From nominations and notes to performers and presenters, here’s everything a country music fan needs to know about the 2017 American Music Awards. Date: Sunday, Nov. 19 Time: 8 p.m. ET/delayed PT Location: Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles. Television Station: ABC Host: Tracee Ellis Ross Pre-Show: 5 p.m. on Twitter: @Amas Performers: Alessia Cara, Alesso,…… MORE
Thomas Rhett and Maren Morris Earn Spots on Forbes’ “30 Under 30: Music” List
Earlier this year, Thomas Rhett and Maren Morris teamed up for the No. 1 hit, “Craving You.” Now the pair is celebrating another benchmark together: a spot on Forbes’ 30 Under 30: Music list. Thomas Rhett, 27, and Maren, 27, were the only country artist to make this year’s list, which also included musicians Lauren…… MORE
Darius Rucker to Headline College Football Playoff Concert With Opener Brett Young
One of country music’s biggest football fans, Darius Rucker (go Gamecocks), will headline the College Football Playoff concert in Atlanta on Jan. 8. Before the National Championship Game kicks off at 8 p.m. ET on ESPN on Jan. 8, Darius and opener Brett Young will take the stage at Centennial Olympic Park. The free, three-day…… MORE
George Strait’s Multi-Million Dollar Mansion Is on the Market
Looks like the “King of Country” is selling one of his castles. According to the San Antonio Express-News, George Strait is selling his adobe mansion—The Dominion—in San Antonio, Texas. The 7,925-square-foot home sits on 12.2 acres and features three bedrooms, four full bathrooms, a guest house, infinity pool, 14 fireplaces, sauna, gym, safe room, patio…… MORE
Exclusive Premiere: Listen as Kelleigh Bannen Puts Her Soulful Spin on “O Holy Night”
In addition to releasing a video for “Church Clothes,” hosting her own podcast, This Nashville Life, and touring in 2017, CMT Next Women of Country alum Kelleigh Bannen is closing out her busy year by putting a soulful spin on a couple of classic holiday tunes: “Deck the Halls” and “O Holy Night.” Both tracks…… MORE
Photo Gallery: Tim McGraw & Faith Hill Help Unveil Their New Country Music Hall of Fame Exhibit
Tim McGraw and Faith Hill have been country music’s power couple for more than 20 years, and now the darling duo will be the subject of a new exhibit at the Country Music Hall of Fame titled Tim McGraw & Faith Hill: Mississippi Woman, Louisiana Man. With industry insiders and press, Tim and Faith walked…… MORE
Keith Urban Talks Winning CMA Single of the Year, Hearing His New Song “Female” for the 1st Time, Making His Upcoming 10th Album & More
Jim Casey talks with Keith Urban about: “Blue Ain’t Your Color” winning the CMA Award for Single of the Year debuting his new single, “Female,” at the CMA Awards hearing “Female” for the first time on Oct. 11, one day after it was written by Ross Copperman, Shane McAnally and Nicolle Galyon recording “Female” on…… MORE
Reba McEntire and Brooks & Dunn Head Back to Las Vegas for 2018 Residency
Reba McEntire and Brooks & Dunn have extended their Sin City residency—Reba, Brooks & Dunn: Together in Vegas—with 12 new dates at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace in 2018. Since premiering the residency in June 2015, the trio has played more than 40 shows over the course of the last three years. 2018 dates include…… MORE
Carrie Underwood Undergoes Wrist Surgery After Falling
After taking a tumble outside her Nashville home on Nov. 10, Carrie Underwood underwent surgery on Nov. 14 to repair her broken wrist. According to a post Carrie made on Twitter today (Nov. 15), the surgery went well and she’s thankful for her caregivers. I just wanted let everyone know that I’m doing great. Had…… MORE
Blake Shelton Is the Sexiest Man Alive, According to “People” Magazine
I’ll keep this short and sweet. I can’t believe I’m writing this article, but People magazine has named Blake Shelton the Sexiest Man Alive in 2017. Past winners of the the annual award, which has been given out since 1985, include Mel Gibson (1985), Patrick Swayze (1991), Brad Pitt (1995, 2000), Matthew McConaughey (2005) and…… MORE
