Although the Nashville Predators’ season came to a close last night (June 11) as the Pittsburgh Penguins defeated the Preds in Game 6 of the Stanley Cup Final, Smashville can still be proud of its incredible season. During the Preds playoff run, the hockey-loving world took notice of Nashville’s fanfare, crowd support and love of…… MORE
The NHL’s Nashville Predators were back in action against the Anaheim Ducks for Game 4 of the Western Conference Finals on Thursday night (May 18). Like the Preds six previous home playoff games, the performance of the national anthem was a star-studded affair—this time Kelly Clarkson had the honor. In Round 1 of the playoffs…… MORE
Leave it to Blake Shelton to get to the bottom of things. After rumors began to swirl that ABC was interested in Kelly Clarkson serving as a judge on its upcoming re-boot of American Idol, Blake dropped a reality TV bombshell on Facebook Live today (May 11). To kick off the video, Blake said he…… MORE
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Kelly Clarkson’s Hendersonville, Tenn., mansion (20 miles northeast of Nashville) is listed for a cool $8.75 million. The 20,000-square-foot palace sits, which was built in 2007, sits on four acres. Kelly bought the home in 2013 for $2.8 million. The waterfront estate features an eat-in kitchen, cowboy-themed bar, seven bedrooms, 11 baths, a saltwater pool,…… MORE
2016 was the Year of the Baby in country music. Country stars sure were getting busy bringing new life into the world. In January, LOCASH’s Preston Brust and wife Kristen welcomed daughter Love Lily, making her the first country music baby of the year—but not the last. From Jana Kramer and Charles Kelly to the…… MORE
With the announcement of her new gospel album, Sing It Now: Songs of Faith & Hope, being released on Feb. 3, Reba McEntire is offering up the song, “Softly and Tenderly,” to her fans. The album, co-produced by Rascal Flatts’ Jay DeMarcus and band leader/musical director Doug Sisemore, is a two-disc offering that will contain classic…… MORE
Kelly Clarkson will host her second annual Miracle on Broadway benefit concert tonight (Dec. 16) at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena. The concert, which will feature performances from Reba McEntire, Kelsea Ballerini, RaeLynn, Hunter Hayes, Chip Esten, The SteelDrivers and more, will benefit a number of charities, including Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle Tennessee, the W.O…… MORE
As you’re enjoying your feast on Turkey Day (and leftovers on Friday, Saturday and Sunday), many of your favorite country stars will be hitting the airwaves for television performances. Check out what’s in store on Thanksgiving, as well as the next few days, and enjoy your break. Thursday, Nov. 24 Good Morning America ABC, 8–10…… MORE
“Sweet.” That was the word of the night as Garth Brooks entertained a capacity crowd at Nashville’s Ascend Amphitheater during his celebratory concert that marked seven of his albums reaching diamond status (10 million sales). As guests Reba McEntire, Jason Aldean, Kelly Clarkson, Chris Young, Steve Wariner and Trisha Yearwood joined Garth onstage for performances,…… MORE
Toby Keith left us 10 months ago. But his music keeps on keepin’ on in a big way. He just went GOLD and PLATINUM again. His whole catalog has seen a boost since he passed away from cancer in February at the age of 62. The RIAA honored him this week with four more certifications,…
While 2024 certainly had its moments of inspiration and incredible country music . . . we also lost more than a few country superstars. Here are some members of the country music family that passed away this year: 1. Toby Keith. July 8th, 1961 to February 5th, 2024 2. Kris Kristofferson. June 22nd, 1936 to…