by Alison Bonaguro 54m ago Behind every great county singer there is a great country song. But, behind that great song there is also a group of about about a hundred people who come together that make that song sing. You know the ones. They’re all listed on the inside of the liner notes, if...
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Lee Brice Issues Tempting New Single, “Memory I Don’t Mess With”
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...
Russell Dickerson Shares “Never Get Old,” Plans for Second Album
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...
What Would 2020 Be Without a Quarantine Video of the Year Award?
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...
Ashley McBryde to Co-Host 2020 CMT Music Awards, Presenters Added
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...
St. Jude Presents Angels Among Us Award to Florida Georgia Line
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...
Garth Brooks Accepts Billboard’s Icon Award
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...
Kane Brown Goes Off the Road with CMT
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...
Watch Shenandoah and Lady A’s New Duet on The Kelly Clarkson Show
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...
Dolly Parton Shares 11 of Her Favorite Looks Since 1974
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...