists perform songs and offer insight, anecdotes, memories and details about... more

August 22, 2012

Man in hospital after attack at Aldean's concert

  A man was hospitalized after being attacked by three fellow concertgoers at a Jason Aldean show at First Midwest Bank Amphitheatre just outside of Chicago on... more

August 22, 2012

Tim and Taylor stand up to cancer

  Taylor Swift and Tim McGraw will Stand Up To Cancer on September 7 with performances on the third annual Stand Up To Cancer (SU2C) telethon. Additional... more

August 21, 2012

Kira's new video

  Kira Isabella is an up and coming Canadian talent getting recognition all across the country. Now with her new song “A Little More Work” out, she has released... more

August 21, 2012

Jason and Lady A announcing the final nominees

  “Country Music’s Biggest Morning” will be held on the world’s biggest stage, when Jason Aldean and Lady Antebellum announce the... more

August 21, 2012

Lady A back in studio

  Lady Antebellum‘s Hillary Scott took to Twitter on Monday to share some exciting news with fans. “GUESS WHAT?!?!? Album 4 is in the works! Day 1 in the studio... more

August 21, 2012

Jake headlining CMT On Tour

  Jake Owen has been tapped as the headliner for the 11th annual CMT on Tour, which, for this year, has been dubbed CMT on Tour Jake Owen: the Summer Never Ends 2012.... more

August 17, 2012

Chad releases his new video

  Chad Brownlee's new song “Listen” hasn't been out that long and he already has a video for it. He brings out the old Cup and String phone trick...love... more

August 17, 2012

Trace forced to cancel tonight's show

  Due to the devastating wildfires spreading throughout the state of Washington, Trace Adkins‘ concert scheduled for tonight at the Swiftwater Cellars Amphitheater... more

August 17, 2012

Carrie featured in two upcoming specials

  Carrie Underwood stopped by VH1′s “Big Morning Buzz” talk show in New York City on Wednesday to make two exciting announcements. The “Blown... more

August 17, 2012

Luke announces Farm Tour 2012

  Luke Bryan will embark on his fourth-annual “Farm Tour” 2012 set for this October with eight concerts planned through several southern states, including... more

August 16, 2012

Jake releasing "Endless Summer" in September

  As summer begins to wind down, Jake Owen begins to think of anything he can to hold on to the feeling of warm days, lakeside afternoons and barefoot nights.... more

August 16, 2012

Craig raises $70K

  Last weekend, Craig Morgan hosted his 6th annual Charity Motocross Ride, Concert and Sporting Clay Shoot just outside of Nashville, and the event was once again... more

August 16, 2012

Big & Rich announce new album

  Big & Rich are preparing to release their 4th studio album, Hillbilly Jedi, September 18. The album is currently available for pre-sale HERE. Fans can... more

August 16, 2012

Taylor poised to break records

  Earlier this week, Taylor Swift surprised fans with the announcement of her highly anticipated new single, “We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together,”... more

August 14, 2012

Country shows it's support for MD

  Country music will be well represented and show its support of a good cause at the 2012 Muscular Dystrophy Association’s Labor Day weekend entertainment... more

August 14, 2012

Toby back in the saddle

  Toby Keith‘s highly-successful Live in Overdrive Tour hasn’t lost any steam, despite the fact that the outing’s headlining act underwent an invasive... more

August 14, 2012

Toby back in the saddle

  Toby Keith‘s highly-successful Live in Overdrive Tour hasn’t lost any steam, despite the fact that the outing’s headlining act underwent an invasive... more

August 14, 2012

Taylor announces her new album

  Taylor Swift’s highly-anticipated fourth studio album will be released worldwide on October 22nd, Taylor herself announced this evening during a live YouTube web... more

August 14, 2012

Colt and Luke get ready for their dance off

  Colt Ford recently took to his Facebook page to tease fans about a “dance off” between him and one of country music’s hottest stars. “It won’t... more

August 10, 2012

Kelly covers Trisha

  We’re not sure if Kelly Clarkson is trying to tease us by putting on smashing renditions of country classics, or if she just really loves the genre as... more

August 10, 2012

Craig finalizes his charity weekend

  Counting down the final days leading up to Craig Morgan’s 6th annual charity weekend, the singer and award-winning TV host is excited to announce the final... more

August 10, 2012

Zac getting backlash from "Midget Bowling" video

  From here forward, Zac Brown should probably stay away from controversial forms of recreation. The singer made headlines earlier this week when he went... more

August 10, 2012

Can we say it's official for Taylor?

  Lately, Taylor Swift has been spending a significant amount of time with the Kennedys — in particular, Conor Kennedy, the handsome 18-year-old grandson... more

August 9, 2012

Miranda Launches Fastest Girl In Town App

  Miranda Lambert is the ‘Fastest Girl in Town’ — and the most interactive. The red-hot singer wants her fans to be able to go along for the ride... more

August 9, 2012

Florida Georgia Line make their Opry debut

  It’s the moment every single newcomer in country music hopes and dreams about — making their debut on the prestigious stage of the Grand Ole Opry. This month,... more

August 9, 2012

Flatts go Xmas to raise money for Special Olympics

  Rascal Flatts and the Band Perry will join a host of music stars to bring the joy of Christmas to those less fortunate this year. The country music representatives... more

August 9, 2012

Blake makes 6 year old's Dream Come True

  Blake Shelton has a tendency to act like life is all fun and games, but the sometimes-sensitive country star knows when to be serious, too. Recently, he turned off... more

August 8, 2012

Dierks playing Songwriter's Series

  The CMA Songwriters Series takes over New York City’s Joe’s Pub on Thursday, Sept. 13. Featuring the 2005 CMA Horizon Award winner Dierks Bentley, the... more

August 8, 2012

Jason gives us a sneak peak

  The video for Jason Aldean’s brand new single “Take A Little Ride” will premiere this Fri., Aug. 10 on CMT, kicking off “Jason Aldean Weekend”... more

August 8, 2012

Randy Travis naked at time of arrest

  More details are now available regarding Randy Travis‘ arrest in North Texas on Tuesday night. As previously reported, the singer was nabbed for suspicion... more

August 7, 2012

Kenny and Tim sell 1 Million tickets

  As expected, the Kenny Chesney and Tim McGraw trek, the Brothers of the Sun Tour, has surpassed the one million mark in ticket sales. The tour launched... more

August 7, 2012

Blake goes Christmas in October

  Blake Shelton just announced all the details of his highly anticipated Christmas album! The superstar will release Cheers It’s Christmas on October... more

August 7, 2012

Flatts give you a sneak peak

  Rascal Flatts give fans a preview of their new music video for their current Top 20 single “Come Wake Me Up,” with a behind-the-scenes special, which... more

August 7, 2012

Tim and Faith Vegas bound

  It’s been more than five years since Tim McGraw and Faith Hill have toured together domestically, but the first couple of country music is reprising... more

August 3, 2012

Carrie makes her songwriters circle debut

  Carrie Underwood made her CMA Songwriters Series debut Tuesday, July 31 in a sold-out performance at Royale in downtown Boston. Underwood, a respected songwriter... more

August 3, 2012

High Valley now have a 4th

  Curtis Rempel proposed to girlfriend Myranda Jane the other night – and she said yes! The two grew up together in Le Crete, AB, and were friends for many years before dating.... more

August 3, 2012

Indiana State Fair victims split settlement

  Nearly one year after tragedy struck at the Indiana State Fair — when the stage collapsed before Sugarland was expected to take the stage, killing seven... more

August 3, 2012

Did Toby refuse to sign a guitar for St. Jude?

  Toby Keith is facing allegations that he refused to sign a guitar to help raise money for St. Jude Children’s Hospital. Radar Online reports that Joel... more

August 2, 2012

"Nashville" character not based on Reba

  There’s been a lot of anticipation in Music City for the upcoming ABC drama ‘Nashville,’ which centers around the country music business. The show is... more

August 2, 2012

Grandma Kennedy praises Taylor

  Is Taylor Swift‘s relationship with Conor Kennedy all in the family? The media is abuzz with curiosity and interest pertaining to Swift’s reported new... more

August 2, 2012

Eric gives Brantley One-Of-A-Kind gift

  Though it’s a customary tradition to exchange parting gifts at the end of a successful tour, newcomer Brantley Gilbert learned firsthand after the first leg... more

August 2, 2012

Brad and Carrie together again

  The Country Music Association announced today that superstars Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood will return to host the CMA Awards for the fifth consecutive... more

August 1, 2012

Colt Ford offers free streaming

  To heed the excitement for the August 7 album release of Colt Ford’s Declaration of Independence, AOL Music is offering fans an exclusive weeklong album... more

August 1, 2012

Eli Young Band welcomes a girl

  A baby girl has officially joined Eli Young Band‘s brood. Frontman Mike Eli and his wife, Kacey, welcomed Kline Olivia Diaz on Monday (July 30) in Dallas. The... more

August 1, 2012

Dierks hosting ACM Honors

  Today the Academy of Country Music is announcing that country music superstar Dierks Bentley will host the 6th Annual ACM Honors, an evening dedicated to recognizing the... more

July 31, 2012

Trace earns Platinum

  Trace Adkins, has earned two new RIAA certifications for digital singles. Adkins' "You're Gonna Miss This," a three-week No. 1 hit in 2008,... more

July 31, 2012

Josh releasing a live album

  Josh Turner fans will soon be able to get their hands on a new full-length album from their favorite deep-voiced singer. But it’s not a typical studio album... more

July 31, 2012

Carrie is Dorothy

  Carrie Underwood‘s stormy video for ‘Blown Away‘ finds the country superstar playing two roles. She portrays her character as both a teenager and as... more

July 31, 2012

Toby goes under the knife

  Toby Keith recently had minor surgery to have his gall bladder removed and was forced to postpone Thursday’s concert at Fort McCoy in Sparta, Wisconsin.... more

July 30, 2012

Paul is this year's Keynote speaker

The Canadian Country Music Association® is proud to announce an exciting and exclusive opportunity for industry and a few contest winning fans to witness the wisdom and musical... more

July 30, 2012

Brad in L.A. for Idol talks

  Brad Paisley may well be on his way to becoming the next judge on ‘American Idol.’ The ‘This is Country Music’ singer is reportedly traveling... more

July 30, 2012

Jason speaks after post-concert shootings

  A man was shot in the parking lot of the Time Warner Cable Music Pavilion in Raleigh, NC on Friday evening following a Jason Aldean concert. WTVD reports... more

July 30, 2012

Kenny earns his 24th #1

  “Come Over,” one of the biggest songs of Kenny Chesney’s career has topped the Country Singles Charts in only 11 weeks. Recently cited as “One... more

July 27, 2012

Toby Keith turns down Idol job!

One country singer you won’t see on sitting next to Mariah Carey and Randy Jackson on the “American Idol” judges panel is Toby Keith. According to The Hollywood... more

July 27, 2012

JoDee sends Chris Young Twitter hate

arlier this week, JoDee Messina blasted Chris Young on her Twitter saying: “OMG! Just saw @ChrisYoungMusic. He was ugly, arrogant and rude. Really country radio? This guys... more

July 27, 2012

Miranda Lambert has got a new music video coming out next week

Reigning ACM and CMA Female Vocalist of the Year Miranda Lambert is gearing up to release her highly anticipated new music video for her latest single, “Fastest Girl In Town.”,... more

July 27, 2012

George Canyon & Aaron Pritchett Will be beforing at the 100th annual Telkwa BBQ

George Canyon & Aaron Pritchett Will be beforing at the 100th annual Telkwa BBQ Sunday September 2nd.  Over the last hundred years the Barbeque has transformed from... more

July 26, 2012

Deirks is working on a NEW EP

Dierks Bentley is releasing a rockin 4 track back to school EP called Country &Cold Cans set to release August 21st!   ... more

July 26, 2012

The story behind Corb Lund's new album

Corb lund’s new album Cabin Fever will be hitting stores shelves August 14th. The songs were inspired by a recent breakup and the death of uncle and were largely penned in... more

July 26, 2012

Kelly C. nominates Carrie U. to judge American Idol

Kelly Clarkson endorses Carrie Underwood and says she should judge american idol American Idol is still looking for a judge to replace Steven Tyler. Yesterday it was reported that... more

July 26, 2012

Taylor Swift's parents are splitting!

Unfortunately, rumors this week indicate that Swift may not have been singing from her own painful relationship experience, but rather from the knowledge that her parents’... more

July 25, 2012

Johnny Reid's Fire It Up is Top selling album in Canada

Johnny Reid’s album Fire it Up is still sitting at Number 1 for sales in Canada. Dean Brody’s - Dirt is in 2nd and Gord Bamford’s - Is it Friday Yet in third. ... more

July 25, 2012

Zac BB's Uncaged No.1 on Billboard 200

According to Billboard.com, the Zac Brown Band have sold 234,000 copies of their new album so far, and they have had the second best sales week for any country artist this year,... more

July 25, 2012

Brad Paisley to judge American Idol?

Fox executives are seriously considering adding country star Brad Paisley to the "American Idol" judging panel, according to Deadline.com. Mariah Carey just joined the... more

July 24, 2012

Carrie Underwood to Perform Today Show

As announced this morning, Carrie Underwood will perform on the “Today” Show Summer Concert Series this August as the morning show plans a full week of outdoor concerts... more

July 24, 2012

Dierks Bentley celebrates his 10th career No. 1

 Dierks Bentley celebrated his 10th career No. 1 song as an artist and songwriter today as his foot-stomping hit “5-1-5-0” tops both the Billboard and Mediabase... more

July 24, 2012

Bobby Wills NEW music video

Bobby Wills recently released his hot new single, ‘Show Some Respect,’ the first single from Wills’ If It Was That Easy album, set to be released in September.... more

July 24, 2012

Jay DeMarcus and his wife just had a baby

Rascal Flatts member Jay DeMarcus and wife Allison, welcomed their second child,Dylan Jay, into the world on Friday in Nashville. Dylan joins big sister Madeline Leighwho is 19 months. Reportedly,... more

July 20, 2012

Blake Shelton could be getting an Emmy!

Blake Shelton must be pretty pumped he could be getting an Emmy! The reality show The Voice earned 4 emmy nominations...while American Idol, the Voice's main competition didn’t... more

July 20, 2012

Shania Twain is going to Vegas

On Dec. 1, country music legend Shania Twain will kick off a two-year residency at the Colosseum in the famed Caesars Palace hotel in Las Vegas.If that isn’t exciting enough,... more

July 20, 2012

Emerson Drive's NEW music video

This wednesday Erin debuted Emerson Drive’s new song She’s My Kinda Crazy...I found their NEW music video! Check it out HERE ... more

July 20, 2012

Dwight Yoakam has got NEW ALBUM COMING OUT!

On September 18th, 2012, Grammy-Award winner Dwight Yoakam will release his first all new studio album in seven years, 3 Pears . The 12-track release, his 26th, is produced by DWIGHT,... more

July 19, 2012

CCMA announces more performers

    CCMA announced the addition of Canadian country superstars Gord Bamford, Chad Brownlee, Terri Clark, and High Valley, sure to heat up the stage with some unforgettable... more

July 19, 2012

Brad promises something new on his next album

  For months now, Brad Paisley has been hard at work on his new album, the follow-up to 2011′s ‘This Is Country Music.’ After plenty of hours... more

July 19, 2012

Zac has a great debut

  Zac Brown Band‘s third studio album, ‘Uncaged,’ just hit stores on July 10, and this week, it tops Billboard’s all-genre Top 200 albums chart.... more

July 19, 2012

The Voice gets some nominations

  NBC’s runaway hit singing competition ‘The Voice‘ has scored four nominations in the 2012 Emmy Awards.  The reality show, which features country’s... more

July 18, 2012

Johnny leads the nominations

  The official countdown for the 2012 Canadian Country Music Association Awards has begun, as the Canadian Country Music Association® (CCMA®) announced its nominees... more

July 18, 2012

Toby has a new "All-Time" best

  Never underestimate the power of partying. Toby Keith’s party-hearty anthem ‘Red Solo Cup’ has been certified double platinum by the RIAA after... more

July 18, 2012

CMA announces Country Music Night's to Rock hosts

  Luke Bryan and The Band Perry’s Kimberly Perry host the summer’s hottest television music event “CMA Music Festival: Country’s Night... more

July 17, 2012

The Eli Young Band Earns their second consecutive number 1!

It means the world to us to have back to back number ones,” says the Eli Young Band’s Jon Jones. “This one is especially meaningful to us because the song resonated... more

July 17, 2012

Taylor Swift is set to win ANOTHER award

Taylor Swift will be one of the honorees at the Ripple of Hope Awards Dinner, promoted by Robert F. Kennedy Center for Justice & Human Rights, for her “commitment to social... more

July 17, 2012

Billy C's Good Directions goes Platinum

Mercury Records’ Billy Currington has just been awarded another Platinum certification for sales reaching 1 million. This time it is for the summertime smash hit “Good... more

July 17, 2012

Let It Be Me NEW MUSIC VIDEO!

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July 16, 2012

CCMA announces FanFest line up

  One of the most talked about events at PotashCorp Country Music Week 2012 just got hotter! Featuring performances from Canadian country artists, Gord Bamford, Jason Blaine,... more

July 16, 2012

Garth hit by death hoax

  Despite the rumors, Garth Brooks is not dead — so fans frantic to get a refund for tickets to his Las Vegas show can breathe a sigh of relief! Though word... more

July 16, 2012

Taylor, Blake and Miranda up for VH1 awards

  Country music artists have always been known for their charitable efforts, and now three of the genre’s elite are being recognized with nominations for 2012 VH1... more

July 16, 2012

Dierks records "Weeds" theme song

  Even if you’re not a fan of Showtime’s hit series, ‘Weeds,’ you’re probably familiar with its theme song, ‘Little Boxes.’ Even... more

July 13, 2012

Dallas Smith playing Stampede tomorrow

  Stampede wraps up this weekend and if you're heading there, make sure to check out the Nashville North show. There'll be some great Canadian talent including Dallas... more

July 13, 2012

Miranda's new video more like a mini-movie

  A few weeks ago, we reported that Miranda Lambert called on a new friend to help out with her upcoming music video for ‘The Fastest Girl in Town.’... more

July 13, 2012

"Behind the Music" to feature Carrie?

  With her first four albums debuting at No. 1 and 15 chart-topping singles under her belt, Carrie Underwood has quite the story to tell. Plus, she has that whole... more

July 13, 2012

Garth tour still years away

  Garth Brooks is making a rare appearance outside of his residency at Wynn Las Vegas tonight at the 100th Anniversary of the Calgary Stampede in Calgary, Canada.... more

July 12, 2012

Johnny playing Canada's Walk of Fame festival

  Canada’s Walk of Fame today a star-studded lineup of Canadian talent for the third annual Canada’s Walk of Fame Festival, presented by SHOP.CA. Returning September... more

July 12, 2012

Jake loses a family member

  Our hearts go out to Jake Owen, who lost his dear godmother, Pearl, on Tuesday (July 10). Owen may not talk about her much in interviews, but if you look closely,... more

July 12, 2012

Toby is 12 deep already

  His current gold-selling collection, ‘Clancy’s Tavern,’ may still be churning out hits, but as soon as his current Top 10 single, ‘Beers Ago,’... more

July 12, 2012

Josh honored on GMA

  Josh Turner stopped by ABC’s ‘Good Morning America’ studios yesterday (July 11) as part of a media blitz in promotion of his latest album, ‘Punching... more

July 11, 2012

Rascal Flatts nearly split up

  Rascal Flatts' Joe Don Rooney says the band nearly split up last year after the release of their most recent album,Changed. Speaking with the Bangor... more

July 11, 2012

Miranda forced to postpone more shows

  Miranda Lambert remains on vocal rest this week and has been forced to postpone three additional shows per her doctor’s orders. Lambert’s ‘On Fire’... more

July 11, 2012

Luke headed to camp this week

  Luke Bryan made a stop by the ACM Lifting Lives Music Camp this week where he shared his musical insights with the campers. The camp helps raise awareness for patients... more

July 10, 2012

More good news for Brantley

  While still reveling in the excitement of his second consecutive No.1 hit, “You Don’t Know Her Like I Do,” Brantley Gilbert announced his first... more

July 10, 2012

Taylor hints at big news

  ountry music darling and America’s sweetheart Taylor Swift dropped some big hints on her Facebook page yesterday, eluding that big news... more

July 10, 2012

Blake finds an advisor

  While it doesn’t return to TV until September 10, Blake Shelton is hard at work on the next season of NBC’s “The Voice.” The superstar,... more

July 10, 2012

Luke gearing up for GMA

  Between touring with Jason Aldean and promoting his multi-week No. 1 single ‘Drunk on You’, Luke Bryan is in the midst of a seriously... more

July 9, 2012

Paul every night at Stampede

  Every year the Calgary Stampede presents a new entertainment extravaganza in the TransAlta Grandstand Show. Even the stage is an engineering marvel, towed into place when... more

July 9, 2012

Dierks releasing a custom guitar

  Dierks Bentley is set to release a special Dierks Bentley Custom Signature Edition guitar, which will be made available to the public later this month. “It’s... more

July 9, 2012

iHeartRadio releases festival line up

  iHeartRadio has just announced the superstar lineup for the 2012 iHeartRadio Music Festival. The 2-day event, which is scheduled for September 21 & 22 at... more

July 9, 2012

Brantley is 2 for 2

  The Valory Music Co. proudly announces a second consecutive No.1 hit with “You Don’t Know Her Like I Do” for breakout sensation Brantley Gilbert.... more

July 6, 2012

Craig ready to hit the trails

  Craig Morgan’s 6th annual charity weekend is happening August 11th and 12th. Craig and a bunch of celebrities will take part in an exhibition and trail ride from... more

July 6, 2012

John returning to reality TV

  John Rich is returning to reality television next month when the CW premieres its new series, The Next: Fame Is at Your Doorstep. The program rooms four musical... more

July 6, 2012

Miranda forced to cancel weekend shows

  It’s hard to imagine tough-as-nails country gal Miranda Lambert getting so sick that she has to cancel shows, but unfortunately, that’s exactly what... more

July 6, 2012

Carrie wraps up overseas trip

  Carrie Underwood has returned back to the States following a handful of performances throughout Australia and the United Kingdom on her Blown Away Tour — and... more

July 5, 2012

Kelly Surpasses Carrie

  She stole the hearts of the voting public after being crowned ‘American Idol’ during the wildly popular reality show’s inaugural season, and now Kelly... more

July 5, 2012

Keith may not return to The Voice

  Although Keith Urban has fully enjoyed coaching talented singers on ‘The Voice’ in Australia, there’s no chance that the ‘You Gonna Fly’... more

July 5, 2012

Kix sets his solo album date

  Kix Brooks will release his solo Arista Nashville debut album, New To This Town, September 11. The 12-song collection, with 9 co-written by Kix, was produced... more

July 5, 2012

Luke is an All-Star

  Luke Bryan and Kellie Pickler will set up to the plate to perform at MLB’s All-Star Game in Kansas City on July 10. Luke is set to perform the National... more

July 4, 2012

Chris almost gets burnt out

  Chris Young had a close call this past Friday when his tour bus almost went up in flames at a stop in Charlotte, North Carolina. According to Chris, the bus was about... more

July 4, 2012

Lady A close out tour with a milestone

  Last November, when Lady Antebellum kicked off their 85-city We Own the Night tour in Knoxville, Tenn., they had no idea that by the end of the U.S. leg of the... more

July 4, 2012

ZBB get animated

  The Zac Brown Band teamed up with animated director Mike Judge (“Beavis & Butthead,” “King Of The Hill”) on their brand new... more

July 3, 2012

Brad playing at the White House tomorrow

  Brad Paisley will perform at the fourth annual USO concert on the South Lawn of the White House Wednesday, July 4. The country singer will be playing in salute to... more

July 3, 2012

Kenny goes 6 for 6 in Pittsburgh

  It was a special night in Pittsburgh for the ‘Brothers of the Sun’ Tour with Kenny Chesney and Tim McGraw with a sellout crowd of more... more

July 3, 2012

A girl for Jake

  It’s already been a great year for Jake Owen, but it just got a lot better. The country singer has announced that his wife Lacey Buchanan Owen is... more

July 3, 2012

Eric debuting a Springsteen movie

  Eric Church will have his short film on the backstory of the making of his song/video "Springsteen" on CMT's program Mixtape on July 7 at 10:15... more

June 29, 2012

CCMA announces a new event

  Paying tribute to the well-known Saskatchewan event, The CCMA Rock'n Country Cabaret will take place in Saskatoon on Friday, September 7th. This non-traditional cabaret... more

June 29, 2012

Josh hits the top

  Josh Turner‘s brand new ‘Punching Bag’ album just hit shelves on June 12, and already it’s swimming among the top albums on the Billboard Country... more

June 29, 2012

Taylor unveils her new scent

  It would seem that Taylor Swift is changing her signature scent in 2012. After the release of a first fragrance last year, the 22-year-old sensation has unveiled... more

June 29, 2012

Toby expands into Dallas

  Toby Keith has expanded his I Love This Bar and Grill restaurant chain to the great state of Texas! The favorite haunt of country music fans and food-lovers alike... more

June 28, 2012

Doc Walker celebrate Canada Day in Fort Mac

  Canada Day rolls in on Sunday and there will be celebrations all across our nation. One of the big ones is in Fort McMurray, where not only Doc Walker, but Blue Rodeo... more

June 28, 2012

AJ plays for military families on July 4th

  Alan Jackson will kick off the Fourth of July celebration early for members of the military and their families at Fort Sill, Oklahoma in the nation’s heartland... more

June 28, 2012

Luke added to Summer Concert Series

  Luke Bryan is adding some extra heat to the hot summer months and doesn’t show signs of cooling down anytime soon. The singer has been tapped to perform during... more

June 28, 2012

Tim loses court battle

  Curb Records indicated that while Tim McGraw was free to sign another recording contract, proceedings would continue in July 2012 to determine if the singer owed his former... more

June 27, 2012

Keith ready for a new album

  Keith Urban revealed plans for a new album during a new ‘Urban Chat’ video. He says he’s ”really anxious to get back into the actual studio... more

June 27, 2012

Tim expects a new album next year

  Tim McGraw, speaking with reporters at a luncheon in Nashville over the weekend, said he is planning the release of his first album on Big Machine Records. "We're... more

June 27, 2012

Kenny debuts at the top

  Kenny Chesney‘s Welcome To The Fishbowl album debuts today at No.1 on Billboard’s Top Country Albums Chart with more than 193,000 albums sold, according... more

June 26, 2012

One More Girl will sing the Anthem

  The Calgary Stampede is just 9 days away and the finishing touches are coming along. One More Girl just announced that not only will they be performing on the Nashville... more

June 26, 2012

Luke hits the top

  Luke Bryan has done it again! The singer has topped the Country Singles chart this week with his latest release, ‘Drunk on You.’ The tune is Bryan’s... more

June 26, 2012

Carrie heading to Boston

  Carrie Underwood will appear for the first time in the perennially popular CMA Songwriters Series, which will return to Boston Tuesday, July 31 at Royale, a concert... more

June 26, 2012

Miranda is going to the dogs

  Miranda Lambert has put the hat she wore to the Kentucky Derby up for sale on eBay with proceeds going to The MuttNation Foundation, a non-profit which builds shelters... more

June 25, 2012

Emerson Drive kick off Bayfest

  The final piece for the Rogers Bayfest, in Sarnia, Ontario country night has been announced. Emerson Drive will kick off Bayfest, on July 12, a show that also features... more

June 25, 2012

Guy gets booted from Kenny's show...for looking like him

  If you look anything like Kenny Chesney, you may want to steer clear from the singer’s Brothers of the Sun headlining tour! A Tennessee fan learned that the... more

June 25, 2012

Eric opens for Metallica

  Eric Church hit the stage at Metallica‘s first-ever Orion Music + More festival yesterday (June 24), held at Bader Field in Atlantic City, N.J. Metallica... more

June 25, 2012

Taylor in good company

  Taylor Swift has found herself in good company on Rolling Stone's list of 50 Women Who Rock. Taylor came in at number 45 on the list, which also featuresLady... more

June 22, 2012

Martina jumps on the bandwagon

  It seems like these days, everyone is jumping on the country music bandwagon — even television shows! Country music was already well-represented on the small screen... more

June 22, 2012

Tim hits the small screen

  It’s been a busy summer for Tim McGraw, what with his rigorous touring schedule, but the ‘Better Than I Used to Be’ singer has found time to tape... more

June 22, 2012

Chief goes platinum

  What a week for Eric Church! Not only is he celebrating the success of ‘Springsteen’ – his single sitting at No. 1 for a second consecutive... more

June 22, 2012

Lady A sell out their final leg

  Lady Antebellum is continuing to break records everywhere they go — worldwide. The trio’s Charles Kelley, Dave Haywood and Hillary Scott recently found... more

June 19, 2012

Brad eats with Jack

Brad Paisley can be seen along side a very famous face in a new series of commercials, but it’s not who you would expect — and certainly not another country star.... more

June 19, 2012

Tim goes gold

  Tim McGraw’s strong career history of connectivity with country radio continues on an amazing course of record breaking stats with the announcement today from Curb... more

June 19, 2012

Luke says he'll be headlining in 2013

  Luke Bryan has spent the past five years building a solid fan base while touring with some of country music’s hottest stars including Kenny Chesney, Rascal... more

June 19, 2012

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June 19, 2012

Flatts open to 45,000

  Rascal Flatts launched their new tour this past weekend with two sold-out concerts. The Farmers Insurance Presents “Changed Tour” kicked off in Hartford,... more

June 18, 2012

Gord teams up with 4-H again

  ATB Financial branches and 4-H clubs across the province are once again being invited to partner together to win the "Why 4-H is Great" contest and opportunity... more

June 18, 2012

Brad, Toby and Zac join up with ACM Lifting Lives

  ACM Lifting Lives is proud to announce an exciting new program with Toby Keith, Brad Paisley and Zac Brown Band to offer fans some of the... more

June 18, 2012

Easton releases Sophomore album date

  Easton Corbin will release his highly anticipated second album titled All Over The Road, on Sept. 18. The 11-song set includes the fast-rising single “Lovin’... more

June 18, 2012

Sugarland will be 3 again

  Another country baby is on the way! And this time, it’s for Sugarland’s Jennifer Nettles People.com reported that Nettles and her husband of... more

June 14, 2012

CCMA announces more performers

  I mentioned yesterday that Johnny Reid has been confirmed for this year's CCMA Awards, September 9, from Saskatoon. Well the CCMA has announced more performers. Paul... more

June 14, 2012

Taylor is going to need a bigger house

  Taylor Swift gets a lot of press for doing nice things, but on Monday (June 11) she received a formal award for her good deeds. The starlet was handed the 2012 Honorary... more

June 14, 2012

Sara performing at tonight's NBA Finals

  Sara Evans will surely represent country music proudly performing the ‘Star Spangled Banner’ on national television Thursday night (June 14). Yesterday,... more

June 14, 2012

Lee Brice is tying the knot

  Lee Brice has revealed that he and his longtime girlfriend plan to tie the knot sometime next year. Speaking with TasteofCountry.com, the "A Woman Like You"... more

June 13, 2012

Johnny confirmed for the CCMA's

  Johnny Reid has been confirmed to perform at the 2012 Canadian Country Music Awards. Set to take place in Saskatoon on September 9th will air on CBC at 8:00pm. Tickets... more

June 13, 2012

LBT's ride raises $55,000

  Little Big Town’s 6th annual Ride For A Cure event took place this past Sunday, June 10th in Franklin and Columbia, TN. The annual motorcycle ride portion of the... more

June 13, 2012

AJ debuts at the top

  Alan Jackson’s Thirty Miles West debuts at the top of Billboard’s Top Country Albums sales chart this week, making it his 13th album to debut in... more

June 12, 2012

CMA sets attendance record

  The 2012 CMA Music Festival set a new attendance record with daily attendance topping 71,000 fans, a 9.2 percent increase over the 65,000 in attendance in 2011... more

June 12, 2012

Colt Ford teams up with Jake Owen

  Colt Ford has shipped his lead single, “Back,” which features Jake Owen. “Back” can be found on Ford’s upcoming fourth studio album, Declaration... more

June 12, 2012

Eric scores his second #1

  This year will most definitely be one that Eric Church remembers for the rest of his life. In January, the singer scored his very first No. 1 single with ‘Drink... more

June 12, 2012

Brad surprised by his CMA Award

Brad Paisley got the CMA International Artist Achievement Award during CMA's Music fest on Thursday, June 7. He was presented with the award by CMA's CEOSteve Moore,... more

June 11, 2012

Bamajam will be rocking this weekend

  Tim McGraw, Eric Church, the Zac Brown Band and Alan Jackson are just a few of the major stars scheduled to perform at BamaJam 2012 next week... more

June 11, 2012

Dean makes People's list

  We have to be proud when a Canadian artist makes a splash south of the border. Dean Brody is doing just that. Dean is featured on People Magazine Country... more

June 11, 2012

Kenny playing free show

  Chesney, who will release his much-anticipated new album ‘Welcome to the Fishbowl’ on June 19, is making a promotional pit stop in the great state of New Jersey... more

June 11, 2012

And the winner is...charity

  Greer Stadium was the place to be Saturday morning (June 9) if you were in Nashville for the 2012 CMA Music Festival. Carrie Underwood, Scotty McCreery, Lauren... more

June 8, 2012

Kenny and Tim open to nearly 100,000

  The ‘Brothers of the Sun’ Tour staring Chesney and McGraw kicked off last Saturday with a near capacity crowd of 50,000. “I have to tell you what a fitting... more

June 8, 2012

Make it 15 for Carrie

  Carrie Underwood reigns atop Billboard’s Top Country Albums chart for a fifth consecutive week with her new album, Blown Away, even as the album news closely... more

June 8, 2012

Craig Morgan makes an appearance on the Travel Channel

  Craig Morgan is set to appear on Travel Channel’s new series “Hotel Impossible” on Monday, June 11. In the upcoming episode, Morgan joins hotel... more

June 8, 2012

Jerrod sets new album date

  Jerrod Niemann will release his new album, Free the Music, on Oct. 2 on Sea Gayle Records/Arista Nashville. The lead single from the project is "Shinin'... more

June 7, 2012

High Valley just a few days away

  High Valley did a great job opening up for Paul Brandt in March and they just played at the CMA Festival on the Global Artist Stage. Now they're getting their new... more

June 7, 2012

It's a first for Jason

  It’s going to be Jason Aldean‘s kinda party on Aug. 5 in Columbus, Ohio. The country superstar has made history, selling out his first-ever stadium... more

June 7, 2012

Blake working on a new album

  Blake Shelton seems to be working on new music. According to Nashville keyboard player Gordon Mote, Shelton is working on a Christmas album. “Had a great day... more

June 7, 2012

The big CMT Winners

  Country music’s biggest party, the 2012 CMT Music Awards, aired live from Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena tonight. The show, hosted by Toby Keith and Kristen... more

June 6, 2012

Terri does Europe

  Terri Clark is taking her show overseas later this month. She will be hitting Scotland, the U.K, Switzerland, Italy, Germany and Norway from June 23 to July 6. ... more

June 6, 2012

Tim shoots for charity

  Tim McGraw was on hand Tuesday morning (June 5) in Nashville to help support his younger brother Mark in a special Celebrity Shootout event, benefiting their late... more

June 6, 2012

Luke gets three in a row

  Luke Bryan has scored his third consecutive Platinum single with his current Top 5 smash, “Drunk On You,” which has been certified by the RIAA. The single... more

June 5, 2012

CMT announces their presenters

  The countdown to the 2012 CMT Music Awards is on! This Wednesday night (June 6), country music fanatics will get to see country’s top performers take the... more

June 5, 2012

Shania adds more Vegas dates

  Shania Twain, one of the world’s best-selling female artists of all time, has been busy preparing for the Dec. 1 premiere of her highly anticipated new Las Vegas... more

June 5, 2012

Lady A break records

  Lady Antebellum were joined by over 62,000 fans this weekend on their headlining “Own The Night 2012 World Tour” sponsored by GAC in Cincinnati, OH, Cleveland,... more

June 5, 2012

Kenny playing 4th of July fireworks

  Kenny Chesney will celebrate the 4th of July with a special performance in New York City. Kenny will join pop superstar Katy Perry to perform on the ’36th... more

June 4, 2012

Amanda Wilkinson gets engaged

Amanda Wilkinson is officially all grown up and is set to tie the knot! Amanda announced the happy news of her engagement Saturday night and confirmed it yesterday tweeting, ”To... more

June 4, 2012

Lady A announce their final leg

  Unfortunately, the saying “all good things comes to an end” does include Lady Antebellum‘s wildly popular headlining Own the Night 2012 World Tour.... more

June 4, 2012

Carrie rumored to be on Aerosmith's new album

  Are Carrie Underwood and Steven Tyler dueting on the new Aerosmith record? That’s the rumor. Mjsbigblog reports that an in-the-know... more

June 4, 2012

Dierks' father passes away

  Dierks Bentley's father, Leon Bentley, passed away on June 1 in Phoenix at the age of 88, the singer-songwriter tweeted over the weekend: "My dad died yesterday.... more

June 1, 2012

Dallas goes acoustic

One of Canada’s newest country stars, Dallas Smith, was in Toronto recently to promote the release of his brand new album, ‘Jumped Right In.’  Here he... more

June 1, 2012

Tim will play new stuff on tour

  Tim McGraw will kick off the ‘Brothers of the Sun Tour with Kenny Chesneyand Tim McGraw’ armed with new music to share with fans in stadiums all... more

June 1, 2012

Luke and Kimberly hosting ABC special

  Luke Bryan and The Band Perry’s Kimberly Perry will team up to host the summer’s hottest television music event when the ABC Television Network airs... more

June 1, 2012

Eric staying on the road

  He’s sold out over 25 dates on his inaugural arena headlining tour, but Eric Church‘s ‘The Blood, Sweat & Beers Tour’ isn’t over... more

May 31, 2012

huge summer album out in 2 weeks

  On June 12, Universal Music Group Nashville will release Now That’s What I Call Country Vol. 5, the latest installment in the popular NOW series. Country music... more

May 31, 2012

4 weeks in a row for Carrie

  Carrie Underwood ’s fourth album, Blown Away, is No. 1 for the fourth consecutive week on Billboard’s Top Country Album Chart. Blown Away becomes... more

May 31, 2012

Garth extends his stay

  Garth Brooks‘ Wynn Las Vegas Encore Theater residency was coming to an end, the iconic entertainer has released a string of new dates for the stage show, which... more

May 31, 2012

Toby raises over $660K for the kids

  Toby Keith held his 9th Annual Toby Keith & Friends Golf Classic in Oklahoma City. The event helped raise $664,000 to help build the OK Kids Korral, a residence... more

May 30, 2012

Paris Fair gets some Canadian Country

  The Paris Agricultural Society has been putting on the Paris Fair for the past 153 years. Over the Labor Day Long Weekend there will be tons to do and see at the 154th... more

May 30, 2012

Tim honors military on Memorial Day

  Tim McGraw spent Memorial Day performing for a packed house of service members at New York City’s Beacon Theatre. In partnership with Chase and the United Service... more

May 30, 2012

Sugarland forced to cancel dates

  Sugarland have been forced to cancel their upcoming show at BBVA Compass Stadium. The Houston, Texas stadium said Monday that the country duo has a "scheduling... more

May 29, 2012

Dean's new video out

  There's no doubt that Dean Brody is one of Canada's hottest country stars right now. His new album “Dirt” has already given us one number one song... more

May 29, 2012

Johnny Cash lineup announced

  The lineup for the Johnny Cash Music Festival is taking shape as Rosanne Cash, Willie Nelson, Dierks Bentleyand Civil Wars have been... more

May 29, 2012

Kenny, Brad and more team up with Joe Walsh

  CMT presents a first of its kind ‘CMT Crossroads’ event, ‘CMT Crossroads: Joe Walsh & Friends,’, featuring the legendary rocker and guitarist... more

May 29, 2012

Taylor gets her own exhibit

  Starting June 6, an exhibit devoted entirely to the award-winning Taylor Swift will be on display at the Country Music Hall of Fame. Appropriately named Taylor Swift:... more

May 28, 2012

Doc Walker Send off Summer in Alberta

  GRAMMY, ACM and CMA award‐winning vocal group The Mavericks along with hit maker Joe Nichols are just two of the featured performers for the 2nd annual Summer Send Off... more

May 28, 2012

Rodney hosting Music Gives Back concert

  On Tuesday, June 5, Rodney Atkins will once again host the Second Annual “Music City Gives Back” benefit concert in partnership with Music City,... more

May 28, 2012

George is on fire

  AARP magazine has released their annual “Men On Fire” list. The publication compiled a list of the 21 sexiest men over 50 and the King Of Country... more

May 28, 2012

Luke on tonight's Bachelorette

  ABC’s hit show “The Bachelorette” is going country again tonight! Bachelorette Emily Maynard and one of her suitors, Arie, take a trip on a private jet... more

May 25, 2012

Emerson Drive in Sign language

Emerson Drive's first number one song was “Moments” from back in 2006. Now it's back, in a different way. They have a video posted up on their website with the... more

May 25, 2012

Lady A moving into new digs

  Since Lady Antebellum snagged the New Artist of the Year award at the 2008 CMAs, they have racked up countless new awards and added a handful of No. 1 hits to... more

May 25, 2012

Jake helping feeds the hungry

  Jake Owen and Vince Gill have joined the line-up of performers for the 8th annual Stars For Second Harvest benefit on Tuesday, June 5, 2012 at the historic Ryman... more

May 25, 2012

Miranda just can't stop

  Miranda Lambert‘s dog rescuing habit is getting out of control. It’s obvious that the ‘Over You’ hitmaker has a soft heart for all things furry,... more

May 24, 2012

Kenny continues to block out the sun

  Kenny Chesney announced he’s expanding his partnership with Costa with five new limited edition sunglasses, with a portion of the proceeds continuing to benefit... more

May 24, 2012

Taylor tops in country

  Taylor Swift is country music’s most beautiful lady, according to the just-released annual Maxim Hot 100 list. The statuesque singer lands at No. 26, with... more

May 24, 2012

Eric turns into a detective

  Back in February, Eric Church first expressed his frustrations with ticket scalpers, but now he has now taken the fight to a higher platform, partnering... more

May 24, 2012

Tim gives new homes

  Tim McGraw is giving back to wounded warriors and service members by launching the nationwide HomeFront initiative, a goodwill effort that will award 25 deserving... more

May 23, 2012

CCMA Confirms first set of performers

  Canadian Country Music Association (CCMA) announced the first performers confirmed for the annual live award show broadcast, which celebrates the best in Canadian country... more

May 23, 2012

Reba on tonight's big finale

  Reba McEntire will reportedly be featured on the upcoming season finale for American Idol. The show will feature Reba and finalist Skylar Laine connecting... more

May 23, 2012

CMT adds more performers

  The star power on the 2012 CMT Music Awards stage is getting hotter with the addition of Luke Bryan, Eric Church, Toby Keith, Willie Nelson, Pistol... more

May 22, 2012

One More Girl wrap up Rick Hansen Tour

  Tonight One More Girl will be performing live at the Rick Hansen Celebration 25. As the conclusion to the 25th Anniversary of Rick's original journey, Rick Hansen... more

May 22, 2012

And the Billboard Award goes to...

  Sunday marked the annual Billboard Music Awards live from the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. While there weren't too many country artists up for awards, there were a few... more

May 22, 2012

Toby hosting CMT Awards

  Toss back those red solo cups, as Toby Keith has signed on to host the 2012 CMT Music Awards, which will air Wednesday, June 6 at 8PM ET on CMT and at CMT.com.... more

May 22, 2012

Carrie on Dateline tonight

  Carrie Underwood is dominating the landscape right now, especially in the mainstream media. The ‘Blown Away’ singer, whose new album of the same name... more

May 17, 2012

Clot helps kick off CMA Fest

  Country Weekly magazine is celebrating the kick-off to CMA Music Festival with a special benefit concert featuring country artists Colt Ford, LoCash Cowboys,... more

May 17, 2012

Lady A raises a bunch of cash

  Lady Antebellum and thousands of generous fans joined together at Louisville, KY’s KFC Yum! Center Wednesday night to raise more than $285,000 for the Henryville,... more

May 17, 2012

Taylor makes the largest donation in history

  By now, everyone knows that award-winning country star Taylor Swift has a huge heart. And thanks to her award-winning, record-breaking music career, the ‘Mean’... more

May 17, 2012

Forbes says Country is influential

  Country music had quite the impact on Forbes‘ recently-released ’Top 100 Most Influential Entertainers’ list. Taylor Swift ranked... more

May 15, 2012

Keith gives a shout out to the Pistols

  As The Wilkinsons they garnered huge success with the singles ’26 Cents’, ‘Boy, Oh Boy’, ‘Jimmy’s Got a Girlfriend’... more

May 15, 2012

Tim shoots to honor his dad

  On Tuesday June 5, Tim McGraw will host a Celebrity Sporting Clay Shootout benefiting the Tug McGraw Foundation. The event will pair a pro shooter with a celebrity and... more

May 15, 2012

Carrie and Mike on "Oprah's Next Chapter"

  Carrie Underwood and husband Mike Fisher will discuss their blissful marriage together for the first time during a segment for ‘Oprah’s Next Chapter,’... more

May 15, 2012

John and friends help St. Jude's

  John Rich, Kellie Pickler, Darius Rucker, Jeff Foxworthy and Big & Rich will perform at the St. Jude Presents John Rich & Friends... more

May 14, 2012

Johnny on hand to honor Teacher of the Year

  Two-time JUNO Award winner and MusiCounts Teacher of the Year Award sponsor, Johnny Reid visited Regiopolis-Notre Dame High School, to celebrate this year’s award... more

May 14, 2012

Carrie heading Dancing

  The wildly popular ‘Dancing with the Stars’ reality show is going country on Tuesday (May 15), with superstar Carrie Underwood scheduled to take... more

May 14, 2012

CMT announces first set of performers

  It was announced today that Carrie Underwood, Brad Paisley, Kenny Chesney, Lady Antebellum, Little Big Town, and Zac Brown Band will... more

May 14, 2012

5 in a row for Jason

  Jason Aldean‘s “Fly Over States” reached the summit of the radio charts today, becoming his ninth career No. one and fifth consecutive single off his... more

May 11, 2012

Toby getting ready to break ground

  Groundbreaking ceremonies for the OK Kids Korral in Oklahoma City will be held May 18 to coincide with the ninth annual Toby Keith & Friends Golf Classic.... more

May 11, 2012

George will be in PG next week

  George Canyon has spent his life dealing with type 1 diabetes and knows how hard it is for kids and families. That's why he's making a stop at the playhouse in... more

May 11, 2012

Lady A in a Lipton commercial

  Earlier this year, Lady Antebellum announced plans to join Lipton’s “Drink Positive” campaign, and now the band is featured in a... more

May 11, 2012

Strait back in the Rodeo

  The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo — one of the biggest events of its kind in the country — has announced a killer line-up for 2013. In addition... more

May 10, 2012

Craig will headline a free show

  Craig Morgan has confirmed he will headline the July 13 broadcast of “Fox & Friends’” “All American Summer” concert series from New York... more

May 10, 2012

Tim McGraw making headphones

  Tim McGraw has teamed up with Harman International Industries to create two styles of JBL headphones. The headphones, which will soon be available at many... more

May 10, 2012

John backs Eric

  Last year John Rich made country music fans proud when he won “Celebrity Apprentice” and raised thousands of dollars for his charity of choice, St.... more

May 10, 2012

Taylor making Mother's Day cards

  Mother’s Day is just around the corner and if you’re still looking for the perfect card for your mom, let Taylor Swift help! Swift has once again... more

May 9, 2012

Martina heading to the Indy 500

  Martina McBride is set to sing the National Anthem during pre-race ceremonies at the 96th Indianapolis 500 on Sunday, May 27 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.... more

May 9, 2012

Miranda scores her 4th #1

  Miranda Lambert scored her fourth career No. 1 single this week with her latest hit, ‘Over You.’ Lambert penned the emotional tune with her superstar... more

May 9, 2012

Carrie makes history

  Carrie Underwood’s fourth album, Blown Away, makes history today by debuting at No. 1 on Billboard’s Top Country Albums chart making her only the second... more

May 8, 2012

Kristian joins a buddy at the Opry

  To commemorate his fourth performance on the Grand Ole Opry, Mercury Records’ singer/songwriter Canaan Smith invited label and tour mate Kristian Bush of Sugarland... more

May 8, 2012

Is there a Blake and Cee-Lo duet in the works?

  This season of ‘The Voice‘ is heating up with just one contestant remaining for each of the four music judges, but the stiff competition between country superstar Blake... more

May 8, 2012

Jason hops on the reality TV bandwagon

  Jason Aldean will take part in E!’s new show ‘Opening Act,’ which premieres on July 9. The premise for ‘Opening Act’ is pretty similar to... more

May 8, 2012

Stars stepping up the the plate again this year

  During the 2012 CMA Music Festival, a star-studded roster of Country Music’s hottest performers and personalities will join forces to help strike out cancer.... more

May 7, 2012

Lee Brice is #1...digitally

  Lee Brice‘s sophomore album, ‘Hard 2 Love,’ is already making waves in the country music scene. It just its first week of availability, the album sold... more

May 7, 2012

Carrie is going global

  Carrie Underwood is going global! With the release of her fourth studio album, ‘Blown Away,’ the country superstar has announced a string of concert dates... more

May 7, 2012

Jake is officially a married man

  Jake Owen officially tied the knot over the weekend. “A best friend for life. I now have a wifey … my face hurts from smiling,” he shared via... more

May 7, 2012

Chris donates a quilt

  Chris Young continues his feverish support of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, one of the world’s premier centers for the research and treatment... more

May 4, 2012

Johnny better learn French

  Johnny will be performing at the Festival d’été international de Québec in New Richmond, QC on Friday, July 20th. Tickets are on sale right now.   ... more

May 4, 2012

Many country artist donate to a great cause

  Over 50 musicians, sports figures and entertainment organizations have come together to raise money for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society (LLS) through a special eBay... more

May 4, 2012

"Mean" to be featured on "Glee"

  ‘Glee,’ Fox’s hit musical television show about a high school glee club, is known for it’s larger-than-life covers of popular songs. Coming up... more

May 4, 2012

Zac releases "No Hurry" video

Zac Brown Band recently released the music video for their latest hit single, “No Hurry.” The song, which is the band’s fifth single from their platinum... more

May 3, 2012

AJ debuting new songs at the Opry

  Alan Jackson will take to the Grand Ole Opry stage on Tues., May 8 and give a sneak peek performance of selections from his upcoming album Thirty Miles West,... more

May 3, 2012

Jay reveals new baby boy's name

  Earlier this year, Rascal Flatts‘ Jay DeMarcus and wife Allison DeMarcus revealed the news that they’re expecting their second child this summer.... more

May 3, 2012

Miranda and Little Big Town added to CMA Music Festival

  Miranda Lambert and fan favorite group Little Big Town have joined the performer lineup for the Nightly Concerts at LP Field held during 2012 CMA Music... more

May 3, 2012

Are Tim and Faith Vegas bound?

  Well it seems that way as rumors are circling about Tim McGraw and Faith Hill possibly signing a contract to have their own residency on the strip.... more

May 2, 2012

Zac launching music and food festival

  Zac Brown Band's Southern Ground Music and Food Festival returns to Charleston, South Carolina for its second consecutive year on October 20 and 21. All aspects of... more

May 2, 2012

Montgomery Gentry headlining tornado relief concert

  Montgomery Gentry will headline the Kentucky Cares Concert on May 9th to benefit victims from the recent tornado that ripped through eastern Kentucky in early March. The... more

May 2, 2012

Man posing as Brantley facing charges

  After sending emails and text messages acting as if he were the country star, 25-year-old Thomas Michael Barth has been charged with two counts of felony theft, according... more

May 1, 2012

Eric rips reality TV

  Eric Church has never been afraid to speak his mind, and his recent comments about reality television shows like ‘American Idol’ and ‘The Voice’... more

May 1, 2012

Colt fills in for Eric

  Colt Ford never likes to disappoint his fans so when Capitol Records’ Eric Church had to cancel this past Sunday’s “Blood, Sweat,... more

May 1, 2012

Carrie announced Blown Away Tour

  Carrie Underwood announced this morning during her appearance on “Good Morning America” to promote her new album, Blown Away, in stores today, that... more

May 1, 2012

Blake debuts his new song

  Reigning ACM and CMA Male Vocalist of the Year Blake Shelton took the stage on “The Voice” last night to perform his new single, “Over,”... more

April 30, 2012

Make sure you vote for Shania

  Last week the CMT Music Awards were announced and it's up to you to decide the winner. Shania is nominated for "Collaborative Video of the Year" for her... more

April 30, 2012

The even perform together

Country music’s most prolific married couple Miranda Lambert and Blake Shelton performed ‘The Voice’ coach’s No. 1 hit ‘Honey Bee’ together... more

April 30, 2012

Eric loses his voice

  Eric Church was forced to cancel his April 29th show in Bloomington, IL due to illness. The singer released a statement on his website apologizing for the inconvenience.... more

April 30, 2012

Lady A busy doing their rounds

  Lady Antebellum will perform tomorrow on “The View” and on “Late Night with Jimmy Fallon” on Wed., May 2. Their top selling ‘Own The... more

April 27, 2012

Miranda holds stock in the Packers...literally

  Miranda Lambert is actually a shareholder of Wisconsin’s Green Bay Packers. We wonder if this will get the southern gal on her feet rooting for a team from the north.... more

April 27, 2012

Eli Young Band already thinking about their third album

  The Eli Young Band may only be two singles deep into their current album, August 2011′s ‘Life at Best,’ but the guys have already gotten the... more

April 27, 2012

Taylor could play Sandy

  If Hollywood movie makers ever decide to remake the 1978 classic “Grease,” like they have done with “Footloose” and are doing with “Dirty... more

April 27, 2012

There's an awesome new country festival

  There's a new country festival where the music and atmosphere will rival the serene, natural beauty of the landscape. Watershed Music Festival will take place August... more

April 27, 2012

Carrie performs with a 5th grade choir

  At PS22 in Staten Island, N.Y., a chorus of talented fifth graders has garnered some national attention by performing hit songs with famous musicians like Gym... more

April 26, 2012

Gord opening up for Miranda

  Miranda Lambert will be "On Fire" when she hits the stage on Tuesday, September 4th at 7:30 pm at EnCana Events Centre in Dawson Creek with Pistol Annies and GORD... more

April 26, 2012

Blake heading to Indiana

  Blake Shelton, Barry Manilow, Train and Journey are the first performers announced for the 2012 Indiana State Fair in Indianapolis. The concert series has been moved to... more

April 26, 2012

The Band Perry filming Paris in New Orleans

  This week, the Band Perry are hanging out in New Orleans, Louisiana shooting their music video for their single ‘Postcard From Paris,’ and from the... more

April 26, 2012

Trace hosting new show

  Trace Adkins is one of country music’s most patriotic stars. So we weren’t particularly surprised to learn that Adkins latest project will be hosting... more

April 25, 2012

Chad re-writes Red Solo Cup...NHL style

The Vancouver Canucks lost out of round 1 in the NHL playoffs on Sunday night. Some of our genre’s most enthusiastic hockey fans including Aaron Pritchett, Dallas... more

April 25, 2012

Jake says private and on a beach

  As a touring country artist, Jake Owen has long known that he has a steady base of fans interested in his music. But the ‘Alone With You’ singer... more

April 25, 2012

Brad is turned into a cartoon

  Brad Paisley will appear on a new episode of Comedy Central's hit animated series South Park on Wednesday, April 25. Paisley dropped by the show's... more

April 24, 2012

Dean had some heavy metal influences

  A radio staion in Kitchener put on a great “eat and greet” event today to promote Dean Brody’s album Dirt. About fifty winners were invited to listen... more

April 24, 2012

Zac sets his new album date

  Zac Brown Band have been crazy busy this year, as they’ve taken the stages of arenas across the country and awards shows alike. Currently up for Top Country... more

April 24, 2012

Jason grants dying boy's wish

  Tyson Zimmer, a 7-year-old boy in Nebraska who is dying of brain cancer, is a huge Jason Aldean fan. As family and friends have watched Zimmer battle the horrible... more

April 24, 2012

Keith is working feverishly on a new album

  Keith Urban is still flying high from his recent induction into the Grand Ole Opry, but he’s still looking forward to working on new music. “I’m... more

April 23, 2012

Randy's new album will reflect his new lifestyle

  Randy Houser started off the new year with a new marriage, a new record deal and plans for a new album. The ‘With My Boots On’ hitmaker has been diving... more

April 23, 2012

Got a cool $5 mil for Alan's property

  Alan Jackson and his wife have decided to sell this year, the Jacksons are putting their equally mind-boggling lakeside retreat on the market for $4,995,000. The... more

April 23, 2012

Eric and Joe join Countryfest

Every year, Countryfest — hosted by radio station WGNA in Albany, N.Y. — is one of the best ways to catch live music from your favorite country stars. As expected,... more

April 23, 2012

Carrie leads the way

  It’s proving to be Carrie Underwood’s year as she picks up five nominations for the 2012 CMT Music Awards, it was announced this morning live on NBC’s... more

April 20, 2012

Once again Canada's top will be showcased in Nashville

  Every year, over 90,000 fans from all around the world gather in Nashville for CMA Music Festival in June. The CMA Music Fest’s Global Events allow artists... more

April 20, 2012

Luke and Willie added to Billboard Summit

  The 2012 Billboard Summit is adding some popular — and even a little bit surprising — names to its roster. Billboard announced that laid country legend Willie... more

April 20, 2012

Lady A leads the way

  The 2012 Billboard Music Awards finalists were just announced. Lady Antebellum leads the country music nominees with a total of four nominations. The 2012 Billboard Music... more

April 20, 2012

NBC announces Summer Concert Series

  NBC announced that The Band Perry, Kenny Chesney and Zac Brown Band will take part in the “Today” show’s annual summer... more

April 19, 2012

Reba second to only Shania

  This week, Reba McEntire technically became the second female country artist to ever sell more than 30 million albums. The first woman to do this was Shania... more

April 19, 2012

The Kenny and Tim video is out tomorrow!

The music video for “Feel Like a Rock Star,” Kenny Chesney‘s smash hit duet with Tim McGraw, premieres in-full tomorrow on AccessHollywood.com. The... more

April 19, 2012

Dierks will be waiting tables

  Sheryl Crow and Dierks Bentley will wait tables as part of the 11th annual Kevin Carter Waiting for Wishes celebrity charity dinner. The event... more

April 19, 2012

Darius hosting his 3rd golf tourney

  Darius Rucker will host his 3rd annual "Darius and Friends, a benefit for St. Jude presented by GAC" event on June 4. The concert and celebrity golf tournament... more

April 18, 2012

Blake makes an Elvis comparison

  Blake Shelton may not be a fan of all the background dancers and glitzy staging he sees on ‘The Voice‘ — and he’s taken a little flack for... more

April 18, 2012

Eric reaches 25 sell outs

  There’s just no stopping Eric Church these days. With his career hotter than ever, Church has now sold out a 25th headlining show on his 2012 Blood, Sweat... more

April 18, 2012

Joe a proud new papa

  Joe Nichols and wife Heather welcomed a daughter to the world on Tues., April 17. Dylan River was born at a healthy 7 lbs 5 oz and 21 ¼ inches long. “As... more

April 17, 2012

Tara will be a celebrity judge

  Tara Oram, best known for her hits ‘Fly Girl’ and ‘Go to Bed Angry’, has been announced as a celebrity judge on the YTV hit show, ‘The... more

April 17, 2012

Keith raises $465K

  Last Tuesday (April 10), Keith Urban and a host of celebrity acts took Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena by storm to play to a sold-out audience of nearly... more

April 17, 2012

Carrie appearing on Letterman webcast

  Carrie Underwood fans are waiting expectantly for May 1, when they will finally be able to snag a copy of the starlet’s upcoming record ‘Blown Away.’... more

April 17, 2012

Kenny helps out Matthew McConaughey

  Kenny Chesney has signed on to sing at a private fundraiser at the House of Blues in New Orleans next month, which will be sponsored by charity organizations led... more

April 13, 2012

Miranda picks up a stray

  Not long ago, Miranda Lambert assured fans that she and hubby Blake Shelton aren’t planning to have any babies in the near future. This week, the... more

April 13, 2012

Miranda picks up a stray

Not long ago, Miranda Lambert assured fans that she and hubby Blake Shelton aren’t planning to have any babies in the near future. This week, the reason why... more

April 13, 2012

Jason does the Dew

Do you Dew? Jason Aldean does, along with other big names like Lil Wayne, Mac Miller, Dale Earnhardt Jr., Paul Rodriguez Jr., Theotis Beasley and Danny Davis, in Mountain... more

April 13, 2012

Taylor working an a new album

  ACM Entertainer of the Year Taylor Swift is hard at work on the follow up to her highly successful Speak Now album. The superstar, who co-wrote a song with... more

April 13, 2012

Toby's USO tours in it's 10th year

  Toby Keith's USO tours are nearing their 10th anniversary. The country star's dedication to entertaining the overseas troops has become an annual tradition. "We... more

April 12, 2012

Josh gets set to release his 5th album

  With four No. 1 smash hits in “All Over Me,” “Your Man,” “Would You Go With Me,” and “Why Don’t We Just Dance,” and... more

April 12, 2012

Swift teams up with the Biebs

  Justin Bieber recently revealed that he has teamed up with Taylor Swift for a song on his forthcoming album. “I wrote a song with Taylor Swift, which is... more

April 12, 2012

Flatts find themselves at the top

  Rascal Flatts dropped their eighth studio album, ‘Changed,’ on April 3, and it debuted at the No. 3 spot on the Billboard 200. This week, however, the... more

April 12, 2012

Garth will perform in Canada this summer

  Garth Brooks has been confirmed for the Calgary Stampede's ten day music festival. Brooks takes the stage on July 12. The 100th anniversary of the so-called Greatest... more

April 11, 2012

Montgomery Gentry the wrestlers?

Recently Average Joes’ Montgomery Gentry joined TNA Wrestling’s “Cowboy” James Storm for a cameo appearance in his new video for “Longnecks... more

April 11, 2012

Martina and Jake added to CMA Festival

  The Country Music Association announced today that fan favorites Hunter Hayes, Martina McBride and Jake Owen have joined the performance lineup for the Nightly Concerts... more

April 11, 2012

Blake sings on Monday

  For the first time this season, Blake Shelton and fellow coach Christina Aguilera will perform alongside the four remaining artists on their respective teams... more

April 10, 2012

Jake gets engaged

  Jake Owen is now officially off the market. The country singer proposed to his girlfriend Lacey Buchanan Saturday night (April 7) while performing at his annual charity... more

April 10, 2012

Lee is tops

  Lee Brice has finally topped the country singles chart as a recording artist with his latest single, ‘A Woman Like You.’ Though, being No. 1 is nothing... more

April 10, 2012

Duets premieres next month

  Country music fans anticipating ABC’s new show ‘Duets,’ won’t have to wait too much longer. The network just announced that the... more

April 10, 2012

AJ releasing a new album

  Alan Jackson will release his much anticipated album Thirty Miles Weston June 5. When asked about the unique album title Jackson responds, “There’s... more

April 5, 2012

Rascal Flatts Ellen Footage

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Rascal Flatts Ellen Footage

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April 5, 2012

Garth's Playing The Stampede!!!

  Garth Brooks will be playing at the Calgary Stampede this year!   He'll take the stage at the Scotiabank Saddledome July 12 at the Calgary Stampede in... more

April 5, 2012

Scotty Goes To College

  With his career already sky rocketing, it's tough to remember that Scotty McCreary is just about the enter college this fall. Wondering what Scotty's college life... more

April 5, 2012

Miranda Up To Ears In ACMs

Miranda Lambert continued her reign as country music’s queen on Sunday at the 47th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards, where she picked up two more trophies- one for Female... more

April 4, 2012

Rodney helps kick off ball season

  Rodney Atkins and Gloriana will kick-off opening weekend festivities in Cincinnati at the Great American Ballpark. Atkins will perform ”The... more

April 4, 2012

One More Girl play for a legend

  One More Girl, whose song ‘Maybe’ hit the Mediabase Charts at #19 last week, are gearing up to go to Los Angeles in the next two weeks to perform... more

April 4, 2012

Blake and Reba join Kelly on stage

  Kelly Clarkson is well into her 2012 Stronger Tour, and last night (April 3) she took the stage at Los Angeles’ Nokia Theater with several of her musical celebrity... more

April 3, 2012

Darius and Big & Rich added to Lionel special

  The Academy of Country Music announced today that Darius Rucker and Big & Rich will complete the all-star lineup of artists scheduled to perform at... more

April 3, 2012

Darius and Big & Rich added to Lionel special

  The Academy of Country Music announced today that Darius Rucker and Big & Rich will complete the all-star lineup of artists scheduled to perform at... more

April 3, 2012

And the Juno goes to...

  The Juno awards happened on Sunday but most were handed out the night before. By the end of the night Terri Clark‘s Roots And Wings had won the award... more

April 3, 2012

Jason's album is done

  Jason Aldean released his fourth studio album, ‘My Kinda Party,’ in November of 2010, and since then he’s seen his career skyrocket as his singles... more

April 3, 2012

A new album from Miranda?

  It was one year ago tomorrow (April 4) that Miranda Lambert and the Pistol Annies debuted their act at the ACM ‘Girls Night Out’ performance... more

April 2, 2012

Toby wins before the awards even start

  Toby Keith announced his own ACM Award win during the red carpet broadcast on Sunday night. The singer was chatting with GAC-TV’s hosts when he was surprised... more

April 2, 2012

Tim will headline a new summer festival

  A big, new country music festival will be held near Bowmanville, ON this summer.  Bowmanville is located about an hour east of Toronto. The 3-day festival is called Boots... more

April 2, 2012

Dean accomplishes a huge feat

  Dean Brody has a monster #1 hit on his hands.  His song ‘Canadian Girls’ has reached the top spot on the Mediabase Canada Country Chart.... more

April 2, 2012

Blake could lose some cash on The Voice

  When we’re watching ‘The Voice‘ each week, we occasionally see hear a pesky little “bleep!” and see a tiny sensor bubble covering the mouth... more

March 30, 2012

Justin brings Taylor to tears

It’s the moment nobody in the world hopes for — the moment when Justin Bieber gives you a hug and says, “Guess what? You just got ‘Punk’d.’”... more

March 30, 2012

Carrie still gets nervous

  Carrie Underwood is undoubtedly one of the industry’s most seasoned performers when it comes to live television. While the superstar has performed on countless... more

March 30, 2012

Chris has a hidden talent

  Miranda Lambert and Chris Young sat down at the table with the ladies of CBS’ ‘The Talk’ on Thursday morning, and Lambert decided to offer... more

March 30, 2012

ACM adds more presenters

  The Academy of Country Music announced today that Zac Brown, Brantley Gilbert, Liam Hemsworth, LL COOL J, Scotty McCreery, The Band Perry, KISS, Sugarland,... more

March 29, 2012

Kenny reveals new album title

  Kenny Chesney hasn’t put out a new album since his Sept. 2010 release ‘Hemingway’s Whiskey,’ which resulted in four No. 1 singles and went... more

March 29, 2012

Who's country's hottest guy?

  The verdict is in for People Country’s hottest guy, and the top cowboy stud of the year just so happens to be now widely-loved ‘The Voice‘ celebrity... more

March 29, 2012

Brad sets up a scholarship

  Belmont University alumnus and multi Grammy, Country Music Association and Academy of Country Music award-winning artist Brad Paisley recently established an... more

March 29, 2012

ACM announces duet performers

  The Academy of Country Music announced today that Kenny Chesney & Tim McGraw, Blake Shelton & Lionel Richie, Rascal Flatts & Steve... more

March 28, 2012

Randy teams up with Jagermeister

Jägermeister Herbal Liqueur, a brand as deeply rooted in music as it is in mythology and lore, is proud to announce the Jägermeister Presents Tour featuring country music... more

March 28, 2012

Kenny drunk dialed Lionel

  You may know that Kenny Chesney makes an appearance with a host of country stars on Lionel Richie’s ‘Tuskegee‘ new country duets record, but... more

March 28, 2012

Two late adds to the ACM line up

  The Academy of Country Music announced today that Dierks Bentley and Brad Paisley are scheduled to perform as part of the 47th Annual Academy... more

March 27, 2012

A couple is getting married live at the ACM's

  Martina McBride and Train frontman Pat Monahan are due to perform McBride’s latest single ‘Marry Me‘ while a couple actually gets married... more

March 27, 2012

Flatts help raise over $9 million

  Rascal Flatts performed this past weekend at the J.W. Marriott Desert Ridge Resort & Spa in Phoenix, Arizona for the “Muhammad Ali’s Celebrity Fight... more

March 27, 2012

Taylor getting a big award

  For her many charitable endeavors and contributions, Taylor Swift will be the recipient of this year’s the Big Help Award at the 2012 Nickelodeon Kids’... more

March 27, 2012

Jason breaks more records

  Jason Aldean broke venue attendance records at New York metro area’s IZOD Center and Charlottesville, VA’s John Paul Jones Arena this weekend, marking... more

March 26, 2012

Darius hosting a golf tourney

  This year, Darius Rucker is hosting the sixth annual ACM Lifting Lives Celebrity Golf Classic, a golf tournament that will take place Saturday (March 31) at... more

March 26, 2012

Jason talks politics

  Jason Aldean hopes to pay homage to those who live in the ‘Fly Over States’ with his new single from the ‘My Kinda Party’ album, but he fears... more

March 26, 2012

Luke on this season of the Bachelorette

  It seems the new “Bachelorette,” Emily Maynard, is quite the country music fan. Emily and two of her suitors will enjoy private concerts from two of country... more

March 26, 2012

Back to Back for Jake

  Jake Owen scores back-to-back No. 1 singles as his hit song, “Alone with You,” holds the No. 1 position this week on Billboard’s Hot Country Songs... more

March 23, 2012

Jennifer is heading to court

  Jennifer Nettles will return to Indiana to give a deposition for lawsuits stemming from thestage collapse that killed several people before last August’s concert... more

March 23, 2012

Taylor in The Lorax 2?

  On Thursday, it was reported that Universal is kicking around the idea of filming a sequel to the box office hit Dr. Seuss film ‘The Lorax,’ which stars Taylor... more

March 23, 2012

Ronnie fills in for Kix

  Kix Brooks has had to pull out of a scheduled show in Jacksonville, Fla. after bursting a vocal cord. Upon hearing the news, his old duet partner Ronnie Dunn graciously... more

March 23, 2012

Flatts release new music on iTunes

  After releasing the title-track of their new album ‘Changed’ to iTunes last Tuesday, Rascal Flatts have revealed a new song. The trio put ‘Hot in... more

March 22, 2012

Billy enjoys gold

  Billy Currington's album, Enjoy Yourself, has been certified gold for shipments of 500,000 units. He released the album on Sept. 21, 2010. The first two singles... more

March 22, 2012

It's #59 for the King of Country

  George Strait hasn’t been writing and releasing music since he was born, but if he had, and he had one No.1 hit every year of his life, he would be right where... more

March 22, 2012

Blake invites The Voice loser on tour

  Gwen Sebastian, was sent home from The Voice but her journey in music will continue as she joins Blake on the “Well Lit & Amplified” tour. “The... more

March 22, 2012

The ACM adds 3 more

  The Academy of Country Music announced today that Sara Evans, Carrie Underwood and Keith Urban are scheduled to perform as part of the 47th Annual... more

March 21, 2012

George is up for an East Coast Music Award

  George Canyon has received four nominations this year for the 2012 East Coast Music Awards in Moncton, NB. Nominations include Bell Aliant Fan's Choice Entertainer... more

March 21, 2012

Kelly is coming out of the dark side

  Kelly Clarkson is releasing her first solo single to country radio next month, and it will likely sound familiar to her most loyal fans. ‘Mr. Know It All’... more

March 21, 2012

Kenny has already won one ACM award

  Kenny Chesney has just received the Crystal Milestone Award. The four-time ACM Entertainer of the Year, has sold more than 10,500,000 tickets on his 11 national tours,... more

March 20, 2012

Johnny puts up a bunch of videos

  Recently, Johnny Reid was featured on CBC's “Up Close Sessions” playing music from his new album, Fire It Up. He's now posted a few of the videos on... more

March 20, 2012

Toby is hitting the road

  Toby Keith, who just announced his 2012 tour coming in June. Keith’s Live in Overdrive Tour is set to kick off on June 14 in Salt Lake City, Utah and will run through... more

March 20, 2012

The videos are pouring in

  Yesterday I mentioned that the fan voting for the ACM Entertainer of the Year and New Artist of the year has begun at www.VoteACM.com, well today we're seeing the... more

March 20, 2012

George announces grandson's name

  King George revealed last month that he had become a grandfather after his son Bubba (George Jr.) and his wife, Tamara, welcomed their first child, a boy, on... more

March 19, 2012

Shania on NASCAR cars

  Shania Kids Can is proud to be a featured logo on cars racing in the upcoming Nascar Nationwide Series and Nascar Sprint Cup Series this past weekend. Shania says “I... more

March 19, 2012

Kenny teams up with Michael Douglas and Morgan Freeman

  On May 26, Kenny Chesney will team up with award-winning actors Michael Douglas and Morgan Freeman for the PLAN!T NOW non-profit organization, which was designed to help... more

March 19, 2012

Kelly joins Miranda on stage

  Saturday night (March 17) Miranda Lambert and her touring crew hit Broomfield, Colo.’s 1st Bank Event Center. During her show, Lambert invited another... more

March 19, 2012

The voting is now under way

  Academy of Country Music announced today that country music fans everywhere have the power to choose the Academy of Country Music’s Entertainer of the Year as well... more

March 16, 2012

Josh will co-host the Today Show

  Josh Turner had better get used to the early morning hours this weekend because on Monday (March 19) he will co-host the ‘Today’ show, alongside Hoda... more

March 16, 2012

Taylor says writing for the Hunger Games was like a vacation

  Taylor Swift penned two songs for the soundtrack to the soon-to-be-blockbuster film ‘The Hunger Games,’ and the sweet blond starlet — who’s... more

March 16, 2012

Kenny has a treat for us at the ACM's

  Kenny Chesney fans will want to tune into the Academy of Country Music Awards on April 1. The superstar is planning a major reveal at the show, choosing to perform... more

March 16, 2012

Keith adds more hardware

  Australia’s Country Music Channel just announced their CMC Awards for the year, and Aussie country star Keith Urban took home the award in two... more

March 15, 2012

#1 for Johnny

  Johnny Reid's new album just hit stores earlier this week and the title track “Fire It Up” is climbing the charts. His video is doing even better landing... more

March 15, 2012

Church fights the good fight

  Church, who has seen tons of his tour dates sell out before his eyes, filed a lawsuit Tuesday to stop vendors who are illegally manufacturing and selling merchandise bearing... more

March 15, 2012

Gold for Jake

  Jake Owen’s current hit single, “Alone with You,” was certified gold today by the Recording Industry Association of America, based on sales in excess... more

March 15, 2012

Rodney and Miranda help tornado relief

  Miranda Lambert is coming to the aid of people recently affected by devastating tornadoes in Kentucky. Lambert will perform in Louisville, KY on March 24 and will... more

March 14, 2012

It's all new for One More Girl

  There are a few new things for One More Girl. They have a new website, onemoregirlmusic.com, a new song “Maybe” and a new video to go along with it. You can... more

March 14, 2012

Brantley joins ACM Fan Jam

  The Academy of Country Music and Dick Clark Productions just unrolled a new lineup of performers today for the 2012 ACM Fan Jam. The event, which is in its second year,... more

March 14, 2012

Jason's 30 min premiere

  Jason Aldean will be premiering the new video for his single ‘Fly Over States’ exclusively on CMT Friday, March 16 at 10:30AM. The fifth single from his... more

March 13, 2012

Johnny helps honor teachers

  MusiCounts, Canada’s music education charity associated with The Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (CARAS) has announced that two-time JUNO Award... more

March 13, 2012

Miranda makes a surprise appearance

  Blake Shelton and his touring crew took their show to Key Arena in Seattle, Wash. this weekend. And while Shelton has had a few guests with him on this Well Lit &... more

March 13, 2012

Craig makes his prime time debut

  Craig Morgan is getting ready to add one more career accomplishment to his ongoing list — actor! This coming weekend (Sunday, March 18), Morgan will make his... more

March 13, 2012

Make it 21 for Eric

  Eric Church will take “The Blood, Sweat & Beers Tour” under the blood red sky approximately 6,450 feet above sea level to perform at the infamous... more

March 12, 2012

Dean wants Canadian girls

  If you are a fan of Dean Brody, especially his smash hit single ‘Canadian Girl’, then read on for your chance to win an autographed copy of Dean’... more

March 12, 2012

Dierks gets his 9th #1

  Dierks Bentley scored his 9th career No. 1 hit today as the anthemic “Home” takes the top spot on both the Billboard and Mediabase charts. The title track... more

March 12, 2012

Miranda wants Bacardi

  Miranda Lambert is a Bacardi connoisseur and therefore wants the liquor company to sponsor her tour, since she offers up endless free promotion of their beverages and... more

March 12, 2012

ACM adds more performers

  Today, the Academy of Country Music announced an additional star-studded lineup of performers for the 47th annual Academy of Country Music Awards, which will take place... more

March 9, 2012

Chad stays at the top

  It's been a few weeks since Chad hit the stage at the CN Centre, featuring some songs off his new album Love Me Or Leave Me, we loved him then and we're loving... more

March 9, 2012

Rodney says thanks

  Since November, Rodney Atkins has been embroiled in a bitter marital dispute that is in the process of ending in a divorce. The country singer was arrested Nov.... more

March 9, 2012

Kenny helps donate $50K

  Kenny Chesney and Costa Sunglasses just presented a hefty $50,000 check to the Coastal Conservation Association (CCA). The CCA is a non-profit organization that works... more

March 9, 2012

Kelly dating Reba's son

  Professionally, Kelly Clarkson flirts with country music, having released a twangy version of ‘Mr. Know It All‘ and dueting with Jason Aldean.... more

March 8, 2012

Canadian country helps raise $5.9 million

  In its 36th year, Telemiracle raised a record-setting $5.9 million in its 20 hour broadcast. The Kinsmen Foundation of Saskatchewan host the event annually, this year... more

March 8, 2012

CMA adds more to it's festival

  Dierks Bentley, Brantley Gilbert, Alan Jackson, Scotty McCreery, and Blake Shelton are the latest artits to be announced for the nightly concerts... more

March 8, 2012

ACM announces it's performers

  The Academy of Country Music announced today that Jason Aldean, Luke Bryan, Kenny Chesney, Eric Church, Toby Keith, Miranda Lambert and Tim... more

March 8, 2012

Judge Jennifer

  There is yet another singing competition headed to TV! Jennifer Nettles and Kelly Clarkson will join Lionel Richie and Robin Thicke as they head out... more

March 7, 2012

Lee saves Jerrod's life

  Last night, Jerrod Niemann‘s bus caught fire, and he says it was Lee Brice who got his attention and made sure everyone was off the bus before an explosion... more

March 7, 2012

Randy has a little boy

  Randy Houser is a new dad! The “Boots On” singer and his wife, Jessa Lee, welcomed a baby boy, weighing it at 6 lbs. 10 oz., today in Nashville. This... more

March 7, 2012

Brad adds another leg

  Brad Paisley just wrapped the most recent leg of his Virtual Reality Tour on Saturday (March 3) in Lexington, Ky., and from the looks of it, the ‘Remind Me’... more

March 6, 2012

Lee Brice hitting stores in April

  Lee Brice fans, get ready! The singer’s highly-anticipated sophomore release, titled ‘Hard 2 Love,’ is set to hit stores on Tuesday, April 24. The... more

March 6, 2012

Blake and Miranda talk babies

  Though Blake Shelton and Miranda Lambert have become quite the ‘it couple’ in and beyond the realm of country music, the two agree that... more

March 6, 2012

Garth heading to the hall

  The Country Music Association announced today that Garth Brooks will become the newest member of the coveted Country Music Hall of Fame. Brooks will be inducted... more

March 6, 2012

Shania fills in for Celine

  Shania Twain is gearing up for her two year residency at The Colosseum at Caesar's Palace in Las Vegas, which will debut in nine months time. The show, titled... more

March 5, 2012

Gord and Hey Romeo are hitting the playhouse

  Carol and Kyle made the announcement this morning, Gord Bamford and Hey Romeo will be playing at the Playhouse on May 16th. Tickets will go on sale Saturday morning at... more

March 5, 2012

Carrie surprises Brad on stage

  Carrie Underwood warned her Twitter followers that she was planning a sneak attack late last night (March 2), but she didn’t share the details right away. She... more

March 5, 2012

Tons turn out for Lionel's show

  On April 13, CBS will be featuring ‘ACM Presents: Lionel Richie and Friends in Concert,’ which will include a variety of country duets featuring Lionel... more

March 5, 2012

Kenny hits #1 again

  Kenny Chesney scores his 23rd No.1 single this week with “Reality,” which he co-wrote with longtime writing partner and friend Brett James. On June 2,... more

March 2, 2012

Carrie helps open a salon

  One of Nashville’s leading make-up and hair stylists, Melissa Schleicher, hosted an opening event party for her new salon and make-up boutique, “Parlour 3,”... more

March 2, 2012

Lady A at your prom

  ady Antebellum are offering up a pretty compelling alternative. The country trio would like to suggest a different option, and they’re even willing to come... more

March 2, 2012

Jake is a good wingman

  Jake Owen joined the most irreverent host on late-night television on Thursday night. Seated in the co-pilot chair, he shared the many ways he helps his brother Jarrod... more

March 2, 2012

ACM rocks Freemont St again

  The Academy of Country Music is hosting two days of all-star concerts at Fremont Street Experience in Las Vegas during The Week Vegas Goes Country! The weekend-long party... more

March 1, 2012

Miranda says tv show is based on her childhood

  Miranda Lambert confirmed that she’s working on a television series that’s loosely based on her childhood in Texas. In a recent interview with Dan... more

March 1, 2012

Brad makes his Broadway debut

  Though Paisley is best known for his country music chops and tends to leave the acting to wife Kimberly Williams-Paisley, he did venture onto the Broadway stage Monday... more

March 1, 2012

Carrie debuts at the top

  Carrie Underwood’s new single, “Good Girl,” debuts at No. 1 on Billboard’s Digital Country Songs chart today with sales of 108,000, according... more

March 1, 2012

Kenny's new album out this Summer

  Kenny Chesney is set to release his new album on BNA Records on June 19. The album is, as of yet, untitled. On June 2, The ‘Brothers of the Sun’ Tour,... more

February 29, 2012

Taylor brings in the dough

  The numbers are in – and the top-grossing tour of 2011 belongs to Taylor Swift. According to StubHub, Taylor’s “Speak Now” tour outsold every... more

February 29, 2012

Sugarland is bringing a new concept on the road

  Reigning CMA and ACM Vocal Duo of the Year Sugarland will launch their sixth consecutive headlining tour entitled “In the Hands of the Fans” this... more

February 29, 2012

Don't get on Eric's bad side

  Remind us not to get on Eric Church’s bad side – he has a few choice words for the scalpers profiting from his “Blood, Sweat, and Beers” tour.... more

February 28, 2012

George bows out in the middle of his show

  George Strait was forced to postpone his Kansas City, MO concert on Saturday (2/25) after taking the stage to sing just two songs. After superstar Martina... more

February 28, 2012

Dierks hits #1 in Canada

  Dierks Bentley’s anthemic title track and current single “Home” is resonating with fans across the border as it climbs into the No. 1 spot on Canada’s... more

February 28, 2012

Trace shows his badonkadonk

  Trace Adkins has taken control of his Twitter page and given fans — well, female fans — a treat with a picture of his barely-covered backside... more

February 28, 2012

Lady A already 12 deep

Lady Antebellum are in the middle of their 2012 Own The Night World Tour, and though their calendars leave them barely enough room to take a breath between shows, the Grammy-amassing... more

February 27, 2012

Luke cover Adele

Luke Bryan has been on the road with Jason Aldean as of late, and recently, the pair hit Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena, where Bryan took a creative turn by sitting... more

February 27, 2012

Jason honored before his show

  Jason Aldean played to a sold-out crowd at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena, home of the Nashville Predators, this past Friday night, February 24. Prior to the... more

February 27, 2012

AJ breaks long standing record

  Alan Jackson performed at the San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo earlier this week for the 15th time in his career but never to a larger crowd in that venue. Rodeo... more

February 27, 2012

Taylor asks out a guy

  Taylor Swift has extended an invitation to cancer patient Kevin McGuire to accompany her to the American Country Music Awards on April 1. McGuire's... more

February 24, 2012

Zac auctions off his Harley

  With four small kids and a busy touring schedule, Zac Brown probably doesn’t have time to ride his Harley Davidson motorcycle much — and it could... more

February 24, 2012

Shawna Thompson's dad passes away

  Thompson Square singer Shawna Thompson’s father died on Thursday afternoon (Feb. 23), according to a sad statement on the duo’s website. “It is... more

February 24, 2012

Rascal Flatts give Sara a nice gift

  Sara Evans joined Rascal Flatts for the first couple months of this year for their Thaw Out 2012 Winter Tour, along with opening act Hunter Hayes.... more

February 24, 2012

Carrie's new song on iTunes

  Superstar Carrie Underwood’s new single, “Good Girl,” is available exclusively on iTunes now. The five-time GRAMMY Award winner debuted her... more

February 23, 2012

Chad gets some help in Edmonton

  Chad Brownlee‘s been having a successful run on Dierks Bentley‘s Country and Cold Cans Tour as they roll through Western Canada. Sunday night’s... more

February 23, 2012

Teen wants to take Taylor to prom

  One resilient New Jersey teenager has his mind set on exactly who he wants to take to prom, and the object of his affection doesn’t even live in the same state —... more

February 23, 2012

Lady A brings some friends on stage

  Lady Antebellum performed to a packed crowd in Nashville last night that included fans and many members of the radio industry. Country Radio Seminar (CRS) is in full... more

February 23, 2012

Leann on X Factor?

  New reports are surfacing that LeAnn Rimes is in talks to become a new judge on the hit show “X Factor.” The show is looking to fill the judging... more

February 22, 2012

Jason is pretty hush hush about his new album

  Jason Aldean is on the verge of completing his highly-anticipated fifth studio album, the follow-up collection to his multi-platinum selling ‘My Kinda Party.’... more

February 22, 2012

Rascal Flatts receive Humanitarian Award

  As the annual Country Radio Seminar kicked off this morning in Nashville, Rascal Flatts were honored for their charitable efforts. The country trio received... more

February 22, 2012

Carrie gives us a sample of her new song

In anticipation of her new single, “Good Girl,” Carrie Underwood snuck a camera into the studio to give fans a sneak peek of the song. “Good Girl”... more

February 21, 2012

Keith is too nice to be harsh

  Keith Urban is eagerly gearing up for his appearance as a celebrity coach on Australia’s version of the hit show ‘The Voice.’ And while he admits... more

February 21, 2012

Joe and his wife are expecting

  Congratulations are in order for Joe Nichols and his wife, Heather. The two are expecting a baby this spring and shared the happy news with People.com.... more

February 21, 2012

CMT brings it's Hitlist Tour to TV

  This Saturday night ( February 25) CMT Canada will premiere a one-hour, live, TV concert special. Hosted by CMT’s Paul McGuire, the CMT Hitlist Tour features... more

February 21, 2012

Taylor and Zac on Ellen

  There is never a shortage of laughs when a country star appears on “The Ellen DeGeneres Show” and today’s episode was no exception. Taylor Swift was... more

February 20, 2012

Doc Walker heading back home

  When you think of Summer festivals, you think of Stampede, Big Valley Jamboree and PG-X. There may be one more to mark down this year, Portage Industrial Exhibition in... more

February 20, 2012

Jason sells out in 4 mins

  It took just four minutes for ACM Entertainer of the Year nominee Jason Aldean to sell out his May 19 show at Atlanta, GA’s Aaron’s Amphitheatre... more

February 20, 2012

Blake back for season 3

  Blake Shelton fans will be excited to learn that on Season 3 of NBC’s ‘The Voice,’ when one of those iconic red chairs swivels around, their favorite... more

February 20, 2012

Dierks at the top

  Dierks Bentley has topped the Billboard Country Albums chart this week. His sixth studio album, Home, debuted at the top of the chart, marking Bentley's... more

February 16, 2012

Go behind the scenes with Shania and Lionel

Shania Twain admits that heading into the studio to record “Endless Love” with Lionel Richie was a very scary thing for her. Luckily for us, when the two... more

February 16, 2012

Taylor wants to inspire kids

It’s certainly no secret that Taylor Swift has a whole generation of young followers. With her upcoming Dr. Seuss film ‘The Lorax‘ set to hit theaters... more

February 16, 2012

Luke going on Spring Break...again

  The time is nearing where the cold weather will be turning slightly warmer, which means it’s the perfect time for a new Luke Bryan ‘Spring Break’... more

February 16, 2012

Kenny finds a woman on his property

  A California woman is behind bars today after she was found trespassing on Kenny Chesney‘s Nashville property. Melissa Mansfield, who had been drinking, was... more

February 15, 2012

Dean is breaking records

  In his first week at radio with his new single, ‘Canadian Girls’, country star Dean Brody is now being heard on 21 stations across Canada. This is... more

February 15, 2012

Jason gets ripped by Natalie Maines

  That old saying, “If you can’t say anything nice, don’t say anything at all” must have fallen on deaf ears at the Natalie Maines household.... more

February 15, 2012

Toby calls it quits

  Maybe it really is true that you just can’t do it all. At least that’s what ‘Red Solo Cup’ singer Toby Keith seems to be discovering.... more

February 14, 2012

Gary headlines Country Throwdown

  The third-annual “Country Throwdown Tour” will feature an impressive lineup that will deliver energy-packed, exhilarating performances to eager country fans... more

February 14, 2012

Chad's new album is out today

  Chad is getting ready for Prince George, Friday, as you heard with Carol and Kyle this morning. For now he's just excited that his new album Love Me or Leave Me has... more

February 14, 2012

It's a sweep for Brad

  Brad Paisley’s “Virtual Reality World Tour 2012″ presented by Chevrolet had another fantastic weekend with three sold-out shows in Spokane, WA, Eugene,... more

February 14, 2012

Taylor and Miranda on Hunger Games Soundtrack

  Just this week, iTunes finally revealed the full tracklisting for the long-awaited soundtrack to the highly-anticipated upcoming film, ‘The Hunger Games,’... more

February 13, 2012

Win a trip see PAUL BRANDT!

Feb 13 to 18th, you have a chance to win: 2 flights 2 nights stay at Ramada Inn Downtown Calgary (July 6 & 7) 2 Evening Show tickets (July 7) 2 Souvenir Programs, signed... more

February 13, 2012

GRAMMY RECAP

Last night was a big night for Jason Aldean. He was nominated for a total of three GRAMMY awards- Best Country Album for My Kinda Party, Best Country Solo Performance for “Dirt... more

February 10, 2012

Country Related Grammy Nominees

  BEST COUNTRY SOLO PERFORMANCE   Dirt Road Anthem – Jason Aldean   I’m Gonna Love You Through It – Martina McBride   Honey... more

February 10, 2012

What Inspires Eric Church?

  Eric Church recently sat down with Country Aircheck to reveal his most influential songs and albums. The country-rocker has a pretty eclectic taste in music, but that... more

February 10, 2012

Hilary Scott, Less Stressed

  Lady Antebellum‘s Hillary Scott tied the knot with love Chris Tyrrell on Jan. 7, and while she had the dream wedding, she’s not missing any of the pre-wedding... more

February 10, 2012

Thompson Square Talks Grammy's

  Husband and wife duo Thompson Square will fulfill a life-long dream on Sunday when they attend the 54th Annual GRAMMY Awards. The duo is nominated for two GRAMMYs, Best... more

February 8, 2012

Rodney Cleared

Rodney Atkins has been cleared of a domestic assault charge in connection with an argument with his wife Tammy at their Nashville-area home. A county judge in Franklin, Tenn., ruled... more

February 8, 2012

Miranda Makes Acting Debut

Miranda Lambert will make her television acting debut on the episode of Law & Order: Special Victims Unit airing tonight on CBS. And it may be the only acting she does because... more

February 8, 2012

Reba at the Grammies

Reba McEntire will serve as a presenter on Sunday's Grammies. McEntire has won two Grammys -- one for "Whoever's in New England" and the other for "Does He... more

February 7, 2012

The JUNO nominees are in

  The nominees for the 2012 JUNO Awards, celebrating homegrown Canadian music of all genres, were announced today, putting a smile on a lot of music industry faces. It was... more

February 7, 2012

Jake back on the road

  After what has undeniably been a rough start to a new year, things seem to be turning a new leaf for Jake Owen. Owen, who broke his collarbone in a snowboarding... more

February 7, 2012

Luke and Jason just want everyone to have a good time

  At Saturday night’s Jason Aldean My Kinda Party Tour show in Champaign, Ill., one fan was trying to have his own kinda party — but he wasn’t... more

February 7, 2012

Carrie's Crossroads was a hit

  Steven Tyler and Carrie Underwood scored the highest-rated episode of CMT Crossroads in seven years. More than 3.1 million total viewers tuned in to CMT for... more

February 6, 2012

You could be featured in Clayton's new video

  Clayton Bellamy‘s new single ‘Everyone’s a Dreamer’ is climbing the charts in Canada, inspiring people to follow their dreams. Clayton... more

February 6, 2012

Toby makes it on an App

  You’ve heard it on the radio, you’ve heard it on YouTube emanating from 3-year-old kids in their car seats and now you can hear Toby Keith‘s all-too-catchy... more

February 6, 2012

Miranda sets her debut date

  Anticipation continues to build for Miranda Lambert‘s debut appearance on ‘Law and Order: Special Victims Unit.’ The Grammy-winning singer-songwriter... more

February 6, 2012

Lady A announce European dates

  Lady Antebellum announced today that they will take their headlining “Own The Night 2012 World Tour” to Europe this summer with dates scheduled across... more

February 3, 2012

Dierks' daughter makes here stage debut.

Get ready to overdose on cute! Dierks daughter, who makes a comeo on his ne CD home, made her stage debut at Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, helping her dad on the song Thining of... more

February 3, 2012

Miranda can't catch a break...

Miranda Lambert really can't seem to catch a break. After losing her father-in-law (Blake Shelton's dad) just a few weeks ago, Lambert was then saddened by the loss of a... more

February 3, 2012

Taylor's Getting Spoofed

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February 3, 2012

George Strait Gets A Puppy!

  It seems George Strait has a new bunkmate on his tour bus. The king of country has adopted a new family member: a Golden Retriever puppy, named Jammer.   Strait... more

February 1, 2012

Miranda and Dierks hitting the GRAMMY stage

  With the 2012 Grammy Awards fast approaching, we’re learning more every day about who will take the iconic stage to host, perform, present and (hopefully) win. The... more

February 1, 2012

Lady A...better than Kenny?

  Lady Antebellum capped off the opening weekend of their “Own The Night 2012 World Tour” on Sunday by setting an all-time venue attendance record at Bloomington,... more

February 1, 2012

This one's special for Tim

  Tim McGraw’s 11th studio album Emotional Traffic debuted at No. 1 this week on the Billboard Country Chart, making it his 13th career No. 1 debut.... more

January 31, 2012

Jimmy's loved on the east coast

  Jimmy Rankin leads all contenders with eight music award nominations for the 2012 East Coast Music Awards.  Artist and Industry award nominations were announced... more

January 31, 2012

Reba...alive and kicking

  It quickly became clear that rumors of Reba McEntire‘s death were part of a hoax, but it’s still a relief to have the singer herself available to assure... more

January 31, 2012

20 years strong for Garth

  Billboard and Nielson Soundscan recently released a report of the ten top-selling artists of the past twenty years, and Garth Brooks tops the... more

January 31, 2012

5 in a row for Chris

  On the heels of landing two nominations for the 47th annual Academy of Country Music Awardsin the categories of Male Vocalist of the Year and Single Record... more

January 30, 2012

Keith wins two CMAA Awards

  There’s no question that Keith Urban is one of the most famous Australian country singers, well, ever. Therefore, it’s no big surprise that he snagged... more

January 30, 2012

Brantley wants to team up with Eric

  Brantley Gilbert‘s first night on the Blood, Sweat and Beers Tour with headliner Eric Church kicked off on Jan. 19 in Arkansas. While the tour still has... more

January 30, 2012

Flatts are crazy busy

  Rascal Flatts seem to have a finger on the pulse of a number of industries, and of late they’ve revealed that they have a documentary, restaurants and a fragrance... more

January 30, 2012

Things looking good for Blake

  Three-time GRAMMY nominated artist and ACM Entertainer of the Year nominee, Blake Shelton earned PLATINUM certification by the Recording Industry Association of America... more

January 27, 2012

Ryan Laird hits CMT

  Rising star Ryan Laird will appear on Kortney & Dave: By Request on CMT Canada. Currently working on songs for his debut release, Ryan will... more

January 27, 2012

Taylor does a Grammy commercial

  According to the Los Angeles Times, the Grammy Awards are getting rid of their old-school, no-host ways. For the first time in seven years, they have chosen a real... more

January 27, 2012

Miranda loses a close friend

  During what have been some of the roughest weeks in Miranda Lambert‘s personal life, things just seem to be getting harder and harder to get through. Lambert... more

January 27, 2012

Flatts expecting one more

  Rascal Flatts bassist, Jay DeMarcus, and wife Allison have announced that they are preparing for the birth of their second child sometime this summer.... more

January 26, 2012

Jessie shows us what 'Everything' is

  ‘Everything to Me’ features footage of the singer and her husband on their journey to becoming parents, as well as her treasured time on-stage and in her home... more

January 26, 2012

Blake and The Band Perry join a legend

  Blake Shelton and the Band Perry will team up with Lifetime Achievement Award recipient Glen Campbell for a special performance at the Staples... more

January 26, 2012

Lady A sell 1/2 million in advance

  Lady Antebellum has already sold more than half a million tickets for their upcoming “Own The Night 2012 World Tour,” which kicks off this Fri., Jan.... more

January 26, 2012

Kenny leads the ACM nominations

  Kenny Chesney grabbed the lead with nine award nominations on Thursday from the Academy of Country Music, which hands out its prizes on April 1 in Las Vegas. Jason Aldean... more

January 25, 2012

New Dean on iTunes in February

  Three-time 2011 CCMA winner Dean Brody is dropping a new single to radio this Tuesday.  The song is called ‘Canadian Girls’ and is from his... more

January 25, 2012

Dierks puts his 3 year old to work

  Aside from being an award-winning country artist, to his two young kids, Dierks Bentley is simply ‘Dad.’ On his forthcoming record, ‘Home,’... more

January 25, 2012

Garth wins a cool mil

  An Oklahoma jury decided in favour of native son superstar singer Garth Brooks on Tuesday, saying a hospital company defrauded him by accepting a $500,000 donation and... more

January 24, 2012

I agree with Craig

  While Super Bowl XLVI is still 13 days away, Morgan has made a prediction. “Man, I don’t want them to win, but New England,” he said when asked who he... more

January 24, 2012

More gold for Tim

  Tim McGraw better reach for his party hat, as his most recent chart-topping single, ‘Felt Good on My Lips,’ has been certified gold for digital sales... more

January 24, 2012

Flatts plan more for hospital

  In the past five years, Rascal Flatts have raised more than $3 million for the Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt. Because of the band’s... more

January 24, 2012

Lee Brice is on fire

  Lee Brice and his crew had an unexpected hang up when their bus caught fire in Mesa, Arizona over the weekend. The singer's bus was parked outside of Toby... more

January 23, 2012

Join Paul on stage

  Here's you chance to join Paul on stage. 1. Follow @paulbrandt on Twitter.  Go. 2. Tweet the Word STAR during the show with #paulbrandt #calgarystampede... more

January 23, 2012

Brad Tebow's on stage

During Saturday night’s Virtual Reality Tour stop in Denver, Colo. (Jan. 21), Brad Paisley called hometown hero Tim Tebow — who was at the show with his... more

January 23, 2012

Luke back on top

  Luke Bryan returns to the top this week with the No. 1 country song in the country, 'I Don't Want This Night to End.' Bryan co-wrote the tune with the... more

January 23, 2012

Jason breaks records over the weekend

  Jason Aldean kicked off the 2012 leg of his “My Kinda Party Tour” with a sold-out first run in Greenville, SC, Fayetteville, NC and Orlando, FL this weekend.... more

January 20, 2012

Who's coming with Johnny Reid

  Carolyn Dawn Johnson is hitting the road in 2012 and you don’t want to miss it! She will be joining Johnny Reid on his 28-date cross-Canada tour. As an ACMA, AMA,... more

January 20, 2012

Does Taylor have a new man?

  She reportedly went on a dinner date with former ‘High School Musical’ star Zac Efron, but don’t be so quick to believe the tabloids. Swift and Efron... more

January 20, 2012

Carrie doing a Crossroads with Steven

  Country superstar Carrie Underwood is teaming up with rocker Steven Tyler for a special “CMT Crossroads” the night before Super Bowl XLVI. “CMT... more

January 20, 2012

Eric and Luke headline ACM Freemont Experience

  The Academy of Country Music and the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA) announced today that country music superstars Luke Bryan and Eric... more

January 19, 2012

Is Kenny jumping ship?

  According to a recent source, Kenny Chesney just might be ready to squeeze out of his current record deal with Sony subsidiary BNA Records as he begins work... more

January 19, 2012

Live in AJ's house

  Just a few years after Alan Jackson put his 19,000 square-foot Franklin, Tenn. estate on the market for a mere $38 million, the ‘Chattahoochee’... more

January 19, 2012

Rascal Flatts announce new album details

  Country music supergroup Rascal Flatts  announced today that they will release Changed, their highly-anticipated seventh studio album, on... more

January 18, 2012

Tim releases a 5th song on iTunes

  A fifth song from Tim McGraw‘s ‘Emotional Traffic‘ album is now available on iTunes. Curb Nashville — McGraw’s former label —... more

January 18, 2012

John receives his biggest award yet

  Forget winning ‘Celebrity Apprentice.’ John Rich has received another huge accolade that recognizes his charitable endeavors. The singer is the recipient... more

January 18, 2012

Blake loses his father

  Blake Shelton‘s father, who has been in declining health over recent months, has passed away. Due to the passing, Blake has rescheduled some upcoming tour dates.... more

January 17, 2012

One More Girl sign with a new label

  One More Girl wrapped up 2011 with a bang. Writing on their brand new website Carly and Britt say “We ended last year with a bang as we signed a record deal with... more

January 17, 2012

3 sign on for Taste Of Country concert

  The 2012 WYRK Taste of Country concert lineup has been released, and tickets for one of the biggest parties of the summer go on sale Jan. 20. As usual, WYRK is... more

January 17, 2012

Garth heading to court

  In 2005, Garth Brooks made a $500,000 donation to Integris Canadian Valley Regional Hospital in his native Oklahoma to honor his late mother, Colleen, who passed... more

January 17, 2012

It's double platinum for Lady A

  Lady Antebellum has earned Double-Platinum certification by the RIAA for their No. 1 single “Just A Kiss,” selling more than two million downloads... more

January 16, 2012

Gord Signs with Sony

  Sony Music Entertainment Canada Inc. announced the signing of Australian born, Alberta based Country music singer/songwriter Gord Bamford. The Canadian Country star’s... more

January 16, 2012

Miranda visits fan in hospital

  Miranda Lambert kicked off her “On Fire” tour on Thursday (1/12) in Rockford, Illinois. Before her show that evening, the “Over You” singer... more

January 16, 2012

Jake isn't the best snowboarder

  Friday the 13th, wasn’t such a great day for Jake Owen. The “Alone With You” singer, who is attending the Crested Butte Songwriters Festival in... more

January 16, 2012

Eric celebrates his first number one

  Eric Church kicks off the new year with a career first – “Drink In My Hand” from his critically acclaimed album, Chief, topping the Country... more

January 13, 2012

Keith bumps up his first show back

  It looks like Keith Urban will return to the stage for his first post-surgery performance a little sooner than expected. A press release issued yesterday revealed... more

January 13, 2012

Lady A recognized over seas

  The 2012 Brit Award nominees have been announced, and country’s own Lady Antebellum are up for the International Group award, an accolade bagged last... more

January 13, 2012

Blake surprises fans in Ohio

  Last night, Blake Shelton surprised his Toledo, Ohio audience by performing Jason Aldean and Kelly Clarkson‘s duet ‘Don’t You... more

January 13, 2012

ACM announces New Artist semi-finalists

  The Academy of Country Music and Great American Country (GAC) announced today that for the fourth consecutive year, the newcomer category for the 47th Annual Academy of... more

January 12, 2012

Jo Dee Welcomes her second child

  It’s a busy week for Jo Dee Messina. Fresh off her Sunday night appearance on ‘The Real Housewives of Atlanta,’ the country singer has given... more

January 12, 2012

It's a first for Jason

  Current GRAMMY nominees Jason Aldean and Kelly Clarkson, Foo Fighters, Bruno Mars, Nicki Minaj, and Taylor Swift are the first performers announced... more

January 12, 2012

CMA adds more to it's festival

  Luke Bryan, Eric Church, Faith Hill, Lady Antebellum, Brad Paisley, Rascal Flatts, and Zac Brown Band have joined the performance lineup... more

January 12, 2012

The people love Taylor

  Taylor Swift was a big winner from the world of country music on Wednesday night's People's Choice awards. Swift took home Favorite Country Artist beating... more

January 11, 2012

One more gold for Dierks

  Dierks Bentley’s rowdy party anthem “Am I The Only One” has officially been certified GOLD by the RIAA for digital sales of over 500,000 song downloads.... more

January 11, 2012

Keith writes a song for a movie

  For the first time in his career, Keith Urban has written and recorded a song specifically for a motion picture. The song, “For You,” will be in... more

January 11, 2012

Blake and Miranda team up at the Super Bowl

  Even though the Super Bowl halftime show won’t feature any country music artists this year, it doesn’t mean that the genre won’t be represented at the... more

January 10, 2012

Gord is Canada's most played

  The Billboard 2011 year end charts are in and Gord Bamford's single My Daughter's Father was the most played single on Canadian radio by a Canadian artist in 2011.... more

January 10, 2012

Blake and Reba are back

  The Academy of Country Music announced today that Blake Shelton and Reba will return as hosts together for the second year at “The 47th... more

January 10, 2012

Tim releases new song on iTunes

  The new Tim McGraw album isn’t expected to be in stores or at iTunes until Jan. 24, but fans can now buy four of the 12 cuts from ‘Emotional Traffic‘... more

January 10, 2012

Luke strikes gold

  The year 2011 was huge for country star Luke Bryan, and so far, this year is shaping up to be even bigger. His current single, “I Don’t Want This Night... more

January 9, 2012

Jo Dee on Real Housewives

  Jo Dee Messina will appear on BRAVO’s wildly popular series “The Real Housewives of Atlanta” this Sunday, January 8 at 9/8c. Cameras captured the... more

January 9, 2012

Miranda on Law & Order

  Miranda Lambert, who often tweets about watching “Law & Order” marathons while on her tour bus, is set to make her acting debut on the hit television show.... more

January 9, 2012

Eric adds more dates

  Few albums demanded attention in 2011 like Eric Church’s Chief, and subsequently ticket sales for his headlining tour are smoldering with the plea. Having... more

January 9, 2012

Hilary gets hitched

  Hillary Scott of Lady Antebellum wed Nashville-based drummer Chris Tyrell on Saturday, January 7 in a private ceremony in upstate New York. The... more

January 6, 2012

Justin Moore gets booted

  Justin Moore‘s trip to Dallas, Texas to watch his Arkansas Razorbacks play in Friday night’s Cotton Bowl is off to a contentious start. Last night, he was... more

January 6, 2012

John Rich reaching out to and 18 year old

  On New Year’s Eve, an 18-year-old Oklahoma mother shot and killed an intruder to protect her 3-month-old baby, after she had just lost her husband to cancer on Christmas... more

January 6, 2012

Reba joins Oprah's class

  Reba McEntire will be featured on an episode of “Oprah’s Master Class” on the OWN network. The series shares experiences from people in the spotlight who... more

January 6, 2012

Blake gets some help

  NBC has announced “The Voice” coaches have enlisted multi-platinum singer-songwriters Kelly Clarkson, Kenny “Babyface” Edmonds,” Jewel,... more

January 5, 2012

Carrie gives back to her school

  The world-famous singer brought smiles to the faces of school administrators across her hometown of Checotah, Okla. this holiday, as she made donations totaling $350,000.... more

January 5, 2012

Keith getting set to make his return

  One night before Keith Urban‘s concert on Feb. 11 in San Antonio, Texas, the singer will give his as-of-now first public performance since undergoing surgery... more

January 5, 2012

Lee Brice is off the market

  Us Weekly is reporting that Lee recently proposed to longtime love Sarah Reevely while vacationing in Key West, FL. “She was getting ready for dinner... more

January 5, 2012

Brad changes his name

  Over the holidays, Brad Paisley realized that his Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles tour name, the Cowabunga! Tour, was a smidgen outdated. So, with the dawning of... more

January 4, 2012

Chat with Johnny Reid

  Two time Juno Award winner and multi-platinum singer-songwriter, Johnny Reid announced today that he’ll release a brand new album titled ‘Fire It Up’... more

January 4, 2012

Chat with Johnny Reid

  Two time Juno Award winner and multi-platinum singer-songwriter, Johnny Reid announced today that he’ll release a brand new album titled ‘Fire It Up’... more

January 4, 2012

Taylor offered a role in Les Miserables

  Taylor Swift has beaten Hollywood stars like Lea Michele and Scarlett Johansson for the role of Eponine in the film adaptation of ‘Les Miserables.’... more

January 4, 2012

Carrie is a hero

  Carrie Underwood rescued an injured puppy while in Nashville over the holidays. The country-pop star was driving along the highway on her way back to Nashville after... more

January 3, 2012

Miranda wants to cover Carrie

  Miranda Lambert isn’t one to be afraid to tell you what she’s thinking or feeling. The song that scored her the first Top 10 single of her career, ‘Gunpowder... more

January 3, 2012

Are Rascal Flatts and Journey teaming up?

  After more than 90 shows in Europe and South America performing as the lead singer of Journey, Filipino rocker Arnel Pineda recently told ABS-CBN morning show... more

January 3, 2012

Sara releases another book

  This week, Sara Evans‘ latest novel titled ‘Love Lifted Me’ was released. Like her previous two books, ‘Love Lifted Me’ was written... more

January 3, 2012

Tim sets a date

  Tim McGraw's long-awaited new album Emotional Traffic is finally set for release on January 24. The album will represent his last release for his longtime label... more

December 29, 2011

Paul makes a video

  Paul Brandt's official anthem for the 2012 IIHF World Junior Hockey Championship in Edmonton and Calgary. Directed by Ryan Jackson / Edmonton Journal All the characters... more

December 29, 2011

Two women charged trying to collect money

  Sadly, there will always be a few bad apples who attempt to make selfish gains from the misfortune of others. Thankfully, in this case, two women who made false claims... more

December 29, 2011

Jake is heading to the orange bowl

  Jake Owen will head to his home state of Florida on January 4 to perform at the Discover Orange Bowl at Sun Life Stadium in Miami Gardens. The “Alone With You”... more

December 29, 2011

Colt Ford up for a Golden Moose

  Colt Ford and Mudslingers are nominated for the 12th Annual Golden Moose Awards on the Outdoor Channel! As the most popular and longstanding outdoor television awards... more

December 29, 2011

Martina shares her diet secrets

  Martina McBride has shared her diet secrets with her fans. The country singer opened up about how she manages to stay slim in an interview with OK!magazine.... more

December 29, 2011

Wynonna gets engaged

  Wynonna is engaged to Scott "Cactus" Moser, longtime drummer for the band Highway 101, she announced today in People magazine. It will be the... more

December 29, 2011

Blake's Voice Strategy

  It feels like only yesterday that Blake Shelton‘s charge Dia Frampton was the runner up on the debut season of ‘The Voice.’ Well, season... more

December 23, 2011

Taylor releases soundtrack song

  Taylor Swift is gifting her fans with a special song release this holiday season. The 22-year-old pop-country icon tweeted a link to a new song, ‘Safe and Sound,’... more

December 23, 2011

The Band Perry at the Cotton Bowl

  The Band Perry will perform the national anthem prior to the AT&T Cotton Bowl at Cowboys Stadium in Dallas on Jan. 6, organizers announced today. The game between... more

December 23, 2011

Dierks releases track listing

  Dierks Bentley‘s highly-anticipated sixth studio album, ‘Home,’ is set to hit stores on Feb. 7, 2012. To help fans ready for the release date, Bentley... more

December 23, 2011

Faith will perform at the People's Choice Awards

  Four time People’s Choice Award winner Faith Hill has planned yet another step in her “comeback.” The singer is one of the first major performers... more

December 22, 2011

A lot of gold in December

  Digital singles by Rascal Flatts and Justin Moore received RIAA certifications in December. Rascal Flatts' "I Won't Let Go" has... more

December 22, 2011

Jake's Facebook gets hacked

  Over 200,000 followers of Jake Owen‘s page on Facebook could have gotten an eyeful this afternoon, as the ‘Alone With You’ singer’s... more

December 22, 2011

Dierks and Darius hitting the streets of Indy

  Dierks Bentley and Darius Rucker are among the performers who will rock the streets of Indianapolis, IN in the days leading up to the Super Bowl. The free... more

December 22, 2011

Miranda dishes on her honeymoon

  Miranda Lambert has dished about her honeymoon with fellow country giant Blake Shelton. During a recent interview withThe Talk, Miranda said that the "Honey... more

December 21, 2011

Johnny is teasing us

  If you've been on Johnny Reid's website lately you'll have noticed his tease. According to his home page he will announce something huge in the new year. What... more

December 21, 2011

Blake drops the ball, live

  NBC just announced the lineup for their big New Year’s Eve show, and unlike many ball drop events, they didn’t forget to include a little country music. ‘The... more

December 21, 2011

Toby and Joe together on New Year's

  Fans looking to go a little bit country this New Year’s Eve can now get a full dose of the good stuff. Three huge names have been added to Fox’s... more

December 20, 2011

Terri's album one of the best of 2011

  AllMusic just released their list of favorite country music from this year and Terri’s Roots & Wings is one of the featured albums. Some of the other albums... more

December 20, 2011

John defines irony

Just a few weeks ago, John Rich was kicked off of a Southwest flight home to Nashville for being too drunk. So you can imagine why he found it especially ironic... more

December 20, 2011

Rascal Flatts hit the high seas

  Norwegian Cruise Line recently announced that country super groupRascal Flatts will perform a concert for passengers aboard the Norwegian Spirit on March 2, 2012... more

December 20, 2011

Dave Haywood is engaged

  Dave Haywood proposed to his girlfriend, Kelli Cashiola, at her home in Nashville last night, a rep confirmed to People magazine. After picking Kelli up from... more

December 19, 2011

Carrie finished recording new music

  Carrie Underwood will spend the holiday break with family, friends and her new album. A report from her fan club forum reveals that the singer has finished recording... more

December 19, 2011

Jay DeMarcus hits the big screen

  Rascal Flatts‘ Jay DeMarcus is slated to make his film debut next year along with Trace Adkins in the holiday film ‘Saving Santa.’ With Kix... more

December 19, 2011

Taylor and Carrie among the top earners

  Taylor Swift and Carrie Underwood each earned a spot on Forbes recently-released Top-Earning Women in Music list. Swift landed at No.2 with estimated... more

December 19, 2011

Eric shares photos of Boone

  It’s been more than two months since Eric Church and his wife, Katherine, welcomed their baby boy into this world and now they’re ready to show him... more

December 14, 2011

2012 is going to be big for Brad

  Next year will be a big one for Brad Paisley. In a recent interview with USA Today, the CMT ‘Artists of the Year’ honoree revealed that in addition... more

December 14, 2011

New Jerrod Niemann in 2012

  Good news for fans of Jerrod Niemann: The singer-songwriter is putting the finishing touches on his next album, which is set to be released in 2012. “We’ve... more

December 14, 2011

ZBB Member writes a kids book

  Zac Brown Band‘s Coy Bowles has written a children’s book titled ‘Amy Giggles, Laugh Out Loud’ that is now available for purchase on the band’s... more

December 13, 2011

The Roadhammers fontman goes solo

  Clayton Bellamy, lead singer and guitarist for The Roadhammers is getting ready to go solo. “Roots-Rock-Music” best describes the new sound of his solo... more

December 13, 2011

Darius forbidden to Christmas shop

  Don’t expect to see Darius Rucker making any late night runs to Walmart in the coming weeks to do any Christmas shopping for his kids. Not that he’s... more

December 13, 2011

Toby releases holiday Red Solo Cup video

  After a performance on the 2011 American Country Awards and an appearance on ‘Glee,’ Toby Keith has retooled the ‘Red Solo Cup’ video... more

December 13, 2011

Jake forced to cancel charity show

  Due to heavy rains on Saturday, Jake Owen was forced to cancel his charity concert at Holman Stadium in his hometown of Vero Beach, FL. The concert would have... more

December 12, 2011

New Johnny in January

  Johnny Reid is going to be busy in 2012. Not only is he heading out on a tour, making a stop here on April 16th, he is also releasing a new album called Fire It Up. We... more

December 12, 2011

Easton gets a giant surprise

  This past Friday night Easton Corbin played the House of Blues in Orlando, Fl and was surprised when former NBA star Shaquille O’Neal joined him on stage... more

December 12, 2011

Taylor tops year end list

  Taylor Swift is the top country artist of the year, according Billboard magazine. The annual lists of year-end charts were just revealed, and Swift leads... more

December 12, 2011

Brad releases a special song

  Brad Paisley has recorded and released a new song called ‘Hard Life,’ which was penned by his friend, 23-year-old Joe Kindregan. Kindregan suffers from... more

December 9, 2011

Get a peak at Chad's Christmas song

  Chad Brownlee is gearing up for Christmas and he's released his rendition of “Baby Please Come Home.” He recorded a video for it as well and you can catch... more

December 9, 2011

Taylor tops Billboard's list

  Taylor Swift has yet another achievement she can call "Mine." She was named the top country artist of 2011 by Billboard magazine on today. In... more

December 9, 2011

Luke gets scolded on his anniversary

  For Luke Bryan, Thursday night started out so full of promise. “It’s my anniversary. Daddy’s getting lucky,” he tweeted around 8PM. A... more

December 9, 2011

Eric gets the nod from iTunes

  Eric Church celebrates new accolades this week as iTunes names him their 2011 Country Breakthrough Artist of the Year, and his latest album Chief is featured... more

December 8, 2011

Paul named best album

  Paul Brandt’s Give It Away has been named Canadian Country Album of the Year on iTunes Rewind (www.itunes.com/itunesrewind).  Every year, iTunes Rewind selects... more

December 8, 2011

Jason and The Band Perry added to CMA Festival

  Country superstar Jason Aldean and hot sibling trio the Band Perry have been added to the lineup that is being pieced together for the 2012 CMA Music... more

December 8, 2011

Download Tim For Free

  Tim McGraw is giving fans a special treat this holiday season! The superstar teamed up with our friends at AOL’s The Boot to offer a FREE download... more

December 8, 2011

Kenny is hot right now

  Kenny Chesney’s latest album, Hemingway’s Whiskey, has gone Platinum giving the superstar his 10th Platinum album. Chesney’s 5th single off Hemingway’s... more

December 5, 2011

Garth in PG

  Garth Brooks is currently playing a string of dates at the Las Vegas’ Wynn Casino, which run through February, but don’t expect him to take his show... more

December 5, 2011

John got booted

  John Rich boarded a 10:50AM flight home to Nashville on Sunday but was reportedly declared too drunk to fly. Southwest Airlines personnel removed him from the plane... more

December 5, 2011

Dean heading to the rodeo

  3 days of Rodeo and 3 nights of Concerts from July 12-14, 2012, The Holstein Rodeo announced their concert line up today! Join Dean Brody rain or shine July 14th, 2012... more

December 5, 2011

Trace is looking forward to tonight

  Trace Adkins says he expects nothing but smooth sailing and lots of fun when he co-hosts this year’s 2011 American Country Awards with Kristin Chenoweth,... more

December 2, 2011

Chat with Terri

  Terri Clark will be taking some time out of her day next week to chat with you.T erri will be hosting a LIVE chat for all the fans on Tuesday, December 6th at 4pm.  As... more

December 2, 2011

Chat with Terri

  Terri Clark will be taking some time out of her day next week to chat with you.T erri will be hosting a LIVE chat for all the fans on Tuesday, December 6th at 4pm.  As... more

December 2, 2011

Arizona is the place to be

  Dierks Bentley, Alan Jackson, The Band Perry and Blake Shelton have been added as performers at Arizona Country Thunder, a four-day festival that begins April 12 in Florence,... more

December 2, 2011

Lauren joins Jason

  The cat is out of the bag as to which major country artist Lauren Alaina will be hitting the road with in 2012. Starting in January, Alaina will link up with Jason... more

December 2, 2011

Hank leaves Jason hanging

  Hank Williams Jr. surprised the audience at a live taping of the CMT Artist of the Year celebration when he left the stage abruptly during his performance with Jason Aldean.... more

December 1, 2011

Keith joins The Voice

  Following a successful throat surgery, Keith Urban will once again find his voice — or more specifically, ‘The Voice.’ As it was rumored,... more

December 1, 2011

Kenny adds a second show

  Boston fans will get a double dose of Kenny Chesney this summer as he’s added a second date at Gillette Stadium. Kenny will play the home of the New England... more

December 1, 2011

Jason and Taylor lead the country way

  The GRAMY Nominees were announced earlier and Jason Aldean and Taylor Swift lead the country genre with three nominations each. They are both up for Country Album and... more

December 1, 2011

Toby joins the ACA's

  Superstar Toby Keith will make his broadcast performance debut of “Red Solo Cup” at the American Country Awards, airing live from the MGM Grand Garden... more

November 30, 2011

Gord joins Capital Hoedown

  Following two successful years, Capital Hoedown Country Music Festival is proud to announce an exciting line-up for Capital Hoedown 2012. The star-studded line-up of artists... more

November 30, 2011

Tim Wins

  It seems that Tim McGraw‘s next 30 years will be even sweeter than the last. A judge has ruled in favor of the ‘Felt Good on My Lips’ hitmaker in... more

November 30, 2011

The Band Perry hitting up Washington

  The Band Perry is set to come together in the nation’s capital for TNT’s annual “Christmas in Washington” special. Hosted this year by Conan... more

November 29, 2011

CMT releases a CD for a cause

  Celebrating the spirit of the holidays, CMT Canada has released their first ever holiday compilation.  Featuring some of the industries finest musicians, CMT’s the “Gift... more

November 29, 2011

Tim heading to court

  Lawyers for Tim McGraw and Curb Records will be in Nashville's Chancery Court Wednesday (Nov. 30) at 9 a.m. to argue whether or not McGraw has sufficiently... more

November 29, 2011

Dixie Chicks release DVD

  The Dixie Chicks will release a DVD/Blu-Ray of their VH1 Storytellers special on Tuesday (Nov. 29). The expanded program will include performances... more

November 29, 2011

Brantley sells out shows

  You could say that Brantley Gilbert‘s 2011 Taste of Country Christmas Tour shows are going well. So far, the ‘Country Must Be Country Wide’ hitmaker... more

November 28, 2011

Doc on TV

  Wake up with Doc Walker tomorrow morning. They will be on Canada AM performing and most likely talking about their “Are You With Me Tonight” tour. They are... more

November 28, 2011

Jason and Lady A own the charts

  Lady Antebellum and Jason Aldean split the top spots this week on the country singles charts with their hit songs ‘We Owned the Night‘ and ‘Tattoos... more

November 28, 2011

Ronnie is getting old

  Ronnie Dunn has a lot to be thankful for this season, both personally and professionally. The superstar recently revealed that he has yet another reason to be thankful... more

November 28, 2011

Dierks on Dylan Tribute album

  Dierks Bentley and Sugarland are among the artists who have contributed songs to Chimes of Freedom: The Songs of Bob Dylan Honoring 50 Years of Amnesty... more

November 25, 2011

A Rough Thanks Giving For Idol 10 Contestants!

Scotty "sings"... Lauren Alaina forgets the anthem... ... more

November 24, 2011

Taylor wants kids... LOTS of kids!

... more

November 24, 2011

Rodney & Scotty in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade

Rodney Atkins and and Scotty McCreery  were two of the special musical guests featured on Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade that broadcast live on NBC on today. Atkins rode... more

November 24, 2011

Church Gives Thanks

  Eric Church has a lot to be thankful for this year, at the very top of that list is the fact that this is his first holiday with his brand new baby boy, Boone McCoy, who... more

November 23, 2011

Grandpa Ronnie

We know what Ronnie Dunn is thankful for this American Thanksgiving: he’s expecting his first grandchild! Dunn says he’s awaiting the arrival of a new family member and... more

November 23, 2011

Keith Urban hops on the reality judge band wagon.

  The Australlian version of reality singing show "The Voice" announced it's roster of judges earlier today and its as talented a bunch as any out there.    I'd... more

November 23, 2011

Sugarland faces legal fallout from stage collapse.

  Sugarland is being sued by dozens of people who claim they were injured in the devastating stage collapse that killed 7 and injured 45 at a concert in Indiana earlier... more

November 22, 2011

What Rascal Flatts and a C-Section have in common?

Ask yourself this question: what would you sacrifice to see your favourite country group? Get this... Rascal Flatts lead vocalist Gary LeVox says “There’s one lady that... more

November 22, 2011

Chris Young plays bouncer.

Chris Young is down with some rowdiness at his shows, but things got out of hand at a Louisiana show last week when he spotted a male fan push a female one in the face. Chris was... more

November 22, 2011

Brad reaches the top of another chart.

As if his list of accomplishments isn't long enough, Brap Paisley is now a New York Times best seller! The title of the book "Diary of a Player" might lead you to belive... more

November 22, 2011

The White House goes country.

In the words of Obama, the White House's East room was turned into "a bona fide country music hall" last night as Lauren Alaina, Dierks Bentley, Alison Krauss, Kris... more

November 21, 2011

Taylor Swift Kicks Butt at the AMA's

Taylor Swift Cleaned up at the American Music Awards last night winning artist of the year, favorite female artist and her album Speak Now won her the award for favorite country... more

November 21, 2011

Brantley Gilbert is the MAN

Brantley Gilbert's “Country Must Be Country Wide” is the first single off of Brantley’s sophomore album Halfway to Heaven Deluxe, which debuted earlier this... more

November 21, 2011

Blake Shelton wins an AMA then finds out on Twitter

Last night at the American Music Awards Blake Shelton won the award for favorite male country artist. You know usually when an artist or an actor isn’t at an awards show they... more

November 21, 2011

Chad dominates BCCMA's

Chad Brownlee was up for 6 awards last night at the BC Country Music Association awards and won Entertainer of the year! Also up for an award last night was Carol Gass (our morning... more

November 18, 2011

Paul's hockey song available online

  As if it wasn't cool enough that PB was asked to write the official theme song for the World Junior Hockey Championships, you can buy it at paulbrandt.com or, at www.hockeycanada.ca,... more

November 18, 2011

Chris boots a jerk

  Chris Young is a pretty easygoing kind of guy, most of the time — unless he catches a man beating up a woman. At his concert in Ruston, La. on Thursday night,... more

November 18, 2011

Darius at the White House

  The seventh ‘In Performance at the White House’ concert will focus on the history of country music and feature artists young and old. Lauren Alaina and... more

November 18, 2011

Flatts on the Today show

  Rascal Flatts have confirmed that they will be performing on NBC's Today Show on Monday. The group will be joined by British singer Natasha Bedingfield for... more

November 18, 2011

Flatts on the Today show

  Rascal Flatts have confirmed that they will be performing on NBC's Today Show on Monday. The group will be joined by British singer Natasha Bedingfield for... more

November 17, 2011

Terri unplugs in the US

  Terri Clark has announced the dates for her Roots and Wings Unplugged tour. Named for her most recent LP release, Roots and Wings Unplugged will feature Clark going it... more

November 17, 2011

Taylor says she's responsible for the next generation

  Taylor Swift understands the responsibilities of being a country music superstar, and she isn’t running from them. A preview of Swift’s interview with... more

November 17, 2011

Trace is the sexiest man in country

  Trace Adkins looks good and in the coming weeks, fans will see and hear even more from him as he rolls out his latest single, “Million Dollar View,” from... more

November 17, 2011

Carrie is the first

  The iconic CMA Music Festival will once again take over the Downtown Nashville campus for four days this summer, Thursday-Sunday, June 7-10, 2012. The event... more

November 16, 2011

Shania's stalker out of jail

  Shania Twain's stalker, Giovanni Palumbo, has been released from jail with credit for time served. A judge sentenced Palumbo to three years of probation on Tuesday.... more

November 16, 2011

Billy announces headlining tour

  Billy Currington is set to kick off 2012 in a big way with his first headlining tour across the country. Billy, received rave reviews out on the road on Kenny... more

November 16, 2011

Lady A on DWTS Finale

  Three finalists are left to fight over the mirror ball trophy during next week’s ‘Dancing With the Stars’ finale, and Lady Antebellum will... more

November 15, 2011

Swifts tops multiple charts

  Hot on the heels of her CMA Entertainer of the Year victory last week, Taylor Swift is once again celebrating. Swift’s current single, ‘Sparks... more

November 15, 2011

George opens renovated golf course

  George Strait has unveiled his newly renovated Tapatio Springs Golf Resort and Conference Center. The country legend and his business partner Tom Cusick bought... more

November 15, 2011

Jessica Andrews gets hitched

  "Who I Am" hit maker Jessica Andrewstied the knot with her longtime boyfriend, singer-songwriter Marcel Chagnon on November 10. The pair have... more

November 15, 2011

Blake, Dierks and Big & Rich all at one festival

  Blake Shelton, Dierks Bentley and Big & Rich are the three acts set to headline this year's Country Thunder Festival, which takes place at... more

November 14, 2011

See Gord in Mexico

  Gord Bamford and Aaron Pritchett are heading to Cabo San Lucas for a show and they want you to be there. It'll be the perfect time for you to get away in the dead... more

November 14, 2011

Jason picks up another award

  Jason Aldean scored the “Breakthrough Award” at the Billboard Touring Awards last night at New York City’s Roosevelt Hotel, beating out... more

November 14, 2011

Faith will be there to light the tree

  NBC will celebrate the lighting of the world’s most famous Christmas tree with a live broadcast from Rockefeller Center in New York City on Wednesday, November 30th... more

November 14, 2011

It's official for Tim and Kenny

  Kenny Chesney and Tim McGraw will reunite for the musical event of 2012, the ‘Brothers of the Sun’ Tour. The 19-date stadium tour finds Chesney,... more

November 10, 2011

Sugarland take a break

  Jennifer Nettles admits that 2011 has been a “tumultuous” year for Sugarland, and hints that it will be some time before she and partner Kristian Bush make... more

November 10, 2011

Jason will headline Country Jam

  Jason Aldean just announced that he’ll be making the trek to Eau Claire, Wisc. to headline Country Jam 2012. The multi-platinum, chart-topping artist will be... more

November 10, 2011

Dave Haywood off the market

  Between Charles Kelley being married and Hillary Scott getting engaged, Dave Haywood was the only member of Lady Antebellum that was ‘on... more

November 10, 2011

The Band Perry are here to stay

  The Band Perry were the big winners last night walking away with three CMA Awards, Song and Single of the Year (If I Die Young) and New Artist of the Year. Other big winners... more

November 9, 2011

Shania in the running for top video

  GAC wants YOU, the fans, to decide GAC’s Top 50 Videos of 2011, and the video for "Today Is Your Day" is on the ballot! Voting runs now through Nov. 30... more

November 9, 2011

Thompson Square heading back into the studio

  Thompson Square recently wrapped their tour with Jason Aldean and Chris Young, and beginning in January, they will head back out in full swing with Lady... more

November 9, 2011

Miranda sets a record

  With her new album Four The Record debuting atop Billboard’s Top Country Albums chart, Miranda Lambert becomes the first country artist in the... more

November 8, 2011

Blake and Taylor lead the way

  The nominees for the 2012 People’s Choice Awards have been announced, and Taylor Swift leads the way in country music. The ‘Sparks Fly’ singer... more

November 8, 2011

Kenny and Tim hitting the road together?

  Country Aircheck is reporting that Kenny Chesney will be bringing Tim McGraw out on the road with him for his 2012 tour. The official announcement... more

November 8, 2011

Two in a row for Hillary

  For the second consecutive year, Lady Antebellum‘s Hillary Scott was named SESAC’s Songwriter of the Year for her contributions to “A Little... more

November 8, 2011

Toby backs his candidate

  Toby Keith has come up in support of Presidential Candidate Rick Perry, recently donating the maximum amount possible, $2,500, a little more than two weeks after... more

November 7, 2011

Billy has a stalker

  So… this is creepy. Billy Currington recently found out that one of his neighbors has been stalking him for the past six months. According to Currington’s official... more

November 7, 2011

CMA adds more presenters

  ESPN sportscaster and “Good Morning America” correspondent Erin Andrews, actor Josh Dallas (star of ABC’s “Once Upon a Time”), 2011 World... more

November 7, 2011

CMT Artist Of The Year gets a star host

  Rob Lowe will serve as host for the “2011 CMT Artists of the Year”, taping in Nashville and airing Tuesday, December 13 at 9pm ET on CMT and CMT.com.... more

November 7, 2011

Brad gets top honors

  The 49th Annual ASCAP Awards were held Sunday evening at the Gaylord Opryland Resort and Convention Center in Nashville. The annual event honors the work of songwriters... more

November 4, 2011

It's all George all December

  "Gift of Giving" Holiday TV Special hosted by George Canyon, will air on CMT, OWN and YTV Networks with performances by Canadian favourites George Canyon, Barenaked... more

November 4, 2011

Brad makes a comparison

  Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood make a great team. Between their smash hit “Remind Me” and their co-hosting duties for the CMA Awards, it’s... more

November 4, 2011

Walk on Alan and Kix

  Alan Jackson and Kix Brooks will join the Music City Walk of Fame on Sunday (Nov. 6) in downtown Nashville. Jackson and Brooks are expected to attend the ceremony... more

November 4, 2011

Keith is going under the knife

  Keith Urban announced today that he has plans to undergo throat surgery to remove a polyp that has developed on his vocal chords. The procedure, which will take... more

November 3, 2011

Johnny a guest judge

  Johnny Reid will join Ron Fair, Deborah Cox and Jordan Knight on Sunday evening as a guest judge on Cover Me Canada. Reid will follow in the footsteps of Paul Anka and... more

November 3, 2011

Kenny, Jason and Taylor have made the finals

  Jason Aldean, Kenny Chesney and Taylor Swift are among the finalists for the 2011 Billboard Touring Awards. Other finalists include Bon Jovi, U2 and... more

November 3, 2011

Luke will be a red carpet correspondent

  Luke Bryan has been asked to be the Nashville red carpet correspondent for the “Ellen DeGeneres Show” at the 45th Annual CMA Awards on Wed.,... more

November 3, 2011

CMA announces the first set of presenters

  2011 “American Idol” runner-up Lauren Alaina, 2005 CMA Horizon Award winner Dierks Bentley, Billy Currington, Jake Owen, Kellie Pickler,... more

November 2, 2011

Dean, Deric and Aaron wrap up Hitlist Tour

  26 Cities. 15,000 Fans. Multiple sold out shows. 1,248 Bottles of water. 624 Sandwiches. 78 XL pizzas. 1 Incredible tour. Country music fans across Canada agree the first... more

November 2, 2011

Brad pulled over for suspected DUI

  Brad Paisley was the subject of a recent ‘Nightline’ profile as he promoted his new book ‘Diary of a Player: How My Musical Heroes Made a Guitar... more

November 2, 2011

Rodney hitting up the parade

  The nation’s favorite holiday tradition, the annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, goes country this year with the addition of Rodney Atkins &Scotty... more

November 1, 2011

Gord helps out 4-H

  In keeping with his Rural Roots Run Deep partnership with Alberta 4-H, Gord Bamford is making his first ever Christmas CD available for sale through Alberta 4-H clubs.... more

November 1, 2011

Blake makes a bold statement

  Season two of ‘The Voice’ on NBC will reportedly feature a more talented group of singers, more confident coaches and many more weeks of blind auditions. During... more

November 1, 2011

Jason back in studio

  This morning (Nov. 1), Jason Aldean and his road/recording band headed back into the studio to begin working on the singer’s next album. Aldean and his... more

November 1, 2011

Lady A and Miranda heading to the rodeo

  Lady Antebellum and Miranda Lambertwill perform at the 2012 San Antonio Stock Show and Rodeo on February 9 through 26 at the AT&T Center/Freeman Coliseum... more

October 31, 2011

Chad, Aaron and One More Girl battle it out

  The best B.C. has to offer in country music get together soon. The BCCMA Awards are set to take place on Nov. 19 and 20 in Coquitlam. One More Girl, Chad Brownlee and... more

October 31, 2011

Taylor's lawyers jump into action

  Taylor Swift‘s lawyers have threatened legal action if a purported topless photo of the much-loved star isn’t pulled immediately, according to TMZ. Swift’s... more

October 31, 2011

Tim and Faith launch fragrance set

  Faith Hill and her husband of 15 years Tim McGraw are partners in marriage and parenting, and now they are linking up in the scent-crafting sphere. The... more

October 31, 2011

Dierks goes international

  Dierks Bentley announced today that he will take his ‘Country & Cold Cans’ tour into 2012 with international dates kicking off in Vancouver,... more

October 28, 2011

Gord announces his line up

  The line-up of NHL alumni, Canadian rodeo champions and CCMA artists’ have been announced for Gord Bamford’s 2nd annual Pics and Sticks Charity Hockey event,... more

October 28, 2011

The Band Perry teams up with The Biebs

  When you think of country stars, you certainly don’t think Justin Bieber. But Christmas is all about sharing and caring, and the 17-year-old pop hitmaker is... more

October 28, 2011

Dance like a star on Wii

  Jason Aldean, Brad Paisleyand Lady Antebellum are just three of your favorites whose songs you can keep up with when ‘Country Dance 2′ is available... more

October 28, 2011

Dance like a star on Wii

  Jason Aldean, Brad Paisleyand Lady Antebellum are just three of your favorites whose songs you can keep up with when ‘Country Dance 2′ is available... more

October 28, 2011

Are you in Keith's new commercial

  Keith Urban and you? If you went to a concert on Urban’s 2011 Get Closer Tour, you just might be in the just-released commercial for AT&T’s Samsung... more

October 27, 2011

Blake and NASCAR team up

  The 2011 NASCAR season ends on Nov. 20 with the final chase race at Homestead-Miami Speedway. Two of country music’s hottest names will be on hand for the pre-race... more

October 27, 2011

Toby's song on Glee

  Toby Keith‘s self-proclaimed “stupidest” song may become his most popular. ‘Red Solo Cup,’ a single from his just-released ‘Clancy’s... more

October 27, 2011

Stars come out in droves for Christmas special

  Country Weekly is reporting that Rascal Flatts, Keith Urban, Faith Hill, Scotty McCreery, and Lauren Alaina are among the... more

October 27, 2011

Shania sings with Lionel Richie

  Lionel Richie comes full circle with the innovative and personal Tuskegee, performing 13 of his most revered “anthems of our day” with some of the... more

October 26, 2011

Chad heading to the rodeo finals

  The Canadian Rodeo Finals hits Edmonton November 9 to 13th. Not only will there be great entertainment in the ring, but at night as well with lots of performances, including... more

October 26, 2011

Jason performing at Grammy nominations concert

  Jason Aldean and Lady Gaga are the first performers announced for “The GRAMMY Nominations Concert Live!! — Countdown To Music’s Biggest Night.”... more

October 26, 2011

Blake and Eric battle

  Blake Shelton has been nominated for Favorite Country Artist at the 2012 People's Choice Awards. In addition, Shelton has been nominated for Favorite Male Artist... more

October 25, 2011

CDJ attends some songwriters camps

  On Monday night, eight female songwriters from all corners of the music industry came together to kick off ASCAP’s “Women Without Borders,” its first... more

October 25, 2011

Country still rocking DWTS

  Country reigns supreme once again over at ‘Dancing With the Stars.’ The Band Perry performed, and Julianne Hough and Blake Shelton graced... more

October 25, 2011

Miranda gets a pat down

  While at the airport yesterday, preparing to take flight to the West Coast, Lambert was asked to pass through one of the ever-controversial body scanners — and,... more

October 25, 2011

Randy and Rodney join Thompson Square

  Thompson Square is pleased to announce the addition of Rodney Atkins and Randy Houser to the bill of the Third Annual Josie’s Birthday Bash.... more

October 24, 2011

Shania in the running

  Shania Twain is in the latest poll on Country Weekly. It pits all the hottest women in country to see who actually is the hottest, and it's all up to you to decide.... more

October 24, 2011

Sugarland performing at Nobel Peace ceremony

  Sugarland will perform on the eve of the Nobel Prize Award ceremony at the 18th annual Nobel Peace Prize Concert. The show will pay tribute to Liberian President... more

October 24, 2011

Miranda previews her new album

  It’s been more than two years since her last album and Miranda Lambert is eager to get her new music, Four The Record, out to the fans. “I’ve... more

October 24, 2011

Blake leading in 2011

  Blake Shelton, reigning CMA “Male Vocalist of the Year” and five-time CMA nominee including a nod for the most prestigious honor, “Entertainer of the... more

October 21, 2011

Shania teams up with another Canuck

  Shania Twain will duet with Michael Bublé on his forthcoming Christmas album. The pair teamed up for a version of the classic holiday hit “White... more

October 21, 2011

Willie's tour bus for sale

  A tour bus that Willie Nelson called his road home until 1999 is up for auction. USA Today reports that the 1986 Eagle 10 motor coach will be for sale... more

October 21, 2011

Stagecoach sounds amazing

  The Stagecoach Country Music Festival returns for the 6th year with the addition of a third day of music. The festival proudly welcomes Brad Paisley, Jason Aldean, Miranda... more

October 21, 2011

Keith surprises Eric

  The crowd in Milwaukee, WI got a surprise last weekend when Eric Church joined Keith Urban for a performance on the last night of the “Get Closer... more

October 20, 2011

Ellen probes Taylor

  When Ellen DeGeneres nudged Taylor Swift about her love life on her show today, Swift laughed and said she sits by herself and watches the TV show ‘Law... more

October 20, 2011

Get drunk with Colt Ford

  Colt Ford has officially aligned with the Georgia Distilling Company and United Distributors to produce his signature liquor line, Goodtime. Goodtime Moonshine (90... more

October 20, 2011

Country music's biggest night gets bigger

  The lineup for “The 45th Annual CMA Awards” continues to grow with today’s announcement that Sara Evans, Martina McBride, Scotty McCreery, Sugarland,... more

October 20, 2011

Ronnie and Trace will sing the National Anthem

  Following in the footsteps of Scotty McCreery, Trace Adkins and Ronnie Dunn will take to the baseball diamond to perform the National... more

October 19, 2011

Toby being called a thief

  Toby Keith‘s latest single, ‘Red Solo Cup,’ could be the controversy of the year if certain hip-hop fans have their way. Fans of San Antonio hip-hop... more

October 19, 2011

Miranda hitting the road

  With her new album Four The Record coming November 1, Miranda Lambert is ready to heat up the winter months with her new headline tour “On Fire,”... more

October 19, 2011

Brad announces Camobunga

  After recently wrapping his highly successful 2011 tour Brad Paisley has announced his tour for next year – “The Camobunga! 2012 World Tour”presented... more

October 18, 2011

MG release new music

  Montgomery Gentry released their first new album in three years, Rebels on the Run, today. The project is their first for the independent label Average Joe's... more

October 18, 2011

Dierks does wonders for kids

  Dierks Bentley hosted his sixth annual “Miles & Music for Kids” in Nashville on Sunday and raised $205,000 for Nashville’s Monroe Carell Jr.... more

October 18, 2011

Lady A keep on going

  Lady Antebellum announced today the second leg of their ‘ Own The Night 2012 World Tour.’ The arena tour kicks off Jan. 27 in Tulsa, OK with Darius Ruckerand... more

October 18, 2011

New Artist nominees will play

  Nominees Luke Bryan, Eric Church, Thompson Square, and Chris Young have joined the performance lineup for “The 45th Annual CMA Awards.”... more

October 17, 2011

Carrie builds a playground

  Carrie Underwood is one for helping others. On Friday (October 14), the worldwide country hitmaker paid her hometown of Checotah, Okla. a visit for a good reason.... more

October 17, 2011

Garth inducted

  Sunday evening (October 16), the best of the best in Nashville’s songwriting community gathered at the Renaissance Hotel in the heart of Music City, where dozens... more

October 17, 2011

Garth inducted

  Sunday evening (October 16), the best of the best in Nashville’s songwriting community gathered at the Renaissance Hotel in the heart of Music City, where dozens... more

October 17, 2011

Flatts help you thaw

  Rascal Flatts have announced their winter tour, “Thaw Out 2012,” with special guest Sara Evans and opener Hunter Hayes.  The tour will... more

October 17, 2011

Number 1 for Blake and more

  Blake Shelton receives his fifth consecutive No. 1 single this week on the Billboard charts with “God Gave Me You.” This marks Shelton’s 10th No.... more

October 14, 2011

George goes gold again in 2011

  This week George Canyon’s 2006 release “Classics” reached Gold status, making this the second Gold Record of the year for the Country music star.... more

October 14, 2011

Kenny and Flatts confirm

  Kenny Chesney and Rascal Flatts have been confirmed to be performing at the CMA Awards. Chesney will be joined byGrace Potter for their duet "You... more

October 14, 2011

Easton forced to cancel shows

  Easton Corbin has been forced to cancel a number of shows recently due to illness. The “A Little More Country Than That” singer took to hiswebsite earlier... more

October 14, 2011

Keith joins The Voice

  According to multiple online reports, including one from Australia’s Herald Sun, Keith Urban has joined the cast of the Australian version of... more

October 13, 2011

Taylor has 25 songs ready to go

  With a year to go before Taylor Swift expects to put a new album in stores, the singer says she’s already recorded enough tunes to fill a double disc CD.... more

October 13, 2011

Joe releasing new album

  Joe Nichols is gearing up to release his sixth studio album, ‘It’s All Good,’ next month. “I want to bring a traditional sound into 2011 and... more

October 13, 2011

The ACA's announce the nominees

  The second annual American Country Awards will air live from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas Monday, Dec. 5 on FOX. Jason Aldean and Zac Brown Band lead the American... more

October 13, 2011

Flatts release Live Album

  Rascal Flatts has sold an astonishing 6 million-plus live concert tickets and for the first time ever, fans can bring the excitement home with an inaugural full-length... more

October 12, 2011

Paul writing a hockey song

  With the release of the Give It Away Album, the NOW Box Set, Paul Brandt's Build It Forward TV Series, the upcoming NOW Tour, life's been good and full for PB... more

October 12, 2011

George announces tour stops

  January 2012 begins a new year and a new tour for Superstar George Strait. The King of Country kicks off his 2012 tour January 27th in Lafayette, Louisiana and to... more

October 12, 2011

Scotty makes history

  There was little doubt that Scotty McCreery would have the No. 1 country album in America this week, but his fans may be surprised to learn that the 18-year-old... more

October 11, 2011

DWTS goes country

  Perhaps ‘Dancing With the Stars’ is planning to turn its studio into a dancehall. ‘Honey Bee’ twanger Blake Shelton will make a guest appearance... more

October 11, 2011

The Band Perry lead the way

  The Band Perry can add even more success to their tally sheet now that they have received three nominations for the 2011 American Music Awards, tying with Taylor... more

October 11, 2011

Taylor is the woman of the year

  Billboard announced today that Taylor Swift will receive the Woman of the Year Award at the 2011 Billboard Women in Music event on December 2 in New York City.... more

October 11, 2011

Toby releases new video

  Toby Keith has released a new video for "Red Solo Cup," the latest single taken off of his upcoming 15th full-length album Clancy's Tavern, a record... more

October 7, 2011

Is Miranda pregnant?

  Earlier this week, Blake Shelton sent out a tweet that left many of his 711,000+ followers wondering what he had up his sleeve. “Just received news that... more

October 7, 2011

Tim and Curb head to court

  While the dispute between Tim McGraw and his record label, Curb Records, won’t be settled until next summer at the earliest, a November hearing will decide... more

October 7, 2011

Keith helping Pink month

  Keith Urban will donate a customized Fender guitar from his “Get Closer 2011 World Tour” to the Susan G. Komen for The Cure for auction. Keith specially... more

October 7, 2011

Sugarland plan a free show

  Jennifer Nettles and Kristian Bush of Sugarland will return to Indiana for a free concert at Conseco Fieldhouse on October 28th. This full-band show will also... more

October 6, 2011

Theo Fluery joins Gord Bamford

  NHL Alumni players along with the local business community will team up against Canadian country music stars to help raise money for the second annual Gord Bamford Pics... more

October 6, 2011

Jason extends tour

  After setting attendance records across the country this past summer, CMA Entertainer of the Year nominee Jason Aldean announced today that he is extending his... more

October 6, 2011

Faith will sing a new song

  Faith Hill has joined the star-packed lineup for “The 45th Annual CMA Awards.” Hill’s performance on the show will mark her first one in five years.... more

October 6, 2011

Faith will sing a new song

  Faith Hill has joined the star-packed lineup for “The 45th Annual CMA Awards.” Hill’s performance on the show will mark her first one in five years.... more

October 6, 2011

Eric has a new understudy

  Eric Church and wife Katherine are proud to welcome their first child—Boone McCoy Church. Boone was born on Monday, October 3 at 8:35 a.m. and weighed 7 lbs.... more

October 5, 2011

Garth releases more tickets

  Garth Brooks has performed to sold-out crowds and rave reviews inside the intimate Encore Theater at Wynn Las Vegas since December 2009. Tickets for the highly anticipated... more

October 5, 2011

Sara gets a restraining order against her ex

  Though happily remarried and enjoying her blended family, the divorce drama continues for Sara Evans. Her ex-husband, Craig Schelske, recently appeared on “Anderson,”... more

October 5, 2011

Brad and Kenny honored by CMT

  Kenny Chesney and Brad Paisley are the newcomers to this year’s CMT Artists of the Year event. Taylor Swift, Jason Aldean and Lady... more

October 4, 2011

Jason raises over 300K

  Jason Aldean held his sixth annual “Concert for the Cure” on Friday, donating the profits from his Roanoke, Va. tour stop to Susan G. Komen for the Cure.... more

October 4, 2011

Brad joins Sesame Street

  Brad Paisley and his wife, Kimberly, will guest star on the upcoming Sesame Street special “Growing Hope Against Hunger.” Sesame Street... more

October 4, 2011

Shania's stalker's letters revealed

  Giovanni Palumbo, the Shania Twain stalker's letters were revealed in court late last week. I mean, there are no real rules about what a piece of fan mail should or... more

October 4, 2011

CMA adds more performers

  The star-packed lineup for “The 45th Annual CMA Awards” continues to grow with today’s announcement that the reigning CMA Vocal Group of the Year Lady... more

October 3, 2011

Toby Keith shares his gays in the Military thoughts

  When it comes to fighting for his country, Toby Keith believes that a person’s sexual preference should not matter. The ‘American Soldier’ singer recently... more

October 3, 2011

Taylor covers Sugarland

  Taylor Swift entertained fans in Atlanta, Ga. over the weekend, and it wouldn’t be a true Taylor Swift show without some cover performances. Swift, 21, sang Sugarland‘s... more

October 3, 2011

Blake announces tour

  Blake Shelton has announced a new tour beginning in early 2012. Blake took to his Twitter page and said “Awe screw it…. I’m starting my head... more

October 3, 2011

John a father...again

  John Rich and wife Joan have welcomed their second son, Colt Daniel, into the world. The couple, who were married in 2008 at Nashville's historic... more

September 30, 2011

Trace is filming a new movie

  Trace Adkins has joined the supernatural thriller “The Healer,” also starring Isabelle Fuhrman, Joel Courtney, James Le Gros, Peter Bogdanovich and Natalia... more

September 30, 2011

Colt gets you ready for football

  Colt Ford and Average Joe’s Entertainment are thrilled to announce the release of Tailgate: College Football Versions, Vol. II. The collection offers personalized... more

September 30, 2011

Dierks sells out Chicago in record time

  Dierks Bentley’s Miles & Music for Kids charity motorcycle ride and concert in Chicago, IL on Oct. 9 is sold out. This marks the event’s fastest advance... more

September 30, 2011

1/2 of Steel Magnolia is in rehab

  The charismatic male half of Steel Magnolia is taking some time off to deal with alcohol and substance abuse issues that he’s been wrestling with. In a... more

September 29, 2011

Carrie sings with some Icons

  While Carrie Underwood is a vocal legend in her own right, she’s no Stevie Wonder. Or Smokey Robinson, for that matter. Still, the pair of soulful legends... more

September 29, 2011

Shania takes to the stand

  In an unusual twist, an Ottawa doctor obsessed with Shania Twain interrupted the singer's court testimony today to announce he would plead guilty to his criminal charges.... more

September 29, 2011

Flatts announce new album

  It’s been a week of big announcements for Rascal Flatts and their fans. One day after learning that they’d be inducted as members of the Grand Old... more

September 29, 2011

Jake and a kid rock out

  Jake Owen got some unexpected onstage help during Sunday’s show in West Springfield, Mass. While singing ‘Eight Second Ride,’ the singer was joined... more

September 28, 2011

Luke shakes it on Ellen

  Luke Bryan knows how to get the girls shakin’ those hips, and on her show today, Ellen DeGeneres couldn’t resist the temptation, either. Bryan performed... more

September 28, 2011

Luke shakes it on Ellen

  Luke Bryan knows how to get the girls shakin’ those hips, and on her show today, Ellen DeGeneres couldn’t resist the temptation, either. Bryan performed... more

September 28, 2011

George will perform at a fire relief concert

  George Strait is set to perform at ‘Fire Relief: The Concert for Central Texas’ on October 17 in Austin, TX. The “King” will... more

September 28, 2011

Flatts invited to join the Opry

  Rascal Flatts played the Grand Ole Opry last night. After the group concluded a performance of the hit “Bless The Broken Road,” Gill surprised them on stage,... more

September 27, 2011

Terri announces tour

  Terri Clark posted a brief video on her website earlier today announcing her cross-Canada tour. She will kick it off in Halifax on Friday and will wrap it up in Grande... more

September 27, 2011

Blake brings back the mullet

  Sunday night’s finale to Brad Paisley‘s H2O II Tour in Raleigh, N.C. Featured pranks both from and on the headliner. Earlier in the afternoon, Paisley... more

September 27, 2011

Justin names his second child

  Earlier this year, Justin Moore announced that he and his wife Kate are expecting their second child in November. With just two months until the due date, Moore... more

September 27, 2011

Eric thanks Super fan

  Eric Church has always credited his loyal fan base with his rise to fame and recognition, so when it came time to film the music video for the audience-inspired hit,... more

September 26, 2011

George starring in a movie

  Over the past years George Canyon has played roles in several TV shows including CBC-TV’s Heartland and the internationally distributed hit comedy Trailer Park Boys.... more

September 26, 2011

Jason raising money for breast cancer

  Over three dozen Jason Aldean fans battled with their wallets for a chance to see the singer next week in Roanoke, Va. A recent eBay auction offered... more

September 26, 2011

Eric learning from Toby

  Over the past several weeks, Eric Church has been playing coast-to-coast on Toby Keith‘s Locked and Loaded tour. Church admits he has been soaking... more

September 26, 2011

Is it babies for Carrie?

  Carrie Underwood is still enjoying the newlywed phase of her marriage and isn’t planning on adding any babies to her household any time soon. Many tabloids... more

September 23, 2011

People and Terri offering a free download

  Terri is featured in the newest issue of People Magazine, Country Special! In addition, People is offering a free download of Terri’s song, ‘Breakin’... more

September 23, 2011

Luke heading to the West Coast

  Luke Bryan will head to the west coast after this weekend’s “CMT On Tour” dates and just prior to kicking off his 6-day run of “Farm Tour”... more

September 23, 2011

Dierks will play rock on Jimmy Fallon

  Dierks Bentley will perform a version of Pink Floyd’s “Wish You Were Here” on Sept. 29 as part of “Late Night With Jimmy Fallon’s”... more

September 23, 2011

Jason sells out within minutes

  2011 CMA “Entertainer of the Year” nominee Jason Aldean sold over 15,000 tickets for his Feb. 24 “My Kinda Party” tour stop at Nashville’s... more

September 22, 2011

Doc Walker hitting the road

  Doc Walker will be heading out on their ‘Are You With Me Tonight? Tour 2011,’ set to kick off on November 13th in St. John’s,... more

September 22, 2011

Kenny earns gold and platinum

  Kenny Chesney's latest album, Hemingway's Whiskey, has been certified platinum by the RIAA for shipments of 1 million copies. The project is his 10th platinum... more

September 22, 2011

Nintendo goes country

  The holidays just got that much more country, as the 'Country Dance 2' Wii game will land in stores by this November. Now you know what to buy for the country... more

September 22, 2011

Tim says no more Doctors

  Tim McGraw recently took to his Facebook page to announce that some changes are being made within his longtime band, the Dancehall Doctors. “As some... more

September 21, 2011

Paul helps out Slave Lake

  Sept 14th's Up from the Ashes concert benefitting Slave Lake Alberta was an amazing success.  "We're gonna do something tonight," said Brandt, smiling... more

September 21, 2011

Taylor on "60 Minutes"

  “60 Minutes” is set to featureTaylor Swift in an upcoming episode, her management team has confirmed. Journalist Lesley Stahl was in Nashville last weekend... more

September 21, 2011

Lady A Own the charts

  Six time GRAMMY winning trio Lady Antebellum owned the charts this week, earning the No.1 position on the Billboard Top 200 with the debut of their third studio... more

September 20, 2011

Dean ready to cross our nation

  Already SOLD OUT at Winnipeg’s McPhillips Street Station Casino and Sherwood Park, Alberta’s Festival Place, CMT Canada is excited to kick off the CMT Hitlist... more

September 20, 2011

Toby tops the list

  Toby Keith tops the latest Forbes list of the highest-paid country stars. In the list revealed today, Keith earned an estimated $50 million between May... more

September 20, 2011

All 5 Entertainer nominees will perform

  The Country Music Association announced today that all five nominees for the coveted Entertainer of the Year Award,  Brad Paisley, Taylor Swift, Keith... more

September 19, 2011

Gord ponies up 10,000

  When Gord Bamford was asked to perform at the McMaster Children’s Hospital in Hamilton, Ontario as part of the kick off to the 2011 Country Music Week by the Canadian... more

September 19, 2011

Taylor brings a few good friends on stage

  For the second night in a row last night, Taylor Swift performed to a sold-out crowd at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena. Also for the second night in... more

September 19, 2011

New ink and song for Jason

  Jason Aldean has a new tattoo. According to TheBoot.com, the ink is meant to celebrate the release of his single "Tattoos On This Town." The tattoo is located... more

September 19, 2011

Jake brings his new friend on the road

  Jake Owen has opened up about his new companion on the road-a new bull dog called Merle. Owen previously toured with his bulldog Vern, for the past three... more

September 16, 2011

Taylor makes the Guinness book of World Records

  Taylor Swift leads a charmed (and apparently awards-filled) life. Now, the lovely and talented superstar can add two more feats to her resume. Swift can now lay claim... more

September 16, 2011

Chris joins Jake

  Jake Owen has headlined five consecutive years of sell-outs at his hometown Concert, one of the highlights of the annual benefit, Mardy’s Tennis & Jake’s... more

September 16, 2011

Blake had to get Miranda's permission

  Blake Shelton recently debuted the music video for his latest single, “God Gave Me You.” The video features a few clips from the singer’s recent... more

September 16, 2011

Randy will appear at a Leukemia fundraiserRandy Houser and Craig Campbell have both signed on to appear at an upcoming fundraiser for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society on Wednesday, September 28. The event will take place at the Listening Room Café in Na

  Randy Houser and Craig Campbell have both signed on to appear at an upcoming fundraiser for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society on Wednesday, September 28. The... more

September 15, 2011

Taylor asking you to give music

  Taylor Swift and Chris Young have joined the "Give the Gift of Music"campaign. In their new video testimonials, Swift talks about hearing Faith... more

September 15, 2011

Brad publishes book

  Brad Paisley will publish his first major book titled “Diary Of  A Player” with Howard Books, an imprint of Simon and Schuster. The new book will... more

September 15, 2011

Eric's new video a live one

  Eric Church is climbing up the country singles chart with his new hit, ‘Drink in My Hand,’ the latest single from his newly-released album, ‘Chief.’... more

September 15, 2011

Miranda and Blake sing a duet

  Miranda Lambert and Blake Shelton have recorded a duet, "Better in the Long Run", that will appear on Lambert's upcoming album, Four... more

September 14, 2011

Kenny's new song on iTunes

  Kenny Chesney revealed a new song last night as ESPN began its new series ‘Rise Up.’ The show visits high schools across America and surprises the students... more

September 14, 2011

Alan Jackson the hero

  They make an unlikely dynamic duo, but Alan Jacksonand rocker Ozzy Osbourne recently worked together to find and save a missing California boy. A song from... more

September 14, 2011

Zac hitting the road

  The Zac Brown Band have confirmed a new string of headlining dates set to take place this fall. The run will kick off on September 15 at the Taco Bell Arena... more

September 13, 2011

Martina changing the Opry pink

  Martina McBride is teaming up with Women for the Cure to turn the Grand Ole Opry pink on Saturday, October 22. The partnership is part of the Opry Goes Pink event,... more

September 13, 2011

People heading into stars homes

  Have you ever wondered what it’s like to go inside the homes of your favorite country stars? People Country is giving you the chance in the latest issue... more

September 13, 2011

Dierks headlining ACC Fanfest

  It was announced today that Dierks Bentley will headline the 2011 ACC FanFest in Charlotte, North Carolina. ACC FanFest, located adjacent to Bank of America... more

September 13, 2011

Sugarland named as defendants

  Sugarland could face lawsuits in the wake of the Indiana stage collapsetragedy that killed seven people last month. One month after the accident, notices have... more

September 12, 2011

Blake gets Kenny's approval

  When fans got their first listen to Blake Shelton‘s new version of “Footloose” for the upcoming remake of the classic film, Blake mentioned that... more

September 12, 2011

Taylor joins Ellen

  Taylor Swift fans- be sure to tune in to “The Ellen DeGeneres Show” on Tuesday, September 13! Ellen is taking fans behind the scenes of Swift’s... more

September 12, 2011

Miranda gives some album details

  With less than two months until the release of her new album Four The Record, Miranda Lambert is anxious to get the music heard. “I’m so ready... more

September 12, 2011

Double platinum for Jason

  Only 10 months after its release, Jason Aldean’s My Kinda Party has been certified DOUBLE PLATINUM by the RIAA for sales of over two million units.... more

September 9, 2011

Shania featured in CBC documentary

  Shania will star in "Life is a Highway", a new two-hour documentary on Conadian music in the '90s. The show airs in two parts on Thursday September 15th... more

September 9, 2011

Carrie about 1/2 done

  It’s been nearly two years since Carrie Underwood released her third studio album Play On, so it’s safe to safe fans are more than anxious for... more

September 9, 2011

Jake called about 500 fans

  Since his album hit stores, Jake has spent the majority of his free time chatting with fans about his new album Barefoot Blue Jean Night. “I’ve had so much... more

September 9, 2011

Reba returns to the small screen

  Reba is coming back to the small screen! “Malibu Country” will star Reba as a divorced mom of three who moves from Nashville to Malibu and tries to reignite... more

September 8, 2011

Colt joins Dierks

  Colt will join friend Dierks Bentley on his sixth annual Miles & Music for Kids celebrity motorcycle ride and benefit concert on October 16 in Nashville. In the last... more

September 8, 2011

Taylor will receive Symphony award

  Taylor Swift will receive the 2011 Harmony Award, Symphony Ball Chairs Mrs. Steven Eskind (Laurie) and Mrs. Bennett Frederick Horne Jr. (Vicki) announced yesterday.... more

September 8, 2011

Lady A helps keep kids healthy

  In advance of their NFL Kickoff 2011 performance tonight, Lady Antebellum was in Green Bay, WI yesterday and took part in the NFL Play 60 event with... more

September 8, 2011

Chris joins Ferguson

  2011 CMA New Artist nominee, Chris Young, is set for his debut appearance on “The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson” on Monday, September 12. Young will... more

September 7, 2011

Jaydee excited about the CCMA's

  The CCMA Awards are just days away and Jaydee Bixby has picked up a coveted nomination for the "Rising Star" award. This is the second year in a row Bixby has... more

September 7, 2011

Jake tops for the week

  Jake Owen is the king of the country charts this week! With sales of 55,000 (according to Nielsen Soundscan/via TheBoot.com), the 30-year-old singer claims the... more

September 7, 2011

Luke heads out on Farm Tour soon

  Luke Bryan and NRA Country will once again be joining forces for the2011 Farm Tour. The partnership, now in its second year, will have NRA Country on site at all... more

September 6, 2011

The Aussie's love Doc Walker

  Doc Walker are making a name for themselves all across the globe, especially down under. They are so popular in Australia that they released their new album 16&1 there... more

September 6, 2011

Randy is a married man

  Randy Houser is a married man! After announcing his engagement to fellow songwriter Jessa Lee Yantz in late July, Randy tied the knot this past weekend... more

September 6, 2011

Dierks announces another Miles & Music

  Dierks Bentley will host his sixth annual “Miles & Music for Kids” celebrity motorcycle ride and benefit concert on Oct. 16 in Nashville. Over the... more

September 6, 2011

CMA announces the final nominees

  Topping the list of final nominees are four artists with five nominations each for “The 45th Annual CMA Awards” including Jason Aldean, Brad Paisley, Blake... more

September 2, 2011

Dean Brody hits the top ten

  After 7 weeks at radio, ‘Little Yellow Blanket’ officially goes TOP 10 in Canada. It's the fifth single from Dean's second album “Trail In Life.” ... more

September 2, 2011

Jason is getting ready to record

  Jason Aldean is coming off of having his seventh No. 1 single, ‘Dirt Road Anthem,’ from his platinum-selling album ‘My Kinda Party.’ After... more

September 2, 2011

Faith returns to Sunday nights

  For the fifth consecutive year, Faith Hill will perform NBC’s Sunday Night Football theme song, “Waiting All Day For Sunday Night.” Hill has reportedly... more

September 2, 2011

Lady A join NFL kick off concert

  Lady Antebellum has signed on to appear as part of the NFL's 2011 "Kickoff Concert." The show will take place before the Green Bay Packer's home... more

September 1, 2011

Darius announces tour

  Darius Rucker has rejoined Brad Paisley for the H2O II: Wetter and Wilder Tour, which kicked off last week at London’s famed O2 Arena and will... more

September 1, 2011

Colt joins Jason to celebrate

  Friends, family and members of the music community gather in Nashville on Tuesday to celebrate the success of Jason Aldean‘s smash hit, “Dirt Road Anthem.”... more

September 1, 2011

George is bringing along a superstar on tour

  George Strait isn’t called King George for nothing…Year after year, night after night, when it comes to showing fans a good time whether it’s on... more

September 1, 2011

Bucky cleared of charges

  Bucky Covington has been cleared of theft charges after being accused by a promoter of stealing funds from a concert on June 30, 2011. The 33-year-oldAmerican Idol alum... more

August 31, 2011

300 diamonds for Randy's fiance

Last month, Randy Houser popped the question to fellow singer-songwriter Jessa Lee Yantz and he did it armed with one gorgeous diamond ring! Houser worked with Nashville-based... more

August 31, 2011

Trace takes special people fishing

  Trace Adkins has a top ten hit with the latest single, “Just Fishin’” from his new album, Proud To Be Here, but last weekend he made an even bigger... more

August 31, 2011

Jake is at the top

  Jake Owen released his third studio album, Barefoot Blue Jean Night, on Monday and currently it holds the No. 1 position on iTunes’ Country Albums chart.... more

August 30, 2011

Emerson Drive hit the road this fall

  Emerson Drive have enjoyed a busy summer out on the road in both Canada and the US.  The boys are excited to announce the first few tour dates for this fall. ... more

August 30, 2011

Gary opens a men's boutique

  Gary Allan has announced that on September 1, he will open a full service men’s boutique in Nashville specializing in custom clothing for the Entertainment... more

August 30, 2011

Rodney gets a key

  Rodney Atkins had quite a week in East Tennessee as he returned to his stomping grounds for a GAC “Origins” TV special taping that would see Atkins performing... more

August 30, 2011

The Band Perry sell out the Ryman

  The Band Perry have sold every last one of the 2,300 tickets available for their first ever headlining show at Nashville's historic Ryman Auditorium, and... more

August 29, 2011

Miranda does the label switch

  Miranda Lambert has shifted from Columbia Nashville to RCA Nashville as part of a restructuring at Sony Music Nashville, according to Country Aircheck. Josh Thompson,... more

August 29, 2011

Irene can't stop Kenny

  Hurricane rains did nothing to dampen the enthusiasm of Kenny Chesney’s fans on Saturday in Foxboro, MA, as 2,000 tickets released on the day of the show were... more

August 29, 2011

Jennifer back for Christmas special

  For the second consecutive year, Jennifer Nettles of Sugarland will host “CMA Country Christmas.” The television special, which is produced by CMA,... more

August 29, 2011

Brad and Carrie top the charts

  Brad Paisley’s duet, “Remind Me,” with fellow country superstar Carrie Underwood has hit the No. 1 spot on both the Billboard and Country Aircheck... more

August 25, 2011

Terri added to Fan Fest

  Terri Clark will be performing at the CCMA Fan Fest this year on September 10th! This performance will take place at the Jackson Square Rooftop Plaza and will be hosted... more

August 25, 2011

Rodney will make your football picks

  Rodney Atkins is one of country music’s top hit makers and what better way to continue the winning streak than to follow him as he picks his top games on the... more

August 25, 2011

CMA announces nominees from 2 cities

  “Country Music’s Biggest Morning” will be Tuesday, Sept. 6, when, as we previously reported, the final nominees for “The 45th Annual... more

August 25, 2011

Kenny pushes show due to hurricane

  Kenny Chesney has pushed his upcoming performance in Foxboro, Massachusetts ahead from Sunday, August 28 to Friday, August 26 due to the oncoming threat of Hurricane... more

August 24, 2011

Justin joins Taylor

  Taylor Swift stunned fans at her concert in Los Angeles on Tuesday night by welcoming Justin Bieber on to the stage for a special duet. The Love Story hitmaker was headlining... more

August 24, 2011

Dierks announces another Miles & Music

  Dierks Bentley announced today that he will take his Miles & Music for Kids charity motorcycle ride and concert to Chicago, IL on Oct. 9. Over the series’... more

August 24, 2011

Brad gives phone calls to soldiers

  Brad Paisley is teaming up with Chevy and Cell Phones for Soldiers to raise funds for international calling cards for soldiers. The country star's new initiative... more

August 23, 2011

George will release Icons

  With a career spanning more than three decades, the Grammy, CMA and ACM award-winning country music artist George Strait has earned the most No. 1 singles... more

August 23, 2011

ZBB Teams up with JD

  Bringing together the famous Tennessee whiskey brand and one of the hottest bands in music, Jack Daniel’s and Zac Brown Band announced today that they... more

August 23, 2011

Taylor talks about her Monroe incident

  Taylor Swift made gossip headlines last week when she experienced a wardrobe malfunction during a show. During the incident, her skirt blew up, briefly exposing a... more

August 23, 2011

AJ will perform at 9/11 concert

  Alan Jackson has been added to the line-up of entertainers to perform at the Washington National Cathedral in Washington, D.C. on September 11 for the 10th anniversary... more

August 22, 2011

Tim and faith...the dolls

  Forget Barbie and Ken, you can soon own Faith and Tim! To celebrate their 15th wedding anniversary this fall, Faith Hill and Tim McGraw have been immortalized... more

August 22, 2011

AJ and Garth heading to the Hall of Fame

  The Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame Foundation (NaSHOF) today announced this year’s inductees for the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame: from the Songwriter... more

August 22, 2011

Kids for Leann?

  LeAnn Rimes might like to have children someday, the country singer replied to a fan via Twitter, saying that she and new husband Eddie Cibrian have talked about the prospect... more

August 22, 2011

Dierks celebrates his 8th number one song

  Dierks Bentley’s “Am I The Only One” takes the No. 1 position on both the Billboard Country Singles and the Country Aircheck/Mediabase charts this... more

August 19, 2011

Stars gear up for telethon

  The Muscular Dystrophy Association recently announced the talent roster for its 2011 MDA Labor Day Telethon, with still more top acts expected to confirm their performances... more

August 19, 2011

Dean, Deric and Aaron ready Hitlist tour

  CMT is launching their Hitlist Tour featuring three of Canada’s hottest male artists – Dean Brody, Aaron Lines and Deric Ruttan! The tour... more

August 19, 2011

Girls Night Out raises over $650K

  The Academy of Country Music's concert special, Girls Night Out: Superstar Women of Country, brought in $661,000 for charity. Ticket proceeds from the taping... more

August 19, 2011

Jason announces 6th Annual benefit concert

  Jason Aldean announced today that he will donate all proceeds from his Sept. 30th show in Roanoke, VA to Susan G. Komen for the Cure as part of his 6th Annual Concert... more

August 17, 2011

Terri hits the road this fall

  Terri Clark will return to the road this fall for a 24-city cross-Canada tour that will include all of Clark’s hits along with many new favourites from her latest... more

August 17, 2011

Dierks says no

  It looks like John Rich won’t be getting his wish! Rich, a former “Celebrity Apprentice” winner, had hoped for Dierks Bentley to... more

August 17, 2011

Suarland host memorial

  Sugarland has released an official statement regarding the death of five fans that occurred when the band's stage collapsed before a performance in Indiana last... more

August 16, 2011

Rodney releases album details

  Rodney Atkins will release his fourth studio album, Take A Back Road, on Tuesday, October 4. “I have put a lot of time into the recording of this album... more

August 16, 2011

Tim and Faith will head to Australia

  Faith Hill & Tim McGraw are set to return to Australia next year where they’ll headline CMC’S Rocks The Hunter 2012 Festival.... more

August 16, 2011

Montgomery Gentry set attendance record

  Montgomery Gentry set an attendance record last week when the band appeared at the Wild and Wonderful Mountainfest Motorcycle Rally in Morgantown, West Virginia.... more

August 16, 2011

Shania auctioning off the shoes

  What a good sport Shania Twain is! The singer is turning an embarrassing tumble into money for charity by auctioning off the high heels she was wearing... more

August 15, 2011

Gord Raises 1/4 million dollars

  Gord Bamford and friends recently raised $273,000 for the Gord Bamford Charitable Foundation at his 4th annual 2011 Charity Golf Tournament held in Lacombe August 4 and... more

August 15, 2011

Keith welcomes family to new home

  In 2010, Keith Urban held a fundraiser that generated $250,000 to supoort the Charlie and Moll Anderson Family Foundation’s efforts to build... more

August 15, 2011

Lady A announce new tour

  After selling out every city on the group’s first-ever headlining tour, multi-platinum group Lady Antebellum announced today that they will launch the... more

August 15, 2011

Dierks announces tour

  Dierks Bentley will kick off the first leg of his “Country & Cold Cans Tour” beginning Oct. 6 in Lacrosse, WI. Special guests Jerrod Niemann and Eli... more

August 12, 2011

KENNY HANGS WITH THE JETS

Kenny Chesney took time out of his busy schedule to hang out at the NY Jets training camp today. Kenny is in the area to play a stadium show tomorrow at the New Meadowlands Stadium.... more

August 12, 2011

CRAIG MORGAN SHAVES FOR CHARITY

Craig Morgan lent his locks to charity last weekend when he auctioned off the chance for a fan to shave his head. The auction took place as part of Morgan's fifth annual... more

August 12, 2011

BIG & RICH TEAM UP WITH GRETCHIN FOR FOOTLOOSE!

There seems to be no good ideas in Hollywood anymore and that's become more clear with the highly anticipated remake of 1984's Footloose due to hit theaters on Oct. 14th,... more

August 12, 2011

KEITH HELPS HABITAT

Keith Urban presented a Knoxville, Tenn. mother with the keys to her brand-new home from Habitat for Humanity, a donation-funded organization that helps less fortunate families.... more

August 11, 2011

Paul added to CCMA Lineup

  The CCMA Awards will rock Hamilton on September 12. The CCMA announced the addition of Paul Brandt to the roster of outstanding performers for the 2011 Canadian Country... more

August 11, 2011

Lady A on SNL

  According to “Access Hollywood,” Lady Antebellum is set to be a musical guest on the upcoming season of NBC’s “Saturday Night Live.”... more

August 11, 2011

Martina gives new album details

  Martina McBride has established herself as a mainstay in country music and she plans to continue the tradition with her 11th studio album, aptly titled, Eleven.... more

August 11, 2011

AJ tops CMT's list

  CMT has published its list presenting the top 20 male artists from the past 20 years and Nashville standby Alan Jackson sits atop it. The list is the subject... more

August 9, 2011

Johnny leads the way

  Johnny Reid leads the way with a total of six nominations at this years CCMA's; including: Fans' Choice, Single of the Year, Songwriter of the Year and CMT... more

August 9, 2011

Zac Brown joins fundraiser

  Zac Brown, Sheryl Crow, Vince Gill and Emmylou Harris will perform together at an All for the Hall fundraising concert for the Country Music Hall... more

August 9, 2011

Blake joins Footloose soundtrack

  The highly anticipated remake of the 1984 classic “Footloose,” starring Julianne Hough and Kenny Wormald, hits theaters October 14. Today, Entertainment... more

August 9, 2011

Leann gets inked

  LeAnn Rimes has some new body art… at least for now! The newlywed, who married her Northern Lights co-star Eddie Cibrian back in April,... more

August 8, 2011

CCMA Fan Fest performers announced

  The Canadian Country Music Association® (CCMA) has announced today the artists who will be performing as part of the largest fan appreciation event in Canadian country... more

August 8, 2011

AJ is heading to Europe

  Alan Jackson is taking his tour to Sweden and Norway this week. It may be a “Long Way To Go” to play music but fans are anxious to see the entertainer... more

August 8, 2011

To the top for Lady Antebellum

  Reigning CMA and ACM Vocal Group of the Year Lady Antebellum celebrate their career fifth No.1 song this week as the lead single “Just A Kiss” tops the... more

August 8, 2011

The Band Perry announces tour

  The Band Perry has announced “The Purveyors of Performance Tour” – a trek of approximately 75 dates that will include their own headlining shows,... more

August 5, 2011

Carrie records a song and video for Tony Bennett

  Carrie Underwood has wished Tony Bennett a happy birthday through a special video message. Underwood recorded a short video message to the "I Left... more

August 5, 2011

Craig hosting a charity ride and concert

  Craig Morgan will host a charity ride and concert this weekend (Aug. 6-7) in his hometown of Dickson, Tenn., to benefit a local home for displaced children. Tickets... more

August 5, 2011

Luke will be busy the next couple of days

  Luke Bryan will make numerous TV appearances next week to promote his upcoming album, Tailgates & Tanlines. He will be a guest on Live With Regis &... more

August 5, 2011

Miranda extends tour

  Miranda Lambert has extended her The Revolution Continues tour into the fall. Lambert, who is wrapping up the summer leg of the tour this month, noted that the new... more

August 4, 2011

Rascal Flatts auction off guitars

  Last weekend Rascal Flatts performed at NASCAR’s Brickyard 400 and now they’re auctioning off the guitars they used for charity. Longtime... more

August 4, 2011

Rascal Flatts auction off guitars

  Last weekend Rascal Flatts performed at NASCAR’s Brickyard 400 and now they’re auctioning off the guitars they used for charity. Longtime... more

August 4, 2011

It's two golds for Jake

  Jake Owen’s 2011 summer anthem and Top 10 hit single, “Barefoot Blue Jean Night,” was digitally certified gold by the RIAA last week. Within one... more

August 4, 2011

Blake will return to The Voice

  Blake Shelton has confirmed that he was will rejoin his fellow judges for another season on NBC's hit reality singing showThe Voice. The "Honey Bee"... more

August 4, 2011

Montgomery Gentry hosting Buds 'n Suds

  Montgomery Gentry has been tapped to headline Nashville's 12th Annual Buds-N-Suds Music Festival to benefit the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation of America.... more

August 3, 2011

Kenny, Reba and George in the top 25

  With the summer touring season in full swing, Billboard has compiled a list of the “Top 25 Tours of 2011,” rating music’s biggest tours through... more

August 3, 2011

It's no surprise for Eric

  Eric Church tops the Billboard album charts with Chief taking the No. 1 spot on both the Country and Top 200 with 144,990 albums sold. Chief, the third... more

August 3, 2011

George drops album details

  The King of Country Music is releasing his 39th studio album, Here For A Good Time, on September 6th and there is one thing that’s perfectly clear – George... more

August 2, 2011

Chris goes gold

  Chris Young has had one hot summer. Two weeks ago, his highly acclaimed third album, Neon, opened at #4 on the Billboard Top 200 chart to sales of more than... more

August 2, 2011

Toby backed out of BVJ

  Toby Keith was forced to cancel his appearance in Camrose, Alberta at the Big Valley Jamboree on Sunday due to illness. “A severe case of Laryngitis and doctor’s... more

August 2, 2011

Joe will host ACM Honors

  The Academy of Country Music announced that country music superstarJoe Nichols will host the 5th Annual ACM Honors, an evening dedicated to recognizing the special... more

August 2, 2011

Trace's new stuff hits stores today

  Trace Adkins‘ 10 studio album, Proud To Be Here, is available in stores and online today. The new album features 10 tracks including his latest hit... more

July 28, 2011

Terri explores her roots on her new album

  Terri Clark took the title of her new album, Roots and Wings, quite literally when it was time to film the video for "Northern Girl." The Canadian... more

July 28, 2011

Kenny is going down in history

  Kenny Chesney will bring his ‘Goin’ Coastal’ tour to Meadowlands Stadium in New Jersey on August 18. To many, this may be just another concert,... more

July 28, 2011

Eric expected to finish at the top

  Eric Church‘s highly anticipated third studio album Chief hit stores on Tuesday. Industry insiders are already projecting huge first week sales for the... more

July 26, 2011

Kenny composes theme song for ESPN

  Kenny Chesney‘s long-standing relationship with ESPN continues as the network has called upon the country superstar to compose a theme song for their new... more

July 26, 2011

70 Brad fans arrested

  Approximately 70 Brad Paisley fans were arrested or cited during the singer's July 23 concert at Darien Lake Performing Arts Center in Western New York.... more

July 26, 2011

Chief hits stores today

  The reigning ACM New Solo Vocalist of the Year, EMI Records Nashville’s Eric Church, releases his highly-anticipated third studio album, Chief , today.... more

July 26, 2011

Bucky charged with grand theft

  Bucky Covington has been charged with Grand Theft stemming from an incident that occurred following his performance July 4 at the Iron Horse Saloon as part of a NASCAR... more

July 25, 2011

Carrie Underwood Earns More Than Any Other American Idol Winner

  Carrie Underwood is the highest-earningAmerican Idol winner in a new Forbesranking published last Thursday. Underwood-who won the competition in 2005-made... more

July 25, 2011

Shania Twain Hits Studio With Michael Bublé For Holiday Tracks

  Shania Twain will record a duet forMichael Bublé's Christmas album. The two Canadians are set to collaborate on "White Christmas," with Bublé... more

July 25, 2011

Taylor Swift Covers Bon Jovi While In New Jersey

  Taylor Swift recently delivered a rousing cover of Bon Jovi's stadium pleaser, "Livin' on a Prayer," in the band's home state of New... more

July 25, 2011

Josh Turner Dishes On Being A Three-Time Dad

  Josh Turner has opened up about life as a dad to three young boys. The country singer and father to Hampton, Colby, andCrawford told People magazine... more

July 20, 2011

Toby offering a reward for theft

  Toby Keith is offering a “generous” reward to anyone who can help catch a burglar who recently stole an undisclosed amount of money from his BelMar... more

July 20, 2011

Luke gets an invitation by a Marine

  Luke Bryan has received an invitation to attend the Marine Corps Ball in Albany, GA via YouTube. Following in the steps of fellow Marines who recently invited the... more

July 20, 2011

Leann announces new album

  LeAnn Rimes announced that her new album Lady & Gentleman will hit stores on September 27. Rimes first shared the news with her Twitter followers on... more

July 18, 2011

Gord's up for an award

  BreakOut West is proud to announce the nominees for the 2011 Western Canadian Music Awards. Gord Bamford has been named in the Country Recording of the Year Category... more

July 18, 2011

Carolina goes gold

  Eric Church was honored in Nashville last week for the Gold certification of his second album, Carolina. To date, the album has sold over 500,000 copies, earning... more

July 18, 2011

Dirt Road takes it to the top

  Country rocker Jason Aldean scores his seventh No. one song as “Dirt Road Anthem” drives into the top slot on the Billboard Country Songs chart this... more

July 18, 2011

Eddie and John Michael team up in the studio

  John Michael Montgomery and his brother Eddie Montgomery (of Montgomery Gentry) will be recording some new tracks together. The brothers have yet to decide... more

July 15, 2011

BILLY RAY ON CNN

  Billy Ray Cyrus appeared on Peirs Morgan's CNN talk show on a recent episode, where he tackled topics like his new music and the controversial interview he gave GQ... more

July 15, 2011

Dierks Bentley And Little Big Town Added To CMA Fest Concert Special

  Dierks Bentley and Little Big Town have joined the growing list of performers who will appear at the Country Music Associations three-hour concert special, "CMA Music... more

July 15, 2011

Garth Brooks, Reba And Taylor Swift To Receive Awards At 5th Annual ACM Honors

  Garth Brooks, Reba McEntire and Taylor Swift will all be recipients of Special Awards at this fall's 5th Annual ACM Honorswhich celebrates non-televised winners from... more

July 15, 2011

Taylor's New Scent

  To smell like Taylor Swift, you have to be 'Wonderstruck.' That's the name of the 21-year-old singing superstar's new fragrance line. Taylor has teamed... more

July 12, 2011

20 MOST INFLUENTIAL MALE ARTISTS

  CMT shines the spotlight on the twenty greatest groundbreaking, influential and revolutionary male artists of the last twenty years in this fan-voted countdown. The two-hour... more

July 12, 2011

BLAKE'S NEW ALBUM

  Blake Shelton released his new album, Red River Blue, on Warner Bros. Nashville on Tuesday (July 12). The project includes his platinum-certified No. 1 hit,... more

July 12, 2011

TRACE CALLS RADIO "SWEET MISTRESS"

  Trace Adkins has scored 30 Top 40 singles in his legendary career, but he still admits, he has no idea what makes a radio hit. "I've been doing this... more

July 12, 2011

RASCAL FLATTS GO DIGITAL GOLD

  Rascal Flatts "I Won't Let Go" has been certified as a digital gold single for 500,000 downloads. The certification brings the group's total to four... more

July 12, 2011

MIRANDA TALKS NEW ALBUM

  Miranda Lambert is gearing up for the release of her fourth studio album, which is aptly titled Four the Record. The LP is slated to come out on November 1. "Four... more

July 12, 2011

KID ROCK HOPES TO RELEASE ALBUM IN 2012

  Kid Rock has revealed he has plans to get back in the studio and have a new album for release as soon as next year. While speaking with Rolling Stone, Rock says... more

July 11, 2011

IHEARTRADIO CONCERT

  Kenny Chesney, Carrie Underwood,and Rascal Flatts are three of the many acts set to perform at the MGM Grand for the iHeartRadio music festival this fall. Their performances... more

July 11, 2011

GARY LEVOX HELPS WRITE CAYLEE ANTHONY TRIBUTE

  Gary Levox of Rascal Flatts, is joining forces with comedian/radio host Cledus T. Judd and songwriter Jimmy Yeary to write a song for the deceased Caylee Anthony. The... more

July 7, 2011

Dates set for Terri's new album

  Terri Clark will release her new album, Roots and Wings, digitally on July 26, followed by a physical release on Sept. 13. She co-wrote nine of the 10 tracks... more

July 7, 2011

Jason will perform at at the all-star game

  In addition to his participation in next week’s celebrity softball gameduring Major League Baseball’s All-Star festivities, Jason Aldean will... more

July 7, 2011

Taylor cancels more shows

  It appears that Taylor Swift is still under the weather. Swift’s doctor advised that she cancel this weekend’s shows to allow time... more

July 7, 2011

Ashton on Leno

  Ashton Shepherd will kick off her album launch week with a performance of ­­­­“Where Country Grows” on “The Tonight Show with Jay... more

July 6, 2011

REBA TOUR DATES

Reba will be hitting the road with her "All the Women I Am" tour this fall throughout the US and Canada. The upcoming, 31-city venture kicks off on September 1 in Ft. McMurray,... more

July 6, 2011

HILLARY SCOTT IS WEARING A RING

Lady Antebellum‘s Hillary Scott is engaged! People.com reports musician Chris Tyrell popped the question over the long weekend. Hilary says, “Chris proposed exactly the... more

July 6, 2011

SHANIA AS AN IDOL JUDGE?

Jennifer Lopez has been non-committal about returning to the judge’s table for a second season of ‘American Idol.’ So, apparenlty the show's producers aer making... more

July 5, 2011

Some of Countries Leading Ladies share their favorite recipes

  Miranda Lambert, Carrie Underwood, Sara Evans, and Sheryl Crow recently shared their healthy comfort food recipes with Self magazine.   Like many of us, Underwood’s... more

July 5, 2011

Queens of Pop

Taylor Swift and Carrie Underwood are included in Rolling Stone‘s recently released “Queens of Pop” list. The superstars are the only two country stars recognized... more

July 5, 2011

Miranda is Blake's rock

Sure, there were the good old days when Blake Shelton stayed out drinking until 7 a.m., would wake up at noon and eat pizza. But now that he's older, wiser and crazy in love... more

July 5, 2011

Toby Keith helps the Nashville Songwrites Association International with their Mortgage

Toby Keith's acoustic concert at Nashville's Bluebird Café on June 28 has raised over $20,000. Keith's performance was part of the Bluebird Café's BirdSongs... more

July 4, 2011

Taylor Swift Leads Country Nominees For 2011 Teen Choice Awards

  Taylor Swift is leading the competition for country nominees for the 2011 Teen Choice Awards, which will air Sunday, August 7. She's been nominated in several... more

July 4, 2011

Kenny the "Fittest Man in Country Music"

Kenny Chesney was named the "Fittest Man in Country Music" by Men's Healthmagazine. The magazine also sat down with Chesney to get tips on his method... more

July 4, 2011

Charlie Daniels Doesn't Consider Himself Country

  Charlie Daniels admitted in a recent interview with the Merced Sun-Star that he never considered himself a country artist. "I never claimed to... more

June 29, 2011

Steel Magnolia are tying the knot

  After a four and a half year engagement, Steel Magnolia’s Joshua Scott Jones and Meghan Linsey are finally getting around to choosing a wedding date. “I’d... more

June 29, 2011

JaneDear Girls hit up the Opry

  The JaneDear girls are calling shotgun this Friday, July 1 as they take the stage at the Grand Ole Opry for the second time. Their Opry performance will... more

June 29, 2011

Make it 8 for Taylor

  Taylor Swift this week celebrates her 8th #1 record, as “Mean” tops the Mediabase / Country Aircheck Country Singles Chart, becoming her 3rd consecutive... more

June 28, 2011

Trace is looking for dog owners

  Trace Adkins has teamed up with Waggin’ Train dog treats to find dog owners who have such a “tail waggin’ good time” with their best dog friends... more

June 28, 2011

Flatts debut their new video

  Rascal Flatts' new video, "Easy," will have its exclusive world premiere on CMT and CMT.com on Friday at 10:45 a.m. Both song and video feature special... more

June 28, 2011

Darius teams up with ACM Lifting Lives

  Darius Rucker will sing with participants in ACM Lifting Lives Music Camp at the Grand Ole Opry on Friday. Rucker and the campers, who have Williams syndrome and... more

June 28, 2011

3 weeks in a row now for Blake

  Blake Shelton’s hit “Honey Bee” is No. 1 on the Billboard charts for the third consecutive week. “Honey Bee” is off Shelton’s eighth... more

June 27, 2011

Kenny planning a CMA songwriter show in Boston

  Kenny Chesney will join the CMA Songwriter Series in Boston on Aug. 25 at the Royale Nightclub, a newly-renovated opera house in the city's theater district.... more

June 27, 2011

Luke is gold

  Luke Bryan's latest single, "Country Girl (Shake It for Me)," has been certified gold by the RIAA for 500,000 digital downloads. The single is... more

June 27, 2011

Blake and Brad on TV together

  There are so many reasons to watch tomorrow’s finale of NBC’s “The Voice!” It was announced last week that Miranda Lambert would... more

June 27, 2011

Jake announces hometown festival date

  Jake Owen has announced that his annual music and sports fest co-hosted by tennis star Mardy Fish in their hometown of Vero Beach, Florida will take place... more

June 24, 2011

CMA Music Fest brought in a bunch of dough

  Nashville entertained a record number of CMA Music Festival attendees during the 40th annual event, selling more than 110,000 estimated hotel room nights and generating... more

June 24, 2011

CMA Music Fest brought in a bunch of dough

  Nashville entertained a record number of CMA Music Festival attendees during the 40th annual event, selling more than 110,000 estimated hotel room nights and generating... more

June 24, 2011

Josh plans a tornado relief concert

  Josh Turner will hold a fundraising concert for a school in Ringgold, Ga., on July 14 to help the community recover from a deadly tornado. Nine people, including... more

June 24, 2011

Alan and Zac together again

  A radio station in West Palm Beach got quite the surprise on Wednesday morning when Alan Jackson showed up at the station’s door. WIRK morning show host Sandra... more

June 24, 2011

Miranda joins Blake on The Voice

  Lambert is set to perform on the season finale of NBC’s “The Voice.” The superstar will duet with Dia Frampton, the final contestant on Team Blake. They newlywed said she’s... more

June 23, 2011

Shania releases her new video

  Two weeks ago Shania released her first new song in 5 years, now the video has been released. After watching it, it looks like a bunch of clips from her show on Orpah's... more

June 23, 2011

Martina changes her release date

  Fans will have to wait a little longer to get their hands on Martina McBride‘s new album. The superstar took to her blog to announce that the album’s... more

June 23, 2011

CMA Music Festival comes to TV

  This summer will heat up when ABC puts a spotlight on Nashville for the hottest music event of the year – “CMA Music Festival: Country’s Night to Rock.”... more

June 23, 2011

10 times this year for Jason

  Jason Aldean’s PLATINUM certified album My Kinda Party has earned the No.1 position on Billboard’s Country Albums chart this week for the 10th time... more

June 22, 2011

Carrie wraps up her Australian Tour

  Carrie Underwood has completed her first trip to Australia, where she spent nearly two weeks promoting the Australian releases of her album, Play On: Deluxe... more

June 22, 2011

Blake sings on The Voice

  Blake Shelton performed his multi-week #1 smash “Honey Bee” on NBC’s “The Voice” on Tuesday. Shelton’s two remaining team members,... more

June 22, 2011

Toby plays The Bluebird Cafe

  Toby Keith will play for a much more intimate crowd than he’s accustomed to when he goes back to his songwriting roots for a performance at Nashville’s... more

June 20, 2011

Country Girl released online

  ‘Country Girl’ the brand new single will be on sale (World-wide excluding Australia) onJune 21, 2011. The single has now been at Con The Wolf for... more

June 20, 2011

Dierks will perform at the NHL Awards

  Dierks Bentley has been tapped to perform at the 2011 National Hockey League Awards airing live on Wed., June 22 from the Las Vegas’ Palms Hotel at 7:00P ET... more

June 20, 2011

Stars help out ACM Lifting Lives

  ACM Lifting Lives and the Vanderbilt Kennedy Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities will partner again for the 2nd Annual ACM Lifting Lives Music Camp this... more

June 20, 2011

Joe teams up with Dunkin' Donuts

  Dunkin’ Donuts, America’s favorite all-day, everyday stop for coffee and baked goods, today welcomed another famous “Joe” to the brand: Joe... more

June 16, 2011

Sara has Bieber fever

  Sara Evans quickly considered flying her children to Nashville to attend the 2011 CMT Music Awards when we informed her that Justin Bieber would be attending the... more

June 16, 2011

Shania celebrates 75 million

  While in Nashville for appearances at the 2011 CMT Music Awards and the 2011 CMA Music Festival, country superstar Shania Twain was honored for selling more... more

June 16, 2011

Brad will play NBC's party

  Brad Paisley is part of an all-star lineup that will celebrate the 4th of July by performing on NBC’s Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks special.... more

June 16, 2011

Carrie and Mike buy land

  Carrie Underwood and Mike Fisher recently purchased a large chunk of land in rural Williamson County (South of Nashville), according to a Nashville real estate... more

June 15, 2011

Jake releases album details

  Jake Owen announced today that his third studio album, Barefoot Blue Jean Night, will be released on August 30. “It is kind of ironic that my new album... more

June 15, 2011

Martina wows charity

  YWCA Celebrity Auction with Martina McBride brought in over $153,000 on Sunday, a 50% increase over last year. Martina, who has hosted the charity auction since... more

June 15, 2011

Keith gives a select few a sneak peak

  Keith Urban gave a crowd of 300 a sneak peak of his upcoming Get Closer tour June 9 at Nashville's Municipal Auditorium. Before the show commenced,... more

June 14, 2011

Stars get together for Slave Lake

  Alberta's music community is teaming up with the CBC to raise money for the people of Slave Lake displaced by wildfires last month. The Tom Jackson CBC Benefit Concert... more

June 14, 2011

Josh and Randy on Leno

  Josh Turner will perform with Randy Travis, one of his musical idols, on the Tonight Show with Jay Leno tonight, Tuesday, June 14. They will perform... more

June 14, 2011

Bama Rising is tonight

  Many of country music’s hottest stars including Martina McBride,Alabama, Sara Evans, Luke Bryan, Dierks Bentley, David Nail, andLittle Big... more

June 14, 2011

Taylor donates 50K

  ACM Lifting Lives partnered with Entertainer of the Year, Taylor Swift, to donate $50,000 to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital on Saturday. The donation... more

June 13, 2011

SHANIA TAKES A TUMBLE

  Shania Twain was red in the face after her fall at the CMT country music awards show on Friday although she handled it with grace afterward. She was walking to the stage... more

June 13, 2011

LEANN ADDRESSES RUMOURS

  LeAnn Rimes is firing back at critics who recently suggested she may be suffering from an eating disorder. Rumors spread across the web after pictures of Rimes in a skimpy... more

June 13, 2011

BLAKE TREATS FAN CLUB

  Speaking of Blake, it pays to be a member of his fan club! Blake Shelton made a special appearance when he hosted his annual fan club party at the city's Wildhorse... more

June 13, 2011

TRACE NAMES NEW ALBUM

  We now know the title of Trace Adkins new album. Proud To Be Here will be released on August 2 through Show Dog/Universal Music. Trace says "Proud To Be Here was... more

June 10, 2011

CMT announces Hit List Tour

  Aaron Lines will be hitting the road with Deric Ruttan and Dean Brody on the CMT Hit List Tour. The CMT Hit List tour will be making its way to 26 markets across-Canada... more

June 10, 2011

Craig supports troops

  Craig Morgan will be kicking off the USO's 'Toast To The Troops' campaign. The country music singer, who spent ten years on active duty in the Army, will... more

June 10, 2011

Taylor's benefit show canceled

  Taylor Swift was in NYC yesterday afternoon where she rehearsed with Black Eyed Peas’ lead singer, Fergie . Taylor, the Black Eyed Peas and others were scheduled... more

June 10, 2011

Gretchen and Big & Rich play for charity

  Big & Rich and Gretchen Wilson will ring in Denver, Colorado’s 4th of July weekend American Country style, with a special concert in support of... more

June 9, 2011

Terri and George together

  Earlier this week Terri Clark and George Canyon announced they will be touring together this fall. As of now, the only confirmed dates are in Ontario, but they are expecting... more

June 9, 2011

Sara is nervous

  When Sara Evans takes the stage tonight at LP Field as part of the CMA Music Festival, it will be the first time in 3 years that she’s performed at... more

June 9, 2011

Reba is hitting the road

  Earlier today, Reba announced her upcoming fall tour. She will give fans a preview of her impending 31-city trek throughout the US and Canada during the CMA... more

June 9, 2011

Recap of last night's awards

  Taylor Swift, Miranda Lambert, Blake Shelton and Lady Antebellum all earned some new hardware for their ever growing trophy collections at this... more

June 8, 2011

Who does John want to see on the next Celebrity Apprentice

  Recent Celebrity Apprentice winner John Rich says he'd love to see Dierks Bentley appear as the next country star on the reality show.... more

June 8, 2011

Shania will live in Vegas

  During a press conference held this afternoon Shania Twain announced that she will head to Las Vegas for a two-year residency, 60 shows per year. The superstar will... more

June 8, 2011

Stars get together for Joplin

  Tim McGraw, Big & Rich, Trace Adkins and Little Big Town have signed on to appear at the upcoming Show Me Music and Art Festival. This year organizers... more

June 7, 2011

CMT announces even more performers

  The superstar lineup continues to grow for the 2011 CMT Music Awards with the addition of Lee Brice, Colt Ford, Hunter Hayes, the JaneDear... more

June 7, 2011

Taylor and Shania...together

  It was a meeting of country music superstars yesterday as Shania Twain and Taylor Swift were in the small town of Thompson’s Station, TN to tape a... more

June 7, 2011

Brad's tour kicks off with a splash

  Brad Paisley’s highly anticipated ‘H2O II: Wetter & Wilder World Tour’ kicked-off this past weekend in Virginia Beach and Hartford, CT. Over 35,000... more

June 7, 2011

Lady A give new album details

  Reigning CMA and ACM Vocal “Group of the Year” Lady Antebellum announced today that their third Capitol Nashville studio album Own The Night will... more

June 6, 2011

New music from Shania

  Shania Twain will debut her new single, "Today Is Your Day," on the final episode ofWhy Not? With Shania Twain on June 12 on OWN: Oprah Winfrey... more

June 6, 2011

Craig and Jack Daniels get together

  Jack Daniel’s, in partnership with the USO, will ask Country Music fans for their autographs as part of the brand’s “Toast to the Troops” Card... more

June 6, 2011

Darius announces line up for tonight

  Darius Rucker‘s 2nd annual “Darius and Friends” concert is set for tonight at the Wildhorse Saloon in Nashville, TN. Rucker recently announced that Rodney... more

June 6, 2011

Trace loses his home

  Trace Adkins lost his Brentwood, Tennessee home in a fire over the weekend. The singer and his wife,Rhonda, were out of town at the time, however, his children and... more

June 3, 2011

City of Hope releases it's roster

  The City Of Hope Celebrity Challenge is just about 1 week away! The Grand Ole Opry and AfterMidnite with Blair Garner teams will once again go head to head at the... more

June 3, 2011

The Opry releases CMA Festival schedule

  Country music’s most famous show is jamming during one of country music’s most exciting weeks, as the Grand Ole Opry presented by Humana is hosting five star-packed... more

June 3, 2011

Flatts announce Flatts Fest

  Rascal Flatts will launch their new tour this summer, “Flatts Fest,” on June 18 in Bristow, Virginia and fans will have plenty to enjoy with the purchase... more

June 2, 2011

Dierks wraps up his tour

  Dierks Bentley recently wrapped up the highly successful “Jagermeister Country Tour.” The 2011 trek hit 28 U.S. cities and drew over 50,000 music fans... more

June 2, 2011

Scotty and Lauren stop by NBC

  “American Idol” winner Scotty McCreery and “Idol” runner-up Lauren Alaina stopped by NBC’s “Today” show this... more

June 2, 2011

Toby raises 650K

  Toby Keith, spring means giving back in the form of his annual USO Tour and his efforts on behalf of sick children and their families in his native Oklahoma. Toby Keith... more

June 2, 2011

Luke headlines CMT On Tour

  Luke Bryan brings his special brand of fun on the road this fall as headliner of the 10th annual CMT On Tour with special guests Lee Brice and Josh... more

June 1, 2011

George featured in Reader's Digest

George Canyon is featured in one of Canada's most respected & well loved publications, Reader's Digest, June 2011 edition. George talks about being diagnosed as a teenager... more

June 1, 2011

Sugarland stands up for relief

Sugarland is standing up in support of the victims of last month’s Alabama tornados, as well as the more recent victims in Joplin, MO, with a special performance and video... more

June 1, 2011

Kenny sells a million tickets

Kenny Chesney has sold more than one million tickets on the hottest tour of the year, his 2011 Corona Presents Kenny Chesney’s ‘Goin’ Coastal’ Tour, making... more

May 31, 2011

Luke teams up with the Doobie Brothers

  The Doobie Brothers and country star Luke Bryan will be heading to CMT for CMT Crossroads: The Doobie Brothers and Luke Bryan. Taping before an invitation-only... more

May 31, 2011

CMA Awards set a date

  The Country Music Association and ABC Television Network have announced that “The 45th Annual CMA Awards” will air Wednesday, Nov. 9 8:00 on ABC live from... more

May 31, 2011

Zac invites friends on stage

  Zac Brown Band, has invited Alan Jackson and Randy Travis to join them for individual songs during the group's performance during the Nightly Concert at LP Field at... more

May 31, 2011

CMT Awards keep expanding

  The list of stars attending the 2011 CMT Music Awards keeps growing with the addition of Shania Twain, Justin Bieber, American Idol winner Scotty McCreery and... more

May 30, 2011

Trisha takes on a new job

Trisha Yearwood isn’t just a performer. She is an advocate for musical legacies, serving as the Grammy Foundation’s Ambassador. One of her duties? Talking about... more

May 30, 2011

Party celebrates Sara's song

  Taylor Swift isn't the only songwriter who can turn a heartache into a hit. ASCAP, BMI and SESAC, the performance rights organizations, threw a party Wednesday... more

May 30, 2011

Brad's at number one

  Brad Paisley shoulders aside last week's champ -- Miranda Lambert's "Heart Like Mine" -- to plant his flag on the summit of the Billboard country... more

May 30, 2011

It's gold for Eric

  Eric Church's breakthrough album,Carolina, has been RIAA certified gold, after having shipped 500,000 units. "Smoke a Little Smoke" and "Love Your Love... more

May 27, 2011

Shania will receive a star

  Shania Twain continues to mount her comeback. She will be the recipient of the 2,442nd star on Hollywood’s Walk of Fame. The Toronto Sun reports that the... more

May 27, 2011

Reba and Blake raise 1/2 million

  Reba McEntire and Blake Shelton raised $500,000 for victims of recent tornados in Atoka County, Okla., during sold-out disaster relief concerts Wednesday... more

May 27, 2011

Tim files a counter-suit

  Tim McGraw has reportedly filed a counter suit against his record label, Curb Records, which is currently suing him for breach of contract. The label filed suit against... more

May 27, 2011

Hillary writing happier songs

  Lady Antebellum singer Hillary Scotth has revealed that she is writing more upbeat songs since she has been in a relationship. Scott told Taste of Countrythat... more

May 26, 2011

Emerson Drive play a post-race concert

  Emerson Drive with opening act Jacob Lyda will take the stage at Michigan International Speedway during the June race weekend for the Saturday-night post-race concert.... more

May 26, 2011

Kenny donates to the victims

  Kenny Chesney and his management and booking representatives donated their concert fees and earnings to a tornado relief charity in Tuscaloosa, Ala., following his... more

May 26, 2011

Brad joins 1 For All

  The national public education campaign, “1 for All,” announced earlier this week the addition of Brad Paisley to its line-up of celebrity supporters.... more

May 26, 2011

Carrie heading down under

  Carrie Underwood has confirmed she will play her first ever dates in Australia this summer. The American Idol champ will head Down Under to help promote... more

May 25, 2011

George will chat with George

  George Canyon will be the special guest on CBC Television's 'George Stroumboulopoulos Tonight' on Friday. George Canyon’s sixth album ‘Better Be... more

May 25, 2011

Reba joins the Hall

  Reba McEntire, Jean Shepard and Bobby Braddock are now all members of Country Music's Hall of Fame. The legendary trio was inducted into country music's... more

May 25, 2011

CMT adds some powerhouses

  Toby Keith, Zac Brown Band and Luke Bryan have all joined the growing lineup of acts set to appear at the upcoming CMT Music Awards. The event is set... more

May 24, 2011

Shania will sign books at the CMA Festival

  Shania Twain will sign copies of her new autobiography, From This Moment On, at the CMA Music Festival next month. The book signing will take place at the Bridgestone... more

May 24, 2011

Miranda will be featured on Behind The Music

  This August marks the 14th anniversary of VH1′s “Behind The Music”. To celebrate, a brand new cycle of shows will debut starting next month. Among the... more

May 24, 2011

George and Carrie will influence tonight's AI Finale

  Lauren Alaina and Scotty McCreery will go head to head during the “American Idol” season finale on Tuesday and Wednesday on Fox. Each contestant will sing... more

May 24, 2011

Dierks raises 143K

  Dierks Bentley's Miles & Music for Kids rolled through Columbus, Ohio on Sunday (5/22) raising over $143,000 for Columbus Nationwide Childrens Hospital. Nearly... more

May 13, 2011

Stars rallied last night

Last night CMT premiered Music Builds: The CMT Disaster Relief Concert – a live, commercial-free, 90-minute concert special designed to raise awareness and funds for those... more

May 13, 2011

Shania has an impressive debut

Shania Twain has been seen all over the media this past week in support of her New York Times best-selling memoir, From This Moment On and the premiere of her new docu-series on... more

May 13, 2011

Zac launches label

Zac Brown of Zac Brown Band has launched his very own record label, Southern Ground Artists, Inc. According to reports, the label will support artists hailing from Brown’s... more

May 13, 2011

Kenny is giving back

Kenny Chesney‘s 2011 Goin’ Coastal Tour will make a stop in Tuscaloosa, AL on May 25. To help those recovering from the recent tornado outbreak in the area, the superstar... more

May 12, 2011

Lee Ann hosting CMA Fest Breakfast

  Lee Ann Womack has been confirmed as the host for the CMA Fest Breakfast. Womack will be headlining the event and hosting alongside Ashton Shepherd,David Nail,... more

May 12, 2011

Jason celebrates his number one song

  Andy Gibson, Paul Jenkins and Jason Sellers, the brainchildren behind Jason Aldean and Kelly Clarkson's recent No. 1 collaboration, "Don't... more

May 12, 2011

Miranda raises almost 300K

  Miranda Lambert recently returned to her native Texas to host the 4th Annual “Cause For Paws” Benefit, held at the Festival on the Square in Tyler. More... more

May 12, 2011

Brad and Miranda join Summer Concert Series

  Country superstars Brad Paisley and Miranda Lambert will take part in Good Morning America’s Summer Concert Series. This summer’s lineup... more

May 11, 2011

More names added to CMT's Relief Concert

  Trace Adkins, Alan Jackson, Little Big Town, ESPN’s Erin Andrews, HLN’s Robin Meade and comedian Ron White have been added to theMusic Builds: CMT... more

May 11, 2011

Brad appears on Cars 2 soundtrack

  Rascal Flatts had a huge hit on their hands with their remake of “Life Is A Highway” for the original Cars movie and fellow country superstarBrad... more

May 11, 2011

Luke announces new album details

    Earlier today, Luke Bryan shared exclusive details to his fans first about his upcoming album through his facebook page. During his live streaming... more

May 10, 2011

Canada well represented at the CMA Festival

  Eighteen Country artists representing five different countries have been announced for this year’s annual Global Events showcases, held June 6 and 7 during CMA Music... more

May 10, 2011

Brad's setting up TV appearances

  In support of the release of This Is Country Music on May 23, Paisley is scheduled for multiple television appearances. On May 24 he is set to perform on ABC’s... more

May 10, 2011

City of Hope Softball Challenge is taking shape

  The 21st Annual City of Hope Celebrity Softball Challenge is set to take place on Saturday, June 11 at Greer Stadium in Nashville. The first artists confirmed... more

May 10, 2011

Thompson Square auction off dress

  Shawna Thompson, half of husband-wife duo Thompson Square, is doing her part to help out the victims of the recent tornadoes. Thompson will be auctioning off the... more

May 9, 2011

Chris announces album release date

  Chris Young announced today that he will release Neon, his third studio album, on July 12. The album will feature his his latest hit, “Tomorrow”... more

May 9, 2011

Garth earns his master's

  Garth Brooks first graduated from Oklahoma State University in 1985 with a degree in Advertising and this past weekend he walked across the stage again, this time... more

May 9, 2011

Shania debuts this week

  Shania, who recently released her autobiography ‘From This Moment On' less than a week ago, will take to the small screen in an hour long series, which... more

May 9, 2011

Make it two fro Reba and Blake

  Reba McEntire and Blake Shelton have announced they will be performing a second show to benefit Oklahoma tornado relief. Both Oklahoma natives will be playing... more

May 5, 2011

Dean performing at Stampede

  Mark your Calendars! The official Nashville North lineup for this year’s Calgary Stampede has just been announced. Dean Brody at the Calgary Stampede July 14th at Nashville... more

May 5, 2011

Dierks replaces Sheryl

  Dierks Bentley has joined the lineup for the CMA Music Festival's nightly concert on June 10. Bentley will perform on the same night as Lady Antebellum, Reba, Ashton... more

May 5, 2011

Stars join for a relief concert

  Hank Williams Jr., Alabama, Lady Antebellum, Keith Urban, Tim McGraw, Ronnie Dunn, and Sara Evans are set to perform in Nashville on... more

May 5, 2011

Keith helps out Tiger

  Keith Urban rocked the stage in Las Vegas last weekend for a fundraiser to benefit the Tiger Woods Foundation. This year's second annual Tiger Jam concert took... more

May 4, 2011

Alberta school gets a concert from Gord

  $74,000 was raised by Neil M Ross School in St. Albert for the 2011 Hair Massacure. Their prize? A school concert in their gym with CCMA Male Vocalist of the year... more

May 4, 2011

John Rich is busy

  On May 17, John Rich will release his boot-stomping, high energy Six Pak, Rich Rocks. Also available on May 17 is Rich’s impactful Six Pak release For... more

May 4, 2011

Eric gives new album details

  What has been buzzing as the most experiential, head-turning country album of the year, the release of Eric Church's new album, Chief, will take place on Tuesday,... more

May 3, 2011

Sara hits number one

  Sara Evans celebrates the fifth No. 1 single of her career this week. “A Little Bit Stronger” holds the No. 1 position on the Billboard and Country... more

May 3, 2011

Leann filming in Canada

Less than two weeks after her wedding to Eddie Cibrian, it was back to work for LeAnn Rimes! The new Mrs. Cibrian is in Toronto on the set of her new TV movie Reel... more

May 3, 2011

Shaina's new book is out

  Shania Twain appeared on The Oprah Winfrey Show today in her first television interview in more than five years. She discussed her autobiography, From This... more

May 3, 2011

CMT announces first round of performers

  Country music's hottest stars will align in Nashville for the 2011 CMT Music Awards, including performers Jason Aldean, Keith Urban, Lady Antebellum,... more

May 2, 2011

Lady A ready their new single

  "Just a Kiss," is the first single from Lady Antebellum's new album, and the trio will perform it live Thursday on American Idol and will release it... more

May 2, 2011

Taylor will wrap up CMA Festival

  The top-selling digital artist in music history, Taylor Swift, will give the closing performance at 2011 CMA Music Festival. The superstar, who has sold more... more

May 2, 2011

Colt Ford's new album gets a lot of help

  Colt Ford is back in stores this week with the release of his latest project,Every Chance I Get. Released tomorrow, May 3, the new album features classic Colt Ford... more

May 2, 2011

Reba will join Blake on The Voice

  Reba McEntire has joined the NBC talent show The Voice. The country superstar was added to the show in a casting move that also saw the addition of R&B singerMonica,... more

April 29, 2011

Shania readies her new book

  Shania Twain's new autobiography “From This Moment On” Is hitting stores on Tuesday and to promote the book she will be doing a TV tour. Starting on the... more

April 29, 2011

Lady A on AI

  Lady Antebellum is set to perform on American Idol‘s results show on Thursday May 5th. This marks the second time the trio has performed on the... more

April 29, 2011

Canceled Sugarland concert could cost big bucks

  A Sugarland concert that was canceled last Friday night in Tuscaloosa, Alabama due to storm damage could cost the city $225,000. The band was scheduled to headline... more

April 29, 2011

Jerrod goes gold

  Jerrod Niemann has again gone gold, this time with his single "What Do You Want," marking the second time in eight months the Sea Gayle/Arista Nashville... more

April 28, 2011

Faith back at the Ryman

  It's been almost a decade since Faith Hill took the historic stage at the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville. But she is coming back in just a week, on May 6th.... more

April 28, 2011

Bid on one-of-a-kind experiences

  Leading artists have donated personal experiences, meet-and-greets, studio experiences and more to help raise funds for The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s (LLS).... more

April 28, 2011

Blake and Reba team up again

  Reba and Blake Shelton, home is definitely where the heart is. Both hailing from Oklahoma, the news of Atoka County’s recent tornado disaster prompted... more

April 28, 2011

Miranda decides on her bachelorette party

  Miranda Lambert says that she will celebrate her bachelorette party at the annual Barnstable Brown Derby Eve Gala. The event is set to take place in Louisville, Kentucky... more

April 27, 2011

CMT announces Award nominees

  CMT has unveiled its list of award nominees with Jason Aldean leading the pack with four nominations. Lady Antebellum, Rascal Flatts, the Zac... more

April 27, 2011

Luke's new song debuts at #1

  Luke Bryan continues to shake things up as his latest song “Country Girl (Shake It For Me)” debuts as the #1 country digital single, achieving a career-high... more

April 27, 2011

Gord joins BVJ

  Gord joins superstars The Judds, Jason Aldean, Victoria Banks, Shane Chisholm and Bill Engvall, who will all be performing on Saturday's BVJ main stage. Joining Gord... more

April 26, 2011

New Victoria Banks in stores now

  Having been dubbed "one of the best songwriters in the business,"Victoria Banks is back with a new album. Showcasing her incredible voice and songwriting... more

April 26, 2011

Bid on a necklace hand-picked by Hillary Scott

  You have the chance to bid on this pink sapphire and pearl necklace made by Melli Inc (shown above), who specializes in custom hand-made swarovski, pearl... more

April 26, 2011

Brad changes the date

  CMA Entertainer of the Year Brad Paisley moves up the release of his 9th studio album, This Is Country Music, to May 23. This week the album’s second... more

April 26, 2011

Eric shoots his new video

  Eric Church recently filmed a brand new video for his latest single, “Homeboy.” Portions of the video were shot earlier this month at an old state prison... more

April 21, 2011

Chris named hottest bachelor

  Fresh off three straight No. 1 singles, country music star Chris Younghas been voted 2011’s Hottest Bachelor by the readers of Country Weekly . This... more

April 21, 2011

LBT cover Lady Gaga

Lady Gaga recently released “Born This Way (The Country Road Version)” which was her attempt at a stripped-down ‘country version’ of her latest hit. While... more

April 21, 2011

Craig joins NRA's Country Jam

  Craig Morgan has a confirmed a performance at the first ever NRA Country Jam event on Friday, April 29. The concert will take place at Stage AE in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.... more

April 20, 2011

Taylor leads all digital sales

According to the RIAA, Taylor Swift has now sold more than 22.5 million career song downloads, making her the top-selling digital single artist. Swift broke the record of 20 million,... more

April 20, 2011

Toby sneaks over seas

As expected with his initial tour announcement, Toby Keith announced yesterday that 2011 his tour plans do in fact include another USO tour. Although the dates and location(s) for... more

April 20, 2011

Colt gets a bunch of help

Colt Ford's new album Every Chance I Get will get a lift from a handful of high-profile guests, including Tim McGraw, Luke Bryan, Eric Church and Charlie Daniels. Church appears... more

April 19, 2011

Keith and Brad join CMA Tribute

  Brad Paisley and Keith Urban have joined the lineup for a tribute to the Country Music Association to be presented by Leadership Music on May 17 in downtown... more

April 19, 2011

Trisha lands on The Food Network

  Trisha Yearwood has landed a new daytime cooking show on The Food Network. The superstar invites viewers inside her kitchen for the yet-to-be-titled series,... more

April 19, 2011

Dierks' writing advice

  Dierks Bentley is featured for the second year in a row in Esquire’s annual “Music Issue,” available on newsstands next Tues., April 26. Bentley... more

April 19, 2011

Leann donates shoes

  LeAnn Rimes did some spring cleaning last week and ended up helping one of her Twitter followers in the process. On Wednesday, LeAnn tweeted 3 SOLID hours of closet... more

April 19, 2011

Going too far

So we're gearing up for the big hunt this weekend.  Yup you and the ids will be out collecting all those Easter Eggs...oh wait, sorry, it's Spring Spheres now.  Okay... more

April 19, 2011

Going too far

So we're gearing up for the big hunt this weekend.  Yup you and the ids will be out collecting all those Easter Eggs...oh wait, sorry, it's Spring Spheres now.  Okay... more

April 18, 2011

Darius joins celebrity cabinet

  Darius Rucker is one of the latest celebrities to join the American Red Cross Celebrity Cabinet. Darius helped raise more than $1.7 million during a fundraising... more

April 18, 2011

Shania about to kick off a tour

  Shania Twain‘s highly anticipated autobiography hits stores May 3. To celebrate the release, the superstar will be signing copies of From... more

April 18, 2011

Sugarland join CMA Music Festival

  The reigning CMA Vocal Duo of the Year, Sugarland, has joined the performer lineup for 2011 CMA Music Festival. The duo will perform during the Nightly Concerts at... more

April 18, 2011

Tim forced to back out of a movie

  Tim McGraw was forced to drop out of the upcoming film “Safe House” due to scheduling conflicts. “I had to back out,” Tim tells the... more

April 15, 2011

Flatts are getting sued

  Rascal Flatts are being sued by their former managers, Turner Nichols & Associates, who are asking for a 15 percent commission on the band's tour dates through... more

April 15, 2011

George goes gold

  Wednesday morning in front of a national television and live studio audience, country music star George Canyon was presented with a Gold Record on CTV’s Canada AM,... more

April 15, 2011

Joe plays at a USO dinner

  Joe Nichols performed "The Shape I'm In" at a USO dinner near Washington, D.C., earlier this week to honor individuals from each branch of... more

April 15, 2011

The Band Perry play a charity concert

  The Band Perry will play a fundraising concert for the VH1 Save the Music Foundation at the Hard Rock Café in Nashville on June 2.Tickets to the Songwriters... more

April 14, 2011

Trace join CMT's Next Superstar

  Trace Adkins makes an appearance on the second episode of CMT’s Next Superstar, scheduled to air this Friday. Adkins offers advice and shares... more

April 14, 2011

Ashton sets a release date

  Ashton Shepherd will release her second album, Where Country Grows, on July 12. “Look It Up,” the album’s debut single and the first song she... more

April 14, 2011

Taylor buys her parents a house

  US Weekly is reporting that Taylor Swift recently purchased her parents a $1.4 million home in Nashville. According to the magazine’s... more

April 14, 2011

Rascal Flatts trick out a Camaro

  Rascal Flatts has teamed up with West Coast Customs to create a tricked-out red Camaro in honor of the group’s song “Red Camaro” from their latest... more

April 13, 2011

Rodney honoring a military hero

  One can always find their fair share of Patriotism at a NASCAR event but when Rodney Atkins takes the stage in Richmond, it will be at an all-time high. Continuing... more

April 13, 2011

Phil and LBT raise over 100k

  Phil Vassar, with the help of his friends and fellow country group Little Big Town, played to a sold out crowd last Thursday in Lynchburg, VA at the third annual... more

April 13, 2011

Lady A and Taylor rack in the Billboard nominations

  Nominees for the 2011 Billboard Music Awards were revealed today at a press conference in Las Vegas. Out of the 46 categories there are only three country-only categories,... more

April 12, 2011

Reba braves a tornado to celebrate

  Braving tornado warnings and a torrential downpour, a hardy throng of fans and friends gathered yesterday at Reba McEntire's Starstruck Entertainment building... more

April 12, 2011

Garth and Trisha hit up a fundraiser tonight

  Trisha Yearwood, Garth Brooks and Lee Ann Womack will appear tonight at New York's Radio City Music Hall for Good Housekeepingmagazine's... more

April 12, 2011

Carrie has a good debut weekend

  Carrie Underwood stars in “Soul Surfer,” which hit theaters this past weekend. According to The Wall Street Journal, the film earned $11.1 million... more

April 12, 2011

Faith teams up with Teleflora again

  Faith Hill has once again teamed up with Teleflora, the world’s leading flower delivery service. This time it’s for Mother’s Day! The superstar... more

April 11, 2011

CMA Music Festival sets schedule

  Single tickets to the CMA Music Festival's nightly concerts in downtown Nashville are available now, with general admission seating priced at $35. The nightly concerts... more

April 11, 2011

Keith and Lady A heading back to Vegas

  Keith Urban and Lady Antebellum are set to perform at the Billboard Music Awards next month in Las Vegas. According to Billboard.com, the event honors artists... more

April 11, 2011

Chris is heading over seas again

  Chris Young is set to embark on “A Piece of Home Tour” as part of  the “Stars for Stripes Tour” on Wednesday, April 13.  According... more

April 8, 2011

Catch Shane on TV tomorrow night

  The Natioanl Aboriginal Achievement Awards promote self-esteem and pride for the Aboriginal community and to provide outstanding role models for Aboriginal youth. The... more

April 8, 2011

The Band Perry heads out with Tim

  Tonight, along with Luke Bryan, The Band Perry will embark on Tim McGraw‘s ‘Emotional Traffic Tour.’ The Band Perry, who was named... more

April 8, 2011

George buys a golf course

  The King of country music, George Strait, and long-time friend Tom Cusick have joined forces to transform the 250-acre Tapatio Springs Golf Resort in the Texas Hill... more

April 8, 2011

Zac goes to the top

  "Colder Weather" from the Zac Brown Band has jumped up from fourth place to take the number one spot on the BillboardCountry Songs chart. The... more

April 7, 2011

Cruise to Mexico with Aaron and Gord

  Now is your chance to join Gord Bamford and Aaron Pritchett in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, January 13 -20, 2012 at the 5 Star all inclusive 7-Day Package at the... more

April 7, 2011

Martina hosting leadership tribute

  Martina McBride, Ronnie Milsap and Little Big Town will provide musical tributes to the Country Music Association when the organization is honored... more

April 7, 2011

Zac returns to MerleFest

  Zac Brown Band will return to MerleFest in Wilkesboro, N.C., on April 28, the first night of the four-day roots music festival. In addition, that night's lineup... more

April 7, 2011

Lady A surpass Taylor

  Lady Antebellum’s GRAMMY winning hit “Need You Now” became the No. 1 most downloaded country song of all time this week surpassingTaylor Swift’s... more

April 6, 2011

Dean is releasing his new video

  Dean Brody is gearing up for the premiere of his fourth music video. In an exclusive online premiere to CMT Canada, 'People Know You By Your First Name' is... more

April 6, 2011

Chely Wright is engaged

  Chely Wright, who came out less than a year ago announced today that she is engaged! “Out country singer Chely Wright and her fiancée, Lauren Blitzer,... more

April 6, 2011

Jason is heading to Kentucky

  The Kentucky State Fair has announced that Jason Aldean will be one of the artists performing this year. He will appear along with several other acts at Freedom... more

April 5, 2011

Jason's in the top 10

  Jason McCoy's lead single "She's Good For Me" from his new solo album EVERYTHING hit the Top 10 at Country radio this week! This is his first Top 10... more

April 5, 2011

Who's the hottest guy in country?

  People Country names Keith Urban “Country’s Hottest Guy” among the many sexy men of Nashville who make fans swoon. This latest newsstand-only... more

April 5, 2011

Miranda adds more to her plate

  The Hollywood Reporter has confirmed that Miranda Lambert is currently developing an hour-long television drama for ABC Family. The show will reportedly... more

April 5, 2011

Miranda adds more to her plate

  The Hollywood Reporter has confirmed that Miranda Lambert is currently developing an hour-long television drama for ABC Family. The show will reportedly... more

April 5, 2011

Zac involved in a new TV show

  Zac Brown will be setting down his guitar and microphone temporarily while he pursues a new gig co-hosting a television series entitled Fear No Evil. The show... more

April 4, 2011

Emerson Drive will let their stomachs do the talking

  Emerson Drive will headline the music stage at the April 22-23 inaugural BBQ Capital Cook-off in Lexington Kentucky. Emerson Drive will perform from 2-4 p.m. April 23. ... more

April 4, 2011

Emerson Drive will let their stomachs do the talking

  Emerson Drive will headline the music stage at the April 22-23 inaugural BBQ Capital Cook-off in Lexington Kentucky. Emerson Drive will perform from 2-4 p.m. April 23. ... more

April 4, 2011

Thompson Square go number 1

  Let's belt out three cheers for Thompson Square, whose single, "Are You Gonna Kiss Me or Not," leapfrogs from its No. 3 position last week... more

April 4, 2011

Miranda is humbled by last nights wins

  Miranda Lambert is on a roll after winning four ACM awards in Las Vegas. She earned her second consecutive female vocalist award, while "The House... more

April 4, 2011

Taylor and Miranda both had big nights last night

  Taylor Swift took home the top honor at Sunday night's Academy of Country Music Awards. The 21-year-old was named the 2010 Entertainer Of The Year. Miranda... more

April 4, 2011

Taylor and Miranda both had big nights last night

  Taylor Swift took home the top honor at Sunday night's Academy of Country Music Awards. The 21-year-old was named the 2010 Entertainer Of The Year. Miranda... more

April 1, 2011

Gord and Aaron cancel a show

  Aaron Pritchett and Gord Bamford have been touring Canada in what they're calling the Rowdy Boys Tour. They are playing in Quelph tonight and were supposed to be in... more

April 1, 2011

How did Dierks get into country music

  Dierks Bentley may be one of Nashville's hottest stars, but the Arizona native says he found his love of country in an unexpected place. Bentley says he got his... more

April 1, 2011

  Five years after completing one of the most successful tours in country music history, multi-platinum powerhouses Big & Rich and Gretchen Wilson will... more

April 1, 2011

Blake will reveal his new song at the ACM's

  ACM Award nominee for Male Vocalist of the Year and co-host, Blake Shelton, is making the world-wide premiere performance of his new single “Honey... more

March 31, 2011

George will debut his new video next week

  George Canyon released his second single, ‘Surrender’ from his new album  “Better Be Home Soon”. The new album hit retail stores and iTunes... more

March 31, 2011

More presenters for the ACM's

  Luke Bryan, Miranda Lambert, The Judds, actor Chace Crawford and singer Celine Dion have all been announced as presenters at this weekend’s ACM Awards in... more

March 31, 2011

Toby and Eric tour North America

  Toby Keith has announced an initial 36 dates for his Locked & Loaded tour that kicks off June 30 in Mt. Pleasant, Mich. Eric Church will open most of... more

March 31, 2011

Sara joins Country Thunder

  This year's edition of the Country Thunder Festival continues to grow, this time by adding the Charlie Daniels Band, Sara Evans and Josh Turner to... more

March 30, 2011

No special treatment for Willie

  A county judge in Sierra Blanca, Texas, says Willie Nelson won't get special favors in her court despite a county prosecutor's plan to have the singer perform... more

March 30, 2011

Brad's sons make an appearance on his new album

  Brad Paisley has recorded duets with Carrie Underwood and Blake Shelton for his new album, This Is Country Music, scheduled for release on May 24. Underwood is featured... more

March 30, 2011

Jason will debut his new song Sunday

  ACM Entertainer of the Year and Male Vocalist of the Year nominee Jason Aldean will release “Dirt Road Anthem” as the third single off his platinum selling... more

March 29, 2011

Reba, Taylor and Garth are getting special honors

  Reba McEntire, Taylor Swift and Garth Brooks have been chosen for special honors from the Academy of Country Music. McEntire is receiving the Career Achievement Award... more

March 29, 2011

AJ signs on to fight cancer

  Alan Jackson will be performing a local “Coming Home Concert” at the Rogersville Middle School in Rogersville, Tennessee organized by Rogersville’s own... more

March 29, 2011

Shania not ready to sing on stage

  Shania Twain looked fabulous at the 2011 Juno Awards on Sunday. The superstar attended the ceremony along with her husband Frédéric Thiebaud to be formally... more

March 29, 2011

Miranda and Blake will tie the knot in...

  Oklahoma or Texas? That is the question on everyone’s mind when it comes to Miranda Lambert and Blake Shelton‘s upcoming wedding. The couple is slowly leaking... more

March 28, 2011

Shania stalker arrested at the Juno's

  His appearance at the Juno Awards Sunday did not impress Shania Twain much, nor Toronto Police. In fact a 50-year-old Ottawa doctor, who earlier this month had stalking... more

March 28, 2011

Shania stalker arrested at the Juno's

  His appearance at the Juno Awards Sunday did not impress Shania Twain much, nor Toronto Police. In fact a 50-year-old Ottawa doctor, who earlier this month had stalking... more

March 28, 2011

Lady A and Keith add to Songs For Japan

  Lady Antebellum and Keith Urban have both donated tracks to the 38-song charity album being released by Universal Records for Japan Disaster relief. The album costs $9.99... more

March 28, 2011

Blake has a busy week ahead

  ACM Award nominee for “Male Vocalist of the Year" Blake Shelton is staying busy and keeping any last minute nerves at bay for co-hosting the46th Annual Academy... more

March 28, 2011

Darius will debut a special song at the ACM's

  Darius Rucker is set to debut a brand new song called “Music From The Heart” during Sunday’s 46th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards. The special... more

March 25, 2011

Tim visits injured soldier

  Jared LaDuke, who was severely injured in Iraq, recently moved into his new furnished home with his wife and two year old son, Talon. Shortly after entering the home for... more

March 25, 2011

Tim and Faith release exclusive fragrance/DVD combos

Beginning next month, fans of Faith Hill and Tim McGraw will be able to purchase limited edition sets of their fragrances packaged with bonus DVDs. The different sets available are: •... more

March 25, 2011

Sara wants to grow her family

  While promoting her new album last week, Sara Evans chatted with US 99.5 in Chicago and in addition to talking about Stronger, Sara spoke of her desire to have another... more

March 25, 2011

Blake and Luke play Vegas USO show

  Luke Bryan and Blake Shelton will perform along with a host of other country acts for a USO concert at Nevada's Nellis Air Force Base on April 2, just one day before... more

March 24, 2011

Gord helps kick off Juno week

  Tuesday morning Gord Bamford made a stop by the set of Canada AM. He performed “My Daughter's Father” live, which was broadcast across the nation. It was... more

March 24, 2011

Kenny on hand to celebrate with his writers

  ASCAP and BMI, the performance rights organizations, joined forces Wednesday to salute Shane McAnally and JT Harding, co-writers of Kenny Chesney's recent hit, "Somewhere... more

March 24, 2011

More presenters added to the ACM's

  The Academy of Country Music announced today that Bethany Hamilton, Julianne Hough, AnnaSophia Robb and Chris Young are scheduled to present as part of the 46th Annual... more

March 24, 2011

Taylor extends her world tour

  Taylor Swift, who is in the final week of the European leg of her blockbuster Speak Now World Tour 2011, announced today that in response to strong fan demand she will... more

March 23, 2011

Johnny and the Juno's help out MusiCounts

  To commemorate the 40th Anniversary of the JUNO Awards, Canadian designer Mark Lash has generously donated his specially crafted “A Place Called Love” Ruby... more

March 23, 2011

Toby will be on DWTS

  If you tuned in to the season premiere episode of Dancing With The Stars last night, you heard that Toby Keith will be a special guest performer during the season. Toby... more

March 23, 2011

Alan finds a new label

  Alan Jackson and Capitol Records Nashville President and CEO Mike Dungan, are joining forces for the next chapter in Jackson’s prolific music career. Jackson’s... more

March 22, 2011

Willie covers the Rolling Stones

  Willie Nelson and members of his family have recorded a version of the Rolling Stones' "Wild Horses," with proceeds designated to protecting wild and domestic... more

March 22, 2011

Reese Witherspoon will present at the ACM's

  The Academy of Country Music announced today that Academy Award®-winning actress Reese Witherspoon and Robert Pattinson are scheduled to present together as part of... more

March 22, 2011

Darius will host the 2nd Annual "Darius & Friends" Concert

  Darius Rucker will host the Second Annual ‘Darius & Friends’ benefit concert on Monday, June 6 at the Wildhorse Saloon in Downtown Nashville. Like last... more

March 21, 2011

Win and autographed George guitar

  You could win an autographed acoustic guitar from George Canyon. Email a photo of you holding your purchased copy of 'Better Be Home Soon' to contest@georgecanyon.com... more

March 21, 2011

Miranda will play after a baseball game

  Miranda Lambert has been added to the Tampa Bay Rays’ Summer Concert Series. Immediately following the Rays’ game vs. the Toronto Blue Jays on September 24,... more

March 21, 2011

Dierks will debut his new song on Leno

  Dierks Bentley‘s new single, “Am I The Only One” will be out soon. The rowdy sing-a-long party song is the debut single from his sixth Capitol Nashville... more

March 21, 2011

Eric stars in an ACM Internet show

  The Academy of Country Music has tapped the New Solo Vocalist of the Year, Eric Church, and the New Vocal Duo or Group of the Year, The Band Perry, to document their trip... more

March 18, 2011

Blake Shelton's bachelor party details

  Blake Shelton is set to tie the knot with fellow country star Miranda Lambert in May but he plans to keep things simple for his bachelor party. During a recent interview... more

March 18, 2011

Keith uses Nicole's wedding pics in his new video

  Keith Urban's video for his latest single "Without You" features snapshots of his wedding to Nicole Kidman. The video, shot in black and white at a Los Angeles... more

March 18, 2011

Taylor joins UNICEF campaign

  Taylor Swift is joining the UNICEF Tap Project, which raises money to provide safe, clean drinking water and combat the world water crisis. As part of the initiative,... more

March 18, 2011

Shania is in talks with Caesar

  While it’s been rumored for months, officials have now confirmed that Caesar’s Palace in Las Vegas is in the process of working out the details of a concert... more

March 17, 2011

Will Shania be reunited with her biggest fans

  With less than two months left until Grammy winner Shania Twainis scheduled to appear on the final season of Oprah, staff for the media mogul are currently seeking the... more

March 17, 2011

ACM FanJam Grows

  As previously reported, Sugarland is set to headline the first-ever ACM Fan Jam and After Jam Party on April 3. The Academy of Country Music announced additional performers... more

March 17, 2011

Taylor is going 3-D

  Taylor Swift has joined the cast of the new 3-D animated film The Loraxwhich is based on the book of the same name by Dr. Suess. Danny Devito, Ed Helms, Zac Efron, Rob... more

March 17, 2011

Rascal Flatts and Justin together on video

  Rascal Flatts recently debuted their new video with teen megastar Justin Bieber. The video is for Bieber's track "That Should Be Me," which appears on his... more

March 16, 2011

Preview George's new album

  After achieving success with his 2008 album,”What I Do,' multiple Juno Award winning artist, George Canyon, is back with a new album. Co-produced by Canyon and... more

March 16, 2011

Toby goes golfing for the 8th straight year

  The 8th Annual Toby Keith & Friends Golf Classic is set for May 20-21. This year’s event has a “Denim & Diamonds theme and will feature live and silent... more

March 16, 2011

Sara tops the charts

  Sara Evans released her first new studio album in more than five years last week. It was clear that fans were excited because they came out in full-force, blasting Evans’... more

March 14, 2011

Chat with Terri

  Terri will be participating in a LIVE chat this Friday at 4pm. The event will be hosted by Terri’s friends at Justin Boots, and will take place during her visit... more

March 14, 2011

Darius teams up with the PGA

  Darius Rucker and the PGA Tour will recognize area members of the military during the Players Championship tournament in Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla., on May 11, in honor of... more

March 14, 2011

Natalie Maines covers the Beach Boys

  Natalie Maines of the Dixie Chicks has covered the Beach Boys' "God Only Knows" for the series finale of HBO's Big Love. The track began streaming on... more

March 14, 2011

Eric goes gold

  Eric Church's recent single "Smoke A Little Smoke" has been certified gold by the RIAA. It is the third single from Church's sophomore album Carolina.... more

March 14, 2011

Johnny wins another award

  Last Friday, the 11th Annual Canadian Radio Music Awards were held in Toronto as part of Canadian Music Week. Johnny Reid won the award for Best New Group/Solo Mainstream... more

March 14, 2011

Lady A preview a new song in Houston

  Lady Antebellum performed a new song, titled "Just a Kiss," at their Houston Rodeo show on Friday night. The Houston Press called it "the most intimate... more

March 14, 2011

A bunch of stars honor George Bush

  Reba, Brad Paisley, Darius Rucker, and Carrie Underwood are heading to the nation’s capitol later this month to help honor former President George H.W. Bush by performing... more

March 14, 2011

Kenny gets his own sunglass line

  Kenny Chesney has partnered with Costa Sunglasses to design his first line of signature sunglasses. Proceeds generated from the sale of the Costa Kenny Chesney Limited... more

March 11, 2011

Emerson Drive playing SpringFest

  The University of Southern Indiana's SpringFest 2011, featuring 20 bands, carnival rides, food booths, games, contests, and other performances, will be held on campus... more

March 11, 2011

Blake shooting at the ACM's

  Blake Shelton will have plenty of hosting gigs while he’s in Las Vegas next month! The night prior to his hosting of the Academy of Country Music Awards, Blake will... more

March 11, 2011

Kenny and Zac team up

  Zac Brown Band will join Kenny Chesney at the stadium dates of his “Goin’ Coastal” tour this summer and it’s shaping up to be a show that fans... more

March 11, 2011

Dierks brings Miles to Ohio

  Dierks Bentley will bring his Miles & Music for Kids event to Columbus, Ohio, on May 22. The event begins with a charity motorcycle ride, followed by a concert featuring... more

March 10, 2011

George hosting an Awards Gala

  The East Coast Music Association (ECMA) announced today the artists who take to the stage as part of the Bell Aliant ECMA 2011 Music Awards Gala presented by RBC Royal... more

March 10, 2011

ACM adds performers to Girls Night Out Special

  The Academy of Country Music has added performers to their Girls’ Night Out: Superstar Women of Country special that is being held to honor the careers of Carrie... more

March 10, 2011

Sara's fan show commitment

  Sara Evans shared a photo on her twitter page of a fan who had a line of one of her songs tattooed on the back of her left shoulder. The line “Even on my weakest... more

March 10, 2011

It's official, Gwyneth is now a singer

  After months of speculation, Gwyneth Paltrow has officialy signed a record deal for a full-length album. After signing a deal with Atlantic Records, reportedly worth $900,000,... more

March 9, 2011

Order George's new album on iTunes now

  George Canyon's new album, Better Be Home Soon, is now available for pre-order on iTunes! The much anticipated album, featuring the hit single 'Better Be Home... more

March 9, 2011

Another #1 for Rascal Flatts

  Along with members of their record label, Rascal Flatts celebrated its #1 single, “Why Wait,” at the Country Radio Seminar in Nashville on Thursday, March... more

March 9, 2011

Randy Houser's Bus Catches fire (with video)

  Today began as a normal day-of-show for Randy Houser and his crew as they were preparing for their concert tonight in Isle of the Palms, SC; however this afternoon, things... more

March 8, 2011

Johnny at the Genie's

  Thursday marks the 31st Annual Genie Awards from Ottawa. They are the Canadian version of the Oscars. Johnny Reid will be on hand to perform. You can check out Johnny... more

March 8, 2011

Sara releases her new album

  Sara Evans returns with her new album,Stronger, which is now available. The album marks Evans' first collection of new songs in over six years. According to the singer,... more

March 8, 2011

Carrie gets and early birthday present

  Carrie Underwood received a bit of an early birthday present this past Thursday night, when the March 10th birthday girl was presented with a double-Platinum plaque in... more

March 8, 2011

CMA Music Festival adds more performers

  Additional performers for the nightly shows at LP Field for the 2011 CMA Music Festival have been announced. Brad Paisley, Zac Brown Band,Sara Evans, Little Big Town,... more

March 7, 2011

Dean performs down under

Dean Brody was in Australia on Friday to play at the Country Music Channel Awards Show. The award winners was totally determined The Country Music Channel viewers. Taylor Swift walked... more

March 7, 2011

Blake is hitting the small screen

CMA Male Vocalist of the Year Blake Shelton has joined NBC’s new singing competition series, The Voice. Shelton has been cast as a judge/coach on the show, which premieres... more

March 7, 2011

Jason extends his tour

ACM Entertainer of the Year nominee Jason Aldean will extend his 2011 MY KINDA PARTY tour into the summer, with special guests Chris Young and Thompson Square. After selling over... more

March 7, 2011

Brad and Carrie together

It’s official! Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood have confirmed that they are in the process of recording a duet for Paisley’s forthcoming album, This Is Country Music.... more

March 4, 2011

Gord up for an Indie Award

Gord Bamford received a nomination for an "Indie", from Canada's Independent Music Awards. He has been nominated in the Country Artist/Group of the Year category. Gord's... more

March 4, 2011

Faith and Tim are good people

Faith Hill & Tim McGraw were honored with the Artist Humanitarian Award from the Country Radio Broadcasters at a ceremony earlier this week at the Country Radio Seminar in Nashville.... more

March 4, 2011

Ashton expecting baby #2

Ashton’s life will be getting extra busy this year as she’s just announced that she’s expecting her second child! Earlier this week, Ashton performed in Nashville... more

March 4, 2011

Montgomery Gentry find a new label

After parting ways with their record label of 11 years, Columbia Records, late last year, The Boot reports that Montgomery Gentry has found a new label home. The duo has signed on... more

March 3, 2011

Taylor announces her opening acts

Taylor Swift has announced additional opening acts for the North American leg of her “Speak Now World Tour 2011.” Need To Breathe, Frankie Ballard, Danny Gokey, Hunter... more

March 3, 2011

Kix has a new job

Turns out Kix Brooks is a bit of a renaissance man. Six months after his split with Ronnie Dunn, ending the 20-year run of country music's best-selling duo, Brooks & Dunn,... more

March 3, 2011

Shania sets her autobiography date

Shania Twain’s highly anticipated autobiography has been set for a May 3rd release date. The autobiography will be published by Atria Books, an imprint of Simon and Schuster,... more

March 3, 2011

Carrie will host Opry weekend

Carrie Underwood is set to co-host the upcoming "America's Opry Weekend New Faces of Country" special this weekend. The "Cowboy Casanova" singer will share... more

March 2, 2011

Montgomery Gentry is performing at a marathon post-race

On Saturday April 30th the 12th annual Country Music Marathon & ½ Marathon will continue the strong tradition of great country music combined with the premier running... more

March 2, 2011

Is Gwyneth getting into country music

Since her appearance alongside Tim McGraw in Country Strong, Gwyneth Paltrow has been exploring her musical talents by singing at different awards shows and on the hit TV show Glee.... more

March 2, 2011

1st set of ACM performers announced

It was announced today that Taylor Swift, Miranda Lambert, Jason Aldean, Toby Keith, Keith Urban and Brad Paisley will all perform at the 46th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards.... more

March 1, 2011

Hillary Scoot never made it to Hollywood

Every time American Idol gets down to the Top 24 contestants, like it does Tuesday night (March 1), I can't help but reminisce about all the contestants who didn't make it... more

March 1, 2011

Reba is going to the Hall

The Country Music Association announced today that Bobby Braddock, Reba McEntire, and Jean Shepard will become the newest members of the coveted Country Music Hall of Fame. Reba... more

March 1, 2011

Brad announces H20 II World Tour

Brad Paisley announced his 2011 tour, H2O II World Tour presented by Chevy. The first date of the tour will be May 28 at Heinz Field, home of the Pittsburgh Steelers. The 33 city... more

February 28, 2011

Chris plays to a capacity crowd

In between opening dates for Rascal Flatts’ “Nothing Like This” tour, Chris Young recently entertained capacity crowds in North Carolina with headlining shows at... more

February 28, 2011

Miranda cancels her Australian shows

Miranda Lambert was scheduled to head “Down Under” this Friday to embark on an Australian tour with Alan Jackson. According to her official website, Lambert has been... more

February 28, 2011

Rodney teams up with a tractor

The songs of Rodney Atkins‘ music speak of the endurance of the working class, the unassuming folks who make up the fabric of America. The man whom penned the song, “Man... more

February 28, 2011

Zac sponsoring a summer camp

Zac Brown has announced plans to open a summer camp for kids. The group will donate a dollar to the camp from each concert ticket they sell. The project will be called Camp Southern... more

February 24, 2011

Billy Ray cancels appearances

Billy Ray Cyrus canceled television appearances scheduled for Wednesday (Feb. 23) on Good Morning America and The View in the aftermath of publicity surrounding a GQ magazine story... more

February 24, 2011

Miranda hosting another Paws for a Cause

Tickets for the general public go on sale Friday for Miranda Lambert's fourth annual Cause for the Paws fundraiser taking place April 30 on the Square in downtown Tyler, Texas.... more

February 24, 2011

Drink Toby Keith

Toby Keith is now introducing Toby Keith's Wild Shot Mezcal, a handcrafted 100 percent green agave spirit. "I have always been fascinated with Mexico and the drink Mezcal,"... more

February 24, 2011

Carrie donates 36 cents

Today in Nashville, Carrie Underwood presented Mark Shriver, Senior Vice President of U.S. Programs for Save the Children, a check from proceeds collected through ticket sales from... more

February 23, 2011

Keith will release a Deluxe Edition

Keith Urban has released the extended version of his Get Closer album, Get Closer Deluxe Edition on iTunes. In addition to the standard version of Get Closer, the new version also... more

February 23, 2011

Miranda makes history

Miranda Lambert has become the first artist ever to sell out back-to-back concerts at Billy Bob's Texas, the legendary club in Fort Worth. Her concerts Friday and Saturday night... more

February 23, 2011

Taylor makes the top 40

Taylor Swift is raking in the big bucks and has landed in the number six spot on Billboard's Top 40 Money Makers list for 2011. The "Back To December" singer is the... more

February 22, 2011

Shania heading to Oprah

After a hiatus from the spotlight, Shania Twain is getting back into the swing of things. Announcing that she would pen her own memoir, 'From This Moment On,' star in a new... more

February 22, 2011

Garth heading to the hall

Musical titans Garth Brooks, John Bettis, Leon Russell, Billy Steinberg & Tom Kelly and Allen Toussaint will become the newest members of the Songwriters Hall of Fame at the... more

February 22, 2011

Sugarland teaming up with Tickets for Charity

Sugarland announced today that they’ve partnered with Tickets-for-Charity, a great organization where fans can get tickets to all of their North American tour dates and benefit... more

February 22, 2011

Faith Hill the fashion model

Faith Hill has signed on as the special guest performer at this year's Symphony Spring Fashion Show set to take place at Nashville's Schermerhorn Symphony Center on Tuesday,... more

February 21, 2011

Brad and Carrie do a duet

We already know they make a great hosting team, now it looks as though Carrie Underwood and Brad Paisley will team up again, this time with actual music. Jimmy Carter reports that... more

February 21, 2011

Download Eric's new single

Eric Church will be offering a free download of his new single “Homeboy” from his highly anticipated third studio album. Fans have been eager to get a copy of the new... more

February 21, 2011

Kenny helps out the Everglades

Kenny Chesney is known for his high-energy live shows and his love for the outdoors. On Friday night, they came together in Palm Beach, FL where Chesney performed for the Everglades... more

February 21, 2011

Three in a row for Blake

Within 10 months, Top Male Vocalist and ACM Award Co-Host Blake Shelton receives his third consecutive No. 1 single on the Billboard and Country Aircheck (Mediabase) charts with... more

February 18, 2011

Shania is one of the hottest

Maxim has revealed their list of the hottest women in country music and this year Hollywood icon Gwyneth Paltrow tops the list. Other country ladies on the list include Taylor Swift,... more

February 18, 2011

Martina will sing the anthem

Martina McBride has been announced as the performer of the National Anthem at this Sunday's 53rd annual Daytona 500 in Daytona, Florida. "Singing our National Anthem is... more

February 18, 2011

Kenny honors his childhood hero

Kenny Chesney fielded a phone call from ESPN just a few days after finishing his first football documentary, Boys of Fall. They wanted to know if he'd consider producing another... more

February 17, 2011

Victoria's new CD will be out in April

Victoria banks has been spent the last few weeks recording her new album and according to her website it will be out in April. She says she's seriously excited about this new... more

February 17, 2011

Jay DeMarcus earns Dove Award nominee

Rascal Flatts' Jay DeMarcus has earned a Dove Award nomination from the Gospel Music Association for his production work on Austin Bridge's album, Times Like These. The Daywind... more

February 17, 2011

Cariie teams up with Tony Bennett

Tony Bennett is currently working on his second duets album, appropriately titled Duets 2. Hit Fix is reporting that Bennett has plans to record with Amy Winehouse, Josh Groban and... more

February 16, 2011

Paul helps out in a big way

Last week I mentioned that Paul Brandt was helping the Alberta's Children's Hospital by taking part in the Caring For Kids Radiothonin Calgary. The numbers are in and in... more

February 16, 2011

It's a May album for Brad

Brad Paisley has confirmed that his forthcoming new album This Is Country Music is set to hit stores on May 24. The album was produced by veteran Frank Rogers and the title track... more

February 15, 2011

Catch Johnn'ys concert on CMT

You can watch the premiere of Johnny Reid - A Place Called Love Live in Concert on Saturday, March 26th at 6pm & 11pm on CMT. You can watch the repeats on Sunday, March 27th... more

February 15, 2011

Jason on Conan and Ellen next week

Jason Aldean is set to perform his powerful duet “Don’t You Wanna Stay” with Kelly Clarkson on The Ellen DeGeneres Show next Tues., Feb. 22. He will also perform... more

February 15, 2011

Billy Ray opens up

In the March issue of GQ, Billy Ray Cyrus reveals that he is “scared for” his daughter Miley. Cyrus says that his relationship with Miley has been on the rocks lately... more

February 14, 2011

Gord goes bald for a good cause

Gord Bamford happily participated in the 2011 Hair Massacure on Friday, February 11, 2011 at the West Edmonton Mall. Gord shaved his head to help raise money for the 9th annual St.... more

February 14, 2011

Luke is loving the top

Luke Bryan wasn’t sure that he could beat the year he had in 2010, but 2011 is already off to a great start. The reigning ACM Top New Artist and Capitol Records Nashville’s... more

February 14, 2011

It was a great night for Lady A

Lady Antebellum were among the winners at Sunday night's Grammy Awards. Miranda Lambert and Keith Urban also took home top country awards. Lady A's "Need You Now"... more

February 11, 2011

Paul helps out the Children's Hospital

Over the last three days the Alberta Children's Hospital has had a radiothon to raise money. Being the good Alberta boy that he is, Paul has been asking Calgarians to help the... more

February 11, 2011

Martina pays homage at the Grammy's

With the Grammy Awards only a few days away, it has been revealed that CMA winner, Martina McBride is scheduled to pay homage to the Queen of Soul at this Sundays' awards show.... more

February 11, 2011

Josh is taking on the fight for cancer

Josh Turner has confirmed an appearance at this year's Colon Cancer Alliance "Stars Go Blue" event. The charity show is set to take place at the Country Music Hall... more

February 10, 2011

Terri builds a well in Uganda

Thanks to your support of Terri’s fundraising efforts, a new well is now being dug in Uganda. 360 households in the community of Nyakabale will soon have access to clean and... more

February 10, 2011

Craig and Sony split

Craig Morgan and Sony Music have amicably parted ways, a spokesperson for the label confirmed today. Morgan landed two Top 10 hits for the label -- "Love Remembers" and... more

February 10, 2011

Zac and Keith hit the stage on Sunday

Zac Brown and Keith Urban will serve as presenters at the Grammy Awards on Sunday in Los Angeles. Brown is nominated for best country song ("Free"), best country performance... more

February 9, 2011

Garth raises $5 mil

Garth Brooks and Trisha Yearwood raised $5 million for Nashville flood victims with a series of performances at Bridgestone Arena on Dec. 16-22. "Playing music has never felt... more

February 9, 2011

Jason knocks off Taylor

ACM Entertainer of the Year nominee Jason Aldean’s PLATINUM certified My Kinda Party held on at No.2 for 14 weeks behind Taylor Swift, but this week wrestled the top spot away... more

February 8, 2011

George sung the national anthem

The Calgary Flames had their annual Western Night on Saturday when they hosted the Los Angeles Kings at the Scotiabank Saddledome. The game – broadcasted coast to coast as... more

February 8, 2011

Brad will perform at the Dayton 500 pre-race show

Brad Paisley will perform the Daytona 500 Pre-Race Show, the pre-race extravaganza leading up to the start of “The Great American Race” at Daytona International Speedway... more

February 8, 2011

Sara and Ronnie will play the ACM Concerts

The Academy of Country Music announced today that Ronnie Dunn and Sara Evans will headline the ACM Concerts at Fremont Street Experience this year. The concerts are part of “The... more

February 7, 2011

Gord and Aaron together for the first time

For the first time ever, Gord Bamford and Aaron Pritchett plan to share the stage for their upcoming eastern Canadian Rowdy Boys Tour 2011. The tour kicks off in Owen Sound, Ontario... more

February 7, 2011

Jason is heading to Cali this summer

Jason Aldean has been added to the lineup for the 2011 California Mid-State Fair in Paso Robles, joining a roster that already includes Kid Rock, Lady Antebellum and Sugarland. Aldean... more

February 7, 2011

Sugarland and Lady A will headline Rapid Jam Music Festival

Lady Antebellum and Sugarland have officially been confirmed as the headliners of this year's Rapids Jam Music Festival. The annual festival, taking place June 16 to 18 in Roanoke... more

February 4, 2011

Terii releases a special DVD

While she's back in the studio gearing up to record new music for her upcoming album, Juno Award winning artist, Terri Clark has a new DVD special. 'Terri Clark: Live at... more

February 4, 2011

Kenny is the Man of the Year

Kenny Chesney‘s love of sports has never been a secret. From his celebirty-athlete friends showing up at his concerts to his attendance at so many sporting events, not to mention... more

February 4, 2011

Zac adds another to his brood

Zac Brown and his wife Shelly are proud parents once again. The couple welcomed their fourth daughter Joni Mason Brown into the world earlier this week. The baby weighed in at 7... more

February 4, 2011

Jason McCoy releasing a new album soon

Jason McCoy is set to release his fifth studio album, Everything on March 1. This marks McCoy’s first studio album away from The Road Hammers since 2003’s Sins, Lies... more

February 4, 2011

Carrie featured on American Idol Hits CD

To celebrate the 10th anniversary of American Idol, 19 Recordings/RCA will release American Idol 10th Anniversary – The Hits on March 15, 2011. The album will include tunes... more

February 4, 2011

Dierks will appear at the Super Bowl and Dayton 500

Dierks Bentley will appear at the country’s biggest annual television and sporting events this month including Super Bowl XLV, the 53rd Annual GRAMMY Awards and the Daytona... more

February 2, 2011

Emerson Drive sign a new record deal

Emerson Drive has inked a deal with Quarterback Records.“Signing Emerson Drive is another in a strong list of accomplishments for Quarterback the past four months,” President... more

February 2, 2011

Dierks and Blake will be hitting up the Grammy's

It was announced today that Dierks Bentley and Blake Shelton have been added to the list of presenters at next weekend’s GRAMMY Awards. Both artists are nominated for awards... more

February 1, 2011

Keith plays at a Tiger fundraiser

Keith Urban and John Mayer will perform during an April 30 fundraiser for the Tiger Woods Foundation. The annual Tiger Jam takes place at the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas.... more

February 1, 2011

Brad sells out Eastern Canada

Brad Paisley took his “H2O Frozen Over” tour to Eastern Canada this past weekend and played to sellout crowds in London, Hamilton, Montreal and Ottawa. Over 40,000 tickets... more

February 1, 2011

Miranda leads the ACM nominations

Miranda Lambert and Zac Brown Band are leading the pack of nominees for the 46th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards. Lambert has received nominations in six categories including... more

January 31, 2011

Lady A have a busy Sunday ahead

Lady Antebellum has been hand-selected by Westwood One to kick off the official NFL pre-game radio coverage of Super Bowl XLV on Sunday. Broadcasting on over 640 radio stations,... more

January 31, 2011

Sugarland goes platinum

Sugarland's latest album, The Incredible Machine, has been certified platinum by the RIAA for shipments of more than 1 million units. It's the fourth album from Sugarland... more

January 31, 2011

Chad Brownlee in you living room

Chad Brownlee is making a name for himself in the Canadian country music world. Now he's giving you the opportunity to play an acoustic show at your house for you and 39 of your... more

January 28, 2011

Terri playing at South by Southwest

Terri Clark will be taking part in the South by Southwest Music Conference in Austin TX. Terri is slated to perform during the week, which happens March 11 to 20. No specific details... more

January 28, 2011

Chris and Gretchen join the CMA Songwriters Series

Gretchen Wilson and Chris Young have joined the CMA Songwriter Series lineup for a Feb. 15 show at Club Nokia in Los Angeles. Wilson and Young are both nominated for Grammys this... more

January 28, 2011

Jimmy released from hospital

Jimmy Buffett has been discharged from a hospital in Sydney, Australia, after suffering injuries from a stage fall on Tuesday night. He is "doing well" according to a message... more

January 28, 2011

Garth heading to Super Camp

Garth Brooks will be spending some time at the Old Spice Super Camp near Dallas. He'll be there with Dallas Cowboys tight end Jason Witten at Dragon Stadium, and together they'll... more

January 27, 2011

Carrie will sing the national anthem at the CRS

Carrie Underwood will sing the national anthem at Country Radio Seminar on March 2 in Nashville. Her performance will officially open the private event for the country radio industry.... more

January 27, 2011

Sara and Keith on Good Morning America

Sara Evans and Keith Urban will perform on ABC’s Good Morning America as part of the show’s 2011 Winter Concert Series. Keith will perform on Thursday, February 17 and... more

January 27, 2011

Preview Ronnie Dunn's new solo project

The first solo single from ex-Brooks and Dunn member Ronnie Dunn is called "Bleed Red," and was written by Tommy Lee James and Andrew Dorff and produced by Dunn. Said Dunn... more

January 26, 2011

Craig goes over seas for the 9th time

Craig Morgan will embark on Stars for Stripes tour tomorrow, visiting U.S. troops serving abroad. Morgan will perform for soldiers in Iraq and Kuwait before concluding the tour on... more

January 26, 2011

Kenny adds second show at Gillette Stadium

After selling out the Gillette Stadium date of his upcoming Corona Presents Kenny Chesney‘s ‘Goin’ Coastal’ Tour in an incredible 8 minutes, his sixth overall... more

January 26, 2011

Win a Tim McGraw belt buckle

Tim McGraw has announced a limited edition belt buckle that will be given away to commemorate the launch of his cologne Silver. The fragrance is McGraw's second, and fans can... more

January 25, 2011

Country Strong earns Oscar nomination

Country Strong earned an Oscar nomination this morning in the original song category for "Coming Home." The nomination honors the song's writers -- Tom Douglas, Hillary... more

January 25, 2011

Blake announces tour

Blake Shelton has announced a series of headlining tour dates starting Jan. 28 in LaCrosse, Wis. Shelton has a total of 20 tour dates scheduled through a May 7 show in Catoosa, Okla.... more

January 25, 2011

Luke touring during Spring Break

Luke Bryan will release his third Spring Break themed EP – Spring Break 3…It’s A Shore Thing, on March 1, 2011. The 4 song EP, all co-written by Bryan, features... more

January 25, 2011

Watch Dierks record his new album

Dierks Bentley will move into a recording studio next week to record his sixth album. Bentley has spent the last four months writing hundreds of songs for the new project. We can... more

January 24, 2011

Johnny's hitting the slopes

Looks like Johnny Reid will be hitting the slopes on February 4 as he gets ready to take part in the 'CityTV Day at Village at Blue' event. CityTV's ‘Breakfast... more

January 24, 2011

It's a boy for Jewel

Just two weeks after announcing that she’s pregnant with her first child, Jewel and her rodeo champion husband Ty Murray have revealed that they’re expecting a baby boy!... more

January 24, 2011

Toby gets a DVD ready

Ten of Toby Keith's most prominent music videos will be compiled on a new DVD titled 10. Slated for a March 8 release, the collection begins with his first video, "Should've... more

January 24, 2011

Miranda and Ronnie will announce the ACM nominees

Miranda Lambert and Ronnie Dunn will announce the nominees for the 46th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards on February 1 at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum in Nashville.... more

January 21, 2011

Eddie is cancer free

  In a statement released on Montgomery Gentry‘s website, Eddie Montgomery’s doctor, Thomas Kirk Slabaugh, Jr, MD has revealed that Eddie is cancer-free.... more

January 21, 2011

Jake joins Keith

  Keith Urban will bring Jake Owen on the road for his Get Closer 2011 World Tour. Jake is the first of the special guests announced to join Urban as he launches... more

January 21, 2011

Alan and Sony part ways

  Sony Music Nashville has announced the departure of long-time artist Alan Jackson. Sony released a statement saying “Sony Music Nashville wishes to thank... more

January 20, 2011

Two years in a row for George

  George Canyon got word that for the second year in a row, he's the most played Canadian country artist on Canadian country radio. Don't forget he's... more

January 20, 2011

Keith playing Super Bowl pre-party

  Keith Urban is heading to North Texas to help kick-off Super Bowl XLV! The superstar is set to perform during the pre-game show, which will be broadcast on Fox.... more

January 20, 2011

Lady A join Miranda at the Grammy's

  Lady Antebellum is set to perform on the 53rd Annual GRAMMY Awards which will take place Sunday, February 13 at 8pm on CBS. Lady A joins Miranda Lambert as the... more

January 20, 2011

Dierks teams up with Jagermeister

  Multiple GRAMMY nominee Dierks Bentley is slated to headline the 2011 Jagermeister Country Tour kicking off March 17. The 30-city tour runs through mid-May and... more

January 19, 2011

Flatts confirm ABC special

  Rascal Flatts have confirmed an ABC network special showcasing their current Nothing Like This tour. Presented by J.C. Penney, the special will be filmed during... more

January 19, 2011

Kenny snags his 21st

  Although 2011 is just a few weeks old, Kenny Chesney is already making his mark on what will be another record setting year for the singer/songwriter/performer.... more

January 18, 2011

Taylor was blindsided

  Taylor Swift was reportedly completely "blindsided" by her recent break-up with actor Jake Gyllenhaal, according to the New York Daily News. The 21-year-old... more

January 18, 2011

Faith and The Pretenders are the CMT Crossroads

  Faith Hill and the Pretenders are the latest pairing for CMT Crossroads. The episode will air live from Grand Prairie, Texas, on Feb. 5, the night before the... more

January 18, 2011

Sugarland headline ACM Fan Jam

  Sugarland will headline the first-ever ACM Fan Jam during and after the Academy of Country Music Awards in Las Vegas on April 3. The fans-only event will take... more

January 18, 2011

Jason's Party goes platinum

  Jason Aldean's fourth album, My Kinda Party, has been certified platinum for shipments of 1 million copies. He released the album in November, with the title... more

January 17, 2011

Shania will be inducted at the Juno's

  For Shania Twain, it appears 2011 is going to be a big year. Twain, who holds a dozen Juno Awards and five Grammy Awards, was named as this year's inductee... more

January 17, 2011

Sara releases her new novel

  Sara Evans has released her second novel Softly and Tenderly. The new book follows Evans' debut offering The Sweet By and By, which hit bookstores on October... more

January 17, 2011

John Rich will try to impress The Donald

  John Rich is officially on the cast of NBC's Celebrity Apprentice. The season premiere will be March 6. The celebrities will compete against each other to... more

January 17, 2011

Keith is a father again

  Keith Urban and Nicole Kidman are parents again. The Aussie couple's baby was born via a surrogate in their adopted Nashville, Tennessee last week, according... more

January 14, 2011

Terri's new stuff is like her old

Terri Clark wrote on her blog earlier today that she spent the past month in the studio recording for her new album. According to her post she says the new stuff is a little reminiscent... more

January 14, 2011

Jerrod teams up with another new comer

New artists Lee Brice and Jerrod Niemann will co-headline the Higher Education tour in college markets this spring. The tour begins March 30 in Columbia, Mo., with 12 dates currently... more

January 14, 2011

Steel Magnolia hit up Arizona

Steel Magnolia has been added to the lineup at Country Thunder Arizona, a festival taking place April 7-10 in Florence, Ariz. Steel Magnolia's hits include "Keep On Lovin'... more

January 14, 2011

Lady A play for charity

Lady Antebellum have confirmed a charity gig to benefit Nashville's W.O. Smith Music School on February 18. The show will take place at Music City's Wild Horse Saloon and... more

January 13, 2011

CMT will air a Johnny Reid special

  Johnny Reid just finished a live taping of a new CMT Canada special. Johnny performs live before a sold out audience at the Halifax Metro Centre. 'Johnny... more

January 13, 2011

Brad and Carrie honored

  Hosts with the Most: Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood, a spotlight exhibit featuring stage costumes worn by Paisley and Underwood when they hosted the 44th... more

January 13, 2011

Miranda at the Grammy's

  Miranda Lambert and fellow GRAMMY nominees Katy Perry, Arcade Fire, Eminem, Cee Lo Green, and Lady Gaga are set to perform on the 53rd Annual GRAMMY Awards telecast.... more

January 13, 2011

The ACM's follow in the CMA's footsteps

  Blake Shelton will join Reba McEntire as the host of this year's Academy of Country Music Awards show. The pair first connected to announce the nominees... more

January 12, 2011

Toby is heading back to the Opry stage

Toby Keith recently announced that he will play The Grand Ole Opry at the Ryman Auditorium on Saturday, January 29. According to AOL’s The Boot, this is Toby’s first... more

January 12, 2011

Shania opens up

Shania Twain recently revealed that she has been dealing with some very tough personal issues that stemmed from her highly publicized split/divorce from Robert “Mutt”... more

January 12, 2011

Kenny extends tour into Western Canada

Kenny Chesney‘s 2011 Goin’ Coastal Tour just got bigger with the addition of 41 arena/amphitheatre dates. This is Chesney’s biggest tour in five years, following... more

January 11, 2011

Dean Brody Down Under

Dean Brody's trail will take a turn southward in March 2011 when he heads Down Under for his first visit and concert appearance in Australia. On March 5th, Dean will join the... more

January 11, 2011

Sara playing a benefit concert with Diamond Rio

Diamond Rio and Sara Evans will help kick-off the inauguration weekend of TN Governor-elect Bill Haslam as they perform at the “All Together Now” benefit show. Proceeds... more

January 11, 2011

Sugarland is the best to dance to

Marco Club Connection, a Nashville-based Country music dance venue marketing company, has released its seventh annual Top Ten list of the year’s most requested Country dance... more

January 11, 2011

Faith is writing with a rocker

Faith Hill and Coldplay frontman Chris Martin have reportedly connected to write a few new songs. However, during a recent interview with Chelsea Handler, Faith's husband Tim... more

January 6, 2011

Aaron raises over 1800 for the Canadian Cancer Society

The Annual Aaron Lines Charity Phone Call Auction raised $1850. Proceeds will go to Plan Canada and The Canadian Cancer Society in honor of Aaron's dad. ... more

January 6, 2011

Taylor was busy last night

Taylor Swift attended the People’s Choice Awards last night. Swift took home the award for Favorite Country Artist at the show, beating out fellow nominees Carrie Underwood,... more

January 6, 2011

Sugarland will return to the road

Sugarland will continue their highly-successful 2010 The Incredible Machine Tour into 2011 and return to the road this spring with guests Sara Bareilles, Little Big Town and Matt... more

January 6, 2011

Brad's guitar auction reaches thousands

Brad Paisley's electric guitar he donated to flood relief has reached a bid of $2,730, as of this afternoon. The auction is sponsored by Nash2O and proceeds will benefit local... more

January 6, 2011

Is there an Urban Jr. on the way?

Nicole Kidman and her husband Keith Urban are working hard to have another child. According to reports, the Aussie actress and the country music star are determined to give their... more

January 5, 2011

Carrie plays to a million

Carrie Underwood wrapped her 2010 headline arena tour, the “Play On Tour,” Thursday night in Connecticut after performing 108 shows across the U.S. and Canada, and with... more

January 5, 2011

Kellie Pickler now Kellie Jacobs

Kellie Pickler and songwriter Kyle Jacobs have announced that they married on New Year's Day on a private island in the Caribbean. The couple met in 2008 and became engaged on... more

January 5, 2011

Darius volunteers in the Big Easy

Darius Rucker joined more than 500 volunteers in New Orleans' Lower Ninth Ward area on Monday, helping the neighborhood that was heavily affected by 2005's Hurricane Katrina.... more

January 4, 2011

See Emerson Drive for free

Emerson Drive is travelling to 33 cities across Canada with the “Decade and Driving Tour” and CMT wants you to be there! Watch Emerson Drive perform live in the city... more

January 4, 2011

The New Artist Nominees are in

The Academy of Country Music announced today that for the third year, the newcomer categories for the 46th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards — Top New Solo Vocalist and... more

January 4, 2011

Jason tops three charts

Billboard’s Top Male Country Artist for 2010 Jason Aldean spent Christmas week at No.1 on Mediabase’s country chart with his fifth career chart-topper “My Kinda... more

January 4, 2011

Tim announces tour

Tim McGraw, named country music’s No. 1 touring act of 2010 by Billboard, announced today that he and his band, the Dancehall Doctors, will return to the road this spring.... more

December 31, 2010

Taylor will visit Rachel Ray

Taylor Swift will be a guest on the Rachael Ray Show next week. During her appearance on Monday, Swift meets a teenager who taught herself to play guitar during cancer treatment... more

December 31, 2010

Blake playing at world's largest farm show

Blake Shelton will perform at the World Ag Expo, the world's largest annual farm equipment show, on Feb. 8 in Tulare, Calif. The concert is a fundraiser for various organizations... more

December 31, 2010

George has the top country tour

George Strait is the highest-ranking country artist in a list of the year's top-grossing tours published by Pollstar, a touring industry publication. Strait's tour with Reba... more

December 31, 2010

Tim lands final top country song

Tim McGraw has the number one song on the Billboard Country Songs chart this week. "Felt Good on My Lips" has moved up from its position at number three on last week's... more

December 30, 2010

Gord's song about a real player

Turn on his radio and Phillies ace Roy Halladay can hear thousands of Christmas songs. But Halladay recently learned there is a Christmas song about him. A couple weeks ago, a family... more

December 30, 2010

Alan gives Zac a classic Cadillac

Alan Jackson made a surprise appearance at Zac Brown Band‘s Nashville show on Wednesday night and he didn’t come empty-handed. In appreciation of Zac asking him to sing... more

December 30, 2010

Merle winning his battle

Merle Haggard has cleared up rumors that his recent show cancellations are due to a cancer relapse. The country legend has been in recovery since 2008 but says that he's nearly... more

December 30, 2010

Taylor wraps up 2010 at the top

Taylor Swift tops the Billboard 200 chart for the last week of 2010. The "Back to December" singer, who also topped 2009's year-ending Billboard 200 chart, leads the... more

December 29, 2010

Darius will play a free show

Darius Rucker will play a free show in New Orleans on Monday (Jan. 3) at 6 p.m., one day prior to the Sugar Bowl game between Arkansas and Ohio State. The concert is part of the... more

December 29, 2010

Kix and more on HBO mini series

Rascal Flatts, Kix Brooks, Laura Bell Bundy, and Dwight Yoakam are set to appear in the HBO Civil War mini series To Appomattox. According to reports, Rascal Flatts will produce... more

December 29, 2010

Garth brought in 10 million

Garth Brooks' nine shows in Nashville this month may have brought as much as $10 million to the city's economy, according to the Nashville Business Journal. Brooks sold 140,000... more

December 29, 2010

Leann taking another trip to the alter

LeAnn Rimes has confirmed that she and Eddie Cibrian will get married next year. A representative for the singer told People magazine that "they were engaged over the holidays... more

December 24, 2010

Gord is giving a Christmas present

Gord Bamford is celebrating Christmas this year by giving you a chance to download his Christmas hit “Baseball Glove.” Swing by his website gordbamford.com to download... more

December 24, 2010

Check out Brad's new video

Brad Paisley has released the video for his new single, “This Is Country Music.” The video captures some of Brad’s highlights from last month’s CMA Awards…here's... more

December 24, 2010

Luke playing at the Governor's Inauguration

Luke Bryan will headline the evening’s festivities on January 10 as Georgia’s Gov.-elect, Nathan Deal, will be celebrated during inauguration ceremonies. “We are... more

December 24, 2010

Garth is the Santa Clause

Yesterday we told you about Ray Carolin, a former NFL player and friend of Garth Brooks, and his efforts to help the Toys For Tots drive at Garth’s Nashville concerts over... more

December 23, 2010

Garth teams up with NFL alum

As you know, Garth Brooks arranged for Toys For Tots to be stationed at the Bridgestone Arena prior to all 9 of his concerts benefiting flood relief in middle Tennessee. To help... more

December 23, 2010

Gretchen goes back to school...again

Gretchen Wilson is putting her Christmas spirit where her mouth is — on Thursday, Dec. 23, the freshly minted double Grammy nominee will present an intimate holiday benefit... more

December 23, 2010

Doc Walker's special DVD now out

With the success of their sixth studio album, 'GO,' CCMA winning country rock trio, Doc Walker, have released their first live concert DVD. The DVD, which features some of... more

December 23, 2010

Trace will sing at the Gospel Hall Of Fame Ceremony

Trace Adkins will sing at the Gospel Music Hall of Fame induction ceremony on Jan. 24 in Hendersonville, Tenn., in tribute to one of the four new inductees, Johnny Cash. Additional... more

December 22, 2010

Easton and Darius join Country Thunder

Darius Rucker and Easton Corbin have joined the Country Thunder Wisconsin festival lineup on July 23, while Rodney Atkins, Eric Church and Clay Walker have been added to the Country... more

December 22, 2010

Reba starts and finishes 2010 on top

Reba racked up her 35th #1 career single this week with the highly-charged kiss-off anthem, “Turn on the Radio,” claiming the top spot on both the Billboard Country Singles... more

December 22, 2010

Flatts announce their own festival

Rascal Flatts have announced they will launch their own country music festival in 2011. According to band member Joe Don Rooney, the new "Flatts Fest" will feature some... more

December 21, 2010

Doc Walker up for an award down under

Doc Walker have been nominated for International Artist of the Year for the 2011 Country Music Channel awards down under. Voting can be done online through Doc Walker's website... more

December 21, 2010

Is Dierks' daughter ready to be a big sister?

Dierks Bentley may be thanking heaven for little girls. But his first-born daughter, Evie? Not so much. Bentley was on Nashville radio station WSIX last week and said he and wife... more

December 21, 2010

Spend every month with your favorite stars

The state of Texas has given the music world many wonderful artists, and now some of those artists are giving back to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. The 2011 Texas... more

December 21, 2010

John Rich and Jimmy Fallon together on iTunes

Jimmy Fallon and John Rich's performance of the country comedy duet, "Drunk on Christmas," is now available on iTunes. The download went on sale in response to their... more

December 20, 2010

Jake raises thousands in his hometown

Last weekend, for the fifth consecutive year, Jake Owen headlined his annual hometown Jake Owen concert called “Mardy’s Tennis & Jake’s Music Fest.” This... more

December 20, 2010

Shania is engaged

Shania Twain‘s rep confirmed to US Weekly that Shania is ENGAGED to longtime boyfriend Frederic Thiebaud. Thiebaud is the ex-husband of Twain’s former best friend, Marie-Anne... more

December 20, 2010

Jay DeMarcus is a first time dad

Rascal Flatts' bassist Jay DeMarcus became a dad on Friday, December 17, according to The Boot. DeMarcus now joins his bandmates Gary LeVox and Joe Don Rooney, who both already... more

December 20, 2010

Miranda will headline Riverbend Festival

Miranda Lambert has been announced as the 2011 Riverbend Festival headliner. The announcement was made by Friends of the Festival, which is celebrating the festival's 30th anniversary.... more

December 17, 2010

Christmas in Lake Louise kicks off Saturday

Sitting on the eastern shore of Lake Louise lies the regal Chateau Lake Louise - one of Canada's original railway hotels. It is in this magnificent setting, surrounded by some... more

December 17, 2010

It's Gwyneth Paltrow's fault

Gwyneth Paltrow is reportedly responsible for Taylor Swift and Jake Gyllenhaal getting together. The celebrity couple allegedly met at a private dinner thrown by Paltrow, a friend... more

December 17, 2010

What are Blake and Miranda serving at their wedding

It’s safe to say that the Miranda Lambert/Blake Shelton wedding is one of next year’s most highly anticipated country music events. Blake recently revealed that they... more

December 17, 2010

The ACM's set a date

Country Music’s Party of the Year, the 46th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards, will be broadcast LIVE from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas Sunday, April 3rd, 2011... more

December 17, 2010

Flatts team up with a Canadian

Here’s an unlikely pair….Rascal Flatts announced that they are currently in the studio recording a duet with pop star Justin Bieber. “He asked us to do a duet... more

December 17, 2010

Country stars support the Red Cross

Reba, Rascal Flatts, Pat Green, Wynonna Judd, and Sara Evans are among the country stars who are actively encouraging support for the Red Cross holiday giving campaign. All are members... more

December 17, 2010

Josh welcomes his third son

Josh Turner and his wife Jennifer welcomed their third son, Crawford Marion, into the world on Monday at a Nashville area hospital. Marion, as they’ll call him, weighed in... more

December 15, 2010

Is Tim looking for a new label

With the success of his last film, 'The Blind Side,' the soon to be released film 'Country Strong' and the release of his self-titled 'Number One Hits' album... more

December 15, 2010

Joe releasing a Greatest Hits album

Joe Nichols is set to release his first Greatest Hits collection on January 25, 2011. The album will feature hits such as “The Impossible,” Brokenheartsville,”... more

December 15, 2010

Flatts honored at the Opry

The best selling and most awarded country group of the decade, Rascal Flatts, wrapped a year-long celebration of their 10th anniversary year with a performance at the Grand Ole Opry... more

December 15, 2010

Oprah and Keith on his home turf

Keith Urban and his lovely wife Nicole Kidman paid a visit to ‘Oprah Winfrey Show’ together yesterday. The show was taped at the Sydney Opera House in Sydney, Australia.... more

December 14, 2010

Miranda, Martina and Trace head to Houston

Miranda Lambert, Martina McBride and Trace Adkins have been added to the list of performers at the 2011 Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo taking place March 1-20 at Reliant Stadium.... more

December 14, 2010

Kix Brooks overseas

Kix Brooks is in the Middle East for a USO tour that also features Robin Williams, Lance Armstrong and comedians Lewis Black and Kathleen Madigan. The troupe has already visited... more

December 14, 2010

Carrie could add a Golden Globe to her trophy case

Carrie Underwood is nominated for a Golden Globe award for co-writing "There's a Place for Us" for the film, The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader.... more

December 14, 2010

Jason and Easton come out on top

Billboard has named Mercury Nashville artist Easton Corbin as the Top New Country Artist of 2010 in “The Year in Music 2010” issue that is on stands now. In addition,... more

November 29, 2010

Brad gives his hat to cancer patient

Brad Paisley gave the hat off his head to a 13-year-old cancer patient. The child, named Kenya Potthier, was unable to go to his Tulsa, Oklahoma, show on Saturday, November 27 due to... more

November 29, 2010

Reba appearing on CMT sitcom

Reba officially announced her plans to guest star on CMT’s first sitcom, Working Class, with her episode scheduled to tape in December. The scripted comedy stars Melissa Peterman.... more

November 29, 2010

Willie arrested again

Willie Nelson has reportedly been arrested on marijuana possession charges in his home state of Texas. Nelson, an outspoken user of the drug, was pulled over by authorities while driving... more

November 29, 2010

Kenny sells out in 8 mins

Though Kenny Chesney has not toured the U.S. in over a year, he doesn't seem to have lost any followers. Fans in the Boston area were so excited for Chesney's upcoming show at Gillette... more

November 26, 2010

Lady A featured on Glee

Some of Lady Antebellum‘s biggest songs will be featured on an upcoming episode of “Glee.” The episode will also feature songs from Michael Jackson, Black-Eyed Peas,... more

November 26, 2010

Brad grabs top spot

Brad Paisley has grabbed the top spot on the Billboard Country Songs chart with his single "Anything Like Me." The track is the lead single off of Paisley's new greatest hits... more

November 26, 2010

Keith Urban in Edmonton

Three-time Grammy Award winner Keith Urban will get closer to fans in Edmonton when he performs a live acoustic set featuring some of his chart topping hits before singing autographs... more

November 26, 2010

Doc Walker coming home in Oz

Doc Walker has just released “Coming Home” in Australia as their third single and video from GO. The song, which hit top 10 in Canada as the first single released from GO,... more

November 25, 2010

Jo Dee confirms second annual benefit concert

Jo Dee Messina is set to play her second annual Christmas benefit concert for the Harvest Hands Community Development Corporation (CDC). The group is a non-profit, faith-based organization... more

November 25, 2010

CMT Artist of the Year performers announced

Performers for the inaugural CMT Artists of the Year special will include Darius Rucker, British singer-songwriter Adele, Amos Lee, Maroon 5 and Aerosmith’s Joe Perry. The show... more

November 25, 2010

Keith kicks off Red Kettle Campaign

While most Americans will enjoy a traditional Thanksgiving with friends and loved ones, several country artists were working today. Keith Urban will be in Dallas to provide a seven-minute... more

November 25, 2010

Aaron performing at Christmas Wish Breakfast

Aaron will be performing two songs at this years Christmas Wish Breakfast sponsered by Global TV BC and the Pan Pacific Hotel in Vancouver. If you're going to be in the lower mainland... more

November 24, 2010

Kanye bashes Taylor again

Kanye West has sparked fresh controversy over his fall-out with Taylor Swift following his stage invasion at the 2009 MTV Video Music Awards - accusing the singer of using the incident... more

November 24, 2010

Rascal Flatts debut at number one

The best selling country group of the decade, Rascal Flatts, continues their run as their first album on Big Machine Records, Nothing Like This, debuts at No.1 today with nearly 165,000... more

November 24, 2010

Carrie raises money in Canada

Carrie Underwood appeared with her husband last night at a fundraising dinner in Canada. Carrie and Mike raised $48,000 for children’s charities by auctioning off a dinner with... more

November 23, 2010

Dane Cook sings to Taylor Swift

Dane Cook surprised fellow Tonight Show guest Taylor Swift earlier this week with an impromptu song in her honor. Cook appeared on the show to promote his greatest hits album, I Did... more

November 23, 2010

AJ has already picked up one ACA

Alan Jackson has been tapped to receive the Greatest Hits Award at the American Country Awards. Jackson, who has sold more than 50 million albums over his 20-year career. The American... more

November 23, 2010

Just one more day to bid on Keith's guitar

A charity auction featuring Keith Urban's vintage Airline electric guitar will conclude tomorrow. Proceeds will benefit flood relief efforts in Nashville, as well as fire and rescue... more

November 23, 2010

Blake and Miranda join the rodeo

Miranda Lambert and Blake Shelton are among the country artists on the San Antonio Stock Show and Rodeo's musical lineup in 2011. Lambert is booked for Feb. 16 with Shelton to follow... more

November 22, 2010

Make it 18 for Brad

Brad Paisley earned his 18th No. single this week as “Anything Like Me” tops the Mediabase and BDS charts this week. The fifth chart-topper from his American Saturday Night... more

November 22, 2010

Keith is getting closer to the world in 2011

Fans will be able to “Get Closer” to Keith Urban next summer. The superstar announced today that he will hit the road on a 44 city arena tour beginning June 16. “Playing... more

November 22, 2010

Carrie makes history

Last night Carrie Underwood’s current album Play On received the “Favorite Country Album” award at the American Music Awards. This honor tallies six total career AMA’s... more

November 22, 2010

Wrap up with Doc Walker

Doc Walker has come up with a great way to keep their name out there this holiday season. From now until Christmas, or until quantities last, when you buy an item from the Doc Walker... more

November 18, 2010

Trace will host the ACA's

  Trace Adkins will host and perform on the American Country Awards, airing live from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas Monday,Dec. 6 8:00-10:00 PM on FOX. Additionally,... more

November 18, 2010

Miranda is nervous about her next album

Miranda Lambert‘s latest album, Revolution, went Platinum, won the title of ACM and CMA Album of the Year, and garnered two No.1 singles. It’s safe to say that Lambert has... more

November 18, 2010

Taylor and Jake spending the holidays together

According to numerous internet reports, things between Taylor Swift and Jake Gyllenhaal are getting serious! Though the two were both in England last weekend, work was going to keep... more

November 18, 2010

Gord heads back to school

Gord Bamford, whose album Day Job powered him to the title of 2010 Canadian Country Music Association Male Artist of The Year, is partnering with ATB Financial and select rural Alberta... more

November 17, 2010

Kenny giving away 10,000 DVD's

Kenny Chesney has announced that he will give away 10,000 DVD copies of his Boys of Fall football documentary to high schools across the country and their football coaches. The gift... more

November 17, 2010

Jason and Lady A join Country Thunder

Lady Antebellum, Jason Aldean and the Zac Brown Band are among the artists booked for Country Thunder festivals in 2011. Aldean, Toby Keith, Martina McBride and Sawyer Brown will headline... more

November 17, 2010

Jason Michael Carroll sings Xmas songs

Jason Michael Carroll digitally released a five-song holiday album, Christmas on the Farm, on his own label on Monday (Nov. 15). The title track, written by Patrick Davis, is the first... more

November 16, 2010

Keith surprises his fans

Keith Urban surprised fans in New York City and Philadelphia today. The country music superstar played an un-announced show at 10:30 am at NYC’s Penn Station... more

November 16, 2010

Troy apologizes for bear killing

Troy Gentry of Montgomery Gentry has issued an apology following the release of a video that showed the singer illegally hunting and killing a bear back in 2006. The apology reads,... more

November 16, 2010

Lady A play for thier hometown

The reining CMA and ACM Vocal Group of the Year played two sold-out shows yesterday in Augusta, GA, the hometown of Lady A’s Dave Haywood and Charles Kelley. Before performing... more

November 16, 2010

Faith releases her new scent

Faith Hill recently debuted her second perfume, Faith Hill True, by Coty. According to People.com, this new scent is “clean and fresh” with a mixture of yuzu, lily and gardenia.... more

November 15, 2010

Flatts on CMT

Rascal Flatts will be on CMT's Invitation Only tonight at 9. In this one-hour special, they perform songs from their first Big Machine Records release Nothing Like This, hitting... more

November 15, 2010

Toby, Reba and Blake jon the ACA's

Toby Keith, Rascal Flatts, Reba, Blake Shelton and Josh Turner are set to perform at the American Country Awards airing live from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas Monday,... more

November 15, 2010

Miranda will play at the Grammy nominations

Miranda Lambert has joined the Grammy Nominations Concert Live lineup. The event is set to take place December 1 in Los Angeles. LL Cool J will host the event and in addition to Lambert,... more

November 15, 2010

Dean films at the birthplace of the American Cowboy

With the release of his most recent album, British Columbia born country singer Dean Brody is gearing up for the premiere of his much anticipated new video for "Trail In Life."... more

November 9, 2010

Brad will showcase something new

Brad Paisley has confirmed that he will use his performance at the upcoming CMA Awards to debut a brand new track. During a recent interview with theboot.com, Paisley revealed that... more

November 9, 2010

Darius teams up with the PGA

The PGA Tour and Capitol Records Nashville  announced yesterday that avid golfer Darius Rucker is teaming up with the Tour on a new entertainment platform in 2011... more

November 9, 2010

Sugarland promises exciting performance

Sugarland is set to take the stage at The 44th Annual CMA Awards tomorrow and the duo promising fans an “exciting” performance.   “We always like to give... more

November 9, 2010

Carrie featured in a new Olay campaign

Carrie Underwood now appears in a series of ads for skincare giant Olay. The Oklahoma native is featured in various ads that show her with a freshly-washed face to promote the company's... more

November 8, 2010

Garth raises millions

Garth Brooks sold more than 140,000 tickets and raised more than $3.5 million for flood relief for a series of concerts in Nashville. It only took about 3 hours for Garth’s concerts... more

November 8, 2010

A jeans and boots wedding for Blake and Miranda

Details of Blake Shelton and Miranda Lambert‘s upcoming nuptials are starting to emerge, and according to new reports, the couple will be wed within the next 6 months! According... more

November 8, 2010

George and Reba on tour together

George Strait has announced 2011 tour dates with Reba McEntire. The tour, announced Friday, begins Jan. 14 in Austin, Texas, and concludes April 9 in Louisville, Ky. Unless they add... more

November 8, 2010

Martina signs to another label

Republic Nashville proudly announces the addition of Country Music Icon Martina McBride to its roster. This special reveal took place earlier today at the Country Music Hall of Fame... more

November 5, 2010

Leann's getting hitched

Eddie Cibrian and LeAnn Rimes are engaged, according to E! Online. The two met on the set of their TV movie “Northern Lights.” At the time, Rimes was married to Dean Sheremet,... more

November 5, 2010

Kenny and Zac together for 9 shows

“The King of Summer,” country music superstar Kenny Chesney, announced today that after a hiatus from the road in 2010, he will take his “Goin’ Coastal Tour”... more

November 5, 2010

Tim joins anti-hunger campaign

Tim McGraw is the star of a new charity campaign urging Americans to help stamp out child hunger. Tim has filmed a new public service announcement for charity Feeding America - which... more

November 5, 2010

Paul offers up homes

Paul Brandt is one of the most giving men in Canadian Country and his giving continues with a new program, “Build It Forward.” Families at risk of homelessness are offered... more

November 4, 2010

Keith gives you a free listen

Keith Urban has offered up a free preview of his new single "Without You." The track is included on Urban's new album Get Closer, which is set to hit stores on November 16.... more

November 4, 2010

Jake Owen the subject of a Taylor song?

Since the release of Taylor Swift‘s Speak Now fans have spent time trying to decipher who each of the albums 14 tracks was written about. Now fans are speculating that “Sparks... more

November 4, 2010

Kid Rock added to the CMA line up

The Country Music Association announced today that Kid Rock has been added to the star-studded performance line-up for The 44th Annual CMA Awards. Kid Rock is nominated for Musical... more

November 4, 2010

George Canyon on Good Morning America

November is Diabetes month and George Canyon continues to assist the Juvenile Diabetes Research Fund (JDRF) in it's mission to find a cure of type 1 diabetes. Canyon also works tirelessly... more

November 3, 2010

Wake up with Dierks next Wednesday

Wake up and then celebrate into the night with three-time CMA Awards nominee Dierks Bentley when he performs on ABC’s Good Morning America Wednesday, Nov. 10 (7:00-9:00 AM/EDT),... more

November 3, 2010

Carrie makes her debut in April

As we all know, Carrie Underwood was in Hawaii earlier this year where she shot scenes for her debut movie role in Soul Surfer.  It looks like the film now has a release date and... more

November 3, 2010

Chad challenges you

Chad Brownlee is an up and coming Canadian artist who's won a few awards and has now released his debut self-titled album. And now he's putting out a challenge to you. He wants you... more

November 2, 2010

CARRIE SHUNS SOCIAL NETWORKING

Unlike many celebrities who use Twitter and Facebook as a means to connect with fans, Country singer Carrie Underwood has revealed that social networking is not for her. During a... more

November 2, 2010

TALYOR AND JAKE

US Weekly is reporting that Taylor was spotted with Jake Gyllenhaal at the pool at the Post Ranch in Big Sur, California and Last night Swift and Gyllenhaal were seen getting... more

November 2, 2010

"FELT GOOD ON MY LIPS" GOES DIGITAL

“Felt Good On My Lips,” Tim McGraw‘s latest single, will be on his best of CD called “Number One Hits.” The CD comes out on the 30th, however you can purchase... more

November 2, 2010

REBA ON HER NEW ALBUM

Reba was just here on Sunday night, feels a little surreal now that it's all said and done! She's touring for her new album called the “All the Women I am”, coming out on... more

November 1, 2010

Jason and Kelly together

The rumor isn’t just a rumor anymore…The Country Music Association announced today that Jason Aldean will perform with pop/rock superstar Kelly Clarkson on “The 44th... more

November 1, 2010

Smell like Taylor

Elizabeth Arden announced today that it has signed an exclusive global license agreement with Taylor Swift to develop and market her own line of fragrance products. The license agreement... more

November 1, 2010

Kenny surprises at the Ryman

Grace Potter duets with Kenny Chesney on “You and Tequila” from his new album, Hemingway’s Whiskey, and the two surprised a Nashville crowd on Friday night when Kenny... more

November 1, 2010

Aaron singing at the Canucks game

Aaron Pritchett is getting ready to sing the national anthem at the Canucks game tonight in Rogers Arena. The Canucks are taking on the New Jersey Devils at 7 tonight. Aaron was a huge... more

October 29, 2010

Miranda, Blake and Darius added to We Fest

The all-star lineup for the We Fest in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota, continues to grow as Miranda Lambert, Darius Rucker and Blake Shelton have been added to the festival. The three will... more

October 29, 2010

Taylor announces world tour

Taylor Swift has announced a 17-city world tour that will kick off in Singapore on February 9. She will hit South Korea, Japan, Belgium, Holland, Hong Kong, Norway, Germany, France... more

October 29, 2010

Rascal Flatts get a star

Rascal Flatts will be among the artists getting a star on the Music City Walk of Fame next month in Nashville.  Rascal Flatts will join Eddy Arnold, Kris Kristofferson, Mel Tillis... more

October 29, 2010

Doc Walker add another trophy to their room

Doc Walker was honoured with the Country Recording of the Year Award for Go at the 2010 Western Canadian Music Awards Sunday night in Kelowna, BC. This is the band’s fourth WCMA... more

October 28, 2010

Sugarland tops the charts

Sugarland's fourth studio album, The Incredible Machine, has debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 chart. It moved 202,000 copies in its first week. This is the third time Sugarland... more

October 28, 2010

Garth announces Nashville show

Garth Brooks has confirmed an upcoming concert date in Nashville along with his wife Trisha Yearwood. The appearance will mark Brooks' first Nashville concert in a decade and will take... more

October 28, 2010

Taylor turns to wax

Taylor Swift visited Madame Tussauds New York in Times Square to witness Wednesday's (Oct. 27) unveiling of a wax figure of herself. The figure wears a shimmering black and silver dress... more

October 28, 2010

Dauphin announces it's line up

Toby Keith is headlining 2011's Dauphin Countryfest. According to TheBoot.com, thelist of artists scheduled to join Keith are Eric Church, Doc Walker, George Canyon, Jason Blaine, DericRuttan... more

October 27, 2010

Trace and Craig will play a Nashville benefit concert

Trace Adkins and Craig Morgan will perform at The Greater Together 2010 concert on November 18 at the Gaylord Opryland Resort and Convention Center. The benefit will honor those who... more

October 27, 2010

Sara finishes up her new album

Sara Evans is back with “A Little Bit Stronger,” the lead single of her forthcoming album. “A Little Big Stronger” was co-written by Lady Antebellum‘s... more

October 27, 2010

Kenny slated for two festivals already

The 2011 Bayou Country Superfest is set to take place at Tiger Stadium in Baton Rogue, LA May 28-29, 2011. Tim McGraw, Kenny Chesney, Sugarland and Zac Brown Band will headline the... more

October 26, 2010

Keith will play at the Cowboys Thanksgiving game

Keith Urban will be featured as the halftime guest on Thanksgiving Day during the annual Kettle Kickoff, which is held by the Dallas Cowboys and the Salvation Army. The news was announced... more

October 26, 2010

CMA announces the first set of presenters

“Country Music’s Biggest Night” continues to get bigger as The Band Perry, Luke Bryan, Easton Corbin, Little Big Town, Tim McGraw, Jerrod Niemann, Kellie Pickler,... more

October 26, 2010

Lady A will sing at the World Series

Lady Antebellum will perform the national anthem for Game 2 of the World Series in San Francisco on Thursday (Oct. 28). The country trio will also perform that night at the Fox Theater... more

October 25, 2010

Blake's the newest Opry member

Blake Shelton earned one of country music's top honors over the weekend with his induction into the Grand Ole Opry. Shelton's good friend and "Hillbilly Bone" collaborator... more

October 25, 2010

Does Taylor have a new man?

It looks like Taylor Swift has found a friend – and perhaps new beau – in actor Jake Gyllenhaal.  The two have been spotted all over NYC together over the last couple... more

October 25, 2010

Jason teams up with Kelly Clarkson

Jason Aldean has a duet on his upcoming album with Kelly Clarkson called “Don’t You Wanna Stay.”  Rumor has it that the two will perform the song on the upcoming... more

October 25, 2010

Tara raises money for hurricane victims

Tara Oram was part of a home province line-up of artists who performed to help raise over $400,000 for victims of Hurricane Igor Tuesday Oct. 19. Oram joined Hey Rosetta, Billy and... more

October 22, 2010

Taylor is okay with being single

Taylor Swift says that despite the amount of time she spends singing ballads, she is enjoying being single at the moment. "Being single is wonderful and I love it," Taylor... more

October 22, 2010

A few country stars are up for People's Choice Awards

The 1st round of nominees for the People’s Choice Awards have been announced. Country artists are nominated in the following categories: Favorite Male: Tim McGraw, Jason Aldean,... more

October 22, 2010

Reba makes a $60,000 donation

Reba McEntire has donated $60,000 to a school in rural Spavinaw, Okla., that faced a severe budget gap. The school educates 130 students from pre-kindergarten through eighth grade and... more

October 22, 2010

Two hit the web to re-unite with Shania

Seven years ago students Mike Tobin and Nick Roper won the opportunity of a lifetime, a chance to meet their idol, Shania Twain. Now almost a decade later, the two super fans have a... more

October 21, 2010

Phil will headline New Year's Bash

The organizers of the second annual "New Year's Eve Bash on Broadway" have announced that Phil Vassar will be headlining the evening's celebration. The free and open-to-the-public... more

October 21, 2010

Canada now has our own troop tribute song

This past September several artists took to the recording studio during Canadian Country Music Week for a good cause - to donate their time and voices for the benefit single "Standing... more

October 21, 2010

No more tweets from Blake

Earlier this year, Country singer LeAnn Rimes took a break from Twitter but has since returned. But now it appears that the latest star to be taking a hiatus from the social media platform... more

October 21, 2010

Lady A lends a hand to Musicians on Call

Lady Antebellum and Amos Lee performed at the sixth annual Musicians On Call charity concert earlier this month. The event took place at New York's City Winery and helped money for... more

October 20, 2010

Brad Hits Alive contains 15 #1's

Brad Paisley has delivered one of the year’s hottest country tours with his “H2O World Tour”, and Paisley’s live chops will be on display as performances... more

October 20, 2010

Rodney joins BonFire Jam

Rodney Atkins and Little Big Fire have joined the lineup for the BonFire Jam on December 11 in conjunction with the Chumuckla Redneck Parade and Festival in Jay, Florida. The festival... more

October 20, 2010

Gwenyth joins the CMA line up

Gwyneth Paltrow will sing "Country Strong" on the CMA Awards on Nov. 10. Vince Gill will perform with Paltrow during the show. The song is the title track to her upcoming... more

October 19, 2010

Taylor will play at the CMA's

Reigning CMA Entertainer of the Year Taylor Swift will perform on “The 44th Annual CMA Awards.” Hosted by Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood, “The 44th... more

October 19, 2010

CMT's top 40 songs of the decade

CMT is celebrating the most successful and influential songs of the past ten years when it counts down country’s most popular videos in an all-new music special, “CMT’S... more

October 19, 2010

Jason raises more than 130k for cancer

Multi-platinum country rocker Jason Aldean donated proceeds from his Oct. 15 show in Evansville, Ind. to Susan G. Komen for the Cure® as part of his 5th Annual “Concert For... more

October 19, 2010

Pre-order Doc Walker's DVD

Just in time for the Canadian cold to start setting in, Doc Walker is set to heat up your living room with their summer 2010 blowout Dock Party concert DVD! The CCMA Group of the Year’s... more

October 18, 2010

Brad renames and extends his tour

Brad Paisley’s highly successful “H2O World Tour” has been renamed and is continuing through the first of 2011 as the “H2O Frozen Over Tour.” Darius Rucker... more

October 18, 2010

The ACA announces the nominees

Nominees for the first-ever American Country Awards have been announced! The inaugural fan-voted awards show will air LIVE from the MGM Grand in Las Vegas on December 6. Lady Antebellum... more

October 18, 2010

Montgomery Gentry will build a playground Wednesday

Montgomery Gentry, who won the Academy of Country Music/The Home Depot Humanitarian Award in April, will help build a playground in Lexington, KY. The playground will be built at Booker... more

October 18, 2010

One More Girl cleans up

The BCCMA Awards rocked the Red Robinson Theatre in Coquitlam over the weekend. One More Girl took the stage as hosts on Saturday, but spent more time on stage Sunday winning four out... more

October 15, 2010

Brad Pailey to Publish Book

Brad Paisley is set to publish his first major book, titled The Diary of a Player.  The book is a salute to the guitar gods of country, blues, and rock & roll who have shaped... more

October 15, 2010

Taylor Swift Will Release "Speak Now" On Vinyl

Taylor Swift has revealed that she is going to release a Vinyl version of her upcoming album, Speak Now.  Swift is record collector herself and says it’s really important... more

October 15, 2010

Blake and Miranda's Awkward Interview

Country singer, Laura Bell Bundy recently went under cover as talk show host “Euneeda Biscuit” and snagged an interview with Miranda Lambert and Blake Shelton.  After... more

October 14, 2010

Bullets in the Gun at number one

Toby Keith has snagged the top spot on the Billboard 200 chart with his new album Bullets in the Gun. His fifteenth studio release moved 71,000 copies in its first week and bumped Kenny... more

October 14, 2010

Blake kicks off his first headlining tour

Blake Shelton kicked off his first-ever headlining tour last night (10/13) at the famous Ogden Theatre in Denver, CO. The “All About Tonight Tour” continues through the... more

October 14, 2010

Keith surprises his fans

Keith Urban was a surprise guest at Wednesday night's Capitol Street Party, a free concert that featured performances by Darius Rucker, Luke Bryan and other artists on the Capitol Nashville... more

October 14, 2010

Tim, Brad and Taylor nominated for touring award

Tim McGraw, Brad Paisley and Taylor Swift headlined concert tours which have been nominated at the 2010 Billboard Touring Awards. AC/DC, Bon Jovi and U2 dominated the list of nominees... more

October 13, 2010

Darius will be honored by the CMA

Darius Rucker will receive the “Triple Play Award” from the Country Music Association tomorrow (10/14). The award recognizes Rucker for three consecutive No. 1 hits in a... more

October 13, 2010

Kenny films in Maine

Kenny Chesney is the second country music superstar to shoot a music video in Maine over the last few months as he’s currently on the coast in Maine shooting a video for “Seven... more

October 13, 2010

Dixie Chicks release a double CD

The Dixie Chicks are about to release a double CD, 30-song collection The Essential Dixie Chicks! This package includes 14 top 10 hits across all four studio albums at Sony Music, including... more

October 12, 2010

3 in one year for Blake

Blake Shelton has announced that his third album this year, titled Loaded: The Best of Blake Shelton, will be available on November 9. The 15-track album is available for pre-order... more

October 12, 2010

Lady A up for 5 American Music Awards

The nominees for the 2010 American Muisc Awards were announced this morning. Lady Antebellum and Eminem lead with five nominations each. Lady Antebellum also nominated in favorite Country... more

October 12, 2010

Make it 4 for Josh

Josh Turner’s single “All Over Me” holds the #1 spot this week on Billboard’s Hot Country Songs chart and the Mediabase/Country Aircheck chart, giving him back... more

October 12, 2010

Keith raises almost $450,000

Keith Urban's We're All for the Hall benefit concert in Nashville raised nearly $450,000 for the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, organizers announced Tuesday (Oct. 12). Combined... more

October 8, 2010

JOSH TURNER LOSES A SPECIAL FRIEND

Josh Turner‘s beloved purebred bloodhound Moses, who became a celebrity in his own right after appearing in Josh’s “Everything Is Fine” video and several photo... more

October 8, 2010

DIERKS ADDS MORE ARTISTS TO FUNDRAISER

Dierks Bentley has announced more artists for his fifth annual “Miles & Music for Kids” celebrity motorcycle ride and benefit concert on Oct. 17 in Nashville. Joining... more

October 8, 2010

THE LOVE IS STRONG FOR AJ DOWN UNDER

Tickets for Alan Jackson’s first ever tour in Australia – scheduled for March of 2011 – sold out within hours of being put on sale this morning. The result was adding... more

October 8, 2010

GARTH BROOKS LENDS A HAND TO HABITAT

Yesterday, Garth Brooks spent his day volunteering on a Habitat for Humanity build in Birmingham.  The superstar worked alongside homeowner Geri Smith and 300 volunteers to paint,... more

October 7, 2010

Carrie's biography out this week

A Carrie Underwood biography will be released this week, titled simply Carrie Underwood: Biography. The book was put together by veteran writer Vernell Hackett, who went so far as to... more

October 7, 2010

Jaron's prank goes awry

Jaron Lowenstein, better known to country fans as Jaron & The Long Road To Love, played a practical joke last week that some people didn’t find all that humorous. While at... more

October 7, 2010

Farm Aide raises 2 Mil

Last weekend’s 25th Annual Farm Aid concert raised more then $2 million from ticket sales alone. 35,000 filled Milwaukee’s Miller Park baseball stadium for performances... more

October 7, 2010

Eric is heading back to NYC

Eric Church, Carolyn Dawn Johnson and Luke Laird will perform when the CMA Songwriter Series returns to New York City on Nov. 2. The event at Joe's Pub will include two shows hosted... more

October 6, 2010

Trace is heading over seas again

Trace Adkins will soon travel back to the Middle East to visit and perform for troops on what will be his third USO/Armed Forces Entertainment tour to the war-torn region. Dedicated... more

October 6, 2010

Taylor wins lawsuit

Taylor Swift has won a court fight against 16 individuals she claimed violated trademark by selling counterfeit merchandise bearing her name and picture. Court documents said a federal... more

October 6, 2010

Kenny debuts at number one

Kenny Chesney earned his sixth No.1 album on the Billboard 200 chart this week as his latest release, Hemingway’s Whiskey debuts at the top with 183,000 units sold (According... more

October 5, 2010

More performers for the CMA Awards

Co-hosts Carrie Underwood and Brad Paisley will pull double-duty as they’ve both just been announced as performers during next months CMA Awards. Joining Carrie and Brad on the... more

October 5, 2010

CMT announces first ever Artists of the Year

CMT will honor Jason Aldean, Lady Antebellum, Taylor Swift, Carrie Underwood, and Zac Brown Band, as the top artists of the year in the new 90-minute special, CMT Arists Of The Year,... more

October 5, 2010

Carrie sells out Hollywood

Carrie Underwood brought her critically-acclaimed “Play On Tour” to Los Angeles over the weekend performing to a sold-out crowd of 17,000 fans Saturday, October 2 at the... more

October 5, 2010

You can open up for Keith Urban

Keith Urban is offering an aspiring musician the chance to play as the opening act on his next tour. The singer/songwriter has also agreed to appear on the debut album of the winner... more

October 4, 2010

Luke wraps up farm tour

Luke Bryan wrapped a four-city concert tour in his home state of Georgia this past Friday. Luke’s “Farm Tour” performed for nearly 16,000 fans in Valdosta, Claxton,... more

October 4, 2010

Lady A for Christmas

Lady Antebellum is set to release A Merry Little Christmas, a six song EP, exclusively at Target stores on October 12. “We recorded all of this in July,” Haywood tells Billboard.com,... more

October 4, 2010

Sugarland on CNN

Sugarland will be performing at this year's "CNN Heroes: An All-Star Tribute," airing Thanksgiving night on the global networks of CNN. The group will perform "Stand... more

October 4, 2010

Leann pushes back her release date

LeAnn Rimes recently announced that the release date for her new album Lady and Gentleman will be pushed back because of the addition of two bonus tracks, including a remake of her... more

October 1, 2010

Darryl raises 200k

Darryl Worley‘s Ninth Annual Tennessee River Run raised $200,000 for the Darryl Worley Foundation last weekend. “All of you who support the Tennessee River Run and the Darryl... more

October 1, 2010

Kenny joins WIllie

Kenny Chesney will join Farm Aid board members Willie Nelson, Neil Young, John Mellencamp and Dave Matthews this weekend at the 25th annual Farm Aid concert. This year's event is set... more

October 1, 2010

Eric hits up New York with Miranda

Just because the three-year-old club at the far west end of Manhattan's 56th St. is called Terminal 5, that doesn't mean concertgoers arrive expecting to hear the roar of a jet plane... more

October 1, 2010

The BCCMA nominees are announced

The BC Country Music Association Awards take place at The Red Robinson Theatre in Coquitlam on the 16th and 17th. Earlier today the nominees were announced and Burnaby sisters Carly... more

September 30, 2010

Help Keith pick his album cover

Keith Urban is set to release a brand new album titled Get Closer on November 16 and he needs YOUR help to select the album cover. Urban took to his Facebook account to get the fans’... more

September 30, 2010

ZBB debut at the top

Zac Brown Band's newest studio effort, You Get What You Give, has debuted at number one on the Billboard 200. The album hit stores on September 21 and is also currently the number one... more

September 30, 2010

Jason announces 5th concert for the cure

On the eve of breast cancer awareness month, multi-platinum country rocker Jason Aldean has announced he will donate all proceeds from his Oct. 15 show at Roberts Stadium in Evansville,... more

September 30, 2010

Jay and wife name their daughter

Jay DeMarcus and his wife Allison will welcome their first child, a baby girl, in January. The couple have revealed to Country Weekly that they’ll name their bundle of joy Madeline... more

September 28, 2010

Kenny scores his 20th

Kenny Chesney sits atop the singles charts for the 20th time in his career this week with “The Boys Of Fall.” Chesney says the feeling is just as sweet as it was 14 years... more

September 28, 2010

1/2 of Brooks and Dunn is working on a solo album

Ronnie Dunn is working on a solo album that may be out early next year. Dunn's manager, Clarence Spalding, confirms that the album will be on Arista Nashville, Brooks & Dunn's longtime... more

September 28, 2010

Taylor tops another list

Taylor Swift has claimed the top spot on several charts over the past few years, however most recently Swift took the top spot on Billboard Magazine's "21 Under 21" list for... more

September 28, 2010

Catch Terri live tonight online

The stage of the Grand Ole Opry House was buried under 46 inches of water when muddy waters overflowed the Cumberland River in Nashville in May during a horrendous flood. Now the Opry... more

September 27, 2010

AJ and Miranda head south...way south

Miranda Lambert will join Alan Jackson as he heads to Australia early next year for his first ever shows down under. “I’ve always heard that it’s just beautiful down... more

September 27, 2010

Taylor may replace Lindsay

Taylor Swift is reportedly in talks to replace troubled actress Lindsay Lohan in the upcoming film One Night With You. According to a source “It appears the romantic comedy may... more

September 27, 2010

George set to perform at a conference

On September 30th and October 1st George Canyon will be giving an intimate performance as part of the 8th Annual Conference on Multi Sensory Environments. His first performance will... more

September 27, 2010

The Opry is back

The Opry will return home to the Grand Ole Opry House tomorrow for the first time since the devastating floods hit Nashville, TN, nearly five months ago. The Opry will be welcomed home... more

September 24, 2010

Carrie enlists her mom and husband

Carrie Underwood, who has busy filming her latest video for "Mama's Song," kept the video as true to real life as possible by casting her mother and husband of two months... more

September 24, 2010

Miranda makes a surprise visit

Miranda Lambert surprised students and faculty of Lindale High School in Texas on Thursday by making an un-announced appearance on the campus. Lambert returned to her alma mater to... more

September 24, 2010

Brad will give away 2 Corvettes

Brad Paisley will serve as the spokesperson for a Corvette Dream Giveaway contest on behalf of the Kids Wish Network. The grand prizes are an autographed, one-of-a-kind Brad Paisley... more

September 23, 2010

Trace and Taylor will celebrate the Opry's 85th

Some of country music’s favorite artists will be part of the excitement as the Grand Ole Opry reaches the culmination of its months-long 85th birthday celebration with a two-day... more

September 23, 2010

Shania pens her autobiography

Shania Twain has confirmed that her autobiography will be released through Atria Books in the spring of 2011. In an official statement about the book, the singer says that after an... more

September 23, 2010

Jamey debut's at number one

Jamey Johnson‘s ambitious 25-song double album entitled The Guitar Song debuts today at No. 1 on the Billboard Top Country Albums chart and No. 4 on the Billboard 200, making... more

September 23, 2010

Taylor honored by her former high school

Taylor Swift's former high school, Henderson High School in Hendersonville, Tenn., will name its auditorium in her honor. Meeting Tuesday night (Sept. 21), the Sumner County School... more

September 22, 2010

Kenny does the TV tour

Kenny Chesney has planned numerous TV appearances to promote his new album, Hemingway's Whiskey, due Sept. 28. His episode of CMT's Invitation Only will debut Monday (Sept. 27), followed... more

September 22, 2010

Faith and Martina raise funds for babies

Faith Hill and Martina McBride have joined the lineup of an Oct. 26 fundraiser for babies born at Nashville's Baptist Hospital and the Beaman Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. The Baptist... more

September 22, 2010

It's gold for Luke

As CMA New Artist of the Year nominee Luke Bryan was celebrating his second consecutive #1 single for “Rain Is A Good Thing” with family, friends and the Nashville Music... more

September 21, 2010

Taylor set to make another cameo

Much like she did in Valentine’s Day, Taylor Swift will make a cameo in the upcoming movie Todd vs. High School. Taylor was recently on set of the movie which centers around a... more

September 21, 2010

Keith sings Happy Birthday

Keith Urban, Colbie Caillat and Justin Bieber are among those who have recorded versions of "Happy Birthday to You" for an ongoing campaign sponsored by the American Cancer... more

September 21, 2010

Blake will headline Music City Jam

Blake Shelton will headline the CRS Music City Jam during the Country Radio Seminar in Nashville on March 2. Sponsored by the Country Radio Broadcasters Inc., the annual event draws... more

September 21, 2010

Terri will be in Kamloops

Terri Clark is set to play in Kamloops on November 19th. If you are a part of her fan club you can go online tomorrow and purchase tickets for that show. If you're not part of her fan... more

September 20, 2010

Dierks raises 50k in Seattle

Dierks Bentley’s “Miles & Music For Kids” event in Seattle on Saturday, Sept. 18, continued despite heavy rains bringing in $50,000 for Seattle Children’s... more

September 20, 2010

Eddie opens a steakhouse

Montgomery Gentry‘s Eddie Montgomery opened his very own Steakhouse last week in Harrodsburg, KY. Eddie performed, along with John Michael Montgomery, Craig Morgan, Colt Ford,... more

September 20, 2010

Kid Rock has to pay up

Kid Rock has been ordered to pay $40,000 to a Georgia man who filed a lawsuit against him in 2007 after an altercation in an Atlanta diner. Harlen Akins was awarded the cash in compensatory... more

September 20, 2010

CDJ hits the road

Carolyn Dawn Johnson is set to embark on a multi province tour this fall in support of her recent album, Love Rules. Released in August 2010, Love Rules is the country artist’s... more

September 17, 2010

Beverly Mahood's "Pick A Puppy" Premiere's Tonight

Beverly Mahood’s “Pick A Puppy” premieres tonight on CMT.  It’s a reality show about family’s finding the “right dog’ for their home and... more

September 17, 2010

Big Kenny and Wife Adopt a Son!

Big Kenny and his wife Christiev have added to their family and adopted a son Dakota Jefferson Holiday Alphin back in July.  Already parents to Lincoln, 4-1/2, after the couple... more

September 17, 2010

Zac Brown Band LIVE IN YOUR HOME!

This Sunday, from the famed Red Rocks Amphitheatre, The Zac Brown Band will stream their live show – dubbed “Best. Concert. Ever.” to fans everywhere via ZacBrownBand.com... more

September 17, 2010

Joe Nichols Hits the Stage With Nickelback

Joe Nichols recently joined Nickelback on stage in Nashville to sing their hit, “Rockstar.” Check out video of the performance through our website. (Excuse the language!)   ... more

September 16, 2010

Dierks and AJ honored

Dierks Bentley and Alan Jackson earned top awards at ASCAP's 48th Annual Country Music Awards on Tuesday. Bentley earned the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers' Songwriter/Artist... more

September 16, 2010

Trace and Disney team up

Looks like Celebrity Apprentice finalist and country singer, Trace Adkins, will be the latest celebrity to join the Walk Disney family. Adkins, who is currently getting ready for his... more

September 16, 2010

Lady A and Martina help raise 80 mil

When Lady Antebellum and Martina McBride were part of last week’s SU2C benefit, they helped raise $80 million in donations from viewers. Ratings from the multiple network event... more

September 16, 2010

Paul will play in Bragg Creek

Paul brandt put on a great opening act at this year's CCMA's in Edmonton and it looks like he's going to keep performing in Alberta. His slated to play at the Cochrane and District... more

September 15, 2010

Now That's What I Call Country Vol. 3 is out

Kenny Chesney and Lady Antebellum are among the country artists appearing on a new compilation album, Now That's What I Call Country, Volume 3, released Tuesday (Sept. 14) by Capitol.... more

September 15, 2010

Reba will host Loretta's tribute concert

Reba McEntire will host a tribute concert to Loretta Lynn at the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville on Oct. 12, presented by the Recording Academy. McEntire will perform during the event,... more

September 15, 2010

Emerson Drive in Kelowna

Wet Ape Productions announced that Emerson Drive will be performing live at Kelowna's Waterfront Amphitheatre on Saturday, September 18th. Emerson Drive will be joined by Andrew Allen,... more

September 14, 2010

James returns from the hospital

James Otto returned home from the hospital today after checking in on Friday due to an unspecified illness. Otto's publicist says: "Otto is doing well and plans to be back on the... more

September 14, 2010

Trace hits late night TV

Trace Adkins is booked for appearances on The Tonight Show With Jay Leno today and Jimmy Kimmel Live on tomorrow. Adkins released Cowboy's Back in Town, a new album for Show Dog-Universal,... more

September 14, 2010

Darius and Luke will play in the streets

Darius Rucker and Luke Bryan will play the free Capitol Street Party 3 in Nashville on Oct. 13. Sponsored by Capitol Records Nashville, the event will take place on Demonbreun Street... more

September 14, 2010

George Canyon's band member wins an award

Saturday night, September 11th, 2010 at the CCMA All-Star Band Awards, which took place at the beautiful Shaw Conference Centre in Edmonton, AB, The George Canyon Band’s own Shane... more

September 13, 2010

Taylor sings her forgiveness

Taylor Swift sang a forgiveness song seemingly aimed at Kanye West at the MTV Video Music Awards last night. The performance was supposed to be a surprise, though word leaked out the... more

September 13, 2010

Garth song being turned into a movie

Garth Brooks‘ popular song “Unanswered Prayers” is being made into a movie for the Lifetime network. The film centers on a man happily married to his wife but who... more

September 13, 2010

Gord and Johnny were the big winners

Canada’s celebration of country music happened last night at the annual Canadian Country Music Awards (CCMA) in Edmonton. It was a dominant night for the male artists as Gord... more

September 13, 2010

There's no stopping Lady A

Lady Antebellum claims the top spot this week on the Billboard and Mediabase/Country Aircheck charts with “Our Kind Of Love,” the third consecutive No. 1 from their double-platinum... more

September 10, 2010

Lady A at #1 for the third time

Lady Antebellum have claimed the number one spot on the Billboard Country Albums chart for the third time with their smash album Need You Now. The track rises from the number four spot... more

September 10, 2010

AJ extends his tour

Alan Jackson has added nine dates in November to his tour calendar, leading up to the release of his double album, 34 Number Ones, on Nov. 23. Jackson's new tour dates will begin on... more

September 10, 2010

Tim and Gwyneth team up

Looks like Grammy Award winner, Tim McGraw, can continue to add "actor/supporting man" to his resume as he embarks on his latest acting venture in "Country Strong."... more

September 10, 2010

The Judds will play for Oprah

The Judds will sing for Oprah Winfrey on Tuesday (Sept. 14), on the second day of the talk show host's 25th and final season. Wynonna and Naomi Judd will talk about their upcoming farewell... more

September 9, 2010

Jo Don's family just got bigger

The Rascal Flatts family got a little larger this week as Joe Don Rooney and his wife Tiffany have welcomed their new little girl, Raquel Blue. Raquel arrived at 4:26pm on Tuesday,... more

September 9, 2010

Taylor fights childhood obesity

Taylor Swift and First Lady Michelle Obama spent this afternoon with top NFL players and coaches in New Orleans, LA to participate in the NFL’s Play 60 campaign to fight childhood... more

September 9, 2010

Lady A joins Stand Up To Cancer

Lady Antebellum will join Martina McBride, Kris Kristofferson and an all-star cast of musicians and film and television stars during Stand Up to Cancer (SU2C), one-hour, commercial-free... more

September 9, 2010

Sugarland on the Today Show

Multi Grammy award-winning Mercury Nashville country duo Sugarland helps NBC’s “Today Show” celebrate the kick off of the NFL tomorrow morning. Jennifer and Kristian... more

September 8, 2010

Faith knows football

Faith Hill has once again been invited to contribute her NFL predictions to Nashville's Tennessean. The singer managed to beat out the predictions of everyone else at the newspaper... more

September 8, 2010

James Otto hospitalized

Singer-songwriter James Otto has canceled two concerts after being admitted to a Nashville-area hospital yesterday for treatment of an abdominal illness. The cancellations are a Friday... more

September 8, 2010

Carrie is the new Olay spokesperson

Carrie Underwood will represent Olay's new campaign, "Challenge What's Possible," by representing a line of the skin care products later this year. The brand will also sponsor... more

September 7, 2010

Miranda breaks up a fight

Miranda Lambert took it upon herself to break up a fight that erupted between two people at her concert in Waynesville, Missouri, over the weekend. The incident took place on Saturday... more

September 7, 2010

AJ plans a November release

A new Alan Jackson compilation, 34 Number Ones, will be released on Nov. 23. The double album's hits span from 1990's "Here in the Real World" to 2009's "Country Boy."... more

September 7, 2010

Keith plans all-star concert

Keith Urban has scheduled his second all-star concert to benefit the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum on Oct. 5 at the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville. Once again titled We're All... more

September 7, 2010

Jimmy's walk inspired his new stuff

Jimmy Wayne has been home for a month now after his Meet Me Halfway trek - a nearly 1,700-mile walk he took from Nashville to Phoenix to raise awareness about teen homelessness. Now,... more

September 3, 2010

No more Brooks & Dunn

Brooks & Dunn closed out their farewell Last Rodeo tour with a sold-out show at Nashville's Bridgestone Arena on Thursday night. The iconic duo capped off their 20-year partnership... more

September 3, 2010

Loretta picks many for her tribute album

Faith Hill, Alan Jackson, Miranda Lambert, Martina McBride, Reba McEntire, Carrie Underwood, Gretchen Wilson and Lee Ann Womack have all been selected by Loretta Lynn to record her... more

September 3, 2010

Keith names his new album

Keith Urban will release his new album, Get Closer, on Nov. 16 the first single from it is "Put You in a Song". Urban co-wrote the single with Sarah Buxton and Jedd Hughes.... more

September 3, 2010

Be Dave's date

Basking in the glory of their six CMA nominations, who would have ever thought that one of the three members of Lady Antebellum would need help finding a date. According to the Boot's... more

September 2, 2010

Little Big Town are at the top

Little Big Town's latest album The Reason Why has debuted at number one on the Billboard Country Albums chart. The album unseats Trace Adkins' latest LP Cowboy's Back In Town. The Reason... more

September 2, 2010

Brad will play a free show

Brad Paisley and Bon Jovi will be performing separate concerts in October as part of the "On the Beach" concert series in Gulf Shores, Ala. The free concerts are designed... more

September 2, 2010

Miranda sets a new record

For the first time in history, the Country Music Association rolled out its nominations in a two-day process, and when it was all said and done, the truth is that Miranda had set a... more

September 2, 2010

Dean Gord and Doc take to the field

This Monday, it's not just the Edmonton Eskimos and Calgary Stampeders taking to the field. Canadian country music stars Doc Walker, Gord Bamford and Dean Brody are expected to perform... more

September 1, 2010

Keith and Lady A in a video game

Keith Urban and Lady Antebellum are among the country acts that have been added to a new edition of Rock Band. The offering is the fourth country game Rock Band has released and it's... more

September 1, 2010

Meet your favorite through twitter

ABC will host the second annual CMA Music Festival "Tweet 'N' Greet" on their official website on Wednesday, September 1. Fans can sign on to see live tweets from some of... more

September 1, 2010

George will be the first to receive an award

On Saturday, August 28th, George Canyon was the first recipient of the Canadian Friends for Life Award this weekend, presented by Children With Diabetes (CWD) as part of the First Annual... more

August 31, 2010

The first set of CMA nominees are out

Miranda Lambert and Lady Antebellum lead the pack for number of nominations for the CMA Awards this year. The nominations, which were announced by Chris Young and Justin Moore on Tuesday... more

August 31, 2010

Kid Rock teams up with many on his new album

Kid Rock has confirmed the details of his eighth studio album, Born Free, which is set to hit stores on November 16. The album will feature a host of guest artists from various genres... more

August 31, 2010

Blake and Miranda set a date

Life is pretty sweet for Miranda Lambert these days. In addition to the 5 CMA nominations she received this morning, Miranda will appear on Good Morning America tomorrow morning live... more

August 31, 2010

Gord gets ready to put on his hockey gloves

Gord Bamford and Brett Kissel are kicking off the 2010 CCMA Week by hosting the Pics and Sticks Charity Hockey Classic on Wednesday, September 8, 2010. The event will raise money for... more

August 30, 2010

Taylor donates 100k

Taylor Swift has reportedly donated at whopping $100,000 to help replace a playground damaged by the May floods in the Nashville area. The playground, located in Hendersonville, Tennessee,... more

August 30, 2010

Shania has "exciting stuff in the works"

According to Country Aircheck, Shania Twain recently signed with a new management company, Sandbox Entertainment. The company will be lead by Jason Owen, who formerly worked with Twain... more

August 30, 2010

Brad, Leann and Carie in an ABC special

Brad Paisley, LeAnn Rimes and Carrie Underwood will be featured in the ABC special, In the Spotlight With Robin Roberts: All Access Nashville, which will air on Nov. 9, one night prior... more

August 30, 2010

Trace will release a greatest hits album

Trace Adkins' former record label will release a two-CD compilation, The Definitive Greatest Hits: Til the Last Shot's Fired, on Oct. 12. The 28-track collection from Capitol Nashville/EMI... more

August 27, 2010

Gary extends tour

Gary Allan has added a string of shows to his ongoing Get Off on the Pain tour. The new leg will kick off on September 16 in Salt Lake City and continue through New Year's Eve, when... more

August 27, 2010

Trace and Jason play Opry grand re-opening

Trace Adkins, Jason Aldean, Dierks Bentley and the Charlie Daniels Band have all signed on to perform at the grand re-opening of the Grand Ole Opry House. The official home of the iconic... more

August 27, 2010

Jake moves to a larger venue

This year’s annual Jake Owen concert held in Jake’s hometown of Vero Beach, FL is making a move to historic Holman Stadium (formerly Dodgertown Stadium) on Friday, December... more

August 27, 2010

CCMA announces more performers

CCMA Awards producers continue to announce performers for this year’s show, to be held September 12 at Edmonton’s Rexall Place and broadcast on CBC and CMT that night. Joining... more

August 26, 2010

Martina stands up to cancer

Martina McBride will be included in the line-up for the Stand Up to Cancer television special on September 10, which will be aired live on all four major networks. The proceeds from... more

August 26, 2010

It's three in a row for Carrie and Brad

It was just announced in Nashville that for the third year in a row, Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood will serve as hosts for the 44th Annual CMA Awards. “The CMAs are different... more

August 26, 2010

Zac is a busy man

Congratulations are in order for Zac Brown and his wife who are expecting their fourth child – another daughter – early next year. The babygirl will join the Brown clan... more

August 26, 2010

Kenny heads back to school

Kenny Chesney paid a special visit to his alma mater yesterday, surprising the Gibbs High School football team with a viewing of his new documentary, The Boys of Fall. Kenny told the... more

August 25, 2010

The story behind "Mine"

Taylor Swift, who is famous for writing songs about ex-boyfriends, admits that her latest single “Mine” was written about an old flame. “I was reflecting back on a... more

August 25, 2010

Paul's heading to China

Edmonton will take centre stage for Edmonton Day celebrations in the Canada Pavilion at the 2010 World Expo in Shanghai, China. Edmonton Day will be celebrated on Wednesday, September... more

August 25, 2010

James is a proud papa

James Otto and his wife Amy welcomed a baby girl into the world last night. Otto’s publicist Jensen Sussman tells The Associated Press that their first child, Ava Katherine Otto,... more

August 24, 2010

Toby sees a lot of arrests

Several arrests and charges were issued to New York state residents at a Toby Keith concert that took place at the Daren Lake Performing Arts Center on Friday, August 20. The arrests... more

August 24, 2010

Luke goes gold

Luke Bryan has earned his second consecutive gold single for "Rain Is a Good Thing." The certification follows 500,000 digital downloads of the single. Bryan's "Do I"... more

August 24, 2010

Kix is heading to Chicago

Kix Brooks will perform at the CMA Songwriter Series on Oct. 8 and 9 during the Chicago Country Music Festival. Brooks will be joined by The Band Perry, David Lee Murphy and host Bob... more

August 24, 2010

Jake joins Charlie for his Christmas campaign

Jake Owen will join Charlie Daniels, Montgomery Gentry, and Sawyer Brown at the 2010 Charlie Daniels Band & Friends Concert to raise money for Christmas 4 Kids. The concert will... more

August 23, 2010

Kenny will release an expanded edition on Hemingway's Whiskey

It was previously announced that Kenny Chesney will soon be releasing Hemingway's Whiskey, and now the singer will be putting out an expanded edition of the album as well. Both new... more

August 23, 2010

Jason will have a new album out in November

Jason Aldean is set to release a brand new studio album titled My Kinda Party on November 2, 2010. Aldean is certainly proving himself to be one of country music’s biggest stars.... more

August 23, 2010

Taylor teases her new video

Taylor Swift has released a teaser for her new music video for "Mine." The offering will make its worldwide premiere on August 27 at 8 PM on CMT, VH1 and MTV. The teaser,... more

August 23, 2010

Doc Walker heading back Down Under

Less than a year after their first triumphant visit to Australia, Doc Walker will return Down Under for a series of concerts in January 2011. The reigning CCMA Group of the Year will... more

August 16, 2010

Carrie-Okie Crazy

We all remember William Hung!! Well now get ready for Richard Wong and his take of "Before He Cheats" in a Kareoke Contest down in the states! Click HERE to see the video  ... more

August 13, 2010

Carrie building in Canada

Carrie Underwood and her hockey hubby Mike Fisher are reportedly building a brand new home in Canada. “They’re building a new house in Ottawa. She wants to spend as much... more

August 13, 2010

Trace already working on a new album

Trace Adkins is gearing up to release his brand-new album, Cowboy's Back In Town, next Tuesday but, he's also working on a secretive side project that won't even bear his name when... more

August 13, 2010

Reba passes a million

Reba surpassed the one million fan mark on Facebook this week, propelling her into an elite group of only 10 Country artists to achieve the popularity milestone. Also this week, Reba... more

August 13, 2010

Free goes to the top

The Zac Brown Band has moved into the top spot on the Billboard Country Songs chart with "Free," the second single off their 2008 smash, The Foundation. The track debuted... more

August 12, 2010

HullabaLOU loses millions

Dierks Bentley, Zac Brown Band, Kenny Chesney and many other country stars weren't enough to save the HullabaLOU Music Festival in Louisville, Kentucky, from losing a bundle. The festival's... more

August 12, 2010

Luke welcomes baby number two

People.com is reporting that Luke Bryan and his wife Caroline welcomed their 2nd child, Tatum Christoper, into the world today at a Nashville area hospital 9:48 a.m. The baby boy came... more

August 12, 2010

Taylor enters Hall of Fame

The Associated Press is reporting that bowling fans have chosen Taylor Swift as their choice for the 2010 celebrity induction to the International Bowling Museum and Hall of Fame. The... more

August 12, 2010

Idol wants Shania

Forget J Lo. American Idol wants Shania Twain most of all. The Canadian country superstar is the celebrity musician that Idol producers always have wanted most as their next judge,... more

August 11, 2010

Kenny confirms Farm Aid

Kenny Chesney, Norah Jones and Wilco's Jeff Tweedy will perform during Farm Aid's 25th anniversary concert taking place Oct. 2 at Miller Park in Milwaukee, organizers announced Wednesday... more

August 11, 2010

Pre-order Zac's new album

Zac Brown Band has hit the top of the radio charts again with their current single “Free.” The song, their final single release from The Foundation has been climbing the... more

August 11, 2010

Martina teams up with Sunny D

Martina McBride teamed with SunnyD as a sponsor on her latest tour, and now she’s joining up with the beverage company to put books in schools through the SunnyD Book Spree. Does... more

August 11, 2010

Shane is up for two awards

Shane Yellowbird was nominated for two Western Canadian Music Awards. The nominees were announced this morning and among them Shane stands in the running for Country Recording Of The... more

August 10, 2010

Kenny is making a documentary

For his newest project, Kenny Chesney is drawing inspiration from one his great passions in life - football. The country star has produced a documentary about high school football called... more

August 10, 2010

Tim gets a few nice gifts

You could say the final night of Tim McGraw's Southern Voice Tour went out with more of a snap then a bang. Tim McGraw and Lady Antebellum's months long road-run culminated in a "crazy... more

August 10, 2010

Zac hooks up with Alan and Jimmy

The Zac Brown Band has collaborated with Alan Jackson and Jimmy Buffett on the upcoming album, You Get What You Give. Jackson is featured on the band's new single, "As She's Walking... more

August 10, 2010

Gord looking to break a record

With a record amount raised last year, Gord Bamford looks to “Raise The Bar” higher for his “Gord Bamford Charitable Foundation” at the 2010 Gord Bamford Invitational... more

August 9, 2010

Luke brings back the Farm Tour

Luke Bryan will embark on a second Farm Tour run of shows in his home state of Georgia in late September. The idea for the Farm Tour concerts came from Bryan as a way to give back to... more

August 9, 2010

Taylor will kick off the NFL season

Taylor Swift and the Dave Matthews Band will be the musical openers for the 2010 National Football League season Sept. 9 when the Super Bowl champions New Orleans Saints host the Minnesota... more

August 9, 2010

Montgomery Gentry planning an 8 song album

Montgomery Gentry will release an eight-song album titled Hits and More: Life Beside a Gravel Road on Sept. 28. The project will include the hits "Some People Change," "Lucky... more

August 9, 2010

Alan wins another award

Alan Jackson will receive ASCAP's Founders Award during the performing rights organization's annual Country Music Awards on Sept. 14. The award is given to musicians who have "made... more

August 6, 2010

Lady A sells out over seas

Lady Antebellum have sold out its London concert at Shepherd's Bush Empire on Wednesday (Aug. 11), following the international success of their hit single, "Need You Now."... more

August 6, 2010

Craig is hosting a charity ride

Craig Morgan will hold a charity motocross ride and acoustic concert this weekend in Dickson, Tenn. Professional motocross riders Kevin Windham, Cowboy Kenny Bartrum, Fred Andrews and... more

August 6, 2010

Taylor hitting the big screen for a sequel?

E! Online is reporting that a sequel to the movie Valentine’s Day is in the works and that Taylor Swift could be one of the only original actors returning for it. “They... more

August 6, 2010

Emerson Drive's All-Star members

The Canadian Country Music Association (CCMA) announced the 2010 CCMA Award nominations and some of the guys from Emerson Drive made the All-Star Band nominations list. Dale (for keyboards),... more

August 5, 2010

A new awards show on the way

Lady Antebellum, Carrie Underwood and Taylor Swift better dust off their mantles as they will soon have another chance each year to grab more music awards. The Fox television network... more

August 5, 2010

Keith, Kid and Kenny head to another festival

Keith Urban, Kid Rock and Kenny Chesney are among the performers at WE Fest, a three-day event that begins today in Detroit Lakes, Minn. Urban will headline the Thursday lineup,... more

August 5, 2010

Faith marks anniversary with a concert

Faith Hill will perform a free concert in New Orleans on Aug. 24 to mark the fifth anniversary of Hurricane Katrina. The event will be sponsored by the Tide Loads of Hope program. The... more

August 5, 2010

Get Terri tickets now

Terri Clark announced earlier this week that she will be touring the US solo in unplugged acoustic shows. She will be making her way close to BC, stopping in Seattle on October 20th... more

August 4, 2010

4 big names on CMT in the next 4 months

Kenny Chesney, Toby Keith, Miranda Lambert and Rascal Flatts are among the performers on upcoming episodes of the CMT concert series, Invitation Only. Taped before a small studio audience... more

August 4, 2010

Tim and Taylor on ABC

Tim McGraw and Taylor Swift are among the featured performers on CMA Music Festival: Country's Night to Rock, which will air Sept. 1 on ABC. McGraw will host the show, which was filmed... more

August 4, 2010

Tara raises money for cancer centre

Back in April Tara Oram participated in a benefit for the Dr. H. Bliss Murphy Cancer Care Foundation. As a part of the benefit bracelets were sold and have been selling since. According... more

August 3, 2010

Will Taylor be interrupted by Kanye again?

Taylor Swift's "Fifteen" is nominated for best female video at the MTV Video Music Awards, along with Lady Gaga's "Bad Romance," Ke$ha's "Tik Tok," Katy... more

August 3, 2010

Terri going solo

Terri Clark has announced a solo acoustic tour starting Sept. 25 in Kansas City, Mo. The singer is partnering with Gibson Guitar for the Unplugged and Alone tour, with theater, casinos... more

August 3, 2010

Jimmy makes it

A broken heel failed to deter Jimmy Wayne in his effort to complete his walk from Nashville to Phoenix to raise awareness of problems faced by homeless youth. Wayne, who began the 1,700-mile... more

August 3, 2010

Nobody is heard more than Tim

Over the last ten years, nobody – in any genre of music – has been played on the radio more than Tim McGraw. For that feat, Tim was recently honored by Nielsen BDS with... more

July 30, 2010

Jimmy Wayne Is About To Pass The Finish Line!

Jimmy Wayne is set to arrive at the final destination of the first leg of his “Project Meet Me Halfway” walk this weekend. To celebrate his arrival in Phoenix, AZ, Wayne... more

July 30, 2010

Sugarland Releases Their New Video

Sugarland just released the video for "Stuck Like Glue," the first single from their upcoming album The Incredible Machine. The video features Jennifer Nettles stalking actor... more

July 30, 2010

Emerson Drive Launches Own Record Label

The Boot is reporting that the members of Emerson Drive have launched their own record label, Amdian Records. “These are scary but exciting times,” fiddler David Pichette... more

July 30, 2010

Carrie Underwood On The Today Show

Carrie Underwood performed on the Today Show as part of their summer concert series.  She talked a little about American Idol, her recent wedding and of her upcoming tour.  Check... more

July 29, 2010

Jake Owen on reality TV

You may remember Kristy Lee Cook from her stint on “American Idol” followed by her debut country album, Why Wait. After a hiatus from the public eye, Kristy is back with... more

July 29, 2010

Flatts sign with Big Machine

During a press conference held atop Nashville’s Pinnacle building, Big Machine Records announced that it has signed Rascal Flatts. “We didn’t choose the Pinnacle building... more

July 29, 2010

Farm Aid heading to Milwaukee

Willie Nelson has announced that the annual Farm Aid concert will take place in Wisconsin for the first time. Marking its 25th anniversary, the fundraising event is scheduled for Oct.... more

July 29, 2010

Check out Dean's new video

Dean Brody has had a great start to his career and shows no signs of stopping. It's been a big week for Dean as he was nominated for five CCMA's and he just released his brand new video... more

July 28, 2010

Mike talks about the wedding

Mike Fisher, who is now back in Ottawa without his bride Carrie, couldn’t be happier! He gave new details of the wedding weekend, saying that the couple hosted a “mix and... more

July 28, 2010

Gary raises close to 1/4 of a million

Gary Allan helped raise more than $225,000 to benefit children with DiGeorge syndrome at a House of Blues concert in Chicago on July 22. The event was sponsored by the Ryan and Jenny... more

July 28, 2010

Gord leads the way