by Craig Shelburne 20m ago Maren Morris is making a stand for her personal beliefs with a new protest song and video, “Better Than We Found It.” Along with a solo acoustic performance in a chapel, the video features diverse members of the Nashville community: a young man impacted by the Trump administration’s handling of...
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On Third Anniversary of Route 91 Shooting, Country Artists Still Feel The Pain of the Tragedy
by Alison Bonaguro 10m ago When Oct. 1 comes around every year since 2017, fans of country music and the people who make it have only one thing on their minds and in their hearts: the Route 91 Harvest Festival. Three years ago today (Oct. 1), 58 people were killed and more than 850 were...
The “Dear Rodeo” Conversation with Cody Johnson and Reba McEntire
by Alison Bonaguro 16m ago On Thursday (Oct. 1), country legend Reba McEntire had a long conversation with country breakout star Cody Johnson all about why his bittersweet goodbye letter to the rodeo means so much to both of them. In an Zoom call with country music insiders, the two shared a special duet on...
Parker McCollum, “Pretty Heart” Singer, Plans EP
by Craig Shelburne 1m ago Parker McCollum, a CMT Listen Up artist in 2020, will issue a new EP, Hollywood Gold, on October 16 on MCA Nashville. Produced by Jon Randall Stewart, the six-song set includes McCollum’s rising single “Pretty Heart,” the recently-released track “Young Man’s Blues,” and the Chris Stapleton/Al Anderson composition, “Like a...
WATCH: CMT’s Pardi Time Will Be Your New Favorite Variety Show
by Alison Bonaguro 35m ago Welcome to what is bound to be your new favorite variety show. It’s called Pardi Time, and it is truly a party. Jon Pardi will be literally calling all the shots on the CMT exclusive digital show. Because he is the one shooting, casting, directing and hosting the whole entertaining...
First Round of Performers Revealed for 2020 CMT Music Awards
by CMT.com Staff 55m ago From “One Margarita,” to “One Night Standards,” to “One Thing Right,” there’s something for everyone in the 2020 CMT Music Awards — country music’s only entirely fan-voted awards show. CMT today revealed Ashley McBryde, Dan + Shay, Kane Brown, Little Big Town, Luke Bryan and Maren Morris will perform at...
Country Artists Share Fond Memories of the Late Mac Davis
by CMT.com Staff 17m ago When the news started to spread that Mac Davis had died on Tuesday (Sept. 29) following heart surgery, country artists from every era started to share their memories of the legendary singer-songwriter. Kenny Chesney was one of the first to reflect on Davis’ generous spirit and welcoming way when he...
Brothers Osborne Think Outside the Box in “All Night” Video
by Craig Shelburne 33m ago Brothers Osborne just delivered one of the flashiest music videos of 2020, even if two of the dancers are a little wooden. Their “All Night” project introduces a bored (and isolated) dude who finds an expected box on his porch, then… well, you’ll just have to watch. Meanwhile, Brothers Osborne...
You’ve Never Heard Tim McGraw’s “Something Like That” Like This
by Alison Bonaguro 1h ago The heart don’t forget something like this. This being a brand new acoustic version of Tim McGraw’s 1999 song “Something Like That.” “This is one of my favorite songs to play live. It always takes the energy level up a notch and it’s just a lot of fun. “We let...
Accomplished Entertainer and Songwriter Mac Davis Dies at 78
by Craig Shelburne 33m ago Mac Davis, the 1974 ACM Entertainer of the Year and a 2006 inductee into the Songwriters Hall of Fame, had died following heart surgery, according to a Facebook post late Tuesday (Sept. 30) from his manager. He was 78. As a recording artist, Davis’ most recognizable hits include the 1972...