Little Big Town and a motley crew of motel patrons make merry in a new video for “Wine, Beer, Whiskey.” The new tune, which was penned by Tofer Brown, Sean McConnell and LBT’s Karen Fairchild, Kimberly Schlapman, Phillip Sweet and Jimi Westbrook, is featured on the quartet’s ninth studio album, Nightfall, which debuted at No.…… MORE
Dan + Shay Release First Original Holiday Song, “Take Me Home for Christmas” [Listen]
Dan Smyers and Shay Mooney of Dan + Shay released their first original holiday song, “Take Me Home for Christmas,” at midnight on Nov. 6. The new tune was penned by Dan, Andy Albert, Jordan Reynolds, Jordan Schmidt and Mitchell Tenpenny. “This is our first original Christmas song, and we had a blast writing and…… MORE
Watch Brooks & Dunn Team With Luke Combs, Jon Pardi, Midland & More on “CMT Crossroads”
CMT Crossroads crossed up its playbook for an episode in 2019 featuring Brooks & Dunn teaming with a number of country artists. Instead of collaborating with a cross-genre artist—as is the norm on CMT Crossroads—Ronnie Dunn and Kix Brooks joined forces with a number of stars featured on their recent Reboot album, including Brett Young,…… MORE
Eric Church to Send New Single, “Hell of a View,” to Country Radio [Listen]
Eric Church will follow up his Top 25 single, “Stick That in Your Country Song,” by sending “Hell of a View” to country radio on Nov. 9. Penned by Eric, Casey Beathard and Monty Criswell, “Hell of a View” finds Eric crooning about chasing your dreams with the one you love: “This ain’t for everybody…… MORE
Watch Darius Rucker’s Sunny New Video for “Beers and Sunshine”
Darius Rucker dropped a new video for his feelgood single, “Beers and Sunshine,” on Nov. 5. Penned by Darius, Ross Copperman, J.T. Harding and Josh Osborne, “Beers and Sunshine” is Darius’ first new music since his 2017 album, When Was the Last Time. The new track, which was produced by Ross Copperman, is currently No.…… MORE
CMA Awards Reveal Additional Performers, Including Keith Urban, Ashley McBryde, Carly Pearce, Dierks Bentley & More
The Country Music Association revealed additional performers for the 54th annual CMA Awards on Nov. 11: Jason Aldean, Jimmie Allen, Ingrid Andress, Dierks Bentley, Brothers Osborne, Dan + Shay with Justin Bieber, Jenee Fleenor, Little Big Town, Old Dominion, Jon Pardi, Carly Pearce and Lee Brice, Keith Urban, and Morgan Wallen. Jason Aldean, Dierks Bentley, Brothers Osborne, Jenee Fleenor and Ashley McBryde will…… MORE
Carly Pearce Says Country Music “Saved My Soul” During Hard Year
Carly Pearce picked up four nominations at the upcoming CMA Awards on Nov. 11. In addition to earning a nomination for New Artist of the Year, Carly’s duet with Lee Brice, “I Hope You’re Happy Now,” is nominated for Song, Musical Event and Video of the Year. The tune topped the Billboard Country Airplay chart…… MORE
Maddie & Tae Celebrate “Merry Married Christmas” With New Last Names [Listen]
Maddie & Tae released a new holiday EP, We Need Christmas, on Oct. 23. The six-song project includes two original tunes, “Merry Married Christmas” and the title track, as well as four holiday standards: “This Christmas,” “Holly Jolly Christmas,” “O Come All Ye Faithful,” and “Christmas (Baby Please Come Home).” Astute followers of the duo…… MORE
Brantley Gilbert, Justin Moore, Craig Morgan & More to Perform on the Grand Ole Opry on Nov. 7
The Grand Ole Opry will tally its 4,949th consecutive Saturday night broadcast on Nov. 7 with a showcase featuring Craig Morgan, Brantley Gilbert, Justin Moore, John Conlee, Jeannie Seely, Suzy Boggus and more. A one-hour portion of the show will air live on Circle Television at 8 p.m. CT featuring Craig, Brantley and Justin. The…… MORE
Shenandoah Teams With Ashley McBryde on Sweet New Song, “If Only” [Listen]
Shenandoah will release a new album, Every Road, on Nov. 13. The 10-song collection of brand-new tunes features an A-list cast of collaborators, including Blake Shelton, Luke Bryan, Ashley McBryde, Dierks Bentley, Lady A, Zac Brown Band, Carly Pearce, Cody Johnson and Brad Paisley. Shenandoah topped the charts in the late ’80s and early ’90s…… MORE
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