OD taking some shows off… More people added to the CMT Awards… Matthew Ramsey of Old Dominion suffered a broken pelvis in three places in an ATV accident. As a result, they had are not canceling their tour, just postponing some dates. Shania Twain, Gwen Stefani and Alanis Morissette have joined the lineup for Sunday’s CMT Music Awards. Gwen will team up with Carly […]
Luke Combs talks teachers… The Band Perry breaks up… Growing up, Luke Combs thought everyone could sing. But it was his high school chorus teacher and her band director husband who showed him he had something special. He says, “They were two of the most instrumental parts of me building my confidence as a singer and […]
Carly Pearce is at #1… Megan Moroney’s ready for her debut album… Congratulations go out to Carly Pearce. “What He Didn’t Do” takes a big step up from four to take the number-one spot on the Mediabase country singles chart. This is Carly’s 4th number-one! Megan Moroney’s debut album “Lucky” comes out on May 5th. It […]
Dolly’s life in Rhinestones… The Browns life on the road… Dolly Parton’s book Behind the Seams: My Life in Rhinestones tells how she developed her style and gives fans a peek into her treasure trove of iconic costumes, shoes and wigs. She says, “It is my hope that you will enjoy a look at my life in costume […]
Kelsea wants to cross over… John Osborne welcomes twins… Kelsea Ballerini is ready to take a giant step in her career. She said, “I want to play arenas. I want to be the main draw. I want the pyrotechnics. I want to cross over, dare I say.” Kelsea will play arenas on Kenny Chesney’s I Go Back tour, which […]
Luke Combs get his 15th number one… Bailey talks about his album…. Congratulations go out to Luke Combs as he scores a two-week number-one with “Going, Going, Gone.” This makes it 15 number ones in a row for Luke! Bailey Zimmerman will release his full-length debut, Religiously. The Album, on May 12th. “The past two years of my […]
CMT Award nominations… CMT announced the nominees for this year’s CMT Music Awards. Lainey Wilson leads the list with four nominations, while Cody Johnson, Jelly Roll and Kane Brown follow with three. In addition, 21 artists are receiving their first CMT nominations. The CMT Awards, hosted by Kelsea Ballerini and Kane Brown, broadcast live from Austin, Texas April 2nd on CBS.
Dierks took his time… Country Music Hall of Fame update… Dierks Bentley started working on his new album, Gravel and Gold, when he and his family were sheltering in place in Colorado during the pandemic lockdown. He scrapped two versions of the album and continued working on it in Nashville until he got it right. Third time was […]
Kelsea is going to keep touring… CMA Fest performers… Kelsea Ballerini announced the third leg of her Heartfirst tour. Those 10 shows will kick off in June. She will be in Cleveland at the Agora for her sold out show on March 15th! The Country Music Association has released the initial lineup of performers at this year’s CMA […]