The 23rd annual Key West Songwriters Festival on May 9–13 in Florida will feature some of country music’s most talented singer/songwriters, including LANCO, Tyler Farr, Robert Earl Keen, Wade Bowen, Bruce Robison, Ashley McBryde and more. While attendees of the summer festival enjoy five days of sun, fun and music, they may also notice a…… MORE
Election Into the Country Music Hall of Fame Is the Industry’s Biggest Honor . . . But There’s One Problem
Grammy for Best Country Album. CMA Entertainer of the Year. ACM Entertainer of the Year. Grand Ole Opry Induction. Some awards and honors bestowed to artists in the country music industry are on another level. They mean more, not only to the artists, but also to the industry execs, media members and fans who are…… MORE
Jason Aldean Says “Gettin’ Warmed Up” Is the High-Energy Song His Fans Have Come to Expect [Listen]
Jason Aldean released a new video for “Gettin’ Warmed Up,” a tune from his upcoming album, Rearview Town, which drops on April 13. Written by Jaron Boyer, Josh Mirenda and Cole Taylor, “Gettin’ Warmed Up” is a fist-pumping, arena-rocking anthem that Jason says his fans have come to expect to hear at his live shows. “Anytime…… MORE
“Family First” Lady Antebellum Gears Up for Summer Tour With Six Kids On the Road
Lady Antebellum’s Hillary Scott, Dave Haywood and Charles Kelley are going to be doing a lot of “playing” on their co-headlining Summer Plays On Tour with Darius Rucker. When Dave welcomed daughter Lillie Renee Haywood on December 22 and Hillary gave birth to twins Betsy Mack and Emory JoAnn Tyrrell on January 29, it brought…… MORE
Chris Stapleton to Headline 2018 Pilgrimage Festival [Full Lineup]
The Pilgrimage Music & Cultural Festival announced the lineup for its fourth annual event on Sept. 22 and 23 in Franklin, Tenn. Chris Stapleton, Jack White, Lionel Richie, Counting Crows and Brand Carlile are among those slated to take the stage during the two-day festival that also features a variety of food trucks and craft…… MORE
Ricky Skaggs, Dottie West & Johnny Gimble Elected to the Country Music Hall of Fame
The Country Music Association announced its 2018 Country Music Hall of Fame inductees on March 27: Modern Era: Ricky Skaggs Veteran Era: Dottie West Musician: Johnny Gimble Ricky Skaggs As far as a pioneer, Ricky Skaggs is one of the great innovators and trailblazers of modern country. Ricky led the fight to bring country music…… MORE
Miranda Lambert Closes Tour With Sizeable Donations to Pet Shelters
With eight rescue dogs of her own, it’s no secret Miranda Lambert has a soft spot in her heart for fury, four-legged friends. That’s why in 2009, Miranda and her mom, Bev, started the MuttNation Foundation, an organization with the mission of ending animal suffering and homelessness on every front. The foundation has successfully raised…… MORE
Luke Bryan Scores 20th No. 1 Single With “Most People Are Good”
Luke Bryan scored the 20th No. 1 single of his career as “Most People Are Good” ascended to the top of the Billboard Country Airplay chart. Penned by David Frasier, Ed Hill and Josh Kear, the tune is the second single from Luke’s 2017 album, What Makes You Country. The song also marks Luke’s 12th…… MORE
Who’s New: Canaan Cox
Born: Asheville, N.C. Lives: Nashville Age: 28 Single: “Coming Back” EP: Canaan Cox Twitter: @CanaanCox Instagram: @CanaanCox Facebook: @CanaanMusic North Carolina native Canaan Cox has been surrounded by mountain music since birth, learning the mandolin, fiddle and guitar before studying musical theater at Catawba College in Henderson, N.C. After taking his talents to the high…… MORE
George Strait Accepts Texan of the Year Award: “Great Honor Is the Tip-Top of My List”
George Strait added a Texas-sized honor to his list of accomplishments on March 23. The Lone Star State native was named the “2018 Texan of the Year” by the Texas Legislative Conference. George was recognized for his many contributions to the state of Texas throughout the years, particularly within the last year for his role…… MORE
