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Since their debut in 1991, Brooks & Dunn has sold more than 30 million albums, more than any duo in any genre of music. Kix Brooks and Ronnie Dunn have accumulated 20 No. hit songs, influencing generations of country music fans, so it shocked fans and the music industry when they announced their decision to split in August of 2009. Their “Last Rodeo” tour concluded in Nashville in September of […]

Before Lainey Wilson was a hitmaker, she was writing songs simply for the fun of it. As a young girl, she had no idea that she was preparing for a successful career ahead.  During a recent appearance on The Kelly Clarkson Show, the “Hillbilly Hippie” singer was asked if she recalled the first song she ever wrote. Without any hesitation, she said, “I Do,” and shared that the title was “Lucky Me.” […]

Before Elle King was collaborating with some of the biggest names in country music and letting her true self shine, she was working as an artist in the pop and rock side of the industry. However, this was leading her down a path to great unhappiness. After a series of successful duets with Miranda Lambert on “Drunk (And I Don’t Wanna Go Home),” and Dierks Bentley on “Different For Girls,” […]

Blake Shelton is in the midst of his final season on NBC’s award-winning singing competition, The Voice. The country superstar’s decision to leave behind his coaching duties on the show means that another artist will have to rise to the occasion and fill his spot.  The news of Shelton stepping down from the show came just hours after it was revealed that he will be joined by Kelly Clarkson, Niall Horan and Chance […]

Carly Pearce has been performing on the coveted Opry stage since her debut in 2015, and on Tuesday, April 11, 2023, she will return for her 100th performance in the historic circle.  “When I made my Grand Ole Opry debut in 2015, I had hopes and dreams that I would be able to align with them in a much larger way as my career progressed,” said Pearce. “To now be at my […]

Jason Aldean and Brittany Aldean are celebrating eight years of wedded bliss.  On Tuesday, March 21, the country superstar took to social media to share a sweet anniversary message to his wife alongside a photo of the couple from the New Year’s Eve gala at Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago.    “8 years 2 kids and a million memories. Happy Anniversary baby,” Jason wrote.  Brittany Aldean, Jason Aldean – Instagram Stories Sweet Anniversary […]

Ashley Cooke was fresh off the plane after spending a few days in London and Glasgow for the Country 2 Country (C2C) Festival when she caught up with Country Now during this year’s Country Radio Seminar (CRS).  The rising female songstress had a strong start to the new year after releasing her reflective tune, “It’s Been A Year.” This song summed up her whirlwind year that consisted of plenty of highs and lows between […]

Avery Anna, Chapel Hart, Jackson Dean, Lily Rose, Megan Moroney, and Nate Smith have been added to the performance lineup for the 2023 CMT Music Awards.  The rising stars will perform on the Ram Trucks Side Stage, CMT and CBS Television Network announced on Tuesday, March 21. Avery Anna is attending as a first-time nominee and will perform her breakout fan-favorite tune, “Narcissist.” She is also a 2023 CMT Next […]

In just over 48 hours, Kenny Chesney will launch his much-anticipated I Go Back Tour and the superstar says fans are in for a few surprises when the kabuki falls in Charlottesville, Virginia on Thursday evening (March 23).  Chesney and his touring band have been hard at work at the Steel Mill just north of Nashville, Tenn. where they spent a week putting the finishing touches on the show.  View […]