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ABC to Air BRAD PAISLEY THINKS HE'S SPECIAL on December 3 Photo ABC to Air BRAD PAISLEY THINKS HE'S SPECIAL on December 3
by Kaitlin Milligan - October 31, 2019

“Brad Paisley Thinks He's Special” is set to air TUESDAY, DEC. 3 (8:00-9:00 p.m. EST), on ABC. The variety special, hosted and executive produced by Sony country music superstar Brad Paisley, will showcase the energy of Music City from Nashville's iconic War Memorial Auditorium through a combination...


Grand Ole Opry, WSMOnline.com to Salute Randy Travis on His Birthday Photo Grand Ole Opry, WSMOnline.com to Salute Randy Travis on His Birthday
by Kaitlin Milligan - April 25, 2019

Legendary country superstar Randy Travis will make a special appearance on the Grand Ole Opry stage Saturday, May 4 to celebrate his 60th birthday. The Opry's flagship radio station 650 AM-WSM and its digital counterpart have named Travis their Artist of the Month and will mark the Opry and Country ...


Dolly Parton & Reba McEntire To Host CMAs After Brad Paisley Departs Photo Dolly Parton & Reba McEntire To Host CMAs After Brad Paisley Departs
by Sarah Jae Leiber - August 19, 2019

Variety reports that, after 11 years of Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood consistently hosting the Country Music Awards, ABC and the Country Music Association have decided to change things up. Underwood returns with Dolly Parton and Reba McEntire--Paisley departed the program....


Jerry Bradley, Brooks & Dunn and Ray Stevens Inducted Into Country Music Hall of Fame Photo Jerry Bradley, Brooks & Dunn and Ray Stevens Inducted Into Country Music Hall of Fame
by Kaitlin Milligan - March 18, 2019

The Country Music Association held a press conference this morning to announce the 2019 inductees into the Country Music Hall of Fame - Jerry Bradley, Brooks & Dunn and Ray Stevens....


CMT to Honor the One and Only Reba McEntire with ARTIST OF A LIFETIME Award Photo CMT to Honor the One and Only Reba McEntire with ARTIST OF A LIFETIME Award
by Sarah Jae Leiber - September 27, 2019

CMT has announced that country music icon Reba McEntire will be honored with the 'Artist of a Lifetime' award presented by Ram Trucks at this year's 'CMT Artists of the Year' event. The 10th annual celebration will air LIVE from Nashville's Schermerhorn Symphony Center on Wednesday, October 16 at 8p...


Jason Aldean To Receive ACM Dick Clark Artist of the Decade Award Photo Jason Aldean To Receive ACM Dick Clark Artist of the Decade Award
by Kaitlin Milligan - March 06, 2019

 The Academy of Country Music® announced today that three-time reigning Entertainer of the Year and current Entertainer of the Year nominee Jason Aldean will receive the ACM Dick Clark Artist of the Decade Award and perform at the 54th ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS, Country Music's Party of the Ye...


BWW Exclusive: See Megan Hilty Sing 'Walkin' After Midnight' from PATSY & LORETTA Photo BWW Exclusive: See Megan Hilty Sing 'Walkin' After Midnight' from PATSY & LORETTA
by Kaitlin Milligan - September 08, 2019

BroadwayWorld has an an exclusive video of Megan Hilty who plays Patsy in the upcoming Lifetime movie a?oePatsy & Lorettaa??, singing a?oeWalkin' After Midnight.a?? The video is timed to country icon Patsy Cline's birthday today in celebration of the film, which also stars Jessie Mueller, premiering...


Country Music Association Announces the Rob Potts International Exchange Program Photo Country Music Association Announces the Rob Potts International Exchange Program
by Kaitlin Milligan - May 29, 2019

The Country Music Association invites those interested in pursuing a career in the Country Music industry to apply for the 2020 Rob Potts International Exchange Program. The four-week industry-focused program, which honors the memory of the late Australian promoter Rob Potts, will select two recipie...


ABC to Air CMA COUNTRY CHRISTMAS Photo ABC to Air CMA COUNTRY CHRISTMAS
by Kaitlin Milligan - October 29, 2018

The ninth-annual “CMA Country Christmas” will air Monday, Dec. 10 at 8:00 PM/ET (7:00 PM/CT) on the ABC Television Network. Iconic entertainer Reba McEntire, who returns as host for a second year, will also perform during the holiday music special. Joining Reba are legendary acts and Country favorit...


VIDEO: Megan Hilty and Jessie Mueller Talk PATSY & LORETTA on GMA Photo VIDEO: Megan Hilty and Jessie Mueller Talk PATSY & LORETTA on GMA
by Kaitlin Milligan - October 08, 2019

Broadway stars Megan Hilty and Jessie Mueller sat down with Good Morning America on Tuesday to talk about playing country music legends Patsy Cline and Loretta Lynn, respectively, in the Lifetime original film Patsy & Loretta. During the interview, Hilty and Mueller open up about their roles as the ...


CMA COUNTRY CHRISTMAS Airs Tonight On ABC Photo CMA COUNTRY CHRISTMAS Airs Tonight On ABC
by Tori Hartshorn - December 10, 2018

"CMA Country Christmas" airs tonight at 8:00 PM/ET (7:00 PM/CT) on the ABC Television Network. Reba McEntire returns as both host and performer during the holiday music special. In addition to Reba, legendary acts and Country favorites in the all-star lineup include Tony Bennett, Dan + Shay, Brett E...


Maren Morris, Thomas Rhett, and More to Perform on the ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC AWARD Photo Maren Morris, Thomas Rhett, and More to Perform on the ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS
by Kaitlin Milligan - March 12, 2019

The Academy of Country Music® announced today the first group of performers for the 54th ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS. Brothers Osborne, Kane Brown, Miranda Lambert, Little Big Town, Reba McEntire, Maren Morris, Thomas Rhett, Chris Stapleton and George Strait will take the stage for can't-miss li...


Ronnie Dunn Releases Two New Singles Photo Ronnie Dunn Releases Two New Singles
by Abigail Charpentier - September 27, 2019

Prolific country icon Ronnie Dunn, announced “How Long” and “That's How I Got To Memphis” are the next singles from his upcoming solo album RE-DUNN today. The two newest releases from his highly anticipated covers project are available now....


Celebrate The CMA Awards With COUNTRY MUSIC'S BIGGEST STARS: IN THE SPOTLIGHT WITH RO Photo Celebrate The CMA Awards With COUNTRY MUSIC'S BIGGEST STARS: IN THE SPOTLIGHT WITH ROBIN ROBERTS
by Tori Hartshorn - October 26, 2018

In celebration of “The 52nd Annual CMA Awards,” Country Music's Biggest Night, ABC is set to air its 10th annual pre-CMA Awards Special, “Country Music's Biggest Stars: In the Spotlight with Robin Roberts,” Sunday, Nov. 11 from 9:00-10:00 PM/CT on The ABC Television Network. ...


NBC to Air DOLLY PARTON: 50 YEARS AT THE GRAND OLE OPRY Photo NBC to Air DOLLY PARTON: 50 YEARS AT THE GRAND OLE OPRY
by Kaitlin Milligan - October 10, 2019

Country music legend Dolly Parton is returning to NBC and will perform at one of the most iconic stages in the world when a?oeDolly Parton: 50 Years at the Grand Ole Oprya?? airs Tuesday, Nov. 26 from 9-11 p.m. ET/PT....


Grand Ole Opry Member, Jeannie Seely Enlightens Guests During Songwriter Session at T Photo Grand Ole Opry Member, Jeannie Seely Enlightens Guests During Songwriter Session at The Country Music Hall of Fame(R) and Museum
by Tori Hartshorn - February 28, 2019

Grand Ole Opry Member, Jeannie Seely and special guest Tim Atwood brought the attendees at the weekly Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum Songwriter Sessions to their feet during the event on Saturday Feb. 23. Watch the live-stream video here....


ABC to Air BRAD PAISLEY THINKS HE'S SPECIAL on December 3 Photo ABC to Air BRAD PAISLEY THINKS HE'S SPECIAL on December 3
by Kaitlin Milligan - October 31, 2019

“Brad Paisley Thinks He's Special” is set to air TUESDAY, DEC. 3 (8:00-9:00 p.m. EST), on ABC. The variety special, hosted and executive produced by Sony country music superstar Brad Paisley, will showcase the energy of Music City from Nashville's iconic War Memorial Auditorium through a combination...


Pacific Symphony Presents HAIL TO THE HEROES Photo Pacific Symphony Presents HAIL TO THE HEROES
by Julie Musbach - June 19, 2019

In an all new program, Pacific Symphony is joined by country music icon Lee Greenwood in a concert dedicated to honoring those who have served. Gather together for an evening of music, celebration and remembrance, to salute those who defended America's ideals and remember those who never returned. T...


Jeannie Seely Lends Talent to 'Country Music: Live at the Ryman – A Celebration of th Photo Jeannie Seely Lends Talent to 'Country Music: Live at the Ryman – A Celebration of the Film by Ken Burns'
by Kaitlin Milligan - April 04, 2019

Grammy winning Country music artist and renowned songwriter, Jeannie Seely, was on hand to introduce documentary segments and a performance honoring Loretta Lynn by Kathy Mattea at the “Country Music: Live at the Ryman, a Concert Celebrating the Film by Ken Burns.” on March 27....


Brandi Carlile, Kelly Clarkson, Luke Combs to Perform at the 54TH ACM AWARDS Photo Brandi Carlile, Kelly Clarkson, Luke Combs to Perform at the 54TH ACM AWARDS
by Kaitlin Milligan - March 19, 2019

The Academy of Country Music® announced today that Dierks Bentley, Brooks & Dunn, Brandi Carlile, Eric Church, Kelly Clarkson, Luke Combs, Dan + Shay, Florida Georgia Line and Ashley McBryde have been added to the powerful lineup of performers for the 54th ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS, Country Mu...


Carrie Underwood, Luke Combs Among the 2019 CMT ARTISTS OF THE YEAR Photo Carrie Underwood, Luke Combs Among the 2019 CMT ARTISTS OF THE YEAR
by Kaitlin Milligan - September 17, 2019

CMT today revealed it will honor superstar acts Carrie Underwood, Dan + Shay, Kane Brown, Luke Combs and Thomas Rhett as the top country artists of 2019 to be celebrated at this year's 10th Annual a?oeCMT Artists of the Yeara?? special, broadcasting LIVE from Nashville's Schermerhorn Symphony Center...


CMA COUNTRY CHRISTMAS Encore Presentation Airs Today Photo CMA COUNTRY CHRISTMAS Encore Presentation Airs Today
by BWW News Desk - December 22, 2018

“CMA Country Christmas,” the two-hour primetime annual holiday special, will air a special encore presentation Today, Dec. 22 at 8:00 PM/ET (7:00 PM/CT) on the ABC Television Network. Hosted by and featuring performances from iconic entertainer Reba McEntire, “CMA Country Christmas” also includes Ch...


A Very Special Evening With Vince Gill Coming To The VETS in Providence Photo A Very Special Evening With Vince Gill Coming To The VETS in Providence
by Tori Hartshorn - April 09, 2019

One of the most popular singers in country music, Vince Gill, will play The VETS in Providence on Friday, October 11, 2019 at 8pm. Tickets are on sale Friday, April 12. Tickets are $79.50 - $49.50 and can be purchased online at www.TheVetsRI.com, by calling (401) 421.ARTS (2787), or in person at The...


Maren Morris, Thomas Rhett, and More to Perform on the ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC AWARD Photo Maren Morris, Thomas Rhett, and More to Perform on the ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS
by Kaitlin Milligan - March 12, 2019

The Academy of Country Music® announced today the first group of performers for the 54th ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS. Brothers Osborne, Kane Brown, Miranda Lambert, Little Big Town, Reba McEntire, Maren Morris, Thomas Rhett, Chris Stapleton and George Strait will take the stage for can't-miss li...


Platinum Country Music Star Josh Turner Plays The McCoy Photo Platinum Country Music Star Josh Turner Plays The McCoy
by Stephi Wild - December 14, 2018

Multi-platinum country music artist Josh Turner has garnered multiple Grammy, Country Music Association, and Academy of Country Music award nominations with hits including "Your Man," "Why Don't We Just Dance," "Firecracker," "Would You Go with Me," "All Over Me," and "Time Is Love," the most played...






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