Although the Academy of Country Music Awards (ACM’s) will not be officially be handed out until April 15th, the committee announced a few winners early. Midland earned the New Group of the Year Award, while Lauren Alaina and Brett Young were early winners as well. The 53rd annual ACM Awards is scheduled for April 15th, […]
The biggest difference between country and rock and roll as music genre and business is that the country artists and fans have a much closer relationship, and the stars are more accessible and perhaps more appreciative. That’s why the annual CMA Fest, held this year June 7th through the 10th, is such an event. The […]
Rising country star Chris Janson knocked it out of the park in early March at the Charlie Daniels’ Volunteer Jam, showing off his talent and high energy to the festival fans. Perhaps this is why the Grand Ole Opry invited him to be the newest member of this exclusive club. Chris’ appearance that night with […]
The 53rd annual ACM Awards will air live from Las Vegas’ MGM Grand Garden Arena on April 15th, and the list of celebrities and presenters continues to grow. Lady Antebellum, Blake Shelton, Keith Urban, and Kenny Chesney have been added to the broadcast. Also on the bill, announced earlier in the month are Florida Georgia […]
Tim McGraw and Faith Hill are spending time touring America with their latest tunes, seeing all their friends and fans. Now, the two have announced their picks for the opening acts or ‘special guests’ for their second year of their Soul2Soul World Tour, selecting talents Caitlyn Smith and Devin Dawson to pack their bags and […]
Okay country music fans, name this group. This band has earned nine GMA Dove awards, five Grammy awards, and the coveted Mainstream Artist of the Year Award at the ICM Awards. Did you say the Oak Ridge Boys? Yes, the Oak Ridge Boys, selling more than 40 million records and touring for over 40 years. […]
It’s the 90s all over again, as the top tier band Hootie and the Blowfish have announced that they will have a brief reunion July 21 at the Atlanta Braves professional baseball game as part of the Jason Aldean High Noon Neon tour. Darius Rucker used to star as the lead singer for Hootie and […]
The album ‘Seasons Change’ from former 2011 American Idol star/rising country superstar Scotty McCreery, is now available in your favorite music location or online. The song “Five More Minutes” became Scotty’s just hit number one Scotty’s first at the top, and this is the LP it comes from. Jason Aldean and Miranda Lambert have announced […]
Willie Nelson still has things to do before he leaves, and he’ll bring with his friends and fans this year is high on his ‘to do’ list. Willie just announced his 2018 touring schedule called ‘The Outlaw Music Festival’ and features various artists stopping by in rotating dates. In the overall tour you’ll be able […]
Nashville’s Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum has opened its American Currents exhibit, and the response has been terrific. The exhibit displays tour gear, clothing, plenty of guitars and fan memorabilia from the Americana, bluegrass and mainstream country music genres. Charlie Worsham and Kristen Anne Korzenowski became engaged this week; the two meet at […]