by Alison Bonaguro 11h ago Prepare yourself. Luke Combs is about to make you cry, hug your grandpa, and fully restore your faith in family. By now, everyone knows most of Combs’ North Carolina backstory, and how his country music success was initially inspired by his rediscovery of old Eric Church albums when he was...
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Randy Owen Named CMA Humanitarian of the Year
by Alison Bonaguro 42m ago The CMA Foundation doesn’t give away their Humanitarian Award very often. It’s only when a country artist is passionate, supportive and committed enough to earn the honor. Vince Gill was the last one to receive the award in 2017, and before him Steve Turner and Kix Brooks in 2015 and...
Home Free Reenact a Heartbreak in “Love You Like That” Video
by CMT.com Staff 1m ago On stage, Home Free can blend beautifully, but in their personal lives, they have experienced breakups like the rest of us. Those moments of vulnerability are what inspired their brand new music video, “Love You Like That.” Check out their latest project, then read our exclusive Q&A with Home Free’s...
Nashville Squares Sneak Peek: Only Beyonce Can One-Up Tanya Tucker’s Pup
by Matthew Scott Donnelly 5m ago Few things have the capacity to excite the same way a puppy can, but drawing worldwide acclaim for writing one of Beyonce’s most famous songs is definitely on the short list. Embedded from media.mtvnservices.com. On the next episode of Nashville Squares — and after Tanya Tucker introduces her adorable...
Sam Hunt Arrested on DUI Charge in Nashville
by CMT.com Staff 1m ago Sam Hunt was arrested early Thursday morning, according to WKRN, after driving drunk in East Nashville, a police report alleges. The arrest warrant indicated that Hunt had a blood alcohol level of .173, according to the Nashville television station.
The Grammy Nominations Are In, and So Are the Reactions
by Alison Bonaguro 1h ago It’s been almost 24 hours since the Grammy nominations came out on Wednesday (Nov. 20), and by now, most of the country artists who made the list have reacted. Brandi Carlile, for example. She is all over that list. Which is no surprise, because at the 2019 Grammys, she won...
After Dark Times, Grace Potter Steps Into Daylight
by Craig Shelburne 1h ago The experience of listening to Grace Potter’s new album, Daylight, is similar to sneaking into her den, throwing every vinyl record and diary page into the air, then letting it all settle at your feet. Dig around and there’s the exhilaration of new love, but also the devastation of acknowledged...
Sam Grow Sends a Message in “I Still Drink About That”
by CMT.com Staff 10h ago Sam Grow gives a sobering perspective about texting and driving in his new video, “I Still Drink About That.” Take a look at his newest project, then check out the exclusive Q&A below the player. Embedded from www.youtube.com. [embedded content] What do you remember most about the shoot for this...
Tanya Tucker: “What Just Happened, I’d Never, Ever Fathom”
by Alison Bonaguro 40m ago If you’d shared this news with Tanya Tucker back in 2002, she would not have believed you. Because at the time, she’d just released what she thought was her last full-length studio album, Tanya. But as it turned out, she eventually did make another one. This year. And on Wednesday...
CMT Certified: November Picks from CMT Staffers
by CMT.com Staff 54m ago Embedded from open.spotify.com. Welcome to the first edition of CMT Certified. This is our monthly playlist — hand-picked and certified fresh — from the music lovers at CMT. Keep reading to find out why these 22 songs made our list. Cody AlanCMT Radio Live Kelleigh Bannen“John Who”“I love this woman...