by Alison Bonaguro 21m ago It may not have been easy to pull this off, but Granger Smith did it. He wanted/needed to play a live show, but with the current safety measures in place because of the COVID-19 pandemic, he had to be very, very careful. Especially in Texas, where Smith lives and where...
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In “Me About Me, “RaeLynn Recalls a Guy Who Didn’t Ask Her About Her
by CMT.com Staff 54m ago RaeLynn is remembering a former flame who only talked about himself in a revealing new release, “Me About Me.” It’s the latest track from her upcoming EP, Baytown, named for her Texas hometown. Produced by songwriter Corey Crowder, Baytown will be released on August 14 on Round Here Records, a...
EXCLUSIVE: Luke Bryan Says He Wants to Video Chat with You
by Alison Bonaguro 1h ago Starting on Monday morning (July 6), the American Red Cross and KPentertainment have joined forces for a fundraiser that’s custom made for country fans. You just donate to the Red Cross, and you have the chance to win a virtual video call with your choice of six artists. You can...
Fall in Love to “American Avenue” by Leaving Austin and Cassadee Pope
by CMT.com Staff 56m ago If you’re looking for a summer love song, turn on to “American Avenue.” The breezy new single from Leaving Austin and Cassadee Pope is a sweet testament to being there for somebody, while the sun-soaked video brings all those warm and fuzzy feelings to life. A talented trio with roots...
Kacey Musgraves, Ruston Kelly Announce Divorce in Joint Statement
by CMT.com Staff 44m ago Kacey Musgraves and Ruston Kelly have announced their divorce in a statement to the Associated Press. The former couple married in October 2017. The statement reads: “With heavy but hopeful hearts we wanted to put our own thoughts into the air about what’s happening. These kinds of announcements are always...
Hear Johnny Cash’s Tempting (and Unreleased) Track, “I Draw the Line”
by Craig Shelburne 31m ago One of the towering figures of American music, Johnny Cash went through a period of being overlooked by listeners, who were apparently more interested in the pop-country of the late ’80s and early ’90s. However, six albums from that era are getting a second chance with a new box set,...
23 Unexpectedly Patriotic Country Songs That We Have on Repeat
by Alison Bonaguro 56m ago Editor’s note: This story originally appeared during the 4th of July holiday in 2019. When people were looking forward to gathering with friends and family to watch the fireworks, grill some burgers and have a few cold beers. So while we know that this year’s Independence Day festivities will look...
From African Music to Zoom Calls, Jimmy Buffett Lives Life on the Flip Side
by Craig Shelburne 1h ago In a summer unlike any other in history, Jimmy Buffett is coming to the rescue with an charming and thoughtful new album called Life on the Flip Side. In the second half of our exclusive interview, the legendary entertainer explains how Zoom will impact future generations of performers, his longtime...
Jimmy Buffett Gets the Band Back Together in “Down at the Lah De Dah”
by Craig Shelburne 58m ago Jimmy Buffett is bringing back the beach vibes with Life on the Flip Side, a sun-soaked album that debuted at No. 1 on Billboard’s country album chart in June. A few days before a long-awaited fishing trip in Nantucket, Buffett called in to CMT.com to talk about his charming new...
Country Legends We Love: Willie Nelson
by CMT.com Staff 1m ago You just can’t say Willie Nelson’s name without smiling. The Texas icon is known for taking country music to the world and in turn he brought the world to country music. On the occasion of the release of First Rose of Spring, (his 143rd album by the count of Texas...