Carrie Underwood’s Canadian-born husband, Mike Fisher, has become a U.S. citizen. Mike, 38, who was born in Peterborough, Ontario, Canada, shared the news via his Instagram Story, with the caption: “Big day I’m officially American.” In 2018, Mike retired from the NHL after 18 years, including eight for the Nashville Predators. photo by Curtis Hilbun,…… MORE
Jake Owen Talks New Album, Success of Recent Singles, ACM Awards Nomination, Drifting Through Life & More
Jim Casey talks with Jake Owen about: creating his sixth studio album, Greetings From . . . Jake what ties the album together picking the 14 songs for the new album the all-star group of Nashville songwriters who have cuts on the album the success of singles “I Was Jack (You Were Diane)” and “Down…… MORE
Listen to Reba McEntire’s Liberating New Single, “Freedom”
Reba McEntire is shipping a new single, “Freedom,” to country radio. The tune, which was co-penned by Jay Brunswick, Tommy Cecil, Jaida Dreyer and John Pierce, is featured on Reba’s upcoming 33rd studio album, Stronger Than the Truth, which drops on April 5. In addition to co-producing the project with Buddy Cannon, Reba co-penned two…… MORE
Listen to Brett Young Duet With Brooks & Dunn on “Ain’t Nothing ’Bout You”
Two weeks before the April 5 release of their new album, Reboot, Brooks & Dunn have shared another track from the project: “Ain’t Nothing ’Bout You,” which features Brett Young. The upcoming album features an all-star cast of artists performing duets with country’s best-selling duo, including Kacey Musgraves, Kane Brown, Thomas Rhett, Brett Young, Lanco,…… MORE
The Song Remembers When: Jason Aldean’s “Tattoos on This Town”
We take you behind the scenes and explore the making of one of our favorite tunes with The Song Remembers When… This week, we take a look at Jason Aldean’s “Tattoos on This Town.”… MORE
Hero of the Week: Justin Downs
A rancher aids his neighbor in a time of perilous weather conditions in this week’s story. Have someone who has made a difference in your life? Learn how you can nominate them as the Hero of the Week.… MORE
Oak Ridge Boys Plan Two New Dave Cobb-Produced Albums, Including a Christmas Record
The Oak Ridge Boys—Joe Bonsall, Duane Allen, William Lee Golden and Richard Sterban—are getting a jump on the Christmas season by announcing an upcoming holiday record that will be released this fall. Produced by Dave Cobb (Jason Isbell, Sturgill Simpson, Chris Stapleton), the new holiday collection follows the Oaks’ 2016 yuletide offering, Celebrate Christmas. In…… MORE
Watch Hall of Fame Inductees Brooks & Dunn, Ray Stevens & Jerry Bradley Reflect on Historic Honor
The Country Music Association announced its new inductees to the Country Music Hall of Fame on March 18. The Class of 2019 includes Brooks & Dunn (modern era), Ray Stevens (veteran era) and Jerry Bradley (non-performer). Brooks & Dunn, Ray and Jerry will be officially inducted at a ceremony this fall. To celebrate the historic…… MORE
Ashley McBryde Earns Daytime Emmy Nomination
The nominations for the 2019 Daytime Emmy Awards were announced on March 20, leaving one country artist something to be excited about. Ashley McBryde earned a nomination for Outstanding Musical Performance in a Daytime Program for her renditions of “Girl Goin’ Nowhere” and “American Scandal” on CBS This Morning Saturday. Both songs appear on Ashley’s…… MORE
Woodstock 50 Lineup Includes Margo Price, Sturgill Simpson, Brandi Carlile & More
The lineup for Woodstock 50—a festival celebrating the 50th anniversary of the 1969 peace-love-music event—has been revealed and it features a handful of of country-centric performers, including Sturgill Simpson, Margo Price, Anderson East and Brandi Carlile. The three-day festival takes place Aug. 16–18 in Watkins Glen, N.Y., about 115 miles from the original location in…… MORE