Earlier this month, following Beyoncé‘s performance with the Dixie Chicks at the 50th annual CMA Awards on Nov. 3, Travis Tritt—as well as many other country music fans—took to Twitter to voice his thoughts about the presence of non-country artists performing at country music awards show. While many agreed with what Travis had to say,…… MORE
Kelsea Ballerini Releases Collaboration of “My Favorite Things” With Piano Prodigy Joey Alexander
Country sweetheart Kelsea Ballerini has joined forces with critically acclaimed pianist Joey Alexander to release a collaboration of a classic tune, “My Favorite Things.” The single, a hit from The Sound of Music, was also the title track of Joey’s debut jazz album in 2015. Kelsea adds her stirring vocals to Joey’s extraordinary piano playing,…… MORE
Keith Urban and Carrie Underwood Gear Up for Australian and New Zealand Leg of Ripcord Tour
Keith Urban is heading to the Land Down Under in December, and he’s taking Carrie Underwood with him. The two superstars are joining forces for the final 2016 leg of Keith’s Ripcord Tour in Australia. “We are announcing officially that we are coming to Australia,” Keith says in the video clip. “And we’re also going…… MORE
Thanksgiving Television Lineup: Performances From Miranda Lambert, Garth Brooks, Trisha Yearwood, Eric Church, Kelsea Ballerini, Brett Eldredge & More
As you’re enjoying your feast on Turkey Day (and leftovers on Friday, Saturday and Sunday), many of your favorite country stars will be hitting the airwaves for television performances. Check out what’s in store on Thanksgiving, as well as the next few days, and enjoy your break. Thursday, Nov. 24 Good Morning America ABC, 8–10…… MORE
Watch Courtney Cole’s Heartfelt Performance of “Fall Like Rain” on “CMT’s Next Women of Country Live”
As part of CMT’s new digital series Next Women of Country LIVE, 20 female artists recorded live performances from CMT’s Nashville studio, including newcomer Courtney Cole. The latest video to be released has Courtney belting out her song “Fall Like Rain,” proving the Louisiana native has the pipes to keep her in the forefront of…… MORE
Cam Looks Up to “Badass Women” Like Dolly Parton, Loretta Lynn, Patsy Cline, Miranda Lambert, Carrie Underwood & Kacey Musgraves
Singer/songwriter Camaron Ochs, better known to the country music-loving world as simply Cam, is in the midst of the best year of her career. Not only did she earn multiple nominations at the Grammys (Best Country Solo Performance), ACM Awards (Song, Single and New Female Vocalist of the Year) and CMA Awards (Song and Music…… MORE
Family Tradition: 30 Country Stars Share Their Favorite Thanksgiving Traditions, Including Tim McGraw, Cole Swindell, Chris Young & More
From food and family to football and friends, we asked some of country music’s biggest stars about their favorite Thanksgiving tradition. Check out what they had to say. “We’ve always had a close family, so the holidays—whether it’s Thanksgiving or Christmas—are really the only times we get to get together as a family. Just sitting…… MORE
Newcomer Brooke Eden Makes Grand Ole Opry Debut
Every country artist dreams of playing the Grand Ole Opry, and newcomer Brooke Eden is no exception. The Florida native fulfilled a lifelong dream when she made her Opry debut on Saturday night (Nov. 19). “I remember the very first time I got to witness what that room feels like, and the only way I…… MORE
Tracy Lawrence Hosts 11th Annual Thanksgiving Turkey Fry to Feed Nashville’s Homeless [Photo Gallery] and Performs Tonight (Nov. 22) at Wildhorse Saloon
Tracy Lawrence continued his yearly Thanksgiving tradition today (Nov. 22) by hosting his annual Mission Possible Turkey Fry at the Nashville Rescue Mission. Now in its 11th year, Tracy and his team have provided nearly 4,500 turkeys and cooked more than 65,000 meals to help feed Nashville’s homeless over the years. “Thanksgiving is such a…… MORE
Jana Kramer Eliminated From “Dancing With the Stars” During Finals—Finishes 4th
Dancing With the Stars’ final four contestants—Jana Kramer, IndyCar driver James Hinchcliffe, former NFL wide receiver Calvin Johnson Jr. and Olympic gold medalist Laurie Hernandez—hit the ballroom floor for Part 1 of the season finale last night (Nov. 21) on ABC. The contestants performed two dances last night: one selected by the judges and a…… MORE
