The NHL’s Nashville Predators were back in action against the Pittsburgh Penguins for Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Final on Saturday night (June 3). Like the Preds eight previous home playoff games, the performance of the national anthem was a star-studded affair—this time Martina McBride had the honor. In Round 1 of the playoffs against……
Watch Thomas Rhett Perform “Die a Happy Man,” “Craving You” & “Star of the Show” on “Today” + Backstage Footage
Thomas Rhett stopped by the Today show (June 2) to chat with the hosts and perform on the plaza as part of the Citi Concert Series. In addition to talking about the recent adoption of daughter Willa Gray, his impending newborn daughter and upcoming new music, Thomas performed a number of songs, including “Die a Happy……
Recording Academy to Honor Charley Pride With Lifetime Achievement Award & “Grammy Salute to Music Legends” TV Special
After 50 years as a recording artist, Charley Pride can add another feather to the cap of his Hall of Fame career: the Recording Academy will honor Charley with its 2017 Lifetime Achievement Award. The Academy will honor Charley with a ceremony and live tribute concert on Tuesday, July 11, 2017, at The Beacon Theatre……
Dan + Shay, Darius Rucker, Rascal Flatts, Lady Antebellum & More to Team With Earth, Wind & Fire for “CMT Crossroads”
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Watch Miranda Lambert Keep It Simple in Chilling New “Tin Man” Video
Unlike videos for “Little Red Wagon” and “Vice,” Miranda Lambert decided to keep it simple in a new video for her current single, “Tin Man.” The black-and-white clip features the reigning ACM Female Vocalist of the Year sitting in the shower with her guitar as she belts out the tune, which is currently No. 40……
After the Success of Debut Single, “Hurricane,” Luke Combs Unleashes New Album, “This One’s for You”
Luke Combs’ debut single, “Hurricane,” was No. 1 on Billboard’s Country Airplay chart for two consecutive weeks in May. The North Carolina native is the first solo male artist to reach No. 1 with his debut single since Darius Rucker in 2008 with “Don’t Think I Don’t Think About It.” On the strength of “Hurricane,”……
UPDATED: Chris Stapleton Cancels Upcoming Tour Dates Due to Broken Hand
UPDATE: Chris Stapleton published a letter regarding his cancellations on his website the evening of June 1, stating the following: Dear Everybody, First of all, I want to thank you for all of the positive thoughts and kind words you have shared over the last few days. So many of you have been inconvenienced and……
Watch the Trailer for Tyler Farr’s Upcoming Reality Series, “A Little Too Farr”
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