Category: <span>News</span>

ACM Awards Reveal New Date, But Not Venue

by Craig Shelburne 55m ago The ACM Awards are back on the 2020 calendar, with Keith Urban still set to host. However, the venue has not yet been announced. The Academy of Country Music and dick clark productions announced today that the 55th Academy of Country Music Awards are confirmed to air on Wednesday, Sept....

03.23.202003.23.2020

Mitch Rossell Keeps “American Dream” Alive in New Video

by CMT.com Staff 1h ago We all have our own version of the American dream, and for Mitch Rossell, it comes down to hard work. Take a look at his brand new video for “American Dream,” then read our exclusive Q&A below the player. Embedded from www.youtube.com. [embedded content] What do you remember most about...

03.23.202003.23.2020

Opry Goes On With Acoustic Set, Kenny Rogers Tribute

by CMT.com Staff 1m ago Grand Ole Opry members Vince Gill, Brad Paisley and Marty Stuart kept the circle unbroken and the music playing for fans around the world tuning in tonight to the 4,916th consecutive Saturday night broadcast of the Opry. Throughout the night, the three Opry members sat at a CDC-recommended social distance,...

03.22.202003.22.2020

Country Artists Share Memories of the Late Kenny Rogers

by Alison Bonaguro 1m ago As country artists from every era woke up on Saturday morning (March 21) and learned that Kenny Rogers has died, they took to social media to share their fondest memories of the man who influenced so many of the stars who knew him, loved him and treasured him and his...

03.21.202003.21.2020

CMT All-Time Top 40: Kenny Rogers

by CMT.com Staff 23m ago EDITOR’S NOTE: This story first appeared on April 11, 2014. Kenny Rogers, 81, died on Friday (March 20, 2020) at home of natural causes in Sandy Springs, Georgia. Kenny Rogers arrives at No. 36 on CMT All-Time Top 40: Artist’s Choice , a list of the greatest-ever artists chosen by...

03.21.202003.21.2020

Country Legend Kenny Rogers Dies at 81

by Edward Morris 1h ago Kenny Rogers, who moved fluidly between country and pop music for much of his long career, died March 20 at home of natural causes in Sandy Springs, Georgia. He was 81. Given his musical versatility, it seemed entirely fitting that an artist who began his professional career in a jazz...

03.21.202003.21.2020

Little Big Town Revise Schedule for The Nightfall Tour

by Alison Bonaguro 45m ago The show must go on, but sometimes, it just has to go on a little later than planned. So Little Big Town is one of the latest country bands to have to postpone their tours because of the COVID-19 coronavirus. And while it sounds like it’s breaking their hearts, they...

03.20.202003.20.2020

Miranda Lambert Frees Herself in “Bluebird” Video

by CMT.com Staff 19m ago You can’t cage Miranda Lambert, and that much is clear in her glamorous new video for “Bluebird.” While she’s surely capturing the attention of a sophisticated crowd for most of the video, she’s her own woman at the end. Embedded from www.youtube.com. [embedded content] “I love ‘Bluebird.’ It’s a song...

03.20.202003.20.2020

Brad Paisley, to the Rescue

by Alison Bonaguro 54m ago First, Brad Paisley started offering free delivery of free groceries to the elderly in Nashville. Then he live streamed a virtual concert from his home, featuring online duets with Carrie Underwood, Tim McGraw and Chris Young. Is there nothing this man won’t do to help our struggling world right now?...

03.20.202003.20.2020