Concord Music Publishing announced the expansion of their partnership with Grammy-nominated, multi #1 hit songwriter Cary Barlowe through the acquisition of a selection of his catalog of hits, including Chris Young’s “Famous Friends” and “Raised on Country,” as well as songs recorded by Kelsea Ballerini, Brett Kissel, Chris Tomlin, Rascal …
Read More »Performers Announced For 57th Annual CMA Awards
The Country Music Association has announced the initial lineup of performers for “The 57th Annual CMA Awards.” The lineup includes a mix of first-time nominees and performers, along with Country Music legends and reigning CMA Awards winners, including Luke Bryan, Jelly Roll, K. Michelle, Little Big Town, Megan Moroney, Old …
Read More »BMG Releases Rolling Stones Tribute Performed By Country’s Biggest Stars
Stoned Cold Country, the tribute album celebrating The Rolling Stones’ 60th anniversary with reimagined versions of the legendary rock band’s catalogue performed by Country’s biggest stars, was recently released on BMG – listen to Ashley McBryde cover “I Can’t Get No Satisfaction” above. Throughout the record, produced by Robert Deaton, …
Read More »CMAfest Announces Initial 2023 Lineup
Today, the Country Music Association has announced the first details of its milestone 50th anniversary of CMA Fest. The longest-running Country Music festival in the world returns to downtown Nashville Thursday through Sunday, June 8-11, featuring hundreds of artists performing across multiple stages. GET TICKETS HERE! “We are so excited …
Read More »George Strait Adds Second Show To Nissan Stadium
Following the news earlier this week that George Strait will team up with Chris Stapleton to perform one-off stadium dates in Phoenix, Seattle, Denver, Milwaukee, Nashville and Tampa, a second Nissan Stadium date has been added due to overwhelming demand. Joining the King of Country and Stapleton for all dates …
Read More »Stars And Fans Celebrate The Life Of Loretta Lynn
It’s been almost a month since we lost the the Queen of Country Music, Loretta Lynn, and last night the stars showed up to the Grand Ole Opry to celebrate her life in a big way. Hosted by NBC’s “Today Show” co-host and close family friend Jenna Bush Hager, the …
Read More »Ashley Gorley Honored As “Songwriter of the Decade” by NSAI
Record-breaking hit writer Ashley Gorley was honored with the “Songwriter of the Decade” award by the Nashville Songwriter Association International (NSAI) alongside Taylor Swift who was named “Artist-Writer of the Decade” during last night’s ceremony at Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium. Gorley was also decorated with ‘Songwriter of the Year’ and two …
Read More »“New Year’s Eve Live: Nashville’s Big Bash” Returns
Country music’s hottest superstars return to celebrate the new year when CBS presents NEW YEAR’S EVE LIVE: NASHVILLE’S BIG BASH, Saturday, Dec. 31 (8:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT, 10:30 PM-1:30 AM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network, and available to stream live and on demand on Paramount+*. The inaugural broadcast in 2021 …
Read More »Jimmie Allen Announces “Bettie James Gold Edition”
On the heels of his project Bettie James, Jimmie Allen will release his new album Bettie James Gold Edition on June 25, 2021 via BBR Music Group / Stoney Creek Records. The 16-track album doubles down on Allen’s love for music across genres, with nine brand new collaborations in addition …
Read More »“Grand Ole Opry: 95 Years of Country Music” This Sunday
When some of today’s top country music superstars take the stage Sunday night (8 p.m. Central) on NBC’s “Grand Ole Opry: 95 Years of Country Music” special, they’ll be joined by their present-day contemporaries and nine decades of fellow Opry stars thanks to the Opry’s vast photo and video archive …
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