Jennifer Nettles will receive the inaugural CMT Equal Play Award during the CMT Awards on Oct. 21. Jennifer will be recognized during the telecast for her ongoing advocacy for women and diverse voices in the music industry. CMT launched its Equal Play initiative in 2019 in response to the lack of female representation in country…… MORE
Jason Aldean Is Climbing the All-Time List for No. 1 Singles on Billboard Country Airplay Chart
By scoring his 22nd No. 1 single (“Got What I Got”) on the Billboard Country Airplay chart this week, Jason Aldean continued to climb the ladder on the all-time list. Jason is in seventh place on the all-time list for most No. 1 singles on the Billboard Country Airplay chart, which was created in 1990.…… MORE
Garth Brooks and Trisha Yearwood to Release Cover of “Shallow” as New Single
Garth Brooks revealed that his new cover of “Shallow” with wife Trisha Yearwood will be shipped to country radio as a single. Garth and Trisha’s cover of “Shallow” will be included on Garth’s new album, Fun, which drops on Nov. 20. Penned by Lady Gaga, Andrew Wyatt, Anthony Rossomando and Mark Ronson for the 2018…… MORE
Lucky 13: Gabby Barrett’s “I Hope” Is No. 1 on the Hot Country Songs Chart for 13th Week
Gabby Barrett’s “I Hope” is No. 1 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart (streaming, sales and airplay-based) for the 13th week, which is the second-longest run by a solo female artist in the history of the chart. Only Maren Morris’ “The Bones” enjoyed a longer reign with 19 weeks atop the chart. Penned by…… MORE
Kix Brooks to Host Westwood One’s “A Salute to Our Military Veterans” Radio Special
In recognition of Veterans Day on Nov. 11, Kix Brooks will help honor the men and women who have served our country by hosting Westwood One’s annual radio special, A Salute to Our Military Veterans. Keeping with tradition, Kix has invited some of his friends to join him on this year’s show to talk about…… MORE
Watch Reba McEntire Perform “Rumor Has It,” “Fancy” & More at Ryman Auditorium
Reba McEntire was one of the 35 artists taking part in the virtual Save Our Stages Festival on Oct. 16–18. The three-day virtual festival, in partnership with National Independent Venue Association (NIVA), featured performances recorded live at more than 25 independent concert venues across country. Fans were able to donate directly to the NIVA’s Emergency…… MORE
Jason Aldean Scores 24th No. 1 Single With “Got What I Got”
Jason Aldean scored his 24th No. 1 single as “Got What I Got” ascended to No. 1 on both the Billboard Country Airplay chart and Mediabase chart this week. Penned by Thomas Archer, Alex Palmer and Michael Tyler, “Got What I Got” is featured on Jason’s 2019 album, 9. The tune follows Jason’s previous No.…… MORE
Miranda Lambert, Chris Stapleton, Vince Gill & More Donate Handwritten Song Lyrics to Benefit Covid Relief Plan
More than two dozen artists—including Miranda Lambert, Chris Stapleton, Vince Gill, and Brooks & Dunn—have donated their handwritten song lyrics to benefit Music Health Alliance. The lyrics are being auctioned by Julien’s Auctions with proceeds supporting Music Health Alliance’s Covid-19 Relief Plan, which was created to provide assistance to music professionals and their families during…… MORE
12th Annual “Opry Goes Pink” Show on Oct. 24 to Feature Lauren Alaina, Little Big Town, Rita Wilson & More
The Grand Ole Opry’s 12th annual Opry Goes Pink show on Oct. 24 in support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month will feature performances by Lauren Alaina, Little Big Town, and Rita Wilson with Victoria Shaw and Erin Kinsey. The show will air live on Circle TV at 7 p.m. CT, as well as a companion…… MORE
Brooks on Brooks: Kix Says Garth Was Ready to “Let Other Acts Rock With” the CMA Entertainer of the Year Award
With 19 CMA Awards in their trophy cases, Kix Brooks and Ronnie Dunn of Brooks & Dunn are second only to George Strait (22) on the all-time list. The duo also took home the CMA’s most coveted award, Entertainer of the Year, in 1996. From one CMA Entertainer of the Year to another, Kix Brooks…… MORE
