COUNTRY MUSIC NEWS
Maren Morris’ Girl Debuts as Top Country Album
Mar 27, 2019 by Rick Watts
CMT - Women may be scarce on Billboard’s country charts, but this week one of them boasts the genre’s bestselling album. And it’s about damn time. We’re referring, of course, to the debut of Maren Morris’ much-anticipated Girl.…
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Dierks Bentley to Play NFL Draft
Mar 26, 2019 by Rick Watts
CMT - Bentley, Esten, Striking Matches, Charlie Worsham and Andrew Combs are among the more than 20 performing acts added to the NFL Draft’s free live entertainment running April 25-28 in downtown Nashville. Bentley’s concert will conclude…
2019 NFL Draft: Two country music stars will be headlining free concerts in Nashville
Mar 25, 2019 by Rick Watts
CBS Sports - In what will probably come as a surprise to no one, the city of Nashville is making plans to embraces its country music roots when the NFL Draft comes to town in…
Woodstock 50: Brandi Carlile, Sturgill Simpson, Margo Price to Perform
Mar 22, 2019 by Rick Watts
CMT - America’s most iconic music festival Woodstock is back and will commemorate 50 years of peace, love and music with more than 80 acts performing the Aug. 16-18 event in Watkins Glen, N.Y. Jade…
Rising country music star Justin Carter dies in accidental shooting
Mar 21, 2019 by Rick Watts
A rising country music singer from Texas has died after a reported accidental shooting that happened with a gun that was being used as a music video prop. Justin Carter recently signed a deal with…
Kane Brown’s Legal Filing Against Former Producer
Mar 20, 2019 by Rick Watts
CMT News According to the Tennessean, Brown is taking legal action in response to a breach of contract suit filed by producer Jamal Jones and a production company that worked with Brown before he found mainstream…
Brooks & Dunn, Ray Stevens and Jerry Bradley bound for Country Music Hall of Fame
Mar 19, 2019 by Rick Watts
A boot-scootin’ duo, a comedic singer and a member of Music Row royalty comprise 2019’s class of inductees into the Country Music Hall of Fame. The Country Music Association made the announcement Monday morning in…
Keith Urban Sends Condolences to New Zealand in Wake of Mosque Shootings
Mar 18, 2019 by Rick Watts
Keith Urban may be best known to most as one of Australia's most recognizable stars, but the singer was actually born in neighboring New Zealand. And, true to his roots, he has recognized and sent his condolences…
Florida Georgia Line’s Brian Kelley Is Helping Floridians Recover From Hurricane Michael
Mar 14, 2019 by Rick Watts
TASTE OF COUNTRY When the Florida Panhandle was devastated in October 2018 by Hurricane Michael, Brian Kelley (who reps the Florida half of Florida Georgia Line) wanted to do more than send just his thoughts and prayers…
Garth Brooks Sets Vinyl Sales Records
Mar 08, 2019 by Rick Watts
Garth Brooks held a special pre-sale for his new vinyl “Legacy Collection” and it certainly was a hit. According to TopShopLive, which handled the limited-edition pre-sale, Garth moved 420,000 albums in just 18 hours, which is…
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