One more night, one more round . . . The third annual Nash Country Kick-Off Party went down on June 5 at Nashville’s Cannery Ballroom to help CMA Fest (June 7–10) get the party started early. Reigning ACM New Vocal Group of the Year Midland headlined the gig, with special guests Radio Romance, Abby Anderson…… MORE
Stars Come Out as Craig Campbell Hosts 6th Celebrity Cornhole Challenge to Fight Colorectal Cancer [Photo Gallery]
Craig Campbell found himself in a familiar role on June 5 as he hosted his 6th annual Celebrity Cornhole Challenge to benefit Fight Colorectal Caner (Fight CRC). A number of Craig’s country music-loving friends joined the fun at Nashville’s City Winery, including his wife Mindy, Russell Dickerson, Lindsay Ell, Walker Hayes, Brett Kissel, NASCAR driver…… MORE
Bust a Move as You Listen to Little Big Town’s New Single, “Summer Fever” + Lyrics
Little Big Town released a new single, “Summer Fever,” on June 6. The new track was co-penned by Jesse Frasure, Cary Barlowe, Sam Romans and LBT’s Karen Fairchild, who is also featured on lead vocals. “Summer Fever” was co-produced by Frasure and Shane McAnally, who is confident the new tune will implore fans to bust…… MORE
Thomas Rhett & Kelsea Ballerini Return as Hosts of CMA Fest Television Special on ABC
If you aren’t lucky enough to be one of the 80,000-plus fans who descend on Nashville during each day of CMA Fest this week, Thomas Rhett and Kelsea Ballerini have you covered. Kelsea and TR will once again co-host an upcoming three-hour television special on ABC that features 2018 CMA Fest performances from more than…… MORE
Dan + Shay Talk New Self-Titled Album, Drinking Tequila, Touring With Rascal Flatts, Married Life & More
Jim Casey talks with Dan + Shay about: marrying their wives in 2017 enjoying the little things about marriage creating their “Speechless” video, which features footage from their weddings writing Top 10 lead single, “Tequila” the innovative concept behind the video for “Tequila” self-titling their upcoming third studio album, which drops on June 22 the…… MORE
Everything You Need to Know About the CMT Music Awards on June 6, Including Performers, Presenters, Nominees & More
From nominations and notes to performers and presenters, here’s everything a country music fan needs to know about the 2018 CMT Music Awards. Date: Wednesday, June 6 Time: 8 p.m ET/PT Location: Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena Television Station: CMT Hosts: Little Big Town Performers: Carrie Underwood, Dan + Shay, Florida Georgia Lina, Jason Aldean, Little Big…… MORE
Luke Combs Looking Forward to Buying a House After Scoring 3rd Consecutive No. 1 Hit With “One Number Away”
Now that Luke Combs is three for three, it’s time to buy a house. The gifted vocalist and songwriter scored his third consecutive No. 1 single on the Billboard Country Airplay chart with “One Number Away,” which follows previous No. 1 tunes “Hurricane” and “When It Rains It Pours.” The three No. 1 singles are…… MORE
Clap Along to Brett Eldredge’s Warm New Single, “Love Someone” [Listen]
Brett Eldredge will send a new single, “Love Someone,” to country radio on June 18. Penned by Brett, Ross Copperman and Heather Morgan, “Love Someone” is featured on Brett’s 2017 self-titled album, which has already spawned one Top 5 hit, “The Long Way.” “‘Love Someone’ is about the simplicity of love,” Brett says. “You know…… MORE
Garth Brooks Announces CMA Fest Appearance, New Tour & New Music
After four-week hiatus, Garth Brooks returned to his weekly Facebook Live series, Inside Studio G, on June 4 to make a series of announcements. In addition to announcing that new music and a new tour are forthcoming, Garth revealed that he will participate in a Q&A during CMA Fest at Xfinity Fan Fair X on…… MORE
’80s Dance Party With Brad Paisley, Chris Young, Darius Rucker & Others Helps Raise More Than $340,000 for Alzheimer’s Association
CMA Fest week got an unofficial kickoff on June 3 at Nashville’s Wildhorse Saloon during the second annual ’80s Dance Party to End Alz, which benefited the Alzheimer’s Association. This year’s event, which was hosted by Kimberly Williams-Paisley and Blair Garner, featured performances from Brad Paisley, Darius Rucker, Chris Young, Lindsay Ell, Charles Esten, Ashley…… MORE
