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Leave it to Chris Stapleton to wax philosophical about country music awards shows.  Of course, he does know a thing or two about the topic, since he’s the most-nominated male artist at Sunday’s 61st ACMs, with a chance to take home six more trophies.  “These things are fantastic things to win, but when you get… Continue reading Deep thoughts about the ACM Awards with Chris Stapleton

Ashley Cooke will launch the baby blues world tour this fall, with an itinerary set to take her both across the U.S. and across the pond.  The 28-date trek kicks off Sept. 17 in Cleveland, Ohio, and will pass through Washington, D.C., New York City and Los Angeles before wrapping Feb. 25 at Nashville’s historic Ryman… Continue reading Ashley Cooke’s taking those ‘baby blues’ on tour

For the fifth week in a row, Luke Combs is still waking up the Billboard Country Airplay chart by keeping “Sleepless in a Hotel Room” at #1. While that’s plenty impressive, it’s just par for the course for a Luke Combs hit. It’s his third-longest stay atop the tally so far, matching the performance of 2023’s “Fast… Continue reading Luke Combs may be ‘Sleepless,’ but it’s not slowing him down any

It’s official: NBC confirms Riley Green will join The Voice when it premieres in September.  “I guess y’all can start calling me coach… see ya this fall,” the “Change My Mind” hitmaker teased.  Fellow coach Kelly Clarkson left Riley a voicemail welcoming him to the show, going on to jump-start the rivalry that’s sure to ensue between their teams. The… Continue reading Total TV domination? Riley Green books second series on second network

Dan + Shay have been performing during the Academy of Country Music Awards since the 50th anniversary show at AT&T Stadium in Dallas in 2015, just as they’ll be Sunday for the 61st ceremony in Vegas. But the hitmaking duo admits they still get some butterflies — and with good reason.   “The last time… Continue reading Dan + Shay are ready to ‘bring it’ at ACMs, because King George may be watching

If you like to take your chances in Vegas, it’s probably a safe bet Shania Twain will be performing during Sunday’s 61st ACMs, as well as hosting. Why? Well, she just confirmed she has a new song.  “You can drive a hummer, in the summer,” she wrote on Instagram Monday. “You can EVEN drive the ladies, in… Continue reading Is Shania bringing ‘Dirty Rosie’ to the ACMs?

Zach Top and Parker McCollum have gotten to share stages with some pretty big artists in their careers, but there’s one particular superstar who they’re really looking forward to meeting at this weekend’s ACM Awards. Shania Twain is hosting the ACMs live from Las Vegas May 17 on Prime Video and Zach and Parker are… Continue reading Here’s who Zach Top and Parker McCollum can’t wait to meet at this year’s ACM Awards

(NOTE LANGUAGE) When Koe Wetzel announced his new album The Night Champion earlier this week, he said he’d be releasing a new song called “Hurts Like You” on Friday. Well, he did, but he also gave fans a bonus. In addition to “Hurts Like You,” Koe released a second song, “Dollar and a Bottle,” which was such a surprise that even… Continue reading Koe Wetzel surprises fans with not one but two new tracks from The Night Champio

He’ll release his new album Sins of the Father, the follow-up to 2024’s Tattoos, on July 24. “I’ve lived a lot of life to get here,” says Brantley in a statement. “This record is me owning all of it – the mistakes, the lessons and who I am now. It’s all part of the same story, and each… Continue reading Brantley Gilbert releasing new album Sins of the Father this summer