Justin Moore’s Three Daughters Have Influence on His New Music and Songwriting

Being a dad can impact any man’s life, but being a dad to three girls—Kennedy, Ella and Rebecca—has definitely had an impact on Justin Moore’s music. “I don’t sit down and try to write a song for the girls or pick songs for the girls, but you know, anything you go through in your personal…

Thomas Rhett’s Sophomore Album, “Tangled Up,” Is Getting the Deluxe Treatment

Thomas Rhett released his sophomore album, Tangled Up, in September 2015, and since that time it has sold close to 500,000 copies and spawned No. 1 hits “Crash and Burn,” “Die a Happy Man” and “T-Shirt.” The good news is TR can now afford to buy a T-shirt without holes in it (see album art…

Get a Behind-The-Scenes Look at Season 5 of “Nashville”

For those of you who can’t wait until January 5 when the TV Show Nashville returns on CMT—you’re in luck. CMT has released a behind-the-scenes video of the cast and crew talking about the shows return, after cancellation from ABC, and their new network. “Well, I never had a doubt for a second,” laughs Charles…

Watch the Behind-the-Scenes Making of the “Forever Country” Music Video With Interviews From Carrie Underwood, Tim McGraw, Keith Urban & More

In honor of the CMA Awards 50th anniversary this year, 30 of country music’s biggest stars came together to record a new song and video, “Forever Country.” Last week, the new video for “Forever Country” took the country-loving world by storm, amassing more than 5.5 million hits on YouTube. The medley features a fresh take…

Country Music Hall of Famer and Grand Ole Opry Member Jean Shepard Dead at 82

According to the press release from the Grand Ole Opry, Jean Shepard passed away this morning (Sep. 25) at age 82 after entering hospice care late last week. Jean became a member of the Opry on November 21, 1955 and last appeared on November 21, 2015 when she became the only female to reach 60 years…

If You Love Bonfires, Booze and Blowing Up Watermelons, You’ll Love Chase Rice’s New “Everybody We Know Does” Video

Last month Chase Rice released a new single, “Everybody We Know Does,” which is currently No. 50 on Billboard‘s Country Airplay chart. Written by Jeremy Bussey and Travis Denning, the new tune is a positive, blue-collar country anthem that Chase feels reflects his upbringing and current lifestyle. “I got the song from a publisher and…

Rascal Flatts Reveals Christmas Album Track List and Cover Art

Christmas is a coming and Rascal Flatts is getting into the Christmas spirit. Gary Levox, Jay DeMarcus and Joe Don Rooney have just revealed the title, cover and track listing of their upcoming Christmas album, The Greatest Gift of All, which is due out Oct. 21. The trio’s first-ever Christmas album—one they produced themselves—is a…

2016 Americana Music Awards Red Carpet Photos

Last night (Sep. 21) the Americana Music Association held their annual Americana Music Awards at the Ryman Auditorium. It was a star-studded show with an eclectic list of performers including Steve Earle, Dwight Yoakam, William Bell, The Milk Carton Kids, Jason Isbell and Amanda Shires, Margo Price, George Strait and many others. We have listed…

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