Nashville’s AmericanaFest (Sept. 11–16) has nailed down its list of more than 250 artists slated to perform during the six-day festival, including John Prine, Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, Lee Ann Womack, Rosanne Cash, Hayes Carll, Brandy Clark, Ashley Monroe, Tyler Childers, Amanda Shires and more. The nominees for the 2018 Americana Honors & Awards were…… MORE
CMA Fest 2018 may be gone, but it’s not forgotten. Check out 19 of our favorite photos from four nights at Nissan Stadium, including pics of Brothers Osborne, Dan + Shay, Darius Rucker, Jason Aldean, Blake Shelton, Brett Young, Carrie Underwood, Luke Combs, Chris Stapleton, Dustin Lynch, Jon Pardi, Kelsea Ballerini, Lee Ann Womack, Dierks…… MORE
Night 3 at CMA Fest’s Nissan Stadium on June 9 saw a packed house enjoying the sounds of Jillian Jacqueline (national anthem), Lee Ann Womack, Sam Hunt, Jon Pardi, Dustin Lynch, Kelsea Ballerini, Chris Stapleton and Keith Urban. Check out our photo gallery, courtesy of photographer Jason Simanek. all photos by Jason Simanek… MORE
With a voice as sweet as toffee pudding, England-to-Nashville transplant Fiona Culley has been carving out her own space in Music City since crossing the pond six years ago. In addition to recording a 2016 duet with Darius Rucker, “Life On the Line,” which she co-wrote, Fiona dropped her debut single, “Act Like a Lady,”…… MORE
With a voice as sweet as toffee pudding, England-to-Nashville transplant Fiona Culley has been carving out her own space in Music City since crossing the pond six years ago. In addition to recording a 2016 duet with Darius Rucker, “Life On the Line,” which she co-wrote, Fiona dropped her debut single, “Act Like a Lady,”…… MORE
From pickups to makeup, country stars pitch a plethora of products as television commercial spokespersons. But how many have danced with the Devil to pitch the perilous powers of fast food? Well, we’re glad you asked, because we found more than a few who have sold their deep-fried souls for a song and dance, including…… MORE
If you don’t have time to comb through social media all day, here’s what you’ve been missing over the last 24 hours or so in the country music world: Lee Ann Womack sits down with “The Killer.” Jason Aldean delights in his unborn child’s outlaw spirit. Blake Shelton is excited to return to The Voice. Tyler…… MORE
Lee Ann Womack Fall Tour Sept. 8 The Family Arena St. Charles, MO* Sept. 9 U.S. Cellular Center Cedar Rapids, IA* Sept. 10 St. Croix Casino Turtle Lake, WI Sept. 14 AmericanaFest, Music City Roots Tent Nashville, TN Sept. 16 AmericanaFest, Country Music Hall of Fame Nashville, TN Sept. 22 Charleston Civic Center Charleston, WV*…… MORE
Innovative online music series Skyville Live paid tribute to Jerry Lee Lewis last night (Aug. 24) with performances from George Strait, Toby Keith, Lee Ann Womack, Chris Stapleton, Kris Kristofferson and Waylon Payne. The ivory-tickling Jerry Lee, whose career spans more than 60 years, is responsible for classic tunes such as “Great Balls of Fire,”…… MORE
Almost 300 artists will descend upon Nashville for the 17th annual AmericanaFest on Sept. 12–17. Today (Aug. 1), the Americana Music Association announced the final round of artists who are slated to perform during the six-day event, including Lee Ann Womack, Reckless Kelly, Shelby Lynne & Allison Moorer, Sam Outlaw and more. Previously announced performers…… 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…