Tyler Hubbard and Brian Kelley of Florida Georgia Line may not have won the CMA Vocal Duo of the Year award in November, but they are continuing their monster year by scoring their 10th career No. 1 on Billboard’s Country Airplay chart with “May We All.” The tune—written by Rodney Clawson and Jamie Moore and……
Kacey Musgraves Brings Santa, Snow and a Whole Lot of Christmas Spirit to Ryman Show
It was beginning to look a lot like Christmas Monday night (Nov. 28) when Kacey Musgraves and her band performed at the Ryman Auditorium in downtown Nashville as part of A Very Kacey Christmas Tour, which kicked off on Nov. 26 in Ontario, Canada. The Ryman stage was decorated with Christmas trees all aglow in……
Wildfires Threaten Dollywood Theme Park & Prompt Evacuations; [Update] Statement From Dolly
While there has been no structural damage to Dollywood as of today (9 a.m., Nov. 29), wildfires in Pigeon Forge, Tenn., are so severe that officials at the park have evacuated guests in the 19 Dollywood Cabins and 50 occupied rooms of its DreamMore Resort. More than a dozen fires are burning in and around……
Dolly Parton Teams With Goddaughter Miley Cyrus for Performance of “Jolene” on “The Voice” Tonight (Nov. 29)
First of all, the title of this article is not an error. Dolly Parton is, in fact, Miley Cyrus’ godmother. Tonight (Nov. 29) on NBC’s The Voice, godmother and goddaughter will team up with a cappella group Pentatonix to sing Dolly’s 1974 No. 1 hit, “Jolene.” But the Dolly collaborations on The Voice don’t stop……
Listen to Kellie Pickler’s Newly Recorded Version of “White Christmas”
Kellie Pickler’s support of our U.S. servicemen and women is well known—she recently returned from her 10th USO Tour in support of our troops. With our servicemen in mind, Kellie has taken her support a step further and released a new version of the holiday classic, “White Christmas.” “I just love the rich history of……
Watch Kelsea Ballerini Sizzle on “Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire” During “CMA Country Christmas”
Kelsea Ballerini sizzled during her performance of “The Christmas Song”—aka “Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire”—during last night’s (Nov. 28) CMA Country Christmas. The tune, which was penned by Mel Torme and Robert Wells, was originally recorded by Nat King Cole in 1946 and has become a Christmas staple with covers by a who’s who……
Martina McBride Announces Second Leg of Love Unleashed Tour for 2017
Martina McBride has extended her Love Unleashed Tour into 2017 with the announcement of 15 new dates, including stops in Chicago, Nashville, Atlanta and New York. The tour is in partnership with CMT’s third annual Next Women of Country franchise, which supports and showcases females in the industry. Lauren Alaina will serve as the opener……
LBT’s Karen Fairchild and Jimi Westbrook Welcome New Addition to Their Family
Congratulations are in order for Little Big Town’s Karen Fairchild and Jimi Westbrook who have added a new member to the Westbrook family. The couple and their son, Elijah, added a brand-new puppy, Honey Westbrook, to their crew. Honey, who looks to be a golden doodle, was introduced by Karen on her Twitter page (@KarenFairchild)……
Emily West Releases Inappropriately Funny & Wildly Naughty Christmas Song, “Date With Santa”
Florida Georgia Line, Sam Hunt, Sara Evans & More Design Ugly Sweaters for a Good Cause [Photo Gallery]
If you need a new “ugly” sweater for your next holiday party, you’re in luck. Musicians On Call, a nonprofit that brings live and recorded music to the bedsides of patients in hospitals across the country, has launched its first Deck the Halls Campaign, which features holiday sweaters personally designed by Florida Georgia Line, Sam……
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