Dan + Shay’s “Speechless” is No. 1 on the Billboard Country Airplay chart for the fourth consecutive week. Penned by Dan Smyers, Shay Mooney, Jordan Reynolds and Laura Veltz, the song was inspired by Dan’s marriage to Abby Law (May 2017) and Shay’s marriage to Hannah Billingsley (October 2017). The video for “Speechless” features footage…… MORE
With New Baby on the Way, Carrie Underwood Says She’s Cherishing Her Role as “Country Music Singer, Boss & Mom”
Carrie Underwood has a lot to look forward to this year as she awaits the birth of her second child in the next month or so. The impending bundle of joy will join big brother Isaiah, 3, and daddy Mike Fisher in the growing household. 2019 will also be busy for Carrie on a professional…… MORE
Scotty McCreery & Wife Add New Puppy to the Family
Newlyweds Scotty McCreery and wife Gabi added a new puppy to their family. Scotty revealed the news via Instagram with a pic of Gabi holding the new pup named Moose. According to Scotty, Moose is a seven-week-old yellow Labrador retriever from breeder Little Creek Labs is nearby Clayton, N.C. While Moose is “officially” Gabi’s dog,…… MORE
Singer/Songwriter Steve Moakler & Wife Welcome Baby Boy
Singer/songwriter Steve Moakler and wife Gracie welcomed their first child—a son named Jackson (Jack) Thomas Moakler—on Jan. 5. Both Steve and Gracie shared posts on Instagram announcing the special occasion with a pic of baby Jack. According to Gracie’s post, Jack was born around 2:30 p.m. on Jan. 5 after almost 24 hour of labor.…… MORE
Chris Janson Asks for Fans’ Help After Fender Guitar Is Stolen
The Grand Ole Opry’s most energetic performer, Chris Janson, needs your help. After performing at the Opry over the holiday break, Chris’ Fender guitar was stolen out of his car. Chris posted a notice on social media, saying, in part, “If anyone sees or hears about it, please notify local PD and me! Thanks y’all.…… MORE
Houston Rodeo’s 2019 Lineup Features Tim McGraw, George Strait, Luke Bryan, Kacey Musgraves, Chris Stapleton & Many More
Running from February 25 to March 17—yes, 21 days—Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo is one of the largest rodeo and livestock exhibitions in the world. Rodeo Houston features a carnival, a bar-b-que contest, 10K race and some of the best live entertainment in the country. The event pulled in more than 2.4 million attendees during…… MORE
Chris Young Salutes His Country Music Heroes With Release of New Single, “Raised on Country” [Listen]
Chris Young will try to score the 12th No. 1 single of his career with the release of “Raised on Country,” which will impact country radio on Jan. 28. Co-penned by Chris with frequent collaborators Corey Crowder and Cary Barlowe, “Raised on County” name-drops some of Chris’ country music heroes, including George Strait, Merle Haggard,…… MORE
Dolly Parton Celebrates 50th Anniversary as Grand Ole Opry Member
Stay gold, Dolly Parton. Today (Jan. 4), the Queen of Country is celebrating her golden anniversary—that’s 50 years—as a member of the Grand Ole Opry. “It was always my dream to be on the Opry,” says Dolly. “I actually got to sing on the Grand Ole Opry when I was about 10 years old. I…… MORE
Luke Bryan Finalizes Lineup for 5th Annual “Crash My Playa” Concerts in Mexico
The lineup is set for Luke Bryan’s 5th annual Crash My Playa concerts on January 23–26 in Riviera Maya, Mexico. During the four-night concert vacation on the beach, Luke will headline two nights, including his Luke & Friends set, while Thomas Rhett and Luke Combs will each headline one night. Chris Janson, Dustin Lynch, Jake…… MORE
Cassadee Pope to Host “Dinner With Your Dog” Event to Benefit Nashville Humane Society
Cassadee Pope—and her dog Cuppy—will host the ninth annual Unleashed: Dinner With Your Dog event at Nashville’s Loews Vanderbilt Hotel on Feb. 2. In addition to a full-course dinner, dessert and cocktails, the event will feature a silent and live auction, doggie catwalk and adoption opportunities. Guests are encouraged to bring their dogs. Funds raised…… MORE
