Country Legend Stoney Edwards' Six Albums Make Streaming Debut
by Michael Major - June 27, 2022 UMG Nashville/UMe concludes Black Music Month and honors Stoney Edwards with the streaming debut of all six of his acclaimed 1971-1976 Capitol Records’ albums. Down Home In The Country, A Country Singer, Stoney Edwards, She’s My Rock, Mississippi You’re On My Mind and Blackbird have been remastered ...
FOX & Zealot Interactive Form Technology Partnership for MONARCH Country Music Series
by Michael Major - January 07, 2022 The multi-generational musical drama Monarch stars Academy Award winner Susan Sarandon (“Thelma & Louise,” “Dead Man Walking,” “Feud”), multi-Platinum country music star and three-time Academy of Country Music Award winner Trace Adkins and Golden Globe winner Anna Friel (“Pushing Daisies,” “Books of...
Brad Paisley Inks Deal with Universal Music Group Nashville
by Michael Major - February 22, 2023 The signing reunites Paisley with UMGN Chairman and CEO Mike Dungan and President Cindy Mabe. Dungan was instrumental in signing Paisley to his first deal at Arista, and Mabe served as Paisley’s marketing point person through many of his early album cycles including his breakthrough projects, Mud on...
Student Blog: Why Y'all Should Like Country Music
by Student Blogger: Alexandra Lang - June 24, 2021 Why do we love theater? Is it the marvelous sets? Explosive vocals? The costumes? Surely, all of that is wonderful, but whether you’re listening to the cast album or seeing a show live, you’re going to hear the songs and experience the story. Well, that’s what the best country music is all about....
Country Music's Ralph Emery Passes Away at 88
by Marissa Tomeo - January 16, 2022 With a career spanning more than half a century, he was a 1989 inductee into the Country Music Disc Jockey Hall of Fame and a 2007 inductee into the Country Music Hall of Fame. He has been called “the Dick Clark of Country Music” and the dean of Country Music broadcasters. ...
ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC HONORS to Make Its FOX Debut
by Michael Major - August 10, 2022 The all-star event, dubbed “Country Music industry’s favorite night,” will recognize several special honorees, including ACM Triple Crown Award recipient Miranda Lambert, ACM Spirit Award recipient Chris Stapleton, ACM Poet’s Award recipient Shania Twain, ACM Milestone Award recipient Morgan Wallen ...
Boots & Whiskey Presents THE PATIO TOUR Featuring Scarlett Drive
by A.A. Cristi - February 02, 2023 Boots & Whiskey presents: The Patio Tour 2023 featuring Scarlett Drive, with Houston Bernard and Nick Casey....
The Oak Ridge Boys Celebrate 50th Anniversary Milestone With Duane Allen, Joe Bonsall, William Lee Golden, & Richard Sterban
by Michael Major - July 27, 2023 GRAMMY® Award-winning and Country Music Hall of Fame members, The Oak Ridge Boys are celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the four members, Duane Allen (1966), Joe Bonsall (1973), William Lee Golden (1965), and Richard Sterban (1972) coming together to form the group as known now. Check out tour date...
Brad Paisley Returns to Las Vegas With Two 'Acoustic Storyteller' Performances
by Michael Major - January 31, 2023 Global country music superstar Brad Paisley will make his highly-anticipated return to the stage at Encore Theater at Wynn Las Vegas for back-to-back performances this spring. Following his last sold-out run in 2022, Paisley will once again give audiences the rare opportunity to experience his “Acou...
The Country Music Cruise 2023 Announces Lineup
by Michael Major - April 06, 2022 The 9th Annual Country Music Cruise aboard Holland America’s stunning Nieuw Amsterdam will feature Randy Owen, Clay Walker, The Oak Ridge Boys, Mark Chesnutt, Neal McCoy, Pam Tillis, sleep At The Wheel, Johnny Lee, John Berry, Jimmy Fortune, T.G. Sheppard, Gary Morris, Darin & Brooke Aldridge, and m...
Banned & Outlawed Deliver Downhome Ode To The Genre In “Real Country Song”
by A.A. Cristi - December 02, 2021 Three chords and the truth.' That's what they say country music is built on... And for multi-award nominated Hazelridge, Manitoba's Banned & Outlawed - and their latest single, 'Real Country Song' - that sentiment is absolute fact. ...
Hayden Joseph Releases New Album 'Country To Me'
by A.A. Cristi - May 16, 2023 Country artist Hayden Joseph releases new album Country to Me, featuring viral singles 'Backwoods Bougie,' Out.,' and more. The album is available on all digital streaming platforms. You can listen here....
Kelly Clarkson, Mickey Guyton & More Join CHRISTMAS AT THE OPRY on NBC
by Michael Major - October 03, 2023 The festive two-hour special will feature performances by many fan-favorite artists and country music icons, including Adam Doleac, BRELAND, Brenda Lee, Chris Janson, Chrissy Metz, Kelly Clarkson, Lauren Alaina, Meghan Patrick, Mickey Guyton, Mitchell Tenpenny and Trace Adkins....
CMA Fest Reveals Lineup For Nighttime Concerts At Ascend Amphitheater
by Michael Major - April 26, 2022 Night one is sure to bring the party with Chris Janson as headliner on Friday. Joining Janson will be Boy Named Banjo, LANCO, Peytan Porter and Mitchell Tenpenny. Shy Carter hosts the evening headlined by Cole Swindell, with performances from Ingrid Andress, Tyler Braden, Carter and Randall King. ...
Kelly Clarkson, Mickey Guyton & More Join CHRISTMAS AT THE OPRY on NBC
by Michael Major - October 03, 2023 The festive two-hour special will feature performances by many fan-favorite artists and country music icons, including Adam Doleac, BRELAND, Brenda Lee, Chris Janson, Chrissy Metz, Kelly Clarkson, Lauren Alaina, Meghan Patrick, Mickey Guyton, Mitchell Tenpenny and Trace Adkins....
All Country News Launches Digital Activations to Amplify Voices in Country Music
by Sarah Jae Leiber - June 22, 2021 The weekly ALL COUNTRY NEWS podcast hosted by Rebecca Porter (Maren's Girls, Women of Country Edits) gives you the hottest news and latest releases in country music every week....
Southerland to Release New EP This Month
by Michael Major - April 04, 2023 Packaged together with their four most recent singles “Down The Road,” “Underpaid and Overserved,” “Ice Cold Country Music” and “World Without You,” the EP is a complete picture that showcases both their songwriting depth and performance range. Quite simply - it hits like good country music should....
ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC HONORS to Make Its FOX Debut
by Michael Major - August 10, 2022 The all-star event, dubbed “Country Music industry’s favorite night,” will recognize several special honorees, including ACM Triple Crown Award recipient Miranda Lambert, ACM Spirit Award recipient Chris Stapleton, ACM Poet’s Award recipient Shania Twain, ACM Milestone Award recipient Morgan Wallen ...
Katy Perry, Reba McEntire & More to Perform at The 56th Annual CMA Awards
by Michael Major - November 01, 2022 Newly announced artists taking the stage on Country Music’s Biggest Night™ will be Brothers Osborne, Brandy Clark, Luke Combs, Caylee Hammack, Cody Johnson, Elle King, Patty Loveless, Ashley McBryde, Reba McEntire, John Osborne, Katy Perry, Pillbox Patti, Chris Stapleton, Cole Swindell, The Black Ke...
Jerry Lee Lewis To Be Inducted Into the County Music Hall of Fame
by Michael Major - May 17, 2022 Lewis joins Sun Records compatriots Cash, “Cowboy” Jack Clement, Phillips and Elvis Presley in the Country Music Hall of Fame. He is also the fourth member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame’s founding 1986 class of inductees to also gain membership in the Country Music Hall of Fame, along with Presl...
CMA Announces Expansive Changes to Its CMA Touring Awards Honors
by Michael Major - September 26, 2023 New this year, the 2023 CMA Touring Awards will add five categories to its current 15 categories. CMA members will soon have the opportunity to vote for Crew, Backline Technician, Stage Manager, Support Services Company, and Unsung Hero of the Year. Additionally, a CMA Touring Lifetime Achievement A...
Richard Lynch Named Finalist For Academy Of Western Artists Awards On Heels Of Monumental Performance
by A.A. Cristi - August 02, 2022 Richard Lynch has been named finalist for the Academy Of Western Artists Awards. ...
Luke Bryan To Host THE 55th ANNUAL CMA AWARDS
by Michael Major - October 18, 2021 The Country Music Association and ABC have announced Country Music superstar and “American Idol” judge Luke Bryan will host “The 55th Annual CMA Awards.” Watch a new promo spot for the awards ceremony now!...
Country Music Star Trace Adkins Joins FOX's MONARCH
by Michael Major - September 08, 2021 Adkins joins the previously announced Susan Sarandon and Anna Friel. Monarch is a Texas-sized, multi-generational musical drama about America’s first family of country music....
James Robert Webb's Hit Single 'Okfuskee Whiskey' Breaks Personal Best on Charts
by TV News Desk - July 21, 2021 “Okfuskee Whiskey” takes listeners back to their roots with this nostalgic song that captures the outlaw side of country music. With catchy lyrics and a music video filmed at Johnny Cash's farm, no wonder this song has had such overwhelming success on the country music charts. ... |