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Faith Prince Joins FOX'S New Musical Drama MONARCH Photo Faith Prince Joins FOX'S New Musical Drama MONARCH
by Michael Major - October 01, 2021

In Monarch, reigning King of Country Music Albie Roman (Adkins), along with his insanely talented, but tough as nails wife, Queen of Country Music Dottie Cantrell Roman (Sarandon), have created a country music dynasty. But even though the Roman name is synonymous with authenticity, the very foundati...


PATSY & LORETTA, Starring Megan Hilty & Jessie Mueller, Now Streaming on Netflix Photo PATSY & LORETTA, Starring Megan Hilty & Jessie Mueller, Now Streaming on Netflix
by Michael Major - February 02, 2022

Based on the untold true story of country singers Patsy Cline (Megan Hilty, Smash, The Good Wife) and Loretta Lynn (Jessie Mueller, Broadway's Waitress, Beautiful: The Carole King Musical) comes an incredible, and 'Crazy', story about their beloved friendship....


Reba McEntire and Darius Rucker Set to Host THE 45TH ANNUAL CMA AWARDS Photo Reba McEntire and Darius Rucker Set to Host THE 45TH ANNUAL CMA AWARDS
by Sarah Jae Leiber - October 05, 2020

The Country Music Association has revealed that Country Music superstars and previous CMA Awards winners Reba McEntire and Darius Rucker will host a?oeThe 54th Annual CMA Awardsa?? live from Nashville on WEDNESDAY, NOV. 11 (8:00-11:00 p.m. EST), on ABC....


VIDEO: Taylor Swift Performs 'betty' on the ACM Awards Photo VIDEO: Taylor Swift Performs 'betty' on the ACM Awards
by Sarah Leiber - September 17, 2020

Taylor Swift performed 'betty' on the Academy of Country Music Awards last night....


Brad Paisley & Blake Shelton Will Host GRAND OLE OPRY: 95 YEARS OF COUNTRY MUSIC Photo Brad Paisley & Blake Shelton Will Host GRAND OLE OPRY: 95 YEARS OF COUNTRY MUSIC
by Sarah Jae Leiber - January 19, 2021

Grand Ole Opry members Brad Paisley and Blake Shelton will serve as co-hosts for “Grand Ole Opry: 95 Years of Country Music,” honoring the iconic Nashville show and the incredible country stars that call it home....


Country Music Mourns the Passing of Naomi Judd Photo Country Music Mourns the Passing of Naomi Judd
by Marissa Tomeo - May 01, 2022

The country music community was rocked today with the tragic news of the sudden passing of country music giant Naomi Judd. Hailing from the Appalachian foothills of Ashland, Ky., mother and daughter duo, The Judds, were first discovered by RCA label head Joe Galante in 1983 after landing a spot on W...


American Masters CHARLEY PRIDE: I'M JUST ME Available for Free on PBS Photo American Masters CHARLEY PRIDE: I'M JUST ME Available for Free on PBS
by Sarah Jae Leiber - December 15, 2020

American Masters – Charley Pride: I’m Just Me is streaming free again for a limited time on pbs.org/americanmasters and on the PBS Video app which will run through December 26 before going back to members-only PBS Passport....


Carrie Underwood, Jimmie Allen & More to Perform on CMA COUNTRY CHRISTMAS Photo Carrie Underwood, Jimmie Allen & More to Perform on CMA COUNTRY CHRISTMAS
by Michael Major - November 15, 2021

First-time hosts Gabby Barrett and Carly Pearce will be joined by Jimmie Allen with Louis York & The Shindellas, BRELAND, Brett Eldredge, Lady A, Pistol Annies, Carrie Underwood and Lainey Wilson for an intimate evening of holiday classics....


Charley Pride Honored with Lifetime Achievement Award At The National Museum of Afric Photo Charley Pride Honored with Lifetime Achievement Award At The National Museum of African American Music
by A.A. Cristi - October 26, 2021

Last night at the National Museum of African American Music, Country music legend and pioneering artist, Charley Pride, was honored with the RIAA Lifetime Achievement Award. Michele Ballantyne (COO of the RIAA) was on-hand to present the honor to Charley's son, Dion Pride, and also to the National M...


VIDEO: Watch Susan Sarandon, Faith Prince & More in the Trailer for MONARCH on FOX Photo VIDEO: Watch Susan Sarandon, Faith Prince & More in the Trailer for MONARCH on FOX
by Michael Major - October 28, 2021

Academy Award Winner Susan Sarandon, Golden Globe nominee Anna Friel, Grammy Award nominee Trace Adkins, Josh Sasse, Beth Ditto, Meagan Holder, Inigo Pascual, Martha Higareda and Emma Milani lead the cast of the new country music drama. Tony Award Winner Faith Prince, Adam Croasdell and Eva Amurri a...


VIDEO: Dolly Parton Shares The Books That Lifted Her Spirits During The Pandemic on T Photo VIDEO: Dolly Parton Shares The Books That Lifted Her Spirits During The Pandemic on TODAY SHOW
by Sarah Leiber - December 10, 2020

The country music icon chats about her book “Dolly Parton, Songteller: My Life in Lyrics” and shares how she would like her reading legacy to be known in this episode of “Open Book” with Jenna Bush Hager. ...


Full Lineup Announced for 56TH ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS Photo Full Lineup Announced for 56TH ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS
by Sarah Jae Leiber - April 05, 2021

Over 25 artists will perform more than 30 songs from three iconic Country Music venues: the Grand Ole Opry House,Nashville’s historic Ryman Auditorium and The Bluebird Cafe....


Country Music's Hargus 'Pig' Robbins Dead at 84 Photo Country Music's Hargus 'Pig' Robbins Dead at 84
by Marissa Tomeo - January 30, 2022

Hargus “Pig” Robbins, renowned pianist and Country Music Hall of Fame member passed away today, Jan 30, 2022. He was 84. Working thousands of recording dates since the late 1950s, Robbins has contributed to dozens of hits by artists in Country, rock, folk and pop. ...


GRAMMY Museum Presents The Power Of Women In Country Music Exhibit Photo GRAMMY Museum Presents The Power Of Women In Country Music Exhibit
by Michael Major - April 21, 2022

These legendary acts eventually made way for performers such as Reba McEntire, Shania Twain, and Faith Hill and present-day hitmakers Maren Morris, Yola, and Brandi Carlile. The exhibit celebrates a dynamic group of female songwriters and performers who come from diverse backgrounds and draw from a ...


Amazon Music Announces FOR LOVE & COUNTRY Documentary Film Photo Amazon Music Announces FOR LOVE & COUNTRY Documentary Film
by Michael Major - March 15, 2022

Examining country music’s evolution through the lens of a new generation of Black artists, the film will feature interviews and performances from Jimmie Allen, Blanco Brown, BRELAND, Shy Carter, Mickey Guyton, Willie Jones, Valerie June, Amythyst Kiah, Reyna Roberts, Allison Russell, Brittney Spence...


CMA'S SUMMER JAM Concert Airs Tomorrow on ABC Photo CMA'S SUMMER JAM Concert Airs Tomorrow on ABC
by Michael Major - September 01, 2021

The concert features performances by Carrie Underwood, Blake Shelton, Gwen Stefani, Luke Combs, Miranda Lambert, and more! Filmed July 27-28 with the Nashville skyline as the backdrop, this three-hour, artist-curated primetime special features more than 30 individual performances and collaborations ...


PATSY & LORETTA, Starring Megan Hilty & Jessie Mueller, Now Streaming on Netflix Photo PATSY & LORETTA, Starring Megan Hilty & Jessie Mueller, Now Streaming on Netflix
by Michael Major - February 02, 2022

Based on the untold true story of country singers Patsy Cline (Megan Hilty, Smash, The Good Wife) and Loretta Lynn (Jessie Mueller, Broadway's Waitress, Beautiful: The Carole King Musical) comes an incredible, and 'Crazy', story about their beloved friendship....


VIDEO: Dolly Parton Talks About Her New Book SONGTELLER on THE LATE SHOW WITH STEPHEN Photo VIDEO: Dolly Parton Talks About Her New Book SONGTELLER on THE LATE SHOW WITH STEPHEN COLBERT
by Sarah Leiber - October 21, 2020

Dolly Parton graces us with a bit of 'Bury Me Beneath The Willow,' a song her mom would to sing to her as a child and it brings Stephen Colbert to tears. Dolly's new book 'Songteller: My Life in Lyrics' is available everywhere now, and check out her new album 'A Holly Dolly Christmas.'...


Reba McEntire Will Lead FRIED GREEN TOMATOES Series Photo Reba McEntire Will Lead FRIED GREEN TOMATOES Series
by Sarah Jae Leiber - October 14, 2020

Reba McEntire will star in an NBC series adaptation of 'Fried Green Tomatoes.'  ...


Susan Sarandon and Anna Friel Cast in Fox's MONARCH Photo Susan Sarandon and Anna Friel Cast in Fox's MONARCH
by Michael Major - September 07, 2021

Monarch is a Texas-sized, multi-generational musical drama about America’s first family of country music. Sarandon will portray 'Queen of Country Music' Dottie Cantrell Roman and Friel will play the heir to her crown, who is on her own quest to stardom....


Country Music Star Trace Adkins Joins FOX's MONARCH Photo 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....


VIDEO: Brei Carter Shares New Video For 'Gave Him A Girl' Photo VIDEO: Brei Carter Shares New Video For 'Gave Him A Girl'
by Michael Major - October 04, 2021

Crossover country and southern pop recording artist Brei Carter is excited to release her new music video today for “Gave Him a Girl,” a song which she proudly embraces her southern country roots....


Eddie Bayers, Ray Charles, Pete Drake, & The Judds Join the Country Music Hall of Fam Photo Eddie Bayers, Ray Charles, Pete Drake, & The Judds Join the Country Music Hall of Fame
by TV News Desk - August 16, 2021

Bayers and Drake tied and will both be inducted in the “Recording and/or Touring Musician” category, which is awarded every third year in rotation with the “Non-Performer” and “Songwriter” categories....


Richard Lynch Calls On Americans To Pray For Their Country On New Inspirational Singl Photo Richard Lynch Calls On Americans To Pray For Their Country On New Inspirational Single 'He'll Make Everything Alright'
by Chloe Rabinowitz - October 02, 2020

The new single from chart-topping country singer-songwriter, Richard Lynch is the latest patriotic anthem of hope and inspiration to join the archives. Lynch's self-penned 'He'll Make Everything Alright' was borne out of the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic and the civil unrest growing in America. ...


Randy Travis' 'Fool's Love Affair' Breaks Top 5 On The Texas Regional Radio Chart Photo Randy Travis' 'Fool's Love Affair' Breaks Top 5 On The Texas Regional Radio Chart
by Sarah Jae Leiber - February 03, 2021

The New York Times called country music icon Randy Travis’ 2020 release, “Fool’s Love Affair” “a reassuringly sturdy jolt of traditionalism.”...






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