Nashville’s 2020 CMA Fest (June 4–7) may have been cancelled because of the COVID-19 pandemic, but the Country Music Association is planning to keep fans entertained this summer. Jimmie Allen and Lindsay Ell will host CMA Summer Stay-Cay on July 1 at 5 p.m. CT. The live-stream event will air via CMA’s YouTube and Facebook.…
Caylee Hammack will release her major-label debut album, If It Wasn’t For You, on Aug. 14. Caylee, who was named to CMT’s 2020 Next Women of Country class, co-wrote and co-produced every song on the 13-track album. Additional songwriters include Natalie Hemby, Laura Veltz, Troy Verges and more. Ashley McBryde and Tenille Townes are featured…
More than 40 country stars, musicians and celebrities will join forces for CMT’s Feed the Front Line Live benefit concert on May 20. Feed the Front Line is dedicated to supporting local economies by purchasing meals from struggling restaurants and then donating the meals to frontline workers and other people in need during the COVID-19…
Country stars are trying to do their part to keep us entertained during our self-quarantines (hopefully) due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Here’s a rundown of what to expect as some of our favorite stars perform live and chat via social medial. April 7 (updated throughout the day) Stephanie Quayle: 10 a.m. CT – Facebook Travis…
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Bill Wither’s 1972 No. 1 hit, “Lean on Me,” has often served as a soundtrack of hope during charity events and times of need. With the COVID-19 pandemic, we are in a time of need. Tenille Townes recruited a handful of her musically gifted friends—Abby Anderson, Kassi Ashton, Keelan Donovan, Alex Hall, Adam Hambrick and…
Country stars are trying to do their part to keep us entertained during our self-quarantines (hopefully) due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Here’s a rundown of what to expect as some of our favorite stars perform live and chat via social medial. March 24 (updated throughout the day) Mitchell Tenpenny: 12 p.m. CT – Instagram Billy…
In addition to hosting the 55th ACM Awards on April 5 in Las Vegas, Keith Urban will also take the stage to perform. The Academy of Country Music made the announcement via Twitter on March 11. The Academy also revealed that Miranda Lambert will perform twice. In addition to a solo effort, Miranda will perform…
Goodbyes are hard. Country trio Rascal Flatts—comprised of Gary LeVox, Jay DeMarcus and Joe Don Rooney—revealed they are extending their Rascal Flatts Farewell: Life Is a Highway Tour with 11 new dates. After announcing an initial run of 25 dates, including stops in Chicago, Dallas, Atlanta and more, Rascal Flatts will make 11 additional stops…
Luke Bryan has finalized the lineup for his sixth annual Crash My Playa concerts at the Moon Palace in Riviera Cancun, Mexico, on January 22–25. During the four-night concert vacation on the beach, Luke will headline two nights, while Jason Aldean and Old Dominion will each headline one night. Additional performers include Lee Brice, Scotty…
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…
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…