Sam Hunt was arrested for driving under the influence and having an open container in Nashville on Nov. 21, according to a report from WKRN.com. According to the arrest warrant, police were notified that a driver was traveling the wrong way on a Nashville road. Officers located the vehicle going the wrong way and pulled…… MORE
![Sam Hunt Drops Friendly New Single, “Kinfolks” [Listen]](https://cdn.socast.io/6616/sites/443/2019/10/10180241/Sam-Hunt-CH.jpg#aqua_resizer_image_not_local)
Sam Hunt dropped his first new single in more than a year with the release of “Kinfolks” on Oct. 10. Penned by Sam with frequent collaborators Zach Crowell, Jerry Flowers and Josh Osborne, “Kinfolks” will impact country radio on Oct. 14. “When I think of ‘kinfolks,’ when I think of that phrase, I think of…… MORE
CMT announced that its Artists of the Year celebration on Oct. 16 at Nashville’s Schermerhorn Symphony Center will feature performances by Carrie Underwood, Dan + Shay, Kane Brown, Thomas Rhett, Ashley McBryde, Sam Hunt, Lady Antebellum and more. Award presenters will include Vince Gill, Maddie & Tae, Bobby Bones, Johnny Galecki, Lauren Akins and Lonnie…… MORE
![George Strait, Loretta Lynn, Luke Combs, Eric Church, Josh Osborne & More Win Nashville Songwriter Awards [Photo Gallery]](https://cdn.socast.io/6616/sites/443/2019/09/18121415/George-Strait-CH1.jpg#aqua_resizer_image_not_local)
The Nashville Songwriters Association International (NSAI) hosted its 2nd annual Nashville Songwriter Awards at the Ryman Auditorium on Sept. 17. In addition to performances by Reba McEntire, Sam Hunt, Dierks Bentley, Florida Georgia Line, Chris Janson, Jason Aldean, Lee Brice, David Lee Murphy, Dean Dillon and more, the NSAI handed out a number of awards,…… MORE
![Loretta Lynn & George Strait to Be Honored at Nashville Songwriter Awards [Performers Include Reba, Dierks, Sam Hunt & More]](https://cdn.socast.io/6616/sites/443/2019/07/16114958/George-Strait-Loretta-Lynn-AFF.jpg#aqua_resizer_image_not_local)
The 2nd annual Nashville Songwriter Awards—taking place on Sept. 17 at the Ryman Auditorium—will feature star-studded performances from Reba McEntire, Sam Hunt, Dierks Bentley, Chris Janson, Lee Brice, David Lee Murphy, Michael Ray, Dean Dillon and more. Country legend Loretta Lynn will receive the Kris Kristofferson Lifetime Achievement Award in recognition of her contributions to…… MORE
![Sam Hunt, Jason Aldean & Luke Bryan to Headline 2019 Stagecoach Festival [+ Full Lineup]](https://cdn.socast.io/6616/sites/1446/2018/07/09134418/Sam-Hunt-JS.jpg#aqua_resizer_image_not_local)
Stagecoach Music Festival announced that Luke Bryan, Sam Hunt and Jason Aldean will headline its three-day musical extravaganza in Indio, Calif., in April 2019. Luke will headline opening night on April 26, while Sam will be featured on April 27 and Jason will close the festival on April 28. “I always get fired up when…… MORE
![Highlights From the ACM Honors Ceremony, Including Chris Stapleton, Jon Pardi, Lauren Alaina, Sam Hunt & More [Photo Gallery]](https://cdn.socast.io/6616/sites/1446/2017/12/08090954/Chris-Stapleton.jpg#aqua_resizer_image_not_local)
The Academy of Country Music hosted the 12th annual ACM Honors ceremony on Aug. 22 at Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium to recognize the special honorees and off-camera category winners from the 53rd ACM Awards. Hosted by Lauren Alaina and Jon Pardi, the ceremony paid tribute to a number of artists for their specific achievements, including Alan…… MORE
The Academy of Country Music announced its first round of performers and presenters for the 12th annual ACM Honors ceremony, which will take place on August 22 at Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium. The ceremony will recognize the special honorees and off-camera category winners from the 53rd ACM Awards. Performers include Lauren Alaina, Kassi Ashton, Cam, Deana…… MORE
Sam Hunt released one song in 2017: “Body Like a Back Road,” which just happened to be the biggest country song of year. The tune was the best-selling country song in 2017, spent a record 34 weeks atop the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart and topped the Billboard Country Airplay chart. Sam followed up the…… MORE
From Honduras and Hawaii to Israel and Mexico, it’s no secret that jet-setting couple Sam Hunt and wife Hannah Lee love to travel. In fact, the cover art for Sam’s current single, “Downtown’s Dead,” depicts the colonial village of Bernal, Mexico, where Sam and Hanna Lee recently spent some time. As Sam gears up for…… 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…