CMT announced Ashley McBryde will co-host the 2020 CMT Music Awards on Oct. 21, with previously announced hosts Kane Brown and Sarah Hyland. “I am beyond excited, and maybe a little nervous, to host an awards show for the very first time,” says Ashley. “Luckily, it’s not all about me—it’s about celebrating badass music videos…… MORE
Lee Brice Releases Reflective New Single, “Memory I Don’t Mess With” [Listen]
Lee Brice will try to score his ninth No. 1 single with the release of “Memory I Don’t Mess With.” Penned by Lee, Brian Davis and Billy Montana, the new single will impact country radio on Nov. 2. “It’s about exactly what it says,” says Lee. “It’s one of those memories, it’s one of those…… MORE
Listen to Ronnie Milsap’s New Rendition of “Merry, Merry Christmas Baby”
Country Music Hall of Fame member Ronnie Milsap recorded a new rendition of “Merry, Merry Christmas Baby.” The holiday hit was originally recorded by teen queen Dodie Stevens in 1960. Ronnie delivers his signature swagger—with a touch of upbeat optimism—as he croons the bluesy chorus: “Have a merry Christmas, baby / And a happy New…… MORE
Florida Georgia Line Honored With “Angels Among Us Award” by St. Jude Children’s Hospital
Tyler Hubbard and Brian Kelley of Florida Georgia Line were honored with the Angels Among Us Award by St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital on Oct. 15. The duo follows in the esteemed footsteps of past recipients Randy Owen, Jake Owen, Brad Paisley, John Rich, Darius Rucker, Lady Antebellum and more. Over the years, FGL has…… MORE
Christie’s Auction to Benefit ACM Lifting Lives Features Items From Dolly Parton, Tim McGraw, Dwight Yoakam & More
Christie’s is hosting an online auction (Oct. 15–29) to benefit the ACM Lifting Lives COVID-19 Response Fund, which was created to support individuals in the country music community who are currently in need of pandemic relief assistance. Items have been donated by Dolly Parton, Keith Urban, Dwight Yoakam, Tim McGraw, Miranda Lambert, Reba McEntire, Little…… MORE
Watch Luke Combs Perform “Better Together” at 2020 Billboard Music Awards
In addition to taking home three trophies at the Billboard Music Awards on Oct. 14, Luke Combs performed his new single, “Better Together.” Penned by Luke, Dan Isbell and Randy Montana, “Better Together” is the fifth single from Luke 2019 album, What You See Is What You Get. “I wrote ‘Better Together’ in the mountains…… MORE
Watch Dan + Shay’s New Acoustic Performance of “I Should Probably Go to Bed”
Dan Smyers and Shay Mooney of Dan + Shay shared a new performance video of their current single, “I Should Probably Go to Bed.” Dan traded in his piano for an acoustic guitar as Shay provided lead vocals in the clip that was recorded at Dan’s farm in the Nashville area. Penned by Dan, Shay,…… MORE
The Winners: 2020 Billboard Music Awards
The winners for the 2020 Billboard Music Awards were announced live from The Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles on Oct. 14 on NBC. Luke Combs took home three trophies, including Top Country Artist, Top Country Male Artist and Top Country Album, while Lil Nas X and Billy Ray Cyrus’ hit, “Old Town Road,” copped four…… MORE
Reba McEntire Reportedly Attached to New TV Series Based on “Fried Green Tomatoes”
Reba McEntire will star in a new NBC television series based on the 1987 novel, Fried Green Tomatoes at the Whistle Stop Cafe, according to Variety. The book was the basis for the 1991 movie, Fried Green Tomatoes, which starred Kathy Bates, Jessica Tandy, Mary Stuart Masterson, Mary-Louise Parker and Cicely Tyson. According to Variety,…… MORE
Trace Adkins Rounds Up 6 Songs for Brand-New EP, “Ain’t That Kind of Cowboy”
Trace Adkins rounded up a handful of songs for his new EP, Ain’t That Kind of Cowboy, which drops on Oct. 16. The six-song set features a number of top songwriters, including Hillary Lindsey, Corey Crowder, Josh Osborne, Jeffery Steele and more. Produced by Bart Butler, the new EP includes recently released songs “Just the…… MORE
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