Author: Kix Hot Country (Kix Hot Country)

The Mavericks: “We’re Far More Interesting Now”

by Samantha Stephens 14m ago Just like fine wine, The Mavericks know that some things get better with age….including creativity and artistry. The supergroup recently sat down with CMT’s Hot 20 Countdown team in celebration of their 30th anniversary in music. But rather than dwell on the past and the years gone by, the guys...

06.20.201906.20.2019

What You Can Learn from Jana Kramer’s Summer Beauty Stock-Up

presented by Burt’s Bees 34m ago Summer is officially here, which means country star Jana Kramer is looking forward to more time outside with her two little ones, Jolie and Jace. And since Kramer’s always on the lookout for ways to keep her natural beauty looking so natural, she went to Walmart to stock up...

06.20.201906.20.2019

Five LGBTQ Country and Americana Artists You Need to Know

by Lauren Tingle 1h ago Music serves as the great unifier, and country music is rampant with messages celebrating inclusive love. CMT is always proud of its LGBTQ fans, and in observance of Pride month, the network has chosen five LGBTQ artists you need to know who are doing their part to unify music fans...

06.20.201906.20.2019

Why Carrie Underwood Let Go and Let God

by Alison Bonaguro 3h ago It sounds like Carrie Underwood had no other choice. When her personal life was getting a little rough — actually, extremely rough — she had to put her faith in God and let Him take over. Underwood is now mom to Isaiah, 4, and Jacob, 4 months, but for a...

06.19.201906.20.2019

How Shania Twain Found a New Voice After Lyme Disease

by Alison Bonaguro 11h ago In 2003, Shania Twain was in Norfolk, Virginia when she was bitten by a tiny (think 1/8″) tick that caused a big problem: dysphonia. Dysphonia is a kind of vocal cord muscle paralysis, and is a rare complication from Lyme Disease. So that tick in Virginia was responsible for taking...

06.19.201906.20.2019

Brett Eldredge Preps For European Headlining Tour

by Samantha Stephens 11h ago Brett Eldredge is heading across the pond once more, this time for an official headlining tour! Eldredge kicked off the most recent C2C Festival, and the experience was so monumental that he couldn’t wait to get back. “Playing on tour in Europe this year was such a musical game changer...

06.19.201906.20.2019

Alyssa Micaela Delivers an Instant Getaway in “Heartbreak Vacay”

by Lauren Tingle 22h ago Alyssa Micaela is saving the lonely for a rainy day in her newest video for “Heartbreak Vacay.” The sunny single is an instant getaway to a tropical destination where chilly margaritas are always flowing, and the ocean waves wash all your troubles away. “Heartbreak Vacay” mixes performance footage from the...

06.19.201906.20.2019

PHOTOS: Birthday Boy Blake Shelton Through the Years

by Samantha Stephens 6/18/2019 Happiest of birthdays to the one and only Blake Shelton! Of all the many glowing compliments and attributes we could list about the “God’s Country” singer (including but not limited to: talent, good looks, charm, kindness, and humor) perhaps our favorite thing about the superstar is, well–with Shelton, what you see...

06.18.201906.20.2019