by Cindy Watts 41m ago Kelsea Ballerini says her Kenny Chesney duet “Half of My Hometown” is her whole heart. The song about loving where she’s from just became her seventh No. 1 song. Ballerini co-wrote the CMA Award-winning duet with Ross Copperman, Nicolle Galyon, Shane McAnally, and Jimmy Robbins inspired by her youth spent...
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The Oak Ridge Boys: Country Legends We Love
by Craig Shelburne 51m ago With a winning vocal blend and an ear for catchy material, the Oak Ridge Boys have brightened the country music landscape for nearly 50 years. The lineup today remains as it was in 1973, when the Oaks embodied a gospel sound that simply felt good – due in part to...
CMT Premiere: Clayton Anderson Encourages Fishermen To Take Pride In Their Catch In “Show Me Your Fish”
by Tiffany Goldstein 58m ago Before Clayton Anderson pursued his artistry full-time, he was an ordinary Midwest guy who enjoyed baiting a hook alongside his grandfather and casting a line out into the freshwater lakes of Southern Indiana. With the sun kissing his skin, the passionate fisherman would whip out his guitar and strum until...
Brooks & Dunn Talks Reboot Tour, What Fans Can Expect and What Makes Them Nervous
by Cindy Watts 1m ago Brooks & Dunn jokes they’re not shooting themselves out of a cannon on their Reboot 2022 Tour, explains they sent all of their inflatable women to The Rolling Stones and that their glitter steer heads and hanging in their homes. In other words, people who buy concert tickets should come...
WATCH: Jordan Davis Duets Viral “Buy Dirt” Parody By Nashville Newcomers
by Tiffany Goldstein 4h ago Aspiring country musicians Pierre Alexander and Chris Ruediger took to TikTok to share with fans the harsh reality of the entertainment industry. The two highlighted obstacles multiple musicians face while pursuing their craft in the 10-year town in a reimagined version of “Buy Dirt” by Jordan Davis and Luke Bryan....
Watch: Jimmie Allen Chats Grammy Nomination, Successful Career To Mickey Guyton
by Tiffany Goldstein 43m ago When legendary comedian Ellen DeGeneres takes time off from her daytime show, she calls in country music hitmakers to keep her energetic live audience on their toes and engaged. Thursday, March 3, Mickey Guyton stepped in as host for the TV personality on “The Ellen DeGeneres Show.” With a glass...
Meet Songwriter Laura Veltz: “I’m unashamed. I wrote that.”
by Cindy Watts 4m ago Songwriter Laura Veltz has had a pen in writing songs, including Lady A’s “What If I Never Get Over You,” Dan + Shay’s “Speechless,” Maren Morris’ “The Bones,” and more. Morris said that Veltz is such a sought-after collaborator because she creates a supportive atmosphere for ideas to flourish. “She’s...
CMT Roundup: Thomas Rhett, Catie Offerman, Danielle Bradbery and More Run the Gamut of Emotions With New Music
by Tiffany Goldstein 20m ago New music from artists including Thomas Rhett, Cole Swindell, Catie Offerman, Danielle Bradbery, Charley Crockett and Alana Springsteen take listeners on a journey from chasing their dreams to dying on death row. Hear these songs and more in CMT’s Roundup Playlist linked at the bottom. Embedded from www.youtube.com. Thomas Rhett,...
The Top Five Best National Anthem Performances By Country Hitmakers
by Tiffany Goldstein 18h ago Ninety-one years ago this week, “The Star-Spangled Banner” became the official national anthem of the United States of America. Long before the song became a staple at large gatherings and sporting events, it was a moving poem by Francis Scott Key. The author and poet, penned the famed lyrics back...
Miranda Lambert Teases A Snippet Of Unreleased Track, “Strange”
by Tiffany Goldstein 15h ago Country music sensation Miranda Lambert secretly took to YouTube Wednesday, March 2, to tease an unreleased track called “Strange.” However, the multi-platinum artist has not revealed the forthcoming single on her other social media platforms. The minute-long clip features a wild west photo of the hitmaker sporting a cowgirl hat,...