Carrie Underwood unleashed her emotional “Cry Pretty” video during the May 6th episode of American Idol, the reality TV show that launched her career in 2005. The new video features interspersed clips of Carrie performing the song in a “live” setting with vignettes that depict her being overcome by emotion, including scenes in the shower,…… MORE
Watch Lady Antebellum Sing, Slip Up & Save Their National Anthem Performance Before Game 5 of the Predators 2nd Round Playoff Series
During the Nashville Predators 2017 playoff run to the Stanley Cup Finals, the Preds brought out some of country music’s biggest starts to sing the national anthem on their home ice, including Carrie Underwood, Luke Bryan, Little Big Town, Vince Gill, Lady Antebellum, Keith Urban, Kelly Clarkson, Trisha Yearwood, Martina McBride, Dierks Bentley and Faith…… MORE
Brooks & Dunn, Terri Clark, Eddie Montgomery & Thompson Square Walk the Red Carpet at the Kentucky Derby [Gallery]
Before Justify galloped to victory on a sloppy track at the wettest Kentucky Derby in its 144-year history, a number of country stars walked the red carpet at Churchill Downs, including Brooks & Dunn, Eddie Montgomery, Terri Clark and Thompson Square. Check out the photo gallery below, courtesy of photographer Tammie Arroyo, AFF-USA.com. photos by…… MORE
Kacey Musgraves Gives Us “Butterflies” Video [Watch]
After dropping her “Space Cowboy” video earlier this week, Kacey Musgraves wasted no time giving us her “Butterflies” video on May 4. Shot in Mexico City by “Space Cowboy” director Courtney Phillips, the “Butterflies” video flutters with the thrill of falling in love. Both tunes are featured on Kacey’s new studio album, Golden Hour, which…… MORE
“Today” Summer Concert Series to Feature Dierks Bentley, Dan + Shay, Lady A, Keith Urban, Darius Rucker, Cole Swindell & More
While Good Morning America‘s 2018 Summer Concert Series features only one country artist—Kelsea Ballerini—Today’s 2018 Citi Summer Concert Series lineup is plush with country stars, including Dierks Bentley, Darius Rucker, Dan + Shay, Lady Antebellum, Cole Swindell and Keith Urban. Meghan Trainor kicks off the 23rd annual Summer Series on May 15 on NBC, before…… MORE
Brothers Osborne, LANCO, Old Crow Medicine Show & More Added to the Opry’s Bonnaroo Lineup
In January, the Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival announced its lineup of more than 100 artists as part of this year’s showcase on June 7–10, including country-centric performers Sturgill Simpson, Midland, Brothers Osborne, Ole Crow Medicine Show, Tyler Childers and more. Now the Opry is upping the country ante. For the first time in the…… MORE
Listen to Dan + Shay’s New Song, “All to Myself”
After dropping lead single, “Tequila,” in January, Dan + Shay are giving fans the second taste of their upcoming third studio album by releasing “All to Myself” on May 3. Dan + Shay teased the song’s release on Twitter—originally planning to drop the tune on May 4—but the duo felt the fan response had been…… MORE
The Social Dozen: 12 Country Stars Who Have the Biggest Reach on Social Media
We thought it would be interesting to crunch a few numbers to see which country stars have the biggest reach on social media. Taking into account an artist’s total number of Twitter, Facebook and Instagram followers, we compiled a list of the Top 12 country stars with the biggest social media reach. While this total…… MORE
Go Inside SmithField’s Radio Tour as They Travel to More Than 70 Stations to Perform New Single, “Hey Whiskey”
One of the best ways for artists to get their songs in the hands—and ears—of radio program directors is to pack their bags and hit the road for a radio tour. As SmithField’s new single, “Hey Whiskey,” impacted country radio in March, the duo of Trey Smith and Jennifer Fiedler embarked on a radio tour…… MORE
Lindsay Ell to Release John Mayer-Inspired Album, “The Continuum Project,” on May 25
When Sugarland’s Kristian Bush signed on in 2016 to produce Lindsay Ell’s debut album, The Project, he gave Lindsay a “homework” assignment: re-record your favorite album. Lindsay’s favorite album? John Mayer’s 2006 album, Continuum, which spawned hits such as “Waiting on the World to Change” and “Say.” “Kristian gave me three rules: I needed to…… MORE
