Kelly Clarkson hosted the 2018 Billboard Music Awards on May 20 at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. On the country front, Chris Stapleton took home three awards, including Top Country Artist, Top Country Male Artist and Top Country Album. Sam Hunt’s “Body Like a Back Road” earned Top Country Song, while Luke Bryan copped…… MORE
Watch Dierks Bentley’s Inspiring New Video for “You Can’t Bring Me Down”
Dierks Bentley dropped an inspiring new video for “You Can’t Bring Me Down” on May 17. The new song follows the release of “Woman, Amen,” “The Mountain” and “Living” from Dierks’ upcoming ninth studio album, The Mountain (June 8). The new video features scenic footage of Dierks and his band performing the song in front…… MORE
Dan + Shay Release Wedding Song of the Summer, “Speechless” [Watch New Video]
Dan + Shay released “Speechless” on May 18, a tune that is likely to become the wedding song of the summer. The new song, which is featured on the duo’s upcoming self-titled album (June 22), was inspired by Dan’s marriage to Abby Law (May 2017) and Shay’s marriage to Hannah Billingsley (October 2017). The new…… MORE
Watch Scotty McCreery Sing No. 1 Hit, “Five More Minutes,” on “Harry” TV Show
Scotty McCreery stopped by Harry on May 17 to chat with host Harry Connick Jr. and perform his recent No. 1 hit, “Five More Minutes.” Scotty co-penned the deeply personal tune with Frank Rogers and Monty Criswell two weeks after the death of his grandfather in 2015. “There was a time I thought this song…… MORE
Darius Rucker to Perform as Part of Star-Studded Lineup on Season Finale of “American Idol”
Darius Rucker will perform live on the season finale of American Idol on May 21. The two-night finale, which begins on May 20, will also feature performances by judges Luke Bryan, Katy Perry and Lionel Richie, as well as Bebe Rexha, Gary Clark Jr., Nick Jonas + Mustard, Patti LaBelle, Yolanda Adams, Kermit the Frog…… MORE
Jason Aldean Added as Headliner at Nissan Stadium During First Night of CMA Fest
The Country Music Association announced that Jason Aldean will headline Nissan Stadium during the first night of CMA Fest on June 7. Jason joins Nissan Stadium headliners Carrie Underwood (June 8), Keith Urban (June 9) and Luke Bryan (June 10), as well as previously announced Nissan Stadium performers Kelsea Ballerini, Dierks Bentley, Brothers Osborne, Kane…… MORE
Academy of Country Music Announces ACM Nominees for Industry & Studio Awards, Including Dave Cobb, busbee, Buddy Cannon & More
The Academy of Country Music announced ACM Awards nominees in the industry and studio categories. The winners will be acknowledged during the 12th annual ACM Honors ceremony, an evening dedicated to recognizing the special honorees and off-camera category winners from the 53rd ACM Awards. The ACM Honors will take place on Aug. 22 at Nashville’s…… MORE
Chase Rice Tears Pectoral Muscle Shooting “Hell of a Music Video” for Upcoming Single, “Eyes on You”
Chase Rice suffered a pectoral injury while shooting a video for “Eyes on You” in Mammoth Lakes, Calif., a couple of weeks ago. Chase posted an Instagram video on May 16, letting fans know that he underwent successful surgery for his torn pectoral. “I was in Mammoth Lakes, California, and we shot a music video…… MORE
Midland to Headline Nash Country Kick-Off Party on June 5 With Special Guests Radio Romance, Abby Anderson and Brown & Gray
One more night, one more round . . . The third annual Nash Country Kick-Off Party is going down on June 5 at Nashville’s Cannery Ballroom to help CMA Fest (June 7–10) get the party started early. Reigning ACM New Vocal Group of the Year Midland—and their Grammy-nominated “Drinkin’ Poblem”—will headline the Kick-Off Party, with…… MORE
Looks Like Sam Hunt Spent Some Time in Bernal, Mexico, in Preparation of Releasing New Single, “Downtown’s Dead”
To help promote his new single, “Downtown’s Dead,” Sam Hunt posted nine photos on Instagram on May 15 that appear to depict the colonial village of Bernal, Mexico. Located in the Mexican state, Queretaro, the town of Bernal—population 2,909—is about 150 miles north of Mexico City. If you take a gander at the screen grab…… MORE
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