CMA Awards Announce New Performers & Collaborations, Including Garth Brooks, Blake Shelton, Dan + Shay, Kacey Musgraves & More

The Country Music Association announced additional performers and collaborations for the 53rd annual CMA Awards on Nov. 13: Kelsea Ballerini (“Homecoming Queen?”), Brooks & Dunn with Brothers Osborne (“Hard Workin’ Man”), Garth Brooks with Blake Shelton (“Dive Bar”), Dan + Shay (“Speechless”), Kacey Musgraves with Willie Nelson, Lady Antebellum and Halsey, Old Dominion (“One Man…MORE

Reba McEntire to Launch New Podcast in 2020

Music? Check. TV? Check. Film? Check. Podcast? Soon-to-be check. Reba McEntire is tackling a new media in 2020 with the announcement she will launch her own podcast on Spotify. According to a press release, “Fans worldwide can tune in to hear Reba’s trademark wit and wisdom as she and expert guests share honest, comedic takes…MORE

Listen to Carrie Underwood’s Slow-Jammin’ New Single, “Drinking Alone”

Carrie Underwood will follow up her Billboard Top 5 single, “Southbound,” with the release of “Drinking Alone,” which impacts country radio immediately. Penned by Carrie, David Garcia and Brett James, “Drinking Alone” is the fourth single from Carrie’s 2018 album, Cry Pretty. The slow-jammin’ tune features Carrie crooning the aching chorus: “We should be drinking…MORE

Cole Swindell Scores 9th No. 1 Single With “Love You Too Late”

Cole Swindell scored the ninth No. 1 hit of his singing career as his current single, “Love You Too Late,” reached the top of both the Billboard Country Airplay chart and Mediabase chart this week. Penned by Cole, Michael Carter and Brandon Kinney, “Love You Too Late” is featured on Cole’s third album, All of…MORE

Luke Combs Ties Shania Twain’s All-Time Billboard Chart Record

Luke Combs has tied one of country music’s most impressive records. Once again this week, Luke’s 2017 debut album, This One’s for You, is No. 1 on Billboard’s Top Country Albums chart. The double-Platinum album, which has moved 2 million units according to the RIAA, has now spent 50 weeks at No. 1. Luke’s debut…MORE

Lanco Announces “What I See Tour”

The guys from Lanco—Brandon Lancaster, Chandler Baldwin, Jared Hampton, Tripp Howell and Eric Steedly—will embark on a headlining What I See Tour in 2020. The tour takes its name from Lanco’s new single, which drops on Nov. 4. Kicking off on Jan. 9 in Overland Park, Kan., the 13-date tour will make additional stops in…MORE

Chris Lane & Lauren Bushnell Get Married

After getting engaged on June 16, Chris Lane and Lauren Bushnell got married in Nashville on Oct. 25. According to People, Chris and Lauren tied the knot in front of 160 family and friends. Chris’ twin brother, Cory, served as his best man, while Lauren’s younger sister, Mollie, was her maid of honor. The couple…MORE