August, 2011

 

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  • Keri Sanders
    08/31/2011

    It has been five years since the release of his last album, but if his new single is an indicator of things to come, it was well worth the wait...

  • Melanie Agee
    08/30/2011

    Capitol Street Party 4 will feature several big country artists this year in Nashville, Tenn...

  • Melanie Agee
    08/30/2011

     Neal McCoy's latest album will be produced by Miranda Lambert, Blake Shelton and Brent Rowan...

  • Keri Sanders
    08/30/2011

     After being downloaded over 750,000, it is no surprise Brad and Carrie's duet is tearing up the charts...

  • Melanie Agee
    08/30/2011

     Crook & Chase features interviews with country artists for the U.S. and Canada... 

  • Webb
    08/30/2011

    Country music veteran setting records at state and county fair venues...

  • Webb
    08/30/2011

    iPhone Game Initially Rejected for ‘Lewd and Lascivious’ Content...

  • Julia Stamper
    08/29/2011

    The band will host three small, intimate shows in celebration of their new album…

  • Julia Stamper
    08/29/2011

    Life At Best debuted at #3 and is earning praise from fans and critics alike…

  • Keri Sanders
    08/29/2011

    This rising country star will hit the road this fall, playing in over 60 cities...

  • Keri Sanders
    08/29/2011

    With two hits under their belt and a third single out, it is no surprise that tickets for their upcoming show sold out in a flash...

  • Keri Sanders
    08/29/2011

    After earning a spot on the Adult Contemporary charts for the last decade, Kenny Rogers is No. 6 on Billboard's 50th Anniversary of Adult Contemporary Chart...

  • Melanie Agee
    08/29/2011

    Lorrie Morgan is going non-stop after a summer abroad in Europe...

  • Melanie Agee
    08/29/2011

    Just in time for the CMT Music Awards, the renowned music chart ranks the genre's greatest artists...

  • Julia Simpson
    08/25/2011

    Five songwriters and artists will be honored at the ceremony with tributes, performances, and awards…

  • Julia Stamper
    08/25/2011

    The star premiers songs from her upcoming release and shares details about her inspiration for the album...

  • Keri Sanders
    08/25/2011

    Even though he's busy performing at sold-out concerts, Jason has released a new single for his dedicated fans to enjoy...

  • Keri Sanders
    08/25/2011

    He will be joined by other stars to remember those who lost their lives on September 11, 2001...

  • Keri Sanders
    08/25/2011

    In the midst of the overwhelming success of his latest single, Dierks looks to give back, announcing the details of his Miles & Music for Kids charity motorcycle ride...

  • Melanie Agee
    08/25/2011

    Kenny Chesney's last weekend date of his tour has been changed due to a hurricane warning in New England...

  • Melanie Agee
    08/25/2011

    The legendary country artist will release a collection of his most popular songs throughout his more than thirty year career...

  • Webb
    08/22/2011

    Chesney Joined by Matraca Berg, Brett James, Wendell Mobley, Craig Wiseman, and Host Bob DiPiero in Boston for Sold-Out Show

  • Webb
    08/22/2011

    The McClymonts have set out on their own to make it in the USA with a release of their hit Australian album and now an appearance on the Grand Ole Opry...

  • Keri Sanders
    08/22/2011

    Fans can't get enough of Taylor Swift, and now they can share her journey with her new movie, Taylor Swift's Journey to Fearless...

  • Keri Sanders
    08/22/2011

     After 55 years of Opry membership, there could be no better place for George Jones to celebrate his 80th birthday than on the Opry stage...

  • Keri Sanders
    08/22/2011

     For the 6th year in a row, Jason Aldean will donate all the proceeds from his annual benefit concert to Susan G. Komen for the Cure...

  • Keri Sanders
    08/20/2011

    Lady Antebellum's upcoming tour has become a family affair. The trio will be joined by Charles Kelley's brother, Josh Kelley, on select dates...

  • Webb
    08/18/2011

    The Boxcars lead nominations.  Dailey & Vincent and The Grascals vie for Entertainer of the Year...

  • Webb
    08/18/2011

    Well-known cancer survivors and supporters like Sheryl Crow have prominent parts in “I’m Gonna Love You Through It” video…

  • Webb
    08/18/2011
  • Keri Sanders
    08/18/2011

    For the third year in a row, Luke Bryan will be touring America's cropfields for his highly anticipated Farm Tour...

  • Keri Sanders
    08/18/2011

    Take A Back Road, will hit stores October 4...

  • Webb
    08/18/2011

    Kenny surpasses an old attendance record of Willie Nelson...

  • Keri Sanders
    08/15/2011

    After almost a decade of making music together, the Eli Young Band is overjoyed to be awarded their first gold record...

  • Melanie Agee
    08/15/2011

     Eddie Money's latest single helps salute our soldiers...

  • Melanie Agee
    08/15/2011

    American Idol winner Scotty McCreery announces release date for his debut album... 

  • Keri Sanders
    08/15/2011

     Martina McBride is all about the number 11. Her 11th album, which features 11 new songs, is aptly titled Eleven, and will be released October 11...

  • Keri Sanders
    08/15/2011

    Fairgoers were left in shock when a violent wind caused Sugarland's stage to suddenly collapse...

  • Melanie Agee
    08/15/2011

     American Idol runner-up, Lauren Alaina, has announced that her debut album will be released October 11... 

  • Keri Sanders
    08/11/2011

    The sister act will share their award-winning album with the U.S. later this month...

  • Keri Sanders
    08/11/2011

    A member of the Grand Ole Opry for 52 years, he will be remembered fondly by friends, family and music lovers alike...

  • Keri Sanders
    08/11/2011

    Film and country music fans alike are eagerly anticipating the brand new soundtrack, out September 27...

  • Julia Stamper
    08/11/2011

    The group had to find a new fiddler after their last left due to an injury...

  • Julia Stamper
    08/11/2011

    The song's official release date isn't for two more weeks, but "Baggage Claim" is already poised to top the charts...

  • Melanie Agee
    08/11/2011

    The new video debuted as No. 2 on CMT.com, but it didn't take long for it to reach the top...

  • Melanie Agee
    08/11/2011

    The Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum's annual fundraiser will feature several special guests and focus on the West Coast's contribution to country music...

  • Melanie Agee
    08/11/2011

    These country stars join a long list of musicians who are partnering with Save The Children to help raise money for the victims of Africa's famine...

  • Keri Sanders
    08/09/2011

    Only Joe Nichols can take a normal day in downtown Nashville and turn it into one big pool party...

  • Keri Sanders
    08/09/2011

     Even before the release of their new album, Lady Antebellum's leading single gains huge success...

  • Julia Stamper
    08/09/2011

    The legendary country group expressed their appreciation of their fans and the Opry at the ceremony last weekend...

  • Julia Stamper
    08/09/2011

    When the two stars combined forces, the resulting song received even more positive responses than either expected...

  • Melanie Agee
    08/09/2011

    Alan Jackson takes his single "Long Way To Go" to heart and travels to Sweden and Norway for tour...
     
     
     
     

  • Melanie Agee
    08/09/2011

    Steel Magnolia releases exclusive footage from their two-year journey as a country duo...

  • Julia Stamper
    08/08/2011

    The American Idol winner and runner up will premier their videos on CMT along with special behind-the-scenes footage...

  • Julia Stamper
    08/08/2011

    The country star will be joined by Tony and Emmy award winning actress Kristin Chenoweth...

  • Melanie Agee
    08/08/2011

    Applications are now being accepted for the September workshop... 

  • Keri Sanders
    08/08/2011

    In recognition of his many hits and unbelievable amount of performances, BMI threw a lavish party for Ronnie Dunn...

  • Keri Sanders
    08/08/2011

     Singers from all different genres are coming together to pay homage to one of country's greatest talents through a compilation CD... 

  • Keri Sanders
    08/08/2011

     Rascal Flatts can do no wrong, earning their 13th No. 1 single at the same time as they celebrate going platinum with their last album!...

  • Melanie Agee
    08/08/2011

    The Purveyors of Performance tour kicks off August 15 with over 70 dates scheduled...

  • Julia Stamper
    08/04/2011

    His second album was certified gold just two weeks after his latest album opened at #4...

  • Julia Stamper
    08/04/2011

    The Country Music Hall of Fame member and "King of Country Music" will release his 39th studio album next month...

  • Keri Sanders
    08/04/2011

    She is working to preserve American Folk songs for future generations through her recently published songbook...

  • Keri Sanders
    08/04/2011

    The star's new album, Love Don't Run, will hit stores September 13...

  • Keri Sanders
    08/04/2011

    Eric Church could not be happier with the success of his third and latest album, Chief...

  • Melanie Agee
    08/04/2011

    This legendary group will join other famous artists in Cracker Barrel's exclusive music program... 

  • Melanie Agee
    08/04/2011

    This radio star seems to be taking over the small screen as part of the kick-off for the release of his new album, Tailgates and Tanlines...

  • Keri Sanders
    08/02/2011

    If you want to enjoy a great show while helping make a child's Christmas extra special, join Charlie Daniels for the 10th annual Christmas 4 Kids concert this November!...

  • Julia Stamper
    08/02/2011

    Six arrested for brutally beating a man during concert...

  • Julia Stamper
    08/02/2011

    The tour will feature music from his new album Tailgates and Tanlines and from fellow stars Lee Brice, Josh Thompson and Matt Mason...

  • Melanie Agee
    08/02/2011

     Joe Nichols will host the ACM Honors this year for the first time ever...

  • Melanie Agee
    08/02/2011

     Miranda Lambert tweets her true feelings about a recent interviewer...

  • Julia Stamper
    08/01/2011

    The star talks about his new album and what he thinks is hot about Nashville...

  • Julia Stamper
    08/01/2011

    The 3rd Annual Pink Trash Ball, hosted by Women Rock for the Cure, will raise both money and awareness for cancer research...

  • Julia Stamper
    08/01/2011

    This stadium has hosted many legends, but Kenny's show is the highest ticketing country act in over two decades...

  • Melanie Agee
    08/01/2011

    Rock and Remembrance, a new music festival featuring both rock and country artists, has been developed to help honor the 10th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attack...

  • Melanie Agee
    08/01/2011

     Eli Young Band's "Crazy Girl" off it's soon to be released new album has already gone gold...

  • Melanie Agee
    08/01/2011

    Award-winning bluegrass artist Mountain Heart will be featured on NPR's Mountain Stage...

  • Keri Sanders
    08/01/2011

     Brad again joins together with Carrie to make a video for their hit duet, "Remind Me"...

  • Keri Sanders
    08/01/2011

     Trace Adkins is hitting the TV promotion circuit to pump up his new release, Proud To Be Here, which debuts this Tuesday, August 2...