Saturday Night Live viewers got a double dose of Kentucky badassery on Jan. 27 as scheduled musical performer Chris Stapleton invited surprise guest Sturgill Simpson to join him onstage for two songs. The Kentucky natives teamed up to sing “Midnight Train to Memphis” and “Hard Livin’,” two songs that appear Chris’ new album, From A…… MORE
Trace Adkins Announces “How Did We Get Here Tour”
Trace Adkins is hitting the road this spring for his 30-plus-date How Did We Get Here Tour. The tour kicks off on April 5 in Biloxi, Miss., and makes stops in Oklahoma City, Winnipeg, Sacramento, Albuquerque and more. Ticket pre-sale for select dates begins at 10 a.m. local time on Jan. 30. Use the pre-sale…… MORE
Chris Stapleton Announces 36-Date “All-American Road Show Tour”
Chris Stapleton will hit the road this summer for his 2018 All-American Road Show Tour. The 36-date tour kicks off on June 16 in Brandon, Miss., and makes stops in Seattle, Denver, Los Angeles, Chicago, Atlanta and more. Marty Stuart and Brent Cobb will serve as support on the tour. Pre-sale tickets for the Stapleton…… MORE
Photo Gallery: Grammy Awards Red Carpet, Including Reba, Thomas Rhett (+ His Shoes), Little Big Town and More
Before the trophies were handed out at the 2018 Grammy Awards on Jan. 28, a number of stars walked the red carpet, including a country contingent of Reba McEntire, Thomas Rhett, Chris Stapleton, Emmylou Harris, Brothers Osborne, Alison Krauss, Little Big Town, The Secret Sisters, Kelly Clarkson and Lady Antebellum’s Dave Haywood and Charles Kelley.…… MORE
Chris Stapleton Takes Home Three Grammys in Monster Night; Other Winners Include Little Big Town, Reba, Jason Isbell & More
After winning two Grammys in 2016, Chris Stapleton one-upped himself last night (Jan. 28) at the 2018 Grammys by winning awards for Best Country Album (From A Room: Vol. 1), Best Country Solo Performance (“Either Way”) and Best Country Song (“Broken Halos”). “It’s a wonderful room to be in all these people tonight and we’re…… MORE
Grammy Winners for Country Fans
Here’s a rundown of the Grammy winners from the world of country, Americana and bluegrass. Best Country Solo Performance “Either Way”—Chris Stapleton WINNER “Body Like A Back Road”—Sam Hunt “Losing You”—Alison Krauss “Tin Man”—Miranda Lambert “I Could Use A Love Song”—Maren Morris Best Country Duo/Group Performance “Better Man”—Little Big Town WINNER “It Ain’t My Fault”—Brothers…… MORE
Merle Haggard’s “Santa Fe Super Chief” Tour Bus Is For Sale
Burley Auction Gallery in New Braunfels, Texas, will hold an auction on Feb. 10, and one of the items up for bid is Merle Haggard’s former tour bus. The 2008 Motor Coach Industries tour bus includes a master bedroom, four bunks, lounge area and vintage train horn. Merle nicknamed the bus the “Santa Fe Super…… MORE
10 Things Jason Aldean Says About His New Single, Album & Tour
On Jan. 26, Jason Aldean released the first single, “You Make It Easy,” from his upcoming eighth studio album, Rearview Town, which will drop on April 13. The bluesy ballad was co-penned by Morgan Wallen, Jordan Schmidt and Florida Georgia Line’s Brian Kelley and Tyler Hubbard. Jason stopped by the Nash campus to talk about…… MORE
Watch Reba McEntire Play Colonel Sanders in New Kentucky Fried Chicken Ad
Reba McEntire is no chicken . . . she’s a colonel. Reba is the latest celebrity to assume the identity of Colonel Harland Sanders in a KFC ad spot. Over the last few years, a number of actors have donned the Colonel’s white suit and black sting bow tie for the gig, including Rob Lowe,…… MORE
Jason Aldean Releases New Single, “You Make It Easy,” From Upcoming Album, “Rearview Town” [Listen]
Jason Aldean released the first single, “You Make It Easy,” from his upcoming eighth studio album, Rearview Town, which will drop on April 13. The bluesy ballad was co-penned by Morgan Wallen, Jordan Schmidt and Florida Georgia Line’s Brian Kelley and Tyler Hubbard. “Growing up in Macon, Georgia, I had a chance to learn about…… MORE
