Over his Hall of Fame career, Garth Brooks has created a lot of special moments onstage. The G-man can add another to his list thanks to an Illinois teen named Kate. As Garth was performing his first of two shows in Champaign, Ill., on Saturday night (April 29), he spotted a teenage girl holding a……
Charles Esten to Host CMT Awards With Performances From Luke Bryan, Blake Shelton, Miranda Lambert, Thomas Rhett, Brett Eldredge & More
Charles Esten is one step closer to his goal of world television domination. The star of Nashville—as well as television commercials—announced on Instagram on May 1 that he will be hosting the CMT Awards on June 7. Charles also added that performers will included Luke Bryan, Blake Shelton, Miranda Lambert, Thomas Rhett and Brett Eldredge.……
Jason Isbell Readies New Album, Extends Tour, Adds TV Appearances & Prepares to Invade Europe
If selling out a five-night run at the Ryman Auditorium in two hours is any indication, Jason Isbell has already perfected his “Nashville Sound.” The Grammy-winning singer/songwriter will release his upcoming album, The Nashville Sound, on June 16, as he continues a 50-plus-date tour of the U.S., including multiple stops at New York’s Beacon Theatre,……
ABC’s “Dirty Dancing” Reboot Features Lady Antebellum Singing “Hey! Baby”
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Just a Second There, Professor: Kenny Chesney Drops New “Rich and Miserable” Video With Actor John C. McGinley [Watch]
If you’re a fan of the 1999 movie Office Space, you probably remember actor John C. McGinley—in the role of consultant Bob Slydell—delivering the line, “Well, just a second there professor, we, uh, we fixed the glitch.” In Kenny Chesney’s new video for “Rich and Miserable,” it’s McGinley who is now the professor. Kenny tapped……
Watch Little Big Town Team With a Bunch of Muppets for Educational Ditty
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Scotty McCreery Announces the Release of New Song, “Five More Minutes,” on May 5 [Listen]
Scotty McCreery announced on social media today (May 1) that he will release his new song, “Five More Minutes,” on May 5. Well it's about time…🙌🏼 Releasing #FiveMoreMinutes to yall this Friday! 5/5/5MM A post shared by Scotty McCreery Official (@scottymccreery) on May 1, 2017 at 5:04am PDT The new tune, which was co-written by……
Scotty McCreery Announces the Release of New Song, “Five More Minutes,” on May 5 [Listen]
Scotty McCreery announced on social media today (May 1) that he will release his new song, “Five More Minutes,” on May 5. Well it's about time…🙌🏼 Releasing #FiveMoreMinutes to yall this Friday! 5/5/5MM A post shared by Scotty McCreery Official (@scottymccreery) on May 1, 2017 at 5:04am PDT The new tune, which was co-written by……
Big Bang: Lee Greenwood Tweaks His Anthemic Tune to “God Bless the NRA”
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Kelsea Ballerini and Maren Morris Take Home Radio Disney Music Awards
Kelsea Ballerini had a busy night at the Radio Disney Music Awards on Sunday night (April 30). Not only did Kelsea host the show and perform, but she also took home two trophies for Favorite Country Artist and Favorite Country Song (“Peter Pan”). Kelsea was also nominated for the all-genre Breakout Artist of the Year……
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