Lauren Alaina Cancels More Shows Due to “Family Medical Emergency”

Posted on October 18, 2018

Due to a “family medical emergency,” Lauren Alaina will not perform on Oct. 19 in Sugar Land, Texas, or Oct. 20 in New Braunfels, Texas, as part of Cole Swindell and Dustin Lynch’s Reason to Drink Another Tour. Lauren’s step-dad, Sam Ramker, has been battling Stage IV cancer since March. Lauren and her teamed shared……

Who’s New: Nora Collins

Posted on October 18, 2018

Born: Brookfield, Wis. Lives: Nashville Age: 24 Single: “Plain Jane” EP: Strings (Nov. 2) Twitter: @Nora_Collins Instagram: @Nora_Collins Facebook: @NoraCollinsOfficial How did you get started playing music? I have always loved to sing. It all started in the church choir. The director saw something in me and suggested to my parents that we look into……

Watch Carrie Underwood, Runaway June, and Maddie & Tae Perform Power Medley

Posted on October 18, 2018

Carrie Underwood will launch her Cry Pretty Tour 360 in May 2019, but she got the party started early at the CMT Artists of the Year Awards on Oct. 17 as she teamed with future tourmates Runaway June and Maddie & Tae to perform a medley of iconic songs, including: Tammy Wynette’s “Stand By Your……

61 of Our Favorite Red Carpet Photos From CMT’s “Artists of the Year” Celebration

Posted on October 18, 2018

Before the stars hit the stage at Nashville’s Schermerhorn Symphony Center for the CMT Artists of the Year celebration, they strutted their stuff on the red carpet, including Carrie Underwood, Maren Morris, Kelsea Ballerini, Lady Antebellum, Trisha Yearwood, Sheryl Crow and many more. Check out our photo gallery, courtesy of Tammie Arroyo, AFF-USA.com. photos by……

Morgan Wallen Announces 26-Date Headlining Tour

Posted on October 18, 2018

Morgan Wallen will kick off 2019 by embarking on his headlining If I Know Me Tour, which takes its moniker from the title of his debut album. The 26-date tour starts on Jan. 5 in Milwaukee and makes additional stops in Atlanta, Nashville, Boston, Los Angeles, Las Vegas and more through March. Michael Hardy will……

Oak Ridge Boys Announce 29th Annual Christmas Tour

Posted on October 17, 2018

The Oak Ridge Boys will once again celebrate the holiday season with their Shine the Light On Christmas Tour. ORB’s 29th annual holiday tour, which will take the group to 32 cities in 18 states, kicks off on Nov. 14 in Branson, Mo., and makes additional stops in Boise, Topeka, Nashville and more. “The Shine……

New Study Reveals Luke Bryan, Garth Brooks & Kenny Chesney Are Viewed “Favorably,” Especially Among Republicans

Posted on October 17, 2018

Morning Consult, a technology company that collects, organizes and shares research data, conducted a Favorable/Unfavorable Survey based on Forbes’ list of the 100 Highest-Paid Celebrities. Forbes’ 2018 list includes three country stars: No. 45: Luke Bryan, $52 million No. 59: Garth Brooks, $45.5 million No. 87: Kenny Chesney, $37 million According to Morning Consult’s study,……

CBS Television Special Will Capture Garth Brooks’ Notre Dame Stadium Concert

Posted on October 17, 2018

If you’re not one of the more than 84,000 fans who purchased a ticket to watch Garth Brooks’ concert at Notre Dame Stadium in South Bend, Indiana, on Oct. 20, you can still be a part of the experience. Garth revealed that CBS will premiere a new two-hour television special that captures his performance. Garth:……

Everything You Need to Know About Tonight’s “CMT Artists of the Year” Special

Posted on October 17, 2018

From honorees and awards to performers and presenters, here’s everything a country music fan needs to know about CMT’s Artists of the Year television special. Date: Oct. 17 Time: 8 p.m. ET Location: Nashville’s Schermerhorn Symphony Center Television Station: CMT Honorees: CarrieUnderwood, Miranda Lambert, Kelsea Ballerini, Maren Morris, Little Big Town’s Karen Fairchild and Kimberly Schlapman,……

Kenny Chesney, Jason Aldean & Thomas Rhett to Headline 2019 Tortuga Festival [+ Full Lineup]

Posted on October 17, 2018

More than 100,000 people are expected to hit the beach in Ft. Lauderdale, Fla., on April 12–14 for the seventh annual Rock the Ocean’s Tortuga Music Festival. The 3-day festival will feature headliners Kenny Chesney, Jason Aldean and Thomas Rhett, with additional performers that include Danielle Bradbery, Kane Brown, Sheryl Crow, Delta Rae, Lindsay Ell,……

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