Nominees for the 2019 International Bluegrass Music Awards were announced today (July 24) at a press conference in Nashville. Notable names earning nominations—with country music ties—include Dolly Parton, Ricky Skaggs, Marty Raybon and more. Winners will be announced at the International Bluegrass Music Awards on Sept. 26 at the Duke Energy Performing Arts Center in…… MORE
Granger Smith Releases a Red Balloon at Stadium Concert as Tribute to His Son River
Granger Smith released a single red balloon after singing his song “Heaven Bound Balloons” in tribute to his son River. Watch the video here… MORE
Oak Ridge Boys Announce New Holiday Album & 30th Annual Christmas Tour
The Oak Ridge Boys—Joe Bonsall, Duane Allen, William Lee Golden and Richard Sterban—are getting a jump on the Christmas season by announcing the release of their new holiday album and upcoming tour. Produced by Dave Cobb (Jason Isbell, Chris Stapleton), the new holiday album, Down Home Christmas, will be released on Oct. 25. The 10-song…… MORE
Keith Urban Says It’s a Challenging Time to Create Art Because Haters Want to “Yuck Your Yum”
Keith Urban has always marched to the beat of his own drum when it comes to creating country music. Ambition and talent didn’t make him an immediate star when he first visited Nashville in 1989. Keith struggled through the early part of the 1990s in Music City, fronting bands 4 Wheel Drive and The Ranch.…… MORE
If You Are Over 30, You Can’t Hear This
If you are over 30, you probably won’t be able to hear some of the following sounds.… MORE
Pepsi Ice Center being Renamed and Rink to Honor Joe Olson
The Pepsi Ice Center at Grossinger Motors Arena will be renamed and the rink inside will be named to honor the late Joe Olson. Get details here… MORE
Stop Being So Polite. You’re Causing Traffic. Learn the “Zipper Merge.” [VIDEO]
While you may think letting the person next to you cut in early is the polite way to act on the road, you’re actually contributing to the traffic problem. Watch a video to learn the “Zipper Merge” here… MORE
Johnny Cash Gets Comprehensive New Website Dedicated to His Music, Writings, Photos & More
Over the course of his legendary career, Johnny Cash expanded country music’s reach through his early, rocking hits, his groundbreaking live albums and his late-period creative resurgence. The Man in Black is now the subject of a newly revamped website—johnnycash.com—that offers users comprehensive access to his life and career, including recordings, videos, writings, artifacts, photographs,…… MORE
4 Country Couples Raise $100K for Charity By Offering Fans the Chance to Go on a Double Date
Wanna go on a double date with a country music power couple? Here’s your chance. Four country music couples—Carly Pearce and Michael Ray, Chris Lane and Lauren Bushnell, Kane and Katelyn Brown, and Scotty and Gabi McCreery—have teamed with dating app Bumble for a new campaign: “Country Couples for a Cause.” New and existing Bumble…… MORE
The Untold Story Of Patsy Cline And Loretta Lynn Premieres This Fall [VIDEO]
A new biopic, the untold story of Patsy Cline and Loretta Lynn, is set to premiere on Lifetime in the fall, and I can’t WAIT!… MORE
