It started with a tweet. It ended with, well, we don’t yet. But here’s the middle, so far. On Jan. 14, Chris Willman, a features editor for Variety, tweeted: “I turned on the 105.1 country station in L.A. just now, and they were playing the new song by Gabby Barrett, and then, without any pause…… MORE
After 12 years as the co-host of the CMA Awards—11 with Brad Paisley—Carrie Underwood revealed via Instagram on Dec. 31 that “it’s time to pass the hosting torch” in 2020. Carrie’s unexpected announcement has spawned lots of chatter regarding who the heir apparent(s) to the hosting throne will be in 2020. While there is plenty…… MORE
Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve With Ryan Seacrest Channel: ABC Time: 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. ET Hosts: Ryan Seacrest (NYC), Lucy Hale (NYC), Ciara (Hollywood), Billy Porter (New Orleans) Performers: NYC (Eastern Time Zone) Post Malone, BTS, Sam Hunt, Alanis Morissette and the Broadway cast of Jagged Little Pill Miami (Eastern Time Zone)…… MORE
Brad Paisley may have been absent from the CMA Awards this year, but he came back to prime time in a big way on Dec. 3 as host of his own variety TV special, Brad Paisley Thinks He’s Special. The 60-minute special featured Brad—and a bevy of his famous friends—performing music and comedic numbers from…… MORE
Here’s everything you need to know about Brad Paisley’s new TV special, Brad Paisley Thinks He’s Special. Date: Dec. 3 Time: 7 p.m. CT Television Station: ABC Location: War Memorial Auditorium, Nashville What to Expect: A combination of Brad’s signature humor, unexpected surprises, heartfelt pieces and rousing musical performances Special Guests: Carrie Underwood, Tim McGraw,…… MORE
As everyone takes a break to stuff themselves with turkey and count their blessings on Thanksgiving, we asked three of our favorite country stars—Scotty McCreery, Kelsea Ballerini and Thomas Rhett—to tell us what they’re thankful for in 2019. Scotty McCreery “Family, friends, [wife] Gabi. This Thanksgiving we’re headed to the LSU football game [against Texas…… MORE
Before the 2019 American Music Awards were handed out at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles on Nov. 24, many country stars walked the red carpet, including performers Shania Twain and Thomas Rhett, winners Carrie Underwood, Kane Brown and Dan + Shay, presenter Kelsea Ballerini and more. Check out our red carpet photo gallery below,…… MORE
From nominations and notes to performers and presenters, here’s everything a country music fan needs to know about the 2019 American Music Awards. Date: Nov. 24 Time: 8 p.m. ET/delayed PT Location: Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles Television Station: ABC Host: Ciara Pre-Show: 6 p.m. ET via Twitter Performers: Thomas Rhett, Shania Twain, Taylor Swift,…… MORE
Brad Paisley may have been absent from the CMA Awards this year, but he’s coming back to prime time on Dec. 3 as host of his own variety TV special, Brad Paisley Thinks He’s Special. The 61-minute special will feature Brad—and a bevy of his famous friends—performing music and comedic numbers from Nashville’s iconic War…… MORE
The CMA Awards on Nov. 13 will celebrate legendary women in country music throughout its broadcast. The show will kick off with a decades-spanning medley by Carrie Underwood, Reba McEntire and Dolly Parton that will also feature Terri Clark, Sara Evans, Crystal Gayle, The Highwomen (Brandi Carlile, Natalie Hemby, Maren Morris and Amanda Shires), Martina…… MORE
Miranda Lambert fans in Atlanta got more than they bargained for at her concert on Saturday night (Jan. 20), when the singer and her band burst into a high-energy cover of the Joe Walsh classic “Rocky Mountain Way.” Lambert struts the stage and does the heavy song justice with a high-octane vocal performance, but the…