If you are in the market for a new home, George & Norma Strait are selling their GORGEOUS San Antonio mansion and it is a Texan dream!!!! 14 fireplaces, his & her bathrooms and a dreamy back yard!!! Take a little tour here:… MORE
Dolly Parton, Sara Evans, Rita Wilson, Monica & Jordin Sparks Fight Breast Cancer With New Song, “Pink” [Listen]
Dolly Parton, Sara Evans, Monica, Jordin Sparks and Rita Wilson joined forces to record an anthemic new tune, “Pink.” Penned by Erin Kinsey, Jodi Marr and Victoria Shaw, the touching tune is brimming with hope for a future without breast cancer. A portion of the proceeds from the cross-genre collaboration will benefit Susan G. Komen,…… MORE
Gwen Stefani Gives Her Hits a Country Makeover With the Help of Jimmy Fallon [Watch]
Gwen Stefani was a guest on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon on Oct. 19. The tandem decided to have a little fun by creating an infomercial for Gwen’s “new” album, Gwen’s Gone Country. Fallon’s Buck Pinto hosted the infomercial as Gwen, who was decked out in her finest cowgirl garb, performed her hits with…… MORE
David Nail & Wife Catherine Welcome Baby Girl
David Nail and wife Catherine welcomed their third child—a baby girl named Ellie Britton Nail—on Oct. 19. David shared the news via Instagram, saying, in part: “Words do no justice. Just completely in awe of my new baby girl. Ellie Britton Nail, you are already so loved. God is great. I’m so proud of Cat.…… MORE
Bronze Statue of Loretta Lynn Unveiled at Ryman Auditorium
A bronze statue of Loretta Lynn was unveiled outside Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium on Oct. 20. Loretta’s statue joins two others—Bill Monroe and Little Jimmy Dickens—as part on the Ryman’s Icon Walk, which recognizes legends who have paved the way for Nashville performers. The statues of Bill Monroe and Little Jimmy Dickens were added in 2017…… MORE
Jennifer Nettles to Receive Inaugural “CMT Equal Play Award”
Jennifer Nettles will receive the inaugural CMT Equal Play Award during the CMT Awards on Oct. 21. Jennifer will be recognized during the telecast for her ongoing advocacy for women and diverse voices in the music industry. CMT launched its Equal Play initiative in 2019 in response to the lack of female representation in country…… MORE
Jason Aldean Is Climbing the All-Time List for No. 1 Singles on Billboard Country Airplay Chart
By scoring his 22nd No. 1 single (“Got What I Got”) on the Billboard Country Airplay chart this week, Jason Aldean continued to climb the ladder on the all-time list. Jason is in seventh place on the all-time list for most No. 1 singles on the Billboard Country Airplay chart, which was created in 1990.…… MORE
Garth Brooks and Trisha Yearwood to Release Cover of “Shallow” as New Single
Garth Brooks revealed that his new cover of “Shallow” with wife Trisha Yearwood will be shipped to country radio as a single. Garth and Trisha’s cover of “Shallow” will be included on Garth’s new album, Fun, which drops on Nov. 20. Penned by Lady Gaga, Andrew Wyatt, Anthony Rossomando and Mark Ronson for the 2018…… MORE
Lucky 13: Gabby Barrett’s “I Hope” Is No. 1 on the Hot Country Songs Chart for 13th Week
Gabby Barrett’s “I Hope” is No. 1 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart (streaming, sales and airplay-based) for the 13th week, which is the second-longest run by a solo female artist in the history of the chart. Only Maren Morris’ “The Bones” enjoyed a longer reign with 19 weeks atop the chart. Penned by…… MORE
Kix Brooks to Host Westwood One’s “A Salute to Our Military Veterans” Radio Special
In recognition of Veterans Day on Nov. 11, Kix Brooks will help honor the men and women who have served our country by hosting Westwood One’s annual radio special, A Salute to Our Military Veterans. Keeping with tradition, Kix has invited some of his friends to join him on this year’s show to talk about…… MORE
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Keep Those Texas Babies Reading
Getting our kids to read in the summer can sometimes be challenging but there are lots of teacher approved ideas and incentive programs available to keep them on track! They can earn game tokens from our Friends at Chuck E Cheese who has tons of rewards ideas for being a good student and a good…