by CMT.com Staff 42m ago Ready to mix things up? Do one thing right and you’ll be cool again by getting to know Kane Brown. CMT is partnering with Sony Music Nashville to offer fans a chance to win a virtual meet-and-greet with Kane Brown. The sweepstakes is open now, and will end on Wednesday,...
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ICYMI: Blake Shelton and George Strait Sing Radio’s Praises
by Alison Bonaguro 5m ago It was officially #NationalRadioDay on Thursday (Aug. 20), and throughout the course of the day and night, radio personalities and radio fans showed up on social media to help celebrate what we’ve all been listening to for more than a century. A handful of country artists showed up, too. With...
On Kenny Rogers’ Birthday, His Wife Gives Fans “The Gambler” (Live)
by CMT.com Staff 1m ago Today would have been Kenny Rogers’ 82nd birthday, but it’s his fans who are receiving the gift. Rogers’ estate has just released a new live video of “The Gambler” and announced plans for a Greatest Hits Live album to follow. “It seemed fitting that the first release from the estate...
A True Chanteuse, Mandy Barnett Shares a Page of A Nashville Songbook
by CMT.com Staff 2m ago An exquisite singer who reveres the depth of Nashville’s music history, Mandy Barnett has finally made the album her audience has been waiting for. Produced by Fred Mollin, A Nashville Songbook offers the impressive vocalist the opportunity to interpret the legends of Music City. Selections range from familiar favorites like...
LISTEN: Eli Young Band with a Splash of Jimmy Buffett
by Alison Bonaguro 1m ago Eli Young Band can be steadfast about their music, and this time, their determination is paying off. Late on Thursday night (August 20), the band shared the good news on Facebook that Jimmy Buffett had joined them for a new take on one of their older fan favorites. The band’s...
WATCH: The Chicks Join the Democratic National Convention in Three-Part Harmony
by Alison Bonaguro 36m ago If you’ve been watching the 2020 Democratic National Convention, you couldn’t have asked for a more apt part of the grand finale than a three-part harmony performance from The Chicks. Embedded from www.youtube.com. [embedded content] On Thursday night (August 20) — the fourth and final night of the DNC —...
In a Surprise Call, These Two New Artists Win Early ACM Awards
by CMT.com Staff 56m ago Keith Urban has surprised Riley Green and Tenille Townes — as well as country fans — by revealing the winners in the ACM New Male Artist and New Female Artist categories. The Academy of Country Music revealed Green as the New Male Artist of the Year and Townes as the...
Fall Music Preview: Josh Turner, Tim McGraw Return With New Albums
by Craig Shelburne 44m ago As the summer abates, there’s a lot to look forward to. Cooler evenings, a holiday weekend, and these new releases by country legends and newcomers alike. Here are 10 projects that may bring a smile to your face. Tim McGraw, Here on Earth (August 21) For his first solo album...
That Empty Nest: Garth Brooks Is Here For It
by Alison Bonaguro 21m ago Coronavirus or no coronavirus, this time of year can be very bittersweet as parents are sending their kids off to college and/or beyond. And Garth Brooks knows all about that emotional roller coaster, because his daughters Taylor, August and Allie are all grown and flown. During one of his recent...
Carter Faith Finds Love Coming Back Around in “Leaving Tennessee”
by CMT.com Staff 7m ago Listening to the lyrics of “Leaving Tennessee,” the new single by Carter Faith, is like tracing a road map of heartache. And all those roads lead to the drive-in theater at dusk, where there’s a hint of better days ahead. A North Carolina native who studied songwriting at Belmont University...