Brad Paisley and wife Kimberly Williams-Paisley have teamed with Belmont University and Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle Tennessee to open The Store—a free grocery store—in Nashville. On April 3, Brad and Kimberly helped break ground on the non-profit project. Brad even got behind the controls of a backhoe to do some digging. “We are…… MORE
Nominations Revealed for the 2019 Billboard Music Awards: Dan + Shay Lead Country Artists With 7
The nominees for the 2019 Billboard Music Awards were announced on April 4. Dan + Shay picked up seven nominations, including all-genre nods in the Top Duo/Group category and Chart Achievement. Luke Combs, Florida Georgia Line and Kane Brown earned four nominations, while Jason Aldean and Maren Morris netted three nominations. Kelly Clarkson will host…… MORE
Florida Georgia Line Adds New Dates to Las Vegas Residency
Florida Georgia Line is coming back to Sin City. After headlining a five-show residency inside Zappos Theater at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino in December 2018, the duo will return to the venue for four dates on Nov. 6, 8, 9 and 12. Tickets for the new dates will go on sale on April 12…… MORE
Dolly Parton NASCAR Camaro to Debut at Bristol Motor Speedway
Dolly Parton fans, start your engines. Dolly’s likeness will be featured on driver Tyler Reddick’s No. 2 Chevy Camaro at Bristol Motor Speedway on April 6. In addition to Dolly’s image on the hood, the white and pink car features the Dollywood theme park logo on the rear quarter panels, with the DollyParton.com website across…… MORE
Chris Stapleton Featured on Pink’s Upcoming Album
Chris Stapleton contributed his vocals to the track “Love Me Anyway” on Pink’s upcoming eighth studio album, Hurts 2B Human, which is slated to drop on April 26. Pink co-penned the tune with Allen Shamblin and Tom Douglas, the songwriting tandem behind Miranda Lambert’s “The House That Built Me.” Pink collaborated with Kenny Chesney in…… MORE
Everything You Need to Know About the ACM Awards on April 7, Including Nominees, Performers, Presenters & More
From nominations and notes to performers and presenters, here’s everything a country music fan needs to know about the 2019 ACM Awards on Sunday, April 7. Date: Sunday, April 7 Time: 8 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. CT / delayed PT Location: MGM Grand Garden Arena, Las Vegas TV Channel: CBS Online Stream: CBS All…… MORE
Jake Owen Said He Had a “Few Cocktails” and Verbally Abused Golfer Phil Mickelson at a Wedding
Jake Owen, an avid golfer, was no fan of “The Match,” a $9-million-winner-take-all game of 18 holes between Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson in November 2018. Phil won the match, which was televised via pay-per-view. Jake, who was a guest on Barstool Sports’ Fore Play podcast, shared his story of verbally abusing Phil at the…… MORE
Luke Combs Tops Luke Combs for Most Weeks at No. 1 on All 5 Billboard Country Charts
For the third week, Luke Combs is simultaneously topping all five of Billboard’s country charts (Hot Country Songs, Country Airplay, Country Streaming Songs, Country Digital Song Sales and Top Country Albums). Luke’s “Beautiful Crazy” is No. 1 on four charts, while his album, This One’s for You, is No. 1 on the Top Country Albums…… MORE
Tara Thompson Gets Engaged
Tara Thompson revealed via Instagram that she got engaged to boyfriend Josh Smith on March 31. Tara, who was part of the 2016 CMT Next Women of Country Tour, shared a photo of the engagement from the London Eye observation wheel in London, England. “Comin’ from a girl that said she would NEVER get married…My…… MORE
Luke Bryan, Blake Shelton, Keith Urban & Old Dominion Added as Performers at ACM Awards + Presenters Announced
The Academy of Country Music announced the additions of Luke Bryan, Blake Shelton, Keith Urban and Old Dominion as performers for the ACM Awards on April 7. Previously announced performers include Jason Aldean, Dierks Bentley, Brooks & Dunn, Brothers Osborne, Kane Brown, Brandi Carlile, Eric Church, Kelly Clarkson, Luke Combs, Dan + Shay, Florida Georgia…… MORE
