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Why Sam Hunt Thinks 'It's a Perfect Time to Release an Album'
After six years, Sam Hunt finally released his second album and was eager to tour — but now, the coronavirus is affecting his long-awaited return to the road. → Read More
Shania Twain Urges Fans to Stay Home With Some (Edited) Throwback Album Art
Like much of the world, Shania Twain is practicing self-distancing by staying home to help stop the spread of the coronavirus. The country superstar shared a compelling argument for fans to stay home with the help of her previous single and album artwork. → Read More
Sam Hunt Takes Fans Inside His Studio With ‘Hard to Forget’ Performance on ‘Colbert’: Watch
Sam Hunt appeared on A Late Show with Stephen Colbert Monday evening (April 13) from the comfort of his studio to perform “Hard to Forget.” → Read More
Jameson Rodgers Recruits Luke Combs For ‘Cold Beer Calling My Name’: Listen
Newcomer Jameson Rodgers enlisted the help of his former tour mate Luke Combs for the feel-good party song “Cold Beer Calling My Name.” Rodgers penned the song with Hunter Phelps, Brett Tyler, and Alysa Vanderheym. → Read More
Lady Antebellum Release ‘Champagne Night’ Following ‘Songland’ Appearance: Listen
Lady Antebellum served as the special artist guest on the season two premiere of Songland. The episode, which aired April 13 on NBC, had the country trio meet with four aspiring songwriters who each pitched their song to the group to record. Newcomer Madeline Merlo wowed the trio with her lighthearted song “Champagne Night,” which she worked with mentor Shane McAnally to write. → Read More
Gwen Stefani Gave Blake Shelton a Quarantine Mullet Haircut and It's Everything: Watch
Blake Shelton made an appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon on April 13 and his girlfriend, Gwen Stefani, joined in on the fun. → Read More
Shane McAnally Calls 'Songland' Season 2 Premiere a 'Pinch-Me Moment'
Shane McAnally will return to NBC on Monday night (April 13), when the second season of Songland premieres at 10 p.m. ET. The reigning Academy of Country Music songwriter of the year serves as a mentor on the show alongside OneRepublic’s Ryan Tedder and Ester Dean (Rihanna’s “Rude Boy,” Katy Perry’s “Firework”). → Read More
Kenny Rogers Remembered by Dolly Parton in ‘Biography’ Clip: Exclusive
Kenny Rogers left an indelible mark on the entertainment industry. In a new clip of Biography: Kenny Rogers, longtime friend and collaborator Dolly Parton pays tribute to the late legend. → Read More
Old Dominion Share 3 Unreleased Tracks With Fans on Social Media
Old Dominion are offering fans new music with the reveal of several unreleased tracks that never made it onto their three albums. Over the past several weeks, the country act has shared some older songs on Instagram and explained why they didn’t make the final cut. → Read More
First Country: New Music From Maddie & Tae, Kenny Chesney, Lee Brice & More
Here are several new tracks to spin this weekend while continuing to practice social distancing at home. → Read More
Dolly Parton Unleashes 93 Songs to Streaming to 'Bring Some Light' Amid Pandemic
Dolly Parton digitally released six previously unavailable albums from her catalog on Friday (April 10), saying she hopes the music provides some light during the coronavirus pandemic. → Read More
Emerging Country: Parker McCollum Aims to 'Make Luke Bryan Money With Chris Knight-Caliber Songs'
For the past five years Parker McCollum has spent his weekends on the road. In 2015 the Conroe, Texas native independently released his debut album The Limestone Kid and began touring the Texas circuit. The album’s autobiographical track “Meet You in the Middle” saw airplay on the Texas regional radio chart while 2017 follow-up Probably Wrong garnered him national success. → Read More
Lady Antebellum Channel Kenny & Dolly for (Remote) 'Islands in the Stream' Cover
Lady Antebellum didn’t let self-distancing impact their tribute to the late Kenny Rogers during a recent CMT special. On Wednesday evening, Lady A joined forces with their band to perform “Islands in the Stream” as part of CMT GIANTS Kenny Rogers: A Benefit for MusiCares. → Read More
Dolly Parton Pays Tribute to Kenny Rogers With Heartfelt 'Sweet Music Man' Cover
Dolly Parton was one of several artists who appeared on CMT GIANTS Kenny Rogers: A Benefit for MusiCares on Wednesday evening. The CMT special honored the late Kenny Rogers, who died March 20 from natural causes at age 81, with countless tributes and interviews by his friends and colleagues while raising money for the MusiCares COVID-19 Relief Fund. → Read More
Bellamy Brothers Partner With Cannabis Company Trulieve for 'Old Hippie Stash' Line: Exclusive
The Bellamy Brothers are getting into the cannabis business. The country duo have partnered with Florida-based medical cannabis provider Trulieve for a new line called Old Hippie Stash. → Read More
From Miranda Lambert to Bette Midler, Here Are the 10 Best Covers of John Prine Songs
Countless artists have covered the late singer’s songs over the years. Here are the 10 best Prine cover songs (in alphabetical order). → Read More
Natalie Maines Enlists the Help of Her Kids For Emotional John Prine Cover: Watch
As the music community continues to mourn the loss of John Prine, who passed away on April 7 following his battle with the coronavirus, countless acts are sharing their tributes to the singer. Dixie Chicks’ Natalie Maines honored the late singer-songwriter with a stirring cover of “Angel From Montgomery” with the help of her children. → Read More
Americana Legend John Prine Dies at Age 73 Due to Coronavirus
Americana legend and revered singer-songwriter John Prine has died. → Read More
Luke Bryan Pushes Back Album & Tour Launch Amid Coronavirus Pandemic
Luke Bryan is the latest artist to push back his album and tour due to the coronavirus pandemic. Bryan’s Born Here, Live Here, Die Here album, initially scheduled for release April 24, has been pushed to Aug. 7. The country singer revealed the news to fans via his socials Tuesday afternoon (April 7). → Read More
Radio Veteran John Shomby Exits Cumulus Media
Radio veteran John Shomby has departed from Cumulus Media after four years with the company where he served as director of programming, NASH Network, Cumulus Media; and program director, WKDF-FM (NASH-FM 103.3). → Read More