Kelsea Ballerini covered the timeless classic, “You’ve Got a Friend,” on CMT Celebrates Our Heroes: An Artists of the Year Special on June 3. The two-hour special featured tributes and performances as a number of stars perform from their own homes. The show highlighted stories of unsung heroes who have done exceptional things for their…… MORE
Kip Moore released his fourth studio album, Wild World, on May 29. The 13-song offering features 12 songs that Kip co-wrote, including lead singe, “She’s Mine,” which is currently No. 26 on Billboard’s Country Airplay chart after 38 weeks. In addition, Kip co-produced the album with David Garcia, Luke Dick and Blair Daly on select…… MORE
Carrie Underwood is planning to release a Christmas album later this year. Carrie shared the news during a virtual fan club party on June 3. Over the years, Carrie has released a number of holiday tracks, including “Do You Hear What I Hear,” “O Holy Night,” “The First Noel” and more, however, the upcoming record…… MORE
Miranda Lambert performed her current single, “Bluebird,” on CMT Celebrates Our Heroes: An Artists of the Year Special on June 3. The two-hour special featured tributes and performances as a number of stars perform from their own homes. The show highlighted stories of unsung heroes who have done exceptional things for their communities during the…… MORE
![Kane Brown Releases Uplifting New Song, “Worldwide Beautiful,” to Benefit America’s Youth [Listen]](https://cdn.socast.io/6616/sites/602/2020/06/04085438/Kane-Brown-TA.jpg#aqua_resizer_image_not_local)
Kane Brown released an uplifting new song, “Worldwide Beautiful,” at midnight on June 4. Proceeds from the new song benefit the Boys and Girls Club of America to advocate for justice and equality for America’s youth. “I’m releasing this song early that I’ve been holding onto for a year,” said Kane, in part, via Instagram.…… MORE
Darius Rucker performed a cover of Randy Travis’ “Forever and Ever, Amen” on CMT Celebrates Our Heroes: An Artists of the Year Special on June 3. Penned by Paul Overstreet and Don Schlitz, “Forever and Ever, Amen” is featured on Randy’s 1987 sophomore album, Always & Forever. Randy scored a No. 1 single with tune…… MORE
Thomas Rhett performed his new single, “Be a Light,” on CMT Celebrates Our Heroes: An Artists of the Year Special on June 3. Thomas Rhett co-penned the song with Josh Miller, Josh Thompson and Matt Dragstrem. TR and the song’s collaborators have been donating all proceeds from “Be a Light” to the MusiCares COVID-19 Relief…… MORE
![Mickey Guyton Soars on Powerful New Ballad, “Black Like Me” [Listen]](https://cdn.socast.io/6616/sites/602/2020/06/03170117/Mickey-Guyton-NCD.jpg#aqua_resizer_image_not_local)
Mickey Guyton released a powerful new ballad, “Black Like Me,” at midnight on June 2. Co-penned by Mickey, Nathan Chapman, Emma Davidson-Dillon and Fraser Churchill, “Black Like Me” addresses racial inequality in America—delivered with soaring vocals from one of the few minority artists in the country genre. “It’s Here!!!!” says Mickey, in part, via Instagram.…… MORE
![Carrie Underwood & Mike Fisher Open Up About Miscarriages & Faith in Part 2 of “God & Country” [Watch Preview]](https://cdn.socast.io/6616/sites/602/2020/06/03102342/Carrie-Underwood-Mike-Fisher-CH.jpg#aqua_resizer_image_not_local)
Carrie Underwood and husband Mike Fisher open up about their faith, love, family, marriage, friendship and more in a new four-part digital short film, Mike and Carrie: God & Country. Episode 1 of the four-part weekly series was released on May 27 via iamsecond.com, a nonprofit that features athletes and entertainers “who have found hope…… MORE
From artists and honorees to TV stations and times, here’s everything a country music fan needs to know about CMT Celebrates Our Heroes: An Artists of the Year Special. Date: June 3 Time: 8 p.m. ET/PT, 7 p.m. CT Location: Virtual Television Stations: CMT, Paramount Network, Pop TV, TV Land Performers and Participants: Blake Shelton,…… MORE
