Reba McEntire and Darius Rucker have released a new recording of “In the Ghetto.” Reba and Darius, who co-hosted the CMA Awards on Nov. 11, performed the tune during the show as a tribute to Mac Davis, who passed away in September. Mac penned the song, which Elvis Presley scored a Top 5 hit with…… MORE
Watch Miranda Lambert Perform New Single, “Settling Down,” at the CMA Awards
Miranda Lambert performed her new single, “Settling Down,” at the CMA Awards in Nashville on Nov. 11. Penned by Miranda, Luke Dick and Natalie Hemby, “Settling Down” is featured on Miranda’s 2019 album, Wildcard. The mid-tempo tune is currently No. 38 on the Billboard Country Airplay chart after seven weeks. The new single juxtaposes Miranda’s…… MORE
Watch Chris Stapleton’s Promo for New Holiday Album, “A Very Covid Christmas,” From “Jimmy Kimmel Live”
Chris Stapleton will release his new studio album, Starting Over, on Nov. 13, but did you know he also has a new holiday album in the works? Neither did we, until we saw Chris’ promo for A Very Covid Christmas: Holiday Songs for a Pandemic on Jimmy Kimmel Live on Nov. 11. Of course, the…… MORE
Luke Combs Wins 2 CMA Awards for Male Vocalist & Album of the Year
Luke Combs continued his hot streak at the CMA Awards in Nashville on Nov. 11. Luke picked up two CMA Awards for Male Vocalist of the Year and Album of the Year (What You See Is What You Get). Luke now has five CMA Awards, including wins in 2019 for New Artist, Male Vocalist and…… MORE
Maren Morris Wins 3 CMA Awards for Female Vocalist, Single & Song of the Year
Maren Morris had a huge night at the 54th CMA Awards on Nov. 11 in Nashville. Maren picked up three trophies, including Female Vocalist of the Year, Single of the Year (“The Bones”) and Song of the Year (“The Bones”). Maren now has six CMA Awards, including New Artist of the Year (2016) and Album…… MORE
Eric Church Wins First CMA Entertainer of the Year Award
After receiving four nominations for CMA Entertainer of the Year (2015, 2017, 2019, 2020), Eric Church finally won country music’s most-coveted award on Nov. 11 at the 54th CMA Awards in Nashville. The win marks Eric’s fourth CMA Award, following trophies for Album of the Year (2012, 2016) and Musical Event of the Year (2015).…… MORE
The Winners: 2020 CMA Awards
The winners for the 54th annual CMA Awards will be revealed on Nov. 11 beginning at 7 p.m. CT on ABC. We’ll keep the list of winners updated as they are announced, including the early winners. Musical Event of the Year “10,000 Hours” – Dan + Shay (with Justin Bieber), Producer: Dan Smyers “Be A Light” –…… MORE
Garth Brooks Says New “Fun” Album Is “Gonna Have Those Garth Moments”
Garth Brooks will finally release his new album, Fun, on Nov. 20. Garth has already shared a number of songs from Fun, including “That’s What Cowboys Do,” “The Road I’m On,” “Courage of Love,” “Party Gras,” “All Day Long,” “Stronger Than Me” and “Dive Bar” with Blake Shelton. The 14-track album also features a cover…… MORE
Oak Ridge Boys, Jon Pardi, Cam & More to Perform on the Grand Ole Opry on Nov. 14
The Grand Ole Opry will tally its 4,950th consecutive Saturday night broadcast on Nov. 14 with a showcase featuring Jon Pardi, Cam, the Oak Ridge Boys, Bill Anderson, John Conlee, Charlie Worsham and more. A one-hour portion of the show will air live on Circle Television at 8 p.m. CT featuring Jon Pardi, Cam and…… MORE
Thomas Rhett & Lauren Akins to Co-Host “CMA Country Christmas” TV Special on Nov. 30
Thomas Rhett and wife Lauren Akins will co-host the 11th annual CMA Country Christmas TV special. The show, which was recorded a couple of weeks ago, will air on ABC on Nov. 30 at 8 p.m. CT. This year’s show represents the first time TR and Lauren have hosted the event. Past emcees of the…… MORE
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Our Thoughts on NBC’s Opry 100
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Spring Break Ideas for the Kiddos…
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