Author: Kix Hot Country (Kix Hot Country)

by Craig Shelburne 21m ago Nostalgia can be a tricky thing — and sometimes it’s better not to dwell on the past, according to Lee Brice’s new single, “Memory I Don’t Mess With.” As romantic as its imagery is, Brice sings from the perspective of a man who bumps into an old flame, yet resists...

by Craig Shelburne 17m ago Three years after releasing his debut album, Russell Dickerson is returning with a new set titled Southern Symphony on December 4. The collection includes his latest single, “Love You Like I Used To,” which climbs from No. 10 to No. 6 on this week’s Billboard Country Airplay chart. Embedded from...

by Alison Bonaguro 56m ago In these unprecedented times, country artists have found ways to do some very unprecedented things. And CMT thinks that’s worthy of its own reward. So this year — and God help us it will only be this year — the 2020 CMT Music Awards will feature a Quarantine Video of...

by CMT.com Staff 57m ago The countdown begins for the 2020 CMT Music Awards, as multi-nominee Ashley McBryde has joins the show as co-host. She’ll share those duties with previously announced hosts Kane Brown and entertainer Sarah Hyland. A slate of all-star presenters has also been revealed: Brandi Carlile, Demi Lovato, Diplo, Idina Menzel, Jessica...

by Craig Shelburne 1h ago In recognition of their dedication to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Florida Georgia Line accepted the Randy Owen “Angels Among Us” award during a livestream event on Thursday (October 15). The livestream is an annual celebration of partners affiliated with the Country Cares for St. Jude Kids radio program. FGL’s...

by Alison Bonaguro 10m ago On Wednesday night (Oct. 14), Billboard declared what millions of Garth Brooks fans have known since 1989. He is a true icon. Now it’s just officially official. At this year’s Billboard Music Awards in Los Angeles, Brooks took home the award that was created in 2011 to honor outstanding artists...

by Alison Bonaguro 43m ago Kane Brown’s life may look a little different now, after his Worldwide Beautiful tour was abruptly cancelled at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. But that doesn’t mean that the singer/songwriter/producer/husband/father is just lounging around the house doing nothing. “This was supposed to be our biggest year. And two weeks...

by Craig Shelburne 41m ago All three members of Lady A grew up on Shenandoah’s music, and so did Kelly Clarkson. Now, more than 30 years after the classic country band’s breakout hit, they’re all hanging out on The Kelly Clarkson Show, unveiling new music. Written by Lady A and Dallas Davidson, “Every Time I...

by Alison Bonaguro 1m ago So many of us can begrudgingly recall the regrettable things we wore a few decades ago. Stirrup pants, Forenza sweaters backwards, fingerless gloves, Swatch Watches, leg warmers, etc. But not Dolly Parton. She owns her looks — always has — and isn’t the least bit shy about sharing nearly 50...

by CMT.com Staff 58m ago Turns out, when someone tells you to “get lost,” it might be a good thing — just ask Josh Gallagher and his wife. The couple’s sense of humor follows them around the globe (sort of) in “Get Lost,” a new video from the indie country artist who competed on Adam...