by Alison Bonaguro 20m ago Ingrid Andress’ highly anticipated debut album Lady Like will be released on March 27, and I suspect there will be some Little Big Town influences on it. Because in an interview with industry magazine Country Aircheck, Andress shared the sage advice that Little Big Town’s Karen Fairchild gave her. “(She)...
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The Actual Ashtray That Inspired “I Drive Your Truck”
by Alison Bonaguro 48m ago Before I knew the name of Lee Brice’s “I Drive Your Truck,” I just thought of it as the 89-cents-in-the-ashtray song. Because that’s the lyric that opens the song, and immediately paints a picture of heartbreak so vividly. In 2014, “I Drive Your Truck” won the Academy of Country Music...
Jimmie Allen & Noah Cyrus Add Stranger Things Vibe to “This Is Us”
by CMT.com Staff 1m ago Jimmie Allen and Noah Cyrus bring out all the emotions in their new duet, “This Is Us.” The lyrics portray a love that’s been a long time coming — and one that is worth the wait. But is there a sci-fi angle to the storyline? Check out “This Is Us,”...
Raihanna Estrada Shares Her Own “Cinderella” Story
by CMT.com Staff 1m ago We all know the story of “Cinderella,” but rising artist Raihanna Estrada is putting her own spin on the famous fairy tale. Take a look at her new video for “Cinderella,” then read an exclusive interview below the player. Embedded from www.youtube.com. [embedded content] What do you remember most about...
From “Hicktown” to “We Back,” Michael Knox Has Been Everywhere with Jason Aldean
by Alison Bonaguro 1m ago The first time anyone heard Jason Aldean on the radio was way, way back in 2005, when his debut single “Hicktown” was released. And the last time you heard him on the radio was probably about five minutes ago, when his latest single “We Back” came on. The common denominator...
Mickey Guyton Tells CMT About “What Are You Gonna Tell Her?”
by CMT.com Staff 2m ago Mickey Guyton is making a statement with her brand new single, “What Are You Gonna Tell Her?” During a visit with CMT Hot 20 Countdown, she shares the story behind the song, the sisterhood of songwriting, and the experience of singing it for the first time. CMT Hot 20 Countdown...
Rebuilding Tennessee Telethon Raises More Than $385,000 for Tornado Relief
by Alison Bonaguro 52m ago On Thursday evening (March 5), CMT partnered with the American Red Cross and WSMV News4 for the Rebuilding Nashville Telethon that raised funds for those affected by the deadly tornadoes that hit the Nashville area earlier this week. Donations are still being encouraged and accepted at rdcrss.org/cmt. Click here to...
Watch Carrie Underwood Dishing on The Rachael Ray Show
by Alison Bonaguro 30m ago The irony of watching Carrie Underwood and Rachael Ray mixing up a crustless quiche is that Underwood used to avoid eggs altogether. She’d seen documentaries about the mistreatment of egg-laying hens in factory farms, and she took eggs off her list. Then she got her own chickens. “They are sweet...
Heartbroken? Hung Over? It’s Maddie & Tae to the Rescue!
by CMT.com Staff 57m ago First, watch this brand new video from Maddie & Tae, then go out and have some fun! And while you’re out there, keep an eye out for the coolest repair van in town. Check out “Bathroom Floor,” then read our exclusive interview with Maddie & Tae below the player. Embedded...
Kid Rock, Charles Kelley and Travis Denning Are Standing By
by Alison Bonaguro 12m ago If you call in to the CMT and American Red Cross Telethon today, don’t be surprised if Kid Rock is the one taking your donation down. Or Charles Kelley. Or Travis Denning. Along with Kid Rock, Kelley and Denning, other country stars and industry big shots who will be standing...