by Samantha Stephens 4m ago It’s insane to think that the booming and inimitable voice of Chris Stapleton resounded under the mainstream radar for as long as it did. It’s hard to imagine what music would sound like today without his songs. Rick Diamond/Getty Images for CMT Before his multiple award wins and his major...
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Loretta Lynn: 10 Favorite Performances
by Lauren Tingle 7m ago For nearly half a century, the cultural impact of Loretta Lynn is insurmountable. The country music icon and one of the most gifted and insightful artists of the modern age turns 87 today (April 14). Ever since she broke out with 1960’s “I’m a Honky Tonk Girl,” Lynn’s music has...
Caylee Hammack Shows Off Her Roots in Exultant “Family Tree”
by Lauren Tingle 13m ago Embedded from embed.vevo.com. It’s safe to say that Caylee Hammack has one of the wildest life stories of any rising artist at the moment, and there is no doubt she’s born for a life in music. When she speaks, one can instantly visualize the South Georgia red dirt clay, the...
Five at Five: Crystal Gayle Duets with Loretta Lynn + Sundance Head Asks “What If”
by CMT.com Staff 6m ago Give us a minute, and we’ll give you five things you need to know in country music. It’s your new fix for all the latest headlines in one place. Here’s what you need to know for Friday (April 12): Sundance Head Teams Up with The Voice Champs for Toyota Looking...
Jason Aldean Shares Flashback Friday Video for “Rearview Town”
by Alison Bonaguro 19m ago Jason Aldean really gave his fans something to TGIF about. On Friday afternoon (April 12), he shared his brand new music video for “Rearview Town” during a live Facebook chat. Created with longtime collaborator Shaun Silva, Aldean says that the video helped him look at where he’d come from and...
Keith Urban on the London Bike Ride That Changed Everything
by Alison Bonaguro 14m ago There is nothing like a two-hour bike ride through London to clear your head, right? I mean, I’ve never done it, but I believe Keith Urban when he shares the story of how he first discovered the man behind “Burden,” Irish singer-songwriter Foy Vance. (Twitter bio: I do know something....
Dierks Bentley: “It’s About Being Intentional”
by Alison Bonaguro 40m ago Embedded from www.youtube.com. [embedded content] You don’t even need to have the sound on get what this new Dierks Bentley song is all about. It’s about living, and there’s no better way to demonstrate that than with this ultimate father-son video starring Bentley and his youngest, Knox. I’ve had a...
Vince Gill Gems in Support of Other Artists
by Edward Morris 4m ago Labeling someone a “triple threat” in his or her chosen field is generally the height of praise. But applying that label to Vince Gill indicates a severe deficiency in math. Sure, he’s a walking master class in singing, picking and songwriting. But he’s also earned his wings as a savvy...
FULL VIDEO: Blake Shelton Feels Right at Home in “God’s Country”
by Alison Bonaguro 46m ago Embedded from media.mtvnservices.com. When Blake Shelton first heard “God’s Country,” he was working on his farm in Oklahoma. So, literally, in God’s country. His producer Scott Hendricks sent him the song, and Shelton listened to it right then and there while he was preparing his field to plant about 15...
Concert for Love & Acceptance Returns to CMA Fest
by Lauren Tingle 17m ago Daughtry, Chely Wright, Ty Herndon and rising artist Harper Grae are the first artists set to perform GLAAD’s fifth annual Concert for Love & Acceptance. CMT’s Cody Alan and Herndon will host the night of live music June 6 at Nashville’s Wildhorse Saloon to shine a light on acceptance for...