Canaan Smith and wife Christy welcomed their first child—a baby girl named Virginia Rose Smith—on Oct. 31. As Canaan told NCD on Nov. 12 during CMA Awards week, he’s having a “blast” as a new dad. “I’ve got a brand-new baby girl in the house—I’m up all night,” said Canann to NCD. “She’s 12 days…
With two Grammy Awards and five GMA Dove Awards to their credit, duo For King and Country—comprised of Australian-born brothers Joel, 35, and Luke Smallbone, 33—is well known in the Christian pop community. Country music fans were likely introduced to the duo during the recent remix of their hit song, “God Only Knows,” which features…
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Performing rights organization Broadcast Music Inc. held its 67th BMI Country Awards on Nov. 12 to honor its Songwriters of the Year, Song of the Year and Publisher of the Year, as well as present Dwight Yoakam with its President’s Award. The BMI President’s Award is presented to songwriters who have “distinctly and profoundly influenced…
Reba McEntire announced she will hit the road in 2020 for a dozen tour dates. Reba shared the news via social media, saying, in part: “I’m so excited to get back out on the road in 2020 and visit some places I haven’t been to in a while! Tickets for select dates go on sale…
CMT revealed its 2020 Next Women of Country class during its seventh annual showcase at the CMA Theater at the Country Music Hall of Fame on Nov. 12. Martina McBride introduced the 2020 class, which included Abbey Cone, Avenue Beat, Caylee Hammack, Gabby Barrett, Hailey Whitters, Kylie Morgan, Madison Kozak, Renee Blair, Sycamore, Tiera and…
From nominations and notes to performers and presenters, here’s everything a country music fan needs to know about the 2019 CMA Awards. Date: Wednesday, Nov. 13 Time: 7 p.m.–10 p.m. CT Location: Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena Television Station: ABC Hosts: Carrie Underwood with special guests Reba McEntire and Dolly Parton Red Carpet: live streamed on CMAawards.com/redcarpet…
The winners of the 2019 People’s Choice Awards—voted on by we the people—were announced on Nov. 10. On the country music front, Blake Shelton bested Luke Combs, Carrie Underwood, Luke Bryan and more for Country Artist of 2019. “WOW! Thank y’all! To the people & the fans—very grateful for this! @peopleschoice,” said Blake via Twitter.…
During a sit-down interview on The Ty Bentli Show this week, Carrie Underwood was overcome with emotion after hearing Miranda Lambert’s praise regarding her nomination for CMA Entertainer of the Year. Here’s a little backstory regarding Miranda’s praise. Last month in a lengthy Instagram post, Miranda Lambert shared her personal thoughts about the five nominees…
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Performing rights organization SESAC held its Nashville Music Awards at the Country Music Hall of Fame on Nov. 10 to honor its Songwriter of the Year, Song of the Year, Publisher of the Year and the its Most Performed Songs of 2019. Justin Ebach, who co-penned Dustin Lynch’s “Good Girl” and Brett Young’s “Here Tonight,”…
Thomas Rhett will perform at the American Music Awards on Nov. 24. TR, who is nominated for Favorite Male Artist – Country, joins previously announced performers Taylor Swift, Camila Cabello, Billie Eilish, Selena Gomez, Dua Lipa and Lizzo. Prior to taking the stage at the AMAs, TR will volunteer at a local food bank as…
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…