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Listen to Jerrod Niemann’s Handpicked Labor Day Playlist

Listen to Jerrod Niemann’s Handpicked Labor Day Playlist

From Sublime and Steve Miller Band to Jimmy Buffet and Johnny Paycheck, Jerrod Niemann’s musical influences are as diverse as his catalogue of country singles, which include No. 1 hits “Lover, Lover” and “Drink to That All Night.” As his current single with Lee Brice, “A Little More Love,” climbs the charts, the Kansas native…

Luke Bryan Reveals Track List for First-Ever Farm Tour EP

Luke Bryan Reveals Track List for First-Ever Farm Tour EP

Forget the media, Luke Bryan is going directly to his fans. The “Huntin’, Fishin’ and Lovin’ Every Day” singer decided to announce the track list for his first-ever Farm Tour EP—Farm Tour…Here’s To The Farmer—on his new Luke Bryan Fan App as well as his Facebook page. Check out the video message to his fans:…

In Honor of Labor Day, the 40 Hardest Working Songs in Country Music History: #1–10

In Honor of Labor Day, the 40 Hardest Working Songs in Country Music History: #1–10

It’s time to clock in—we’ve got the 40 Hardest Working Songs in Country Music. Today, Sept. 2, we’re featuring #1–10. Country music throughout the decades has not only embraced its working class roots, it’s made a point to praise them. Yes, work is tough, as Merle Haggard wrote in “Workin’ Man’s Blues” or as George…

Chris Young Is “Pumped” About His CMA Nomination for Musical Event of the Year

Chris Young Is “Pumped” About His CMA Nomination for Musical Event of the Year

You won’t get many—if any—complaints from Chris Young right now. Chris is currently enjoining back-to-back No. 1 singles—the title track and “Think of You”—from his fifth studio album, I’m Comin’ Over, which also topped the Billboard Country Albums chart. He’s got a new single with Vince Gill, “Sober Saturday Night,” climbing the charts, and he…

Vote Now: Biggest CMA Snub of 2016

Vote Now: Biggest CMA Snub of 2016

The nominations for the 50th annual CMA Awards were announced on Aug. 31, but there were more than a few notable names left off the ballots, including Blake Shelton, Jason Aldean, Sturgill Simpson, Brandy Clark, Sam Hunt and more. Here’s your chance to right the CMA wrong by voting for who you think is most…

Watch Toby Keith Behind the Scenes in the Studio as He Records New Single, “A Few More Cowboys”

Watch Toby Keith Behind the Scenes in the Studio as He Records New Single, “A Few More Cowboys”

Flag-waving, boot-kicking, U.S.A.-loving Toby Keith is back on the Billboard charts with a new single, “A Few More Cowboys.” The tune, which was co-written by Toby, Dean Dillon and Bobby Pinson, is straight out of Toby’s vintage-sounding repertoire. Throughout the song, the Oklahoma native croons about the Toby-esque solutions to some of our country’s problems,…

Get a Sneak Peek of Billy Ray Cyrus’ Home in New Video

Get a Sneak Peek of Billy Ray Cyrus’ Home in New Video

With a new album, Thin Line, ready to drop on Friday, Sept. 9, Billy Ray Cyrus is preparing for the big day by making a video for the title track. The behind-the-scenes video, shot in Billy Ray’s home, takes viewers through the creative process for the single and album. Fans get a sneak peek into…

In Honor of Labor Day, the 40 Hardest Working Songs in Country Music History: #11–20

In Honor of Labor Day, the 40 Hardest Working Songs in Country Music History: #11–20

It’s time to clock in—we’ve got the 40 Hardest Working Songs in Country Music. Today, Sept. 1, we’re featuring #11–20. Country music throughout the decades has not only embraced its working class roots, it’s made a point to praise them. Yes, work is tough, as Merle Haggard wrote in “Workin’ Man’s Blues” or as George…

Did a Bell Ring? Because Eric Paslay Got His Wings

Did a Bell Ring? Because Eric Paslay Got His Wings

It may sound like an odd request but when Eric Paslay needed a set of wings, he knew just who to ask. The singer/songwriter went straight to renowned artist Kelsey Montague—known for her original angel wing street art—and asked her to paint a set of wings for his upcoming tour. Eric’s new single, “Angels in…

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Keep Those Texas Babies Reading

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…