by Samantha Stephens 6/18/2019 Happiest of birthdays to the one and only Blake Shelton! Of all the many glowing compliments and attributes we could list about the “God’s Country” singer (including but not limited to: talent, good looks, charm, kindness, and humor) perhaps our favorite thing about the superstar is, well–with Shelton, what you see...
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If You Close Your Eyes, You Can Hear Maren Morris Loud and Clear
by Alison Bonaguro 6/18/2019 Yes, there are some very sexy pictures. And we get that that may not be everybody’s cup of tea. But guess what. If you can truly just “read it for the article,” then you’ll be pleasantly surprised by how revealing Maren Morris can be with her words alone in Playboy. That...
Why Old Dominion Will Never Be a One-Man Band
by Alison Bonaguro 6/18/2019 Three Dog Night had a song a long, long time ago called “One,” and was about how one is the loneliest number that you’ll ever do. And now, it sounds like Old Dominion has found a way to second that emotion. Their latest song — “One Man Band” — is their...
Blake Shelton Joins Garth Brooks in a “Dive Bar”
by Alison Bonaguro 6/18/2019 Thank God it’s Tuesday? That’s what Garth Brooks fans and Blake Shelton fans must be thinking today (June 18) as they wake up to the brand new song from the two country superstars. Brooks’ duet with Shelton — “Dive Bar” — is his first collaboration in 18 years. His last one...
Thomas Rhett Shares Gratitude and 16 Songs
by Alison Bonaguro 1h ago There’s a song on Thomas Rhett’s brand new album Center Point Road called “Dream You Never Had.” The title’s kind of ambiguous. It could mean a lot of things. Until you push play and listen to the lyrics while you read his liner notes. Then it’s all crystal clear. First...
Is There Any Nashville Stage Blake Shelton Didn’t Play Last Weekend?
by Alison Bonaguro 38m ago He was everywhere, man. On Friday night (May 31), Blake Shelton absolutely owned Nashville’s Lower Broadway. He was there mainly to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Musicians on Call charity. But he stuck around after that to make a surprise appearance at his Ole Red restaurant and bar just...
CMT Music Awards Adds Toby Keith, Cole Swindell and Celebrity Presenters
by Lauren Tingle 2m ago Rehearsals are underway for the 2019 CMT Music Awards and two of the genres toughest stars will collaborate live onstage for the first time when Little Big Town hosts the show at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena Wednesday (June 5) at 8 p.m. ET. Toby Keith will deliver the awards show debut...
Last Weekend’s Greatest Hits
by Alison Bonaguro 36m ago You may have spent your weekend getting ready for this week’s journey to Nashville for the CMT Music Awards and the CMA Music Festival, but the country artists were busy with their own kind of getting ready. Like Miranda Lambert, who showed off her new fur babies Miranda, Brendan and...
World Premiere: Brett Young’s Best Plans Get “Wrecked” in Heartwarming New Video
by Samantha Stephens 2m ago Embedded from embed.vevo.com. What’s that famous Yiddish proverb? “Man plans. God laughs.” Wise words that definitely apply to Brett Young’s life story. The singer-songwriter is celebrating the world premiere of the video for his single “Catch” today, a video whose journey in many ways mirrors his own. “I definitely reference...
Carolina Country Music Fest Returns to Myrtle Beach June 6-9
by Lauren Tingle 60m ago The fifth annual Carolina Country Music Fest will descend on Myrtle Beach, S.C., June 6-9, and CMT’s Hot 20 Countdown will be there for all the fun in the sun. Dierks Bentley, Florida Georgia Line and Thomas Rhett will headline the four-day event. The McDonald’s® Thursday Night Kick-Off Concert Powered...