June, 2011

 

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  • Julia Stamper
    06/30/2011

    Artist to hold live streaming benefit concert...

  • Julia Stamper
    06/30/2011

    He may be through on The Voice for this season but his latest single isn't through being No. 1, for third week in a row...

  • Keri Sanders
    06/30/2011

    Ronnie Milsap took a break from country, recording pop and gospel albums, but the country legend is ready to add to his extensive list of number ones - country style...

  • Keri Sanders
    06/30/2011

    It appears congratulations are in order for Taylor Swift. The 21-year-old starlet not only has a sold-out world tour, but is also reveling in her 8th No.1 hit for her new release, "Mine"...

  • Melanie Agee
    06/30/2011

     CMT and CMT.com will host the video premiere of "Easy" by Rascal Flatts. 

  • Melanie Agee
    06/30/2011

    The King of Country Music continues to climb the charts with his latest release that just became available for download this week...

  • Julia Stamper
    06/28/2011

    CMA expects the series New York success to follow it north to Beantown...

  • Julia Stamper
    06/28/2011

    Willie Nelson and Vince Gill among artists featured on the album...

  • Keri Sanders
    06/28/2011

    Despite the growing number of teens and young adults flocking to the tanning beds, Taylor Swift embraces the natural glow of her fair skin...

  • Keri Sanders
    06/28/2011

    Blake Shelton's upcoming album has raised some challenges for the singing sensation, though in the end, it seems he has only come out stronger...

  • Melanie Agee
    06/28/2011

     Lady A's video for "Just A Kiss" is out and their next album is available to pre-order...

  • Melanie Agee
    06/28/2011

    "Country Girl (Shake It For Me)" makes 3rd gold single for Luke...

  • Julia Stamper
    06/27/2011

    Country star among 2012 honorees asks if his star can go next to wife Amy Grant's...

  • Julia Stamper
    06/27/2011

    If you weren't one of the lucky fans who spent a record amount of money in Nashville this year, you can see it on an ABC special this August...

  • Melanie Agee
    06/27/2011

     "Long Way To Go" available digitally now...

  • Melanie Agee
    06/27/2011

     Josh Turner lends a helping hand to the students in Ringgold, Ga. after the tornado in April...

  • Keri Sanders
    06/26/2011

    The Celebrity Apprentice winner John Rich, along with his counterpart Kenny Alphin, have just released their new music video, set to the stylings of "Footloose"...

  • Keri Sanders
    06/26/2011

    With a popular new single and his name on the Forbes' list of the 25 highest paid musicians, Toby Keith seems to be having a pretty good year...

  • Webb
    06/23/2011

    Jason Aldean's platinum release My Kind of Party remains at top of chart and latest single "Dirt Road Anthem" ain't doing so bad itself...

  • Keri Sanders
    06/23/2011

     Dolly Parton's 2011 calendar is booked solid with concerts and appearances. The country music legacy announces her upcoming world tour supporting her new single "Together You And I"...

  • Melanie Agee
    06/23/2011

    Toby Keith will be performing with songwriters who've penned hits for him...

  • Melanie Agee
    06/23/2011

    Jason Aldean grabs a bat for charity along with several other stars and baseball Hall of Famers like Ernie Banks...

  • Melanie Agee
    06/23/2011

     Country music legend Glen Campbell reveals that he has Alzheimer's but he's not done yet...

  • Keri Sanders
    06/21/2011

    Justin Moore is conducting a week-long event featuring interviews, appearances and performances all to launch the release of his new album, Outlaws Like Me...

  • Keri Sanders
    06/21/2011

     The Grascals' new EP is a tribute to all things Mayberry, including six songs originally showcased on The Andy Griffith Show...

  • Keri Sanders
    06/21/2011

    Mindy McCready is suing her mother, along with the National Enquirer, for an article published this June 8 making her out to be an unfit mother...

  • Keri Sanders
    06/21/2011

    Garth Brooks, Amy Grant and Alan Jackson are among the artist nominees for this year's Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame class, along with some top-notch writers who have written major country music hits...

  • Melanie Agee
    06/21/2011

    "Cup of Joe" campaign a natural tie-in for the well grounded country music star...

  • Keri Sanders
    06/21/2011

    Trace Adkins has recently announced that his new album, Proud To Be Here, is set to be release August 2. The album has 10 tracks plus four bonus tracks on the Deluxe Edition...

  • Melanie Agee
    06/21/2011

    New CD available only at Cracker Barrel Country Stores highlights some of the best performances on the Grand Ole Opry featuring new and old country music stars...

  • Melanie Agee
    06/21/2011

     The Grand Ole Opry sends The Band Perry to start the fireworks this 4th of July...

  • Melanie Agee
    06/20/2011

    Country music stars volunteer their time to the 2nd annual ACM Lifting Lives Music Camp held in conjunction with Vanderbilt University...

  • Julia Stamper
    06/19/2011

    T.J. Martell, YWCA, Music City Gives Back among the recipients of artist's generosity with time...

  • Keri Sanders
    06/19/2011

     Vince Gill will release his newest single, "Threaten Me With Heaven," late this summer. It is the first song on his new album due out this fall...

  • Julia Stamper
    06/16/2011

    Show marks first performance at the stadium in 26 years...

  • Melanie Agee
    06/16/2011

    Look for Mark's latest release next week...

  • Melanie Agee
    06/16/2011

    Fans love Scotty McCreery that big since American Idol...

  • Melanie Agee
    06/16/2011

    With a new wife, a handful of CMT Awards, a spot on a prime time television show and now another #1 single, Blake Shelton is hot...

  • Julia Stamper
    06/14/2011

    Shania has sold more than 75 million albums, making her top selling female country artist of all time...

  • Melanie Agee
    06/14/2011

    King George has 2nd best debut of career with his new single...

  • Melanie Agee
    06/14/2011

     Taylor Swift and Carrie Underwood named in Forbes' Best Paid Celebrities Under 30 list...

  • Julia Stamper
    06/14/2011

    First season winner announced during show's finale...

  • Julia Stamper
    06/14/2011

    "Long Way to Go" first song of new album that AJ will release this coming fall...

  • Keri Sanders
    06/14/2011

    American Idol season 10 winner Scotty McCreery and runner-up Lauren Alaina made their Grand Ole Opry debut last Friday to a sold out crowd...

  • Keri Sanders
    06/14/2011

     The CMA Music Festival sold out for the second year in a row, reporting 65,000 daily attendants and millions of dollars in revenue...

  • Julia Stamper
    06/13/2011

    Duo on 'Xtreme' tour this summer after three year break...

  • Julia Stamper
    06/13/2011

    Season 4 winner happy with greater country presence on the show...

  • Keri Sanders
    06/13/2011

    After performing on the CMT Country Music Awards, Luke Bryan's stardom seems to have skyrocketed overnight... 

  • Keri Sanders
    06/13/2011

      The Band Perry, Steel Magnolia and Eden's Edge to open for Hall of Famer Reba McEntire...

  • Melanie Agee
    06/13/2011

    The CMT Awards ratings were off the charts this yea... 

  • Melanie Agee
    06/13/2011

    Ricky Skaggs and his band Kentucky Thunder have announced the release of the new album, Country Hits Bluegrass Style...

  • Melanie Agee
    06/09/2011

    His new single is taking off and he's hanging out in Nashville with fans this week...

  • Keri Sanders
    06/09/2011

    Blake Shelton switches gears from country music to TV personality. The singer is currently coaching hopeful musicians on NBC's The Voice...

  • Keri Sanders
    06/09/2011

    Lady Antebellum's highly anticipated third album, Own The Night, is scheduled to be released in September...

  • Keri Sanders
    06/09/2011

    Country music's hottest stars performed at this year's CMT Music Awards, many going home with prestigious awards...

  • Melanie Agee
    06/09/2011

    Shania Twain returns to the stage at Caesar's Palace after her 15-month break...

  • Melanie Agee
    06/09/2011

     Willie Nelson walks with $500 fine for possession of marijuana..

  • Webb
    06/08/2011

    Special performances, giveaways and online fun planned…

  • Webb
    06/07/2011

    All you need to know about who's performing where and when at the 2011 CMA Music Festival...

  • Melanie Agee
    06/07/2011

    Loose connection in an electrical power strip destroys country star's home and belongings...

  • Melanie Agee
    06/07/2011

    Brad's new tour H20 II: Wetter & Wilder not only features traditional opening acts, but includes some afternoon warm-up shows that give newer artists a chance to perform...

  • Webb
    06/07/2011

    Her song "Like My Mother Does" performed on the final Amreican Idol premieres high on several charts...

  • Melanie Agee
    06/07/2011

    Exhibit in Nashville will cover Chet's long and illustrious career...

  • Webb
    06/05/2011

    Season finale airs Friday June 10th...

  • Webb
    06/05/2011

    Lee Brice and Josh Thompson to come along on tour also...

  • Webb
    06/05/2011

    Flatts' summer tour to include all kinds of festivities surrounding the concert performances...

  • Webb
    06/05/2011

    Extra shows and Grand Ole Opry member appearances for country music fans visiting Nashville this week...

  • Webb
    06/05/2011

    American Idol winner's first single is highest debut in over two decades...

  • Webb
    06/05/2011

    “Today Is Your Day” Marks First New Single From The Music Superstar In Six Years...

  • Webb
    06/05/2011
  • Webb
    06/05/2011

    Trace nor his wife were at home at the time but his three daughters escaped safely with nanny's help...

  • Webb
    06/02/2011

    Follow-up single "You Lie" quickly at top of charts also...

  • Webb
    06/02/2011

    Josh Thompson, Thompson Square and more to donate their talents to raise awareness and funds for the American Red Cross' tornado relief fund...

  • Webb
    06/02/2011

    Special Guests include Blake Shelton and Jerrod Niemann...