The Country Music Association announced its 2018 Country Music Hall of Fame inductees on March 27: Modern Era: Ricky Skaggs Veteran Era: Dottie West Musician: Johnny Gimble Ricky Skaggs As far as a pioneer, Ricky Skaggs is one of the great innovators and trailblazers of modern country. Ricky led the fight to bring country music…… MORE
With eight rescue dogs of her own, it’s no secret Miranda Lambert has a soft spot in her heart for fury, four-legged friends. That’s why in 2009, Miranda and her mom, Bev, started the MuttNation Foundation, an organization with the mission of ending animal suffering and homelessness on every front. The foundation has successfully raised…… MORE
Luke Bryan scored the 20th No. 1 single of his career as “Most People Are Good” ascended to the top of the Billboard Country Airplay chart. Penned by David Frasier, Ed Hill and Josh Kear, the tune is the second single from Luke’s 2017 album, What Makes You Country. The song also marks Luke’s 12th…… MORE
Born: Asheville, N.C. Lives: Nashville Age: 28 Single: “Coming Back” EP: Canaan Cox Twitter: @CanaanCox Instagram: @CanaanCox Facebook: @CanaanMusic North Carolina native Canaan Cox has been surrounded by mountain music since birth, learning the mandolin, fiddle and guitar before studying musical theater at Catawba College in Henderson, N.C. After taking his talents to the high…… MORE
George Strait added a Texas-sized honor to his list of accomplishments on March 23. The Lone Star State native was named the “2018 Texan of the Year” by the Texas Legislative Conference. George was recognized for his many contributions to the state of Texas throughout the years, particularly within the last year for his role…… MORE
Scotty McCreery topped the Billboard Country Albums chart with his new studio album, Seasons Change, which dropped on March 16 and sold more than 40,000 units in its first week. The 11-song offering was Scotty’s first album since 2013’s See You Tonight. “It’s been quite a journey these last few years, and to learn that…… MORE
The Academy of Country Music announced a trio of ACM Awards winners in the New Female, New Male and New Group of the Year categories. New Female Vocalist of the Year Lauren Alaina WINNER Danielle Bradbery Carly Pearce RaeLynn New Male Vocalist of the Year Brett Young WINNER Kane Brown Luke Combs Devin Dawson Russell…… MORE
Stars of CMT’s Nashville celebrated their final season with a farewell concert in their show’s namesake city on March 25 at the Grand Ole Opry House. Nashville in Concert: Final Season Celebration featured cast members Charles Esten, Clare Bowen, Chris Carmack, Jonathan Jackson, Sam Palladio, Lennon Stella, Maisy Stella, Rainee Blake, Kaitlin Doubleday, Jake Etheridge…… MORE
Little Big Town got some intersetellar help for their cover of “Rocket Man” on the upcoming Elton John tribute album, Restoration, which drops on April 6. With the help of NASA’s Dr. Scott Bolton, LBT was able to utilize “space sounds” from the recent Mission Juno, which explored Jupiter. “One of the main reasons why…… MORE
Maren Morris and Ryan Hurd tied the knot on Saturday, March 24, during an outdoor ceremony in Nashville. The couple got engaged in July 2017 after meeting during a songwriting session in 2013. Maren and Ryan shared a couple of pics of their happy day on social media. Maren even referenced the Tim McGraw song…… MORE
