“CMA Country Christmas” To Air December 20

Jennifer Nettles of Sugarland. Photo by John Russell/CMA.

Some of the most powerful and emotionally moving voices in music come together to celebrate the holidays on “CMA Country Christmas,” which airs Thursday, Dec. 20 (9:00-11:00 PM/ET) and repeats Saturday, Dec. 22 (9:00-11:00 PM/ET) and Sunday, Dec. 23 (4:00-6:00 PM/ET). The special, which features Jennifer Nettles Read more…

Luke Bryan & Kimberly Perry To Host CMA TV Special

Luke Bryan and The Band Perry’s Kimberly Perry host the summer’s hottest television music event “CMA Music Festival: Country’s Night to Rock” airing Monday, Sept. 17 (8:00-11:00 PM/ET) on the ABC Television Network.

The three-hour special features the A to Z of Country Music’s hottest stars with a stellar lineup including: Jason Aldean, Dierks Bentley, Kix Read more…

Big Machine Records Bringing Music And Racing Together

Big Machine Records officially announced today another foray into the racing world – sponsoring four-time IndyCar champion Dario Franchitti’s No. 50 car during the Indy500 this Sunday, May 27. The Big Machine Records logo will appear on Franchitti’s helmet and firesuit during the race, which will be broadcast live on ABC beginning at noon Eastern.

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Martina McBride On Her Friendship With Blake Shelton

Martina McBride and Blake Shelton might seem like unlikely friends at first glance, but they’re actually very good friends thanks to her ability to look beyond the surface. “He’s so ornery. And he has so much charisma. And so much talent,” says Martina, but, “underneath all that craziness is a really good person and, you Read more…

The Isaacs and Connie Smith Come Together For Taira Baughman

Just as music soothes the soul, compassion soothes the heart. During life’s most difficult journeys, compassion can be as instrumental as music – it’s the music of hope.

On March 29th, 2012, Madison Heights Baptist Church in Madison, Tennessee will feature the music of hope with The Isaacs and Connie Smith, together in a benefit concert Read more…

CMA Country Christmas Coming On Dec. 1

“American Idol” winner Scotty McCreery wows the crowd with his signature baritone on the Christmas classic “The First Noel” during “CMA Country Christmas,” airing Thursday, Dec. 1 (9:00-11:00 PM/ET) on the ABC Television Network.

Sugarland’s Jennifer Nettles hosts the two-hour holiday extravaganza with performances from “American Idol” runner up Lauren Alaina, Amy Grant, Faith Hill, Little Read more…

Martina McBride Fan Club Members Raise Over $22,000 For Breast Cancer

Martina McBride Fan Club members inspired by her current release, “I’m Gonna Love You Through It”, gathered in Nashville, TN, on Oct 15 to walk for the cause of breast cancer research.

Fan club members from around the country united during the months of August and September to train and walk in The American Cancer Society’s Read more…

Vince Gill Celebrates 20 Years At The Opry

Steve Buchanan, Pres. Grand Ole Opry Group, Martina McBride, Emmylou Harris, Vince Gill, Pete Fisher, VP and GM Grand Ole Opry. Photo by Chris Hollo

The Grand Ole Opry honored one of country music’s most accomplished singers, songwriters and musicians, Vince Gill, on Saturday, his 20th anniversary as an Opry member. Among those joining Gill Read more…

Martina McBride Is An Eleven

Martina McBride has established herself as a mainstay in country music and she plans to continue the tradition with her 11th studio album, aptly titled, ELEVEN.

Slated for release on October 11, the project will feature some of Martina’s most personal songs to date, with the powerhouse vocalist penning 6 of the 11 tracks.

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Vince Gill To Celebrate 20 Years As Opry Member

Photo by Chris Hollo

Vince Gill will be celebrating 20 years as a member of the Grand Ole Opry on Saturday, August 13. Vince’s wife, Amy Grant, and daughter, Jenny Gill, will be present for the celebration, along with country music stars Martina McBride, John Anderson, Emmylou Harris, and The Time Jumpers.

“Over the past 20 Read more…