Country Music Hall of Fame member Ray Stevens will reopen his CabaRay Showroom in Nashville on Oct. 1. After a six-month shutdown due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Ray’s 35,000-square-foot music venue will resume hosting concerts every Thursday and Saturday night at 7:30 p.m. CT. “We’re excited to be able to get back to playing music, singing,…… MORE
Go Inside the Studio With Scotty McCreery in New Video for “You Time”
Scotty McCreery shared a behind-the-scenes video that showcases the making of his new single, “You Time,” on Sept. 23. The new track is the lead single to Scotty’s upcoming fifth studio album, which will be announced soon. Penned by Scotty, Frank Rogers and Aaron Eshuis, “You Time” serves as a love letter to Scotty’s wife,…… MORE
Nominations Revealed for 2020 CMT Music Awards on Oct. 21 [Vote Now]
CMT revealed the nominations for the 2020 CMT Music Awards, which will take place on October 21. Ashley McBryde, Dan + Shay, Kelsea Ballerini, Luke Combs, Sam Hunt and Thomas Rhett lead the honorees with three nominations apiece. The fan-voted CMT Awards hand out annual awards in a number of categories, including Video of the…… MORE
Trisha Yearwood Releases Reflective New Video for “I’ll Carry You Home” [Watch]
After honoring late country music artists with her performance of “I’ll Carry You Home” at the 2020 ACM Awards, Trisha Yearwood has released a new video for the touching tune. The new clip, which features home-video footage of Trisha growing up in Georgia, honors the people that have “carried” her home over the years, including…… MORE
Ashley McBryde Puts Two-Timing Twist on New Single, “Martha Divine” [Listen]
Ashley McBryde will ship new single, “Martha Divine,” to country radio on Oct. 19. Penned by Ashley and Jeremy Spillman, the unconventional cheating tune is featured on Ashley’s 2020 sophomore album, Never Will. “Actually, Martha Divine is like an urban legend in Kentucky,” says Ashley. “There’s a swimming hole associated with the name, and I…… MORE
NBC Developing New Drama Inspired by Blake Shelton’s “God’s Country”
NBC is developing a new drama inspired by Blake Shelton’s award-winning single, “God’s Country,” according to Deadline. Blake will serve as one of the executive producers of God’s Country, along with writer Gary Scott Thompson, Narvel Blackstock and Laurie Pozmantier. The new drama, which is backed by Universal Television, features the logline: “When the patriarch…… MORE
Watch Keith Urban’s High-Powered Performance of “Forever” on “Late Night”
Keith Urban made a virtual appearance on Late Night With Seth Meyers on Sept. 22. In addition to chatting with the titular host via video, Keith treated viewers to a performance of his new song, “Forever.” Penned by Brent Cobb and Jaren Johnston, “Forever” is featured on Keith’s new studio album,The Speed of Now: Part…… MORE
Listen to Scotty McCreery’s Tender New Single, “You Time”
Scotty McCreery is trying to score his fourth consecutive No. 1 single with the release of “You Time” on Sept. 23. The new track is the lead single to Scotty’s upcoming fifth studio album, which will be announced soon. Penned by Scotty, Frank Rogers and Aaron Eshuis, “You Time” serves as a love letter to…… MORE
Gabby Barrett’s “I Hope” Reigns Atop Billboard Hot Country Songs Chart for 9th Week
Gabby Barrett’s “I Hope” is No. 1 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart (streaming, sales and airplay-based) for the ninth week. Penned by Gabby, Zachary Kale and Jon Nite, “I Hope” is featured on Gabby’s 2020 debut album, Goldmine. After topping the Billboard Country Airplay chart in April, “I Hope” reached the top of…… MORE
Watch Eric Church’s Hard-Hitting Performance of “Stick That in Your Country Song” at the ACM Awards
Eric Church performed his hard-hitting new single, “Stick That in Your Country Song,” at the Grand Ole Opry during the ACM Awards on Sept. 16. Penned by Davis Naish and Jeffrey Steele—and produced by Jay Joyce—“Stick That in Your Country Song” tackles societal issues ranging from guns and drugs to veterans and school teachers. Eric…… MORE
