The Country Music Association has revealed the initial artist lineup for this year’s CMA Fest, which features hundreds of artists performing on multiple stages throughout downtown Nashville on June 6–9. Nissan Stadium Stage Kelsea Ballerini, Dierks Bentley, Brothers Osborne, Kane Brown, Luke Bryan, Luke Combs, Dan + Shay, Florida Georgia Line, Miranda Lambert, Little Big…… MORE
Garth Brooks sold 20,000 units of his upcoming vinyl boxed set, The Legacy Collection, on Feb. 28. The boxed set will feature five albums—No Fences, The Chase, In Pieces, Fresh Horses and Triple Live—available in three different packages: Analog, Remix-Remaster and Limited. Each package includes seven vinyl records. For 18 hours on Feb. 28, fans…… MORE
Dierks Bentley announced the lineup for his second annual Seven Peaks Music Festival in Buena Vista, Colo., on Labor Day Weekend (Aug. 30–Sept. 1). Artists joining Dierks this year include Luke Bryan, Maren Morris, Jon Pardi, Mitchell Tenpenny, Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, Ryan Hurd, Steep Canyon Rangers, The War and Treaty, Tenille Townes and Caylee…… MORE
Carrie Underwood announced via Instagram on March 4 that she is taking her upcoming Cry Pretty Tour across the pond. Carrie will perform five U.K. shows in late June and early July. Carrie will be joined on the UK tour by special guests, The Shires, the UK’s best-selling country act of all time. Tickets for…… MORE
During his stint as the musical guest on Saturday Night Live on March 2, Thomas Rhett debuted two new songs, “Look What God Gave Her” and “Don’t Threaten Me With a Good Time.” TR kicked off his appearance by performing his new single, “Look What God Gave Her. Penned by Thomas Rhett, Rhett Akins, Julian…… MORE
After undergoing surgery to remove pre-cancerous cells on Feb. 28, Lindsay Ell gave her fans a post-surgery update on March 1. “Thanks for all the well wishes yesterday…everything went good,” said Lindsay via Twitter. “Grateful for the doctors & nurses for getting me in before my month trip around the world….I leave tonight, and am…… MORE
The Country Music Hall of Fame announced the subjects of its upcoming exhibits in 2019: Keith Whitley, Kacey Musgraves, Brooks & Dunn, and Boudleaux and Felice Bryant. Keith Whitley: May 3 The exhibit encompasses Whitley’s entire career, from his bluegrass roots to his success as a singer in a traditional style of country music with…… MORE
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Thomas Rhett revealed that he will release his upcoming fourth studio album, Center Point Road, on May 31. The album takes its name from the street in his Tennessee hometown that shaped much of his life experiences. To get the party started, TR has released the album’s uptempo lead single, “Look What God Gave Her.”…… MORE
Kane Brown will make his Austin City Limits debut on March 3, marking the first taping of Season 45. The performance will live stream at 8 p.m. CT on the ACL‘s YouTube channel, which you can view below. The broadcast version will air at a later date on PBS as part of Season 45. photo…… MORE
Kacey Musgraves can add the 2019 CMA International Artist Achievement Award to her ever-expanding trophy case, which has recently been stocked with four Grammy Awards. The Country Music Association surprised Kacey with the award prior to her performance at Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium on Feb. 27. The award recognizes outstanding achievement by a United States-based artist…… MORE
