The Academy of Country Music announced its first round of performers for the upcoming 53rd ACM Awards on April 15. Jason Aldean, Kelsea Ballerini, Dierks Bentley, Luke Bryan, Florida Georgia Line with Bebe Rexha, Miranda Lambert, Maren Morris and Thomas Rhett are set to take the stage. Reba McEntire will return as the host of…… MORE
Cam teamed with Motown legend Smokey Robinson for an episode of CMT Crossroads that was taped on March 6 at the Grand Ole Opry’s Studio A. As expected, Cam and Smokey joined forces on a number of songs from both of their catalogs, including “Tears of a Clown,” “Cruisin’,” “I Second That Emotion,” “Mayday,” “Burning…… MORE
Lady Antebellum’s Dave Haywood and Charles Kelley will return to their alma mater—University of Georgia—this spring to deliver the undergraduate commencement address. Dave and Charles graduated from UGA in 2004 with business degrees. They will address graduates on May 4 at 7 p.m. in Stanford Stadium in Athens, Ga. Dave and Charles posted a handful…… MORE
To generate some buzz before his debut as a judge on American Idol on March 12, Luke Bryan made the media rounds on March 6, including stops on Good Morning America, Live With Kelly & Ryan and Late Night With Seth Meyers. During his sit-down with Seth Meyers, Luke covered plenty of topics, including talking…… MORE
Yep, yep, Dustin, it does suck not getting an ACM Awards nomination for Single of the Year for “Small Town Boy.” But did Dustin deserve one? We’ll get there after a bit of backstory. Dustin got up early on March 1 to watch as the nominees were announced. We know this because he recently posted…… MORE
After the mass shooting at the Route 91 Harvest Festival in Las Vegas on Oct. 1 during Jason Aldean’s set left 58 people dead and more than 800 injured, a group of survivors has come together to ask Jason to return to Vegas and finish his concert. According to KTNV, Channel 13 Action News 13…… MORE
Keith Urban will embark on his 58-city Graffiti U World Tour with opener Kelsea Ballerini this summer and fall. Keith’s North American trek will kick off on June 15 in St. Louis and will make stops in Nashville, Denver, Philadelphia, Chicago, New Orleans, Dallas and more, as well as 10 dates in Canada. While Keith…… MORE
Born: Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. Lives: Nashville Age: 22 Single: “American Dreamin’” EP: That Girl Twitter: @ChristinaTMusic Instagram: @ChristinaTaylorMusic Facebook: @ChristinaTMusic Florida native Christina Taylor grew up listening to the sounds of country, pop and R&B and cites some of her biggest musical influences as Miranda Lambert, Eric Church, Shania Twain, Adele, Christina Aguilera and Pink.…… MORE
Jason Aldean’s face is ready to stop some hockey pucks. Eddie Pasquale, a goalie for the Syracuse Crunch—a minor league hockey affiliate of the NHL’s Tampa Bay Lighting—donned a new mask last week that featured images of Jason and Canadian country singer Gord Bamford. Eddie is a Toronto native and longtime country music fan. The…… MORE
After almost four years of marriage, Kimberly Perry has confirmed she has filed for divorce from husband J.P. Arencibia. “Yes, sadly it’s true, my marriage has come to an end,” said Kimberly on Instagram. “I know that beauty will come from these ashes and, as always, I want to thank you all for your love…… MORE
