Forbes released its list of the 20 Highest-Paid Country Stars of the year—and some recognizable names are once again in the mix. The 5 Highest-Paid Country Stars of 2019 Luke Bryan, $42.5 million Zac Brown Band, $38.5 million Keith Urban, $35 million Blake Shelton, $32 million Kenny Chesney, $31 million Although Luke Bryan earned almost…… MORE
Alabama’s Randy Owen Receives CMA Humanitarian Award During Surprise Presentation
Alabama frontman Randy Owen was presented with the CMA Foundation’s Humanitarian Award in surprising fashion. Under the guise of presenting radio vet Lon Helton with an industry honor, Randy and wife Kelly attended a reception at Nashville’s Analog at Hutton Hotel on Nov. 19. As the event unfolded, Lon took the stage to present Randy…… MORE
Carrie Underwood Drops Stylish New Video for “Drinking Alone” [Watch]
Carrie Underwood dropped a stylish new video for her current single, “Drinking Alone.” The new clip, which was directed by Randee St. Nicholas, features Carrie in dual roles. In addition to playing the song’s seductress, she croons the aching tune onstage: “We should be drinking alone, together / Drowning the pain is better / With…… MORE
Carly Pearce & Lee Brice Release New Video for “I Hope You’re Happy Now” [Watch]
Carly Pearce and Lee Brice released a new video for their powerful single, “I Hope You’re Happy Now.” Directed by Sam Siske, the new video features Carly and Lee trading verses, while the storyline revolves around a former couple moving on with their lives. “The first time I watched this music video I cried,” said…… MORE
Thomas Rhett Drops 2 Holiday Tunes, “The Christmas Song” & “Christmas in the Country” [Listen]
Thomas Rhett is getting into the yuletide spirit with the release of his first-ever holiday tunes, “The Christmas Song” and “Christmas in the Country.” “Christmas in the Country” is a new song that was penned by TR, David Garcia, Ashley Gorley and Chris Tomlin, while “The Christmas Song” is a holiday classic made popular by…… MORE
Brad Paisley Shares Details About His Upcoming TV Special: “I’m Roasted the Whole Time”
Brad Paisley may have been absent from the CMA Awards this year, but he’s coming back to prime time on Dec. 3 as host of his own variety TV special, Brad Paisley Thinks He’s Special. The 61-minute special will feature Brad—and a bevy of his famous friends—performing music and comedic numbers from Nashville’s iconic War…… MORE
Eric Church, Miranda Lambert, Dolly Parton, Dan + Shay & More Earn Multiple Grammy Nominations
Nominations for the 2020 Grammy Awards were announced this morning (Nov. 20). On the country music front, Ashley McBryde, Miranda Lambert, Dolly Parton, Eric Church, Tanya Tucker, Dan + Shay, Brandi Carlile, Lil Nas X, Billy Ray Cyrus and more earned multiple nominations. Eric Church, Reba McEntire, Pistol Annies, Thomas Rhett and Tanya Tucker will…… MORE
Jordan Davis & Wife Kristen Welcome Baby Girl
Jordan Davis and wife Kristen welcomed their first child—a baby girl—on Nov. 17. Jordan shared a photo of the newborn via Instagram, saying: “Excited to announce that Kristen and I have welcomed a beautiful baby girl…Momma and baby are both doing great, and I wanna thank everyone for the well wishes and love. God is…… MORE
Little Big Town’s Upcoming Album, “Nightfall,” Features 13 Self-Produced Tracks: “Lots of New Adventures on This Record”
Karen Fairchild, Kimberly Schlapman, Phillip Sweet and Jimi Westbrook of Little Big Town will drop their upcoming ninth studio album, Nightfall, on Jan. 17. Buoyed by lead single, “Over Drinking,” which was penned by Jesse Frasure, Cary Barlowe, Hillary Lindsey, Ashley Gorley and Steph Jones, the upcoming album follows 2017’s The Breaker, which was helmed…… MORE
Luke Bryan Finalizes Lineup for 6th Annual “Crash My Playa” Concerts in Mexico
Luke Bryan has finalized the lineup for his sixth annual Crash My Playa concerts at the Moon Palace in Riviera Cancun, Mexico, on January 22–25. During the four-night concert vacation on the beach, Luke will headline two nights, while Jason Aldean and Old Dominion will each headline one night. Additional performers include Lee Brice, Scotty…… MORE
