Rising MCA Nashville country traditionalist Kenny Whitmire is giving fans another reason to fall in love with his throwback Country sound with his latest viral hit, “Woman To Blame.” (listen above) Written by Whitmire alongside Jessi Alexander and Nick Walsh, “Woman To Blame” finds the singer-songwriter embracing a side of …

The Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame is getting ready to honor one of Country music’s biggest champions of songwriting. George Strait will receive the prestigious Career Maker Award during the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame’s annual gala on Monday, October 26, at Music City Center. The honor recognizes Strait’s decades-long …

AmericanaFest week is getting a little more Southern. On Tuesday, September 15, Martin’s Bar-B-Que Joint in downtown Nashville will team up with Cowboy Singer Beer and Pantalones Organic Tequila for a one-of-a-kind Americana soirée featuring music from Flying Mojito Bros. Because what says Americana better than whole-hog barbecue, ice-cold beer, …

Middle Tennessee State University is getting ready to turn its Murfreesboro campus into a new destination for live music. MTSU Athletics and NVRDUL Events announced the launch of Live in the Boro, a new public-private partnership designed to bring major touring artists and live entertainment to MTSU throughout the academic …

Taylor Swift is back on top of Country radio. The global superstar’s “I Knew It, I Knew You” has reached No. 1 at Country radio, marking Swift’s 14th career Country radio No. 1 and her 13th as a solo artist. The milestone comes 13 years after her last Country radio …

A sea of pink, rhinestones, butterflies, big hair and running shoes took over Nashville’s Music Row Saturday as Run Nash hosted the inaugural 9to5K Run & Walk, a Dolly-inspired celebration benefiting United Way of Greater Nashville and Imagination Library of Middle Tennessee. The sold-out event brought together 1,600 registered runners …

Country Music’s Biggest Night is bringing back one of its favorite hosts. 12-time CMA Award winner Lainey Wilson will return to host “The 60th Annual CMA Awards,” marking her third consecutive year in the role and her second straight year as the show’s solo host. The news was revealed live …

Country singer-songwriter Owen Riegling is adding another chapter to his breakout year with the announcement of In The Feeling Deluxe, arriving November 13 via Big Loud Records / Universal Music Canada. The six-track deluxe edition expands Riegling’s sophomore album with new songs and special interludes that were previously exclusive to …

The Band Perry are kicking off a bold new chapter with “Pistol,” a ferocious new anthem that turns flirtation gone wrong into a full-blown Southern Gothic showdown. (watch above) The new era comes with major changes for the group. Kimberly Perry is now the sole original member of The Band …

MCA Nashville’s Kassi Ashton is back with another unapologetic anthem, and this time she’s saddling up on the “Chrome Pony.” (listen and watch above) The singer-songwriter’s latest single is available everywhere now, delivering the kind of bold, confessional storytelling that has quickly become Ashton’s signature. Written by Ashton alongside Ryan …