The Academy of Country Music announced another round of performers for the 54th ACM Awards on April 7: Dierks Bentley, Brooks & Dunn, Brandi Carlile, Eric Church, Kelly Clarkson, Luke Combs, Dan + Shay, Florida Georgia Line and Ashley McBryde. Previously announced ACM Awards performers include Brothers Osborne, Kane Brown, Miranda Lambert, Little Big Town,…… MORE
Maren Morris’ “Girl” Streams to Success in Debut Week
Maren Morris’ new album, Girl, streamed to success after being released on March 8. With 23.96 million streams in its first week, Girl broke the record for most streams by a female artist in the country genre, besting Carrie Underwood’s 2018 album, Cry Pretty (14.44 million streams). Girl moved 46,000 equivalent album units, according to…… MORE
Dylan Scott and Wife Announce They Are Expecting Their Second Child
Dylan Scott and wife Blair announced they are expecting their second child. Dylan and Blair revealed the news via Instagram, noting that the baby is due in September. View this post on Instagram Secret is out… we are so excited to announce baby number ✌🏻 is on its way!😎 #september2019 📷: @blackmountainweddings A post shared…… MORE
In Less Than Two Days, Garth Brooks Has Sold $3.4 Million Worth of His Vinyl Boxed Sets
On March 14, Garth Brooks sold more than 14,200 units of his upcoming vinyl boxed set, The Legacy Collection. The boxed set will feature five albums—No Fences, The Chase, In Pieces, Fresh Horses and Triple Live—available in three different packages: Analog, Remix-Remaster and Limited. Each package includes seven vinyl records. For 24 hours on March…… MORE
George Strait Breaks George Strait’s Attendance Record at Houston Rodeo
George Strait one-upped himself during the final night of the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo on March 17. With 80,108 fans in attendance at NRG Stadium, George surpassed the venue’s previous record of 80,020 attendees, which the King of Country set in 2013. Special guests Robert Earl Keen and Lyle Lovett were also featured during…… MORE
Dolly Parton Opens Dollywood for the 2019 Season With New Additions [Photo Gallery]
Dolly Parton visited Dollywood on March 15 and 16 to help kick off the 2019 season at the theme park that has featured her name for more than 30 years. Dolly officially opened the season with the annual Festival of Nations (March 16–April 14), which highlights musical cultures from around the world. In addition to…… MORE
Country Music Hall of Fame Class of 2019 Includes Brooks & Dunn, Ray Stevens & Jerry Bradley
The Country Music Association announced its Class of 2019 for the Country Music Hall of Fame. Modern Era: Brooks & Dunn Kix Brooks and Ronnie Dunn of Brooks & Dunn are the best-selling duo in country music history with 27.5 million U.S. units sold, according to the RIAA. Let that sink in for a minute…… MORE
Tim McGraw to Perform Free Concert at the NFL Draft in Nashville
Music City is living up to its moniker as host of the 2019 NFL Draft. More than 20 Nashville-based acts will perform during the three-day event (April 25–27), including Tim McGraw. Tim will perform a free outdoor concert on Lower Broadway on Friday, April 26, at the Draft Main Stage, which is where the player…… MORE
[Live] Watch the Country Music Hall of Fame Announce Its Class of 2019
Today, the Country Music Association will elect one new member/act to the Country Music Hall of Fame in each of its three categories: Modern Era, Veteran Era and Songwriter/Musician/Non-Performer (this category rotates, and this year a non-performer will be elected). Reba McEntire will host the announcement at the Hall of Fame’s rotunda on March 18…… MORE
Eric Church Adds 13 New Shows to “Double Down Tour”
With 16 shows already under his belt, Eric Church’s 37-date Double Down Tour is in full swing. Now, the tour is getting additional dates. Eric announced 13 new shows in eight new cities, including stops in Philadelphia, Washington D.C., Calgary, Sacramento and more. “I don’t want to be two months from the end of this…… MORE
