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by Marcus K. Dowling 25m ago Embedded from www.youtube.com. By 1981, the idea that country music was primed for a female mega-star was obvious. By 1982, Dolly Parton had shattered the glass ceiling of expectations for female artists in country music, and the genre has positively benefitted. Prior to 1981, performers Loretta Lynn and Tammy...

by Cindy Watts 43m ago Ask and ye shall receive. Adele revealed the 15-song tracklist for the deluxe version of her upcoming studio album “30,” and it includes a Chris Stapleton collaboration. Available Nov. 19, “30” deluxe is exclusive to Target and boasts three bonus tracks: “Wild Wild West,” “Can’t Be Together” and a new...

by Cindy Watts 54m ago This weekend, the Grand Ole Opry commemorated its 5,000th Saturday night broadcast with a cast packed with country music legends, icons and up-and-comers. Opry members Bill Anderson, Garth Brooks, Terri Clark, John Conlee, The Gatlin Brothers, Vince Gill, The Isaacs, Chris Janson, Dustin Lynch, Darius Rucker, Jeannie Seely, Connie Smith,...

by Cindy Watts 40m ago Christmas came in November for Kenny Chesney’s No Shoes Nation on Monday when the country icon revealed his stadium tour plans for 2022. “When we realized we weren’t getting to spend 2020 with No Shoes Nation, I never thought it would be three years until I would see my most...

by Marcus K. Dowling 11m ago Darius Rucker’s uniquely celebrating a year wherein he achieved his 10th No. 1 country hit by taking his show to smaller venues. “It’s been a dream of mine for a while to bring our show to these beautiful theaters,” says Rucker via press release in regards to his newly-announced...

by Marcus K. Dowling 13m ago Alongside Taylor Swift inducting Carole King into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, two other country favorites — Mickey Guyton and Keith Urban — were present at this weekend’s festivities in Cleveland, Ohio, to help celebrate another inductee, soulful rock great Tina Turner. Urban provided vocals and guitar...

by Cindy Watts 1h ago Put away the pumpkins and grab the Santa hats; CMT will celebrate the holiday season this year with two new Christmas-themed music specials that will premiere Dec. 8 on the network. “CMT CHRISTMAS CROSSROADS: BRETT YOUNG & FRIENDS” with special guests Boyz II Men, Chris Tomlin, Colbie Caillat, Dann Huff,...

by Cindy Watts 13m ago There were a few Dolly Partons, the “Top Gun” crew, some scary clowns, a whole lot of farm animals and even more “Star Wars” characters. It’s safe to say that no one does Halloween like country music. How many other days of the year can Thomas Rhett come to your...

by Cindy Watts 53m ago Country-pop singer Chase Wright has a degree in economics. He wanted to run his own business and did his college internship in corporate finance. It’s what pushed him over the edge into music. “I had just started playing out in bars and wasn’t taking it seriously, but I couldn’t see...

by Marcus K. Dowling 1m ago If your ears need a holiday refresh by the likes of Elvis Presley, rising star and country progeny Sam Williams has just released an update on one of “The King’s” most beloved yuletide favorites “Blue Christmas.” Embedded from www.youtube.com. CMT Listen Up artist Williams notes regarding his haunting take...