As Loretta Lynn, 85, continues to recover from a stroke she suffered in May, she announced today (July 12) that she is canceling all 2017 tour dates and postponing the release of her new album, Wouldn’t It Be Great. Wouldn’t It Be Great, which was originally slated to drop in August 2017, will be released…… MORE
Watch Lindsay Ell Shred and Knock ’Em Dead in New “Waiting On You” Video
Lindsay Ell is gearing up for the release of her debut album, The Project, in August by dropping a new video for her current single, “Waiting on You.” The video, which was directed by Peter Zavadil, features Lindsay shredding on guitar with her band in a rustic Nashville warehouse as she puts vocals to the…… MORE
Social Media Roundup: Brett Eldredge’s Sea Bass, Brantley Gilbert’s New Tattoo, Justin Moore’s Son, Lee Brice’s Selfless Act & 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: Thomas Rhett’s wife Lauren is 36 weeks preggers. Kacey Musgraves got a new heated toilet seat. The Brothers Osborne blow their own minds with the creation of Princess…… MORE
Chris Young Talks Songwriting, Scoring No. 1 Singles, Staying Creative, Seventh Studio Album & More
Jim Casey talks with Chris Young about his recent string of No. 1 singles, why he co-wrote every song on his upcoming seventh studio album, how it feels to have other artists cut his songs, adding the role of producer to his credits, keeping his creative juices flowing, new single, “Losing Sleep,” and more. Show Participants…… MORE
Watch Kacey Musgraves and Ruston Kelly Sample New Song From Johnny Cash Tribute Album
A number of artists—including Brad Paisley, Jamey Johnson, Jewel, T Bone Burnett, Dailey & Vincent, Chris Cornell, Kacey Musgraves and Ruston Kelly—are contributing vocals to a new Johnny Cash tribute album, Johnny Cash Forever Words: The Music. The aforementioned artists will add their vocals to poems that Johnny penned over the years. A book of Johnny’s…… MORE
Brad Paisley’s New Signature Series Telecaster Guitar Retails for $1,199
Fender Musical Instruments Co. announced it has teamed with Brad Paisley to create a signature Telecaster guitar: the Brad Paisley Road Worn Telecaster. The new guitar will be officially revealed at Summer NAMM 2017 in Nashville. Some of the Brad Paisley Road Worn Telecaster’s notable features include: a paulownia core capped by a spruce top…… MORE
Sam Hunt’s “Body Like a Back Road” Is Cruising Toward Florida Georgia Line’s Billboard Record
Slow and steady is winning the race for Sam Hunt. Sam’s “Body Like a Back Road” has been “doin’ 15 in a 30” for 22 straight weeks atop Billboard’s Hot Country Songs chart, surpassing the 19-week record set by a solo artist (Leroy Van Dyke’s “Walk on By” in 1962). Now, Sam is cruising toward…… MORE
The World’s 11 Highest-Paid Country Artists Took in Almost $400 Million Last Year, According to “Forbes” [See the List]
Forbes magazine released its annual list of the World’s Highest Paid Country Musicians, and once again Garth Brooks was at the top of the queue. No. 1: Garth Brooks, $60 million No. 2: Kenny Chesney, $42.5 million No. 3: Luke Bryan, $42 million No. 4: Dolly Parton, $37 million No. 5: Toby Keith, $34.5 million…… MORE
Social Media Roundup: Lauren Alaina’s Pink Hair, Tim McGraw’s Abs, Faith Hill’s Dance Moves, Carrie Underwood’s Anniversary Message & 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: Lauren Alaina dyed her hair pink. Tim McGraw is ripped at 50. Faith Hill showed off some sweet dance moves. Carrie Underwood shared a 7-year wedding anniversary message to husband Mike Fisher. Garth…… MORE
Watch Burnin’ Vernon (AKA Billy Ray Cyrus) Visit Times Square With the Naked Cowboy to Promote CMT’s “Still the King”
Billy Ray Cyrus took his Burnin’ Vernon Brown persona to the streets of New York City to promote the second season of CMT’s Still the King, which premieres tonight (July 11) at 10 p.m. ET. Accompanied by well-known NYC street performer The Naked Cowboy, Billy Ray descended on Times Square and performed a few tunes…… MORE
