Jennifer Fiedler and Trey Smith of duo Smithfield turned some heads in 2016 with the release of their single, “Hey Whiskey,” which has since copped more than 2 million clicks on Spotify. Now the Texas natives and longtime friends are pushing their new tune, “When You’re Gone,” a fun-loving ditty (think buzzed, not dead) that’s…… MORE
So Far, the Best-Selling Country Albums Released in 2017 Are . . .
Can you believe 2017 is already halfway over? Well, it is, which means it’s time to crunch a few numbers. Over the last six months, a plethora (yes, a plethora) of country artists have released new albums, including offerings from Chris Stapleton, Brad Paisley, Zac Brown Band, Lauren Alaina, Brantley Gilbert, Josh Turner, Little Big…… MORE
Check Out a Clip of Keith Urban’s “Live From Phoenix” Television Special [Airs Tonight]
Keith Urban headlined the AT&T Block Party in downtown Phoenix as part of the March Madness Music Festival earlier this year. Now the performance is coming to your television screen. Audience Network is slated to air Keith’s concert—which includes “Somewhere in My Car,” “Wasted Time” and more—tonight (July 14) at 9 p.m. ET on DirecTV…… MORE
Dolly Parton’s “Christmas of Many Colors” Earns Emmy Nomination
Dolly Parton’s holiday television special Christmas of Many Colors: Circle of Love received an Emmy nomination in the Television Movie category. Starring Jennifer Nettles, Ricky Schroder, Gerald McRaney and Alyvia Alyn Lind, the sequel was the follow-up to Dolly’s original family story, Coat of Many Colors, which aired in early 2016. Dolly’s Christmas of Many…… MORE
Watch Will Lexington of “Nashville” Put His Charm to Work in the TV Drama’s New Budweiser Commercial
Nashville’s Will Lexington (played by actor Chris Carmack) put his charm to work in a Budweiser spot during a recent episode of the CMT drama. The fictitious clip opens with Will taming a vicious dog and helping an old woman cross the street before he enters a seedy bar and wins over an unsavory-looking group…… MORE
Social Media Roundup: Michael Ray’s Seal, Jason Aldean’s Hair Weave, Chris Janson’s Harmonica Skills, Reba’s Fundraiser & More
If you don’t have time to comb through social media all day, here’s what you’ve been missing over the last 24 hours in the country music world: Michael Ray kisses a seal. Jason Aldean mistook a hair weave for a dead squirrel. Reba McEntire, Lee Ann Womack and Brandy Clark performed at a benefit for…… MORE
Reba McEntire Sells Nashville-Area Estate for $5 Million [Check Out the Pics]
Reba McEntire sold her lakefront estate in Lebanon, Tenn. (30 miles east of Nashville) for $5 million, according to bizjournals.com. The 83-acre property, known as Starstruck Farm, features a 12,816-square-foot home with seven bedrooms, five full bathrooms, chef’s kitchen, home theater, wine room, eight-car garage, tennis court, pool, guest house, barn, equestrian center with indoor…… MORE
Thomas Rhett and Kelsea Ballerini Are the “CMA Fest” Co-Hosts With the Most [Watch TV Teaser]
If you weren’t lucky enough to be one of the 80,000-plus fans that descended on Nashville during each day of CMA Fest in June, Thomas Rhett and Kelsea Ballerini have you covered. Kelsea and TR will co-host an upcoming three-hour television special on ABC that features 2017 CMA Fest performances from a bevy of artists,…… MORE
Blake Shelton, Sam Hunt, Florida Georgia Line & More Score Additional Teen Choice Awards Nominations
After unveiling its first wave of nominees in June, The Teen Choice Awards announced its second round of nominations on July 12. In the Choice Country Song category, Sam Hunt, Thomas Rhett (feat. Maren Morris), Blake Shelton, Keith Urban (feat. Carrie Underwood), Florida Georgia Line and Brett Young picked up nominations. In addition, FGL, Sam,…… MORE
Reba McEntire, Brandy Clark, Lee Ann Womack & More to Play Alzheimer’s Benefit Concert in Nashville Tonight
Reba McEntire will headline an intimate showcase tonight (July 12) at Nashville’s City Winery to benefit the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America. Brandy Clark and Lee Ann Womack are also slated to perform, as well a few “surprise guests.” Proceeds from the show, dubbed An Evening Together for Care for the Love of Jewel Austin, will…… MORE
