In honor of the CMA Awards 50th anniversary this year, 30 of country music’s biggest stars came together to record a new song and video, “Forever Country.” Last week, the new video for “Forever Country” took the country-loving world by storm, amassing more than 5.5 million hits on YouTube. The medley features a fresh take…… MORE
Country Music Hall of Famer and Grand Ole Opry Member Jean Shepard Dead at 82
According to the press release from the Grand Ole Opry, Jean Shepard passed away this morning (Sep. 25) at age 82 after entering hospice care late last week. Jean became a member of the Opry on November 21, 1955 and last appeared on November 21, 2015 when she became the only female to reach 60 years…… MORE
American Country Countdown Chart – Week of September 26, 2016
Check out the 40 hottest hits for the week of September 26, 2016 based on the official Mediabase country music chart.… MORE
The Song Remembers When: “Think of You” – Chris Young and Cassadee Pope
We take you behind the scenes and explore the making of one of our favorite tunes with The Song Remembers When… This week, we feature Chris Young and Cassadee Pope’s “Think of You.”… MORE
Kidde Hero of the Week: John
Our Kidde Hero of the Week spotlights John. Have a special hero in your life? Learn how you can salute that person or organization as the Kidde Hero of the Week.… MORE
If You Love Bonfires, Booze and Blowing Up Watermelons, You’ll Love Chase Rice’s New “Everybody We Know Does” Video
Last month Chase Rice released a new single, “Everybody We Know Does,” which is currently No. 50 on Billboard‘s Country Airplay chart. Written by Jeremy Bussey and Travis Denning, the new tune is a positive, blue-collar country anthem that Chase feels reflects his upbringing and current lifestyle. “I got the song from a publisher and…… MORE
Rascal Flatts Reveals Christmas Album Track List and Cover Art
Christmas is a coming and Rascal Flatts is getting into the Christmas spirit. Gary Levox, Jay DeMarcus and Joe Don Rooney have just revealed the title, cover and track listing of their upcoming Christmas album, The Greatest Gift of All, which is due out Oct. 21. The trio’s first-ever Christmas album—one they produced themselves—is a…… MORE
Even Kid Rock Was Amused By Zach Galifianakis’ Interview of Hillary Clinton on “Between Two Ferns”
Kid Rock has never been one to shy away from controversy. Actually, he seems to be quite fond of creating it, like when he opened for Zac Brown Band at Fenway Park earlier this month and decided to introduce a track by dropping an F-bomb directed toward 49er’s quarterback Colin Kaepernick (:50 second mark). Mr.…… MORE
2016 Americana Music Awards Red Carpet Photos
Last night (Sep. 21) the Americana Music Association held their annual Americana Music Awards at the Ryman Auditorium. It was a star-studded show with an eclectic list of performers including Steve Earle, Dwight Yoakam, William Bell, The Milk Carton Kids, Jason Isbell and Amanda Shires, Margo Price, George Strait and many others. We have listed…… MORE
Kix TV: Granger Smith
Watch Granger Smith on Kix TV. He and Kix discuss the music scenes in Texas and Nashville. And, Granger explains how Earl Dibbles, Jr. and the Yee Yee Nation were born.… MORE