September, 2011

 

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  • Keri Sanders
    09/29/2011

     After the surprise announcement from Vince Gill on the Opry stage, Rascal Flatts' dreams are finally coming true...

  • Keri Sanders
    09/29/2011

     Events for country music's biggest month began Sept. 26 and culminate with the CMA awards on Nov. 9...

  • Melanie Agee
    09/29/2011

    For fans who can't wait for his November album release, they can can catch David on tour this October...

  • Melanie Agee
    09/29/2011

    Kenny does not stop when it comes to pleasing his fans through music...  

  • Melanie Agee
    09/29/2011

     The co-hosts for the 45th Annual CMA Awards will sing their hit song at the show...

  • Keri Sanders
    09/27/2011

     Starting in March,Country Music Hall of Fame visitors will have a chance to learn about Buck Owens and Merle Haggard, all through the narrative of living legend, Dwight Yoakam...

  • Melanie Agee
    09/27/2011

    The country trio, along with a host of other stars, will perform a benefit to help those affected by this summer's wildfires...

  • Julia Stamper
    09/27/2011

    The country trio makes a splash with their third album's No. 1 debut this week...

  • Keri Sanders
    09/27/2011

    With a list of country A-listers that would make any fan drool, the Opry's 86th birthday will be one to remember...

  • Melanie Agee
    09/27/2011

     Dierks celebrates the legend, Pink Floyd, and the release of his latest single, "Home"...

  • Melanie Agee
    09/27/2011

     Chesney's Hemmingway's Whiskey album has just become his 10th platinum album... 

  • Melanie Agee
    09/26/2011

    He will be the featured guest at the CMA Songwriters Series on Thursday, Nov. 3...

  • Melanie Agee
    09/26/2011

    The country megastar's world tour will be available to view in the comfort of your own home starting in Novemeber...

  • Julia Stamper
    09/26/2011

    A spontaneous decision led him to dedicate an entire album to the work of the Father of Bluegrass...

  • Julia Stamper
    09/26/2011

    The "Entertainer of the Year" nominee will play to a packed house at Bridgestone Arena next February...

  • Keri Sanders
    09/26/2011

     Her new video for the song, "Somebody's Chelsea," can be seen today for the first time on CMT...

  • Keri Sanders
    09/22/2011

     The non-televised event honored stars for their positive effects on the country music industry...

  • Keri Sanders
    09/22/2011

     As Luke Bryan begins his first headlining tour, fan reception could not be more welcoming...

  • Keri Sanders
    09/22/2011

    Catch the 2011 CMA Entertainer of the Year, along with the other four nominees, performing at the awards Nov. 9...

  • Melanie Agee
    09/22/2011

     For the Oak Ridge Boys, it's only natural to celebrate the release of their latest album with fans via Twitter...

  • Melanie Agee
    09/22/2011

    Jeff Bates made his way to Colombia to aid Compassion International... 

  • Melanie Agee
    09/22/2011

    Forbes' Highest Paid Country Artists list was recently released, and the top earners might not be what you'd expect...

  • Keri Sanders
    09/20/2011

     This fall, get ready to hear some of country music's greatest performers with the return of Opry Country Classics...

  • Keri Sanders
    09/20/2011

     It seemed only natural for The Boys and Cracker Barrel to team up for the release of their new album, and "Elvira's" 30th anniversary...

  • Keri Sanders
    09/20/2011

     Rodney Atkins can't take a back road from success, as he continues to gain popularity, celebrating his sixth No. 1 single and the release of a brand new music video...

  • Melanie Agee
    09/20/2011

    The Green Nights concert series invites The Judds to the Franklin Theatre... 

  • Keri Sanders
    09/20/2011

    The band admits that they didn't always get along during their early years ...

  • Melanie Agee
    09/20/2011

    Taylor Swift brought in Kenny Chesney, Ronnie Dunn, Tim McGraw and Paramore’s Hayley Williams for her concert this past weekend...  

  • Melanie Agee
    09/20/2011

     The Grand Ole Opry sets the stage to help honor the legendary Randy Travis on his 25 years with country music... 

  • Melanie Agee
    09/19/2011

    An entertainer for most of her life, the country legend will forever be remembered as such...

  • Melanie Agee
    09/19/2011

    The annual fundraiser for the Country Music Hall of Fame featured a wide variety of performers this year, including Sheryl Crow, Zac Brown, and Vince Gill...

  • Julia Stamper
    09/19/2011

    The "Tattoos on this Town" singer talks about his inspiration for the song, his body art, and plans for his next album...

  • Keri Sanders
    09/19/2011

    Though he has both a No.1 single and a No. 1 album, the country superstar took time to honor his musical heroes who played a role in shaping both his life and his career...

  • Keri Sanders
    09/15/2011

     With the praise his third album is getting since its recent release, Steve Holy could not be happier...

  • Keri Sanders
    09/15/2011

     In honor of her new album release, Martina McBride will tour the U.S. by train, making several stops along the way...

  • Keri Sanders
    09/15/2011

     If Entertainer of the Year wasn't enough, now Taylor Swift's amazing accomplishments will be honored in the most popular records book in the world...

  • Melanie Agee
    09/15/2011

     George Strait's recently released album, Here For A Good Time, debuts at No. 1... 

  • Melanie Agee
    09/15/2011

     The Grand Ole Opry celebrates George Jones' brithday with a few performances... 

  • Melanie Agee
    09/15/2011

    CMT's Invitation Only extended their coveted invitation to Trace Adkins... 

  • Julia Stamper
    09/13/2011

    The country superstar is devoted to funding cancer research and will participate in two Nashville fundraisers for Breast Cancer Awareness Month...

  • Melanie Agee
    09/13/2011

     LeAnn Rimes partnered with StandUp For Kids to create a powerful message for her fans... 

  • Melanie Agee
    09/13/2011

     Lifetime Achievement awards will be presented on October 13 in Nashville, Tenn....

  • Keri Sanders
    09/13/2011

     It must be Jason's kinda year, considering he has had three Platinum singles, one Double Platinum single and now, his new album has reached Double Platinum status...

  • Keri Sanders
    09/13/2011

     The wait for this year's CMT On Tour with Luke Bryan is finally coming to an end, as the first concert takes place this week...

  • Melanie Agee
    09/12/2011

    Though her latest single keeps climbing the charts, this country star's real joy is in welcoming her newborn daughter to the family...

  • Melanie Agee
    09/12/2011

    Country music runs in the family for this rising star, and he's putting his talents to good use at this10th annual concert...

  • Julia Stamper
    09/12/2011

    The Idol runner-up makes her debut next month with Wildflower...

  • Melanie Agee
    09/12/2011

    Country Music fans will be pleased with this year's show as many of their favorites take the stage to honor the non-televised category winners of the Academy of Country Music Awards...

  • Keri Sanders
    09/12/2011

    It's a big month for the star duo as they perform their duet, "It Had To Be You," on the season premier of Blue Bloods...

  • Keri Sanders
    09/12/2011

    This year marks the 100th anniversary of the man best known for the invention of bluegrass music.  His life and accomplishments will be honored with a concert in his name Sept. 28...

  • Keri Sanders
    09/08/2011

     Not only are we excited for CMT's returning programs, but now we can experience four new shows premiering this fall!...

  • Melanie Agee
    09/08/2011

    JaneDear girls announced the nominees for the CMA Broadcast Awards Wednesday...

  • Keri Sanders
    09/08/2011

     For the sixth year, Dierks Bentley will ride in style, raising money for charity along the way...

  • Melanie Agee
    09/08/2011

    Eric Church and Luke Bryan respond gratefully and graciously to their nominations for this year's CMA Awards...

  • Keri Sanders
    09/08/2011

     The 22nd International Bluegrass Music Awards has already made it clear this is not a show you'll want to miss, with several top-notch performers already announced and others in the works...

  • Melanie Agee
    09/08/2011

    Lady A's latest album, "Own the Night," will be released on Tuesday, Sept. 13.

  • Keri Sanders
    09/06/2011

     Miranda Lambert, Ashley Monroe and Angaleena Presley compose the Pistol Annies, a group of country gals who just want to sing- and sing well...

  • Keri Sanders
    09/06/2011

     The city that never sleeps is about to experience CMT Crossroads with Sting and Vince Gill, a combo that is sure to leave an impression..

  • Webb
    09/06/2011

    Hosted by Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood, 2011 CMA Awards will be Broadcast Live From the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville Wednesday, Nov. 9 on ABC...

  • Melanie Agee
    09/06/2011

    Jake Owen reaches No. 1 on the iTunes Country Albums Chart with the release of his latest album, Barefoot Blue Jean Night...

  • Melanie Agee
    09/06/2011

    Darius Rucker joined Brad Paisley's Wetter and Wilder Tour in Europe and plans to come home full of ideas for his own tour this fall...

  • Melanie Agee
    09/06/2011

    King George has recruited one of country music's best voices, Martina McBride, for his 2012 tour...

  • Keri Sanders
    09/01/2011

    Lucky for concert goers, Tracy's impending court charges were dropped, leaving him free to continue his tour...

  • Keri Sanders
    09/01/2011

    This teen country star may be living the good life, but he's still figuring out the trouble with girls...

  • Melanie Agee
    09/01/2011

    Alan Jackson will appear on a special honoring the 10th anniversary of 9/11...

  • Melanie Agee
    09/01/2011

    Jason Aldean's "My Kinda Party" to open ACC football games each week...

  • Melanie Agee
    09/01/2011

    The second CMA Country Christmas holiday special is scheduled for Bridgestone Arena in Nashville later this year...