River Kelly Smith, the 3-year-old son of Granger Smith and wife Amber, has died “following a tragic accident.” Granger made the announcement via a statement released by his PR team, which you can read below. I have to deliver unthinkable news. We’ve lost our youngest son, River Kelly Smith. Following a tragic accident, and despite…… MORE
Listen to Trisha Yearwood’s Empowering New Single, “Every Girl in This Town”
Trisha Yearwood is shipping her new single, “Every Girl in This Town,” to country radio on June 10. The empowering tune serves as the lead single to Trisha’s upcoming studio album, which is expected to drop in the fall. “It’s an emotional song, because the lyrics remind me of that little girl who believed anything…… MORE
Watch Zac Brown Tells Haters to “F**k Off” During Acceptance Speech at CMT Music Awards
Zac Brown likes his chicken fried and his haters f’ed. During his acceptance speech for Group Video of the Year at the CMT Music Awards on June 5, Zac had some choice words for “all the haters” out there. After sharing his gratitude for the award, Zac shifted gears and offered some advice for young…… MORE
111 of Our Favorite Photos From the CMT Awards Red Carpet, Including Maren Morris, Carrie Underwood, Kelsea Ballerini & More
Before the stars hit the stage inside Bridgestone Arena for the CMT Music Awards on June 5, they strutted their stuff down the red blue carpet. Here are 111 of our favorite pics, courtesy of photographer Tammie Arroyo, AFF-USA.com. photos by Tammie Arroyo, AFF-USA.com… MORE
CMT Awards: The Winners
Video of the Year: Best video of the year; awarded to the artist and the video director. Carrie Underwood – “Cry Pretty” WINNER Kane Brown – “Good as You” Keith Urban feat. Julia Michaels – “Coming Home” Kelsea Ballerini – “Miss Me More” Luke Combs – “She Got the Best of Me” Male Video of…… MORE
Garth Brooks and Blake Shelton Team Up for New Single, “Dive Bar”
Garth Brooks and Blake Shelton have joined forces for a new duet, “Dive Bar,” which will be featured on Garth’s upcoming album, FUN. Garth revealed the details about the song at Blake’s Ole Red Nashville on June 5. Penned by Garth, Mitch Rossell and Bryan Kennedy, “Dive Bar” will be shipped to country radio on…… MORE
Midland to Drop Sophomore Album, “Let It Roll,” on Aug. 23
Midland—the trio comprised of Mark Wystrach, Cameron Duddy and Jess Carson—will drop sophomore album, Let It Roll, on Aug. 23. Like their 2017 debut album, On the Rocks, the new LP was co-produced by Dann Huff, Shane McAnally and Josh Osborne. Since releasing On the Rocks, Midland has toured with George Strait, Tim McGraw, Dwight…… MORE
Listen to Chris Stapleton’s New Song, “The Ballad of the Lonesome Cowboy,” From “Toy Story 4”
Chris Stapleton recorded a new song, “The Ballad of the Lonesome Cowboy,” for the soundtrack to Toy Story 4, which will be available on June 21 when the film opens nationwide. Penned by Randy Newman, the new tune was written from the perspective of Woody, the pull-string cowboy voiced by Tom Hanks. “Woody feels like…… MORE
Maren Morris & Stevie Nicks Team Up With Sheryl Crow for New Single, “Prove You Wrong” [Listen]
Maren Morris and Stevie Nicks lent their vocals to Sheryl Crow’s new single, “Prove You Wrong,” which will impact country radio on June 17. The new single will be featured on Sheryl’s upcoming duets album, Threads, which is set to be released this summer. The 17-song offering includes collaborations with Johnny Cash, Keith Richards, Joe…… MORE
Vote Now: CMT Reveals 5 Finalists for Video of the Year at CMT Awards
CMT revealed its five finalists for Video of the Year at the CMT Awards on June 5: Carrie Underwood – “Cry Pretty” Kane Brown – “Good as You” Keith Urban feat. Julia Michaels – “Coming Home” Kelsea Ballerini – “Miss Me More” Luke Combs – “She Got the Best of Me” Fan voting via Twitter…… MORE
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