Author: Kix Hot Country (Kix Hot Country)

by Cindy Watts 59m ago When the curtain rises on the 2022 CMT Music Awards, hosted by Kelsea Ballerini and Anthony Mackie on Monday, viewers are in for a slew of memorable performances from country’s top stars. Carrie Underwood, Cody Johnson, Kane Brown, Keith Urban, Miranda Lambert, Jason Aldean, Maren Morris + Ryan Hurd, Cole...

by Tiffany Goldstein 7m ago Powerhouse vocalist Kelsea Ballerini recently appeared in the latest episode of “Get Organized With The Home Edit” on Netflix. The multi-platinum artist turned to the dream team behind the hit television show, Clea Shearer and Joanna Teplin, to transform her tour bus into a comfortable living space. Nashville-based business owners...

by Tiffany Goldstein 53m ago Country music newcomer Lily Rose recently scored her first career accolade. She was recognized for Outstanding Breakthrough Music Artist at the 33rd Annual GLAAD Media Awards on Saturday, April 2, in Los Angeles. The prestigious award honors Rose’s critically acclaimed debut collection,”Stronger Than I Am,” and her work within the...

by Craig Shelburne 5m ago Unlike any other duo before or since, the Judds captivated country listeners through their timeless music and a complicated but loving relationship that felt familiar to every mother and daughter. Their satisfying records leaned on acoustic arrangements at a time when synthesizers were commonplace at country radio, and their stories...

by Cindy Watts 4m ago Country newcomer Madeline Edwards has been in Nashville little more than one year, and she’s already played on come of the genre’s biggest stages, shared the spotlight with country’s boldest names and accumulated accolades that people work a decade to achieve. Now, she’s back with a new song and even...

by Tiffany Goldstein 1m ago Multiple 2022 CMT Music Awards nominee Maren Morris took to social media to share that “Humble Quest” broke the record for the most first-day and first-week streams on Amazon Music for a country album by a female artist. “@MarenMorris is in her “Humble” era, so we’ll go ahead and do...

by Tiffany Goldstein 18m ago The fan-favorite singing competition, “American Idol” is officially in full swing! With reality TV junkies invested in the rivalry, ABC has even more in-store. In honor of the 20th Anniversary of “American Idol,” showrunner and executive producer Megan Michaels Wolflick told Deadline that the franchise is currently planning a star-studded...

by Tiffany Goldstein 2m ago Before country music star Thomas Rhett and Lauren Akins exchanged vows in 2012, his father-in-law provided him with a piece of valuable advice and gave him a fair warning. The multi-platinum artist recently (April 4) spoke out about being a devoted husband and father on the “Making Space With Hoda...

by Cindy Watts 14m ago Garth Brooks has touted the idea of his “Friends in Low Places” bar on Lower Broadway in the past, and Tuesday he made it official. Brooks did not reveal the name of the property but shared that he will open a new entertainment concept and bar at 411 Broadway in...

by Cindy Watts 3m ago CMT revealed an all-new socially-voted CMT Music Awards category – Trending Comeback Song of the Year – on Tuesday that honors iconic stars and their hits that not only stood the test of time but also recently found new popularity. The nominees are:–Alan Jackson – “Freight Train”–Brooks & Dunn –...