CMT Awards to Feature Performances by Carrie Underwood, Luke Bryan, Dan + Shay, Kelsea Ballerini, Maren Morris & More

CMT announced its first slate of artists scheduled to perform at the CMT Awards on June 5: Carrie Underwood, Dan + Shay, Kane Brown, Kelsea Ballerini, Luke Bryan, Maren Morris and Thomas Rhett. More performers will be announced in the coming days in what CMT is calling a “record-breaking number of performances.” Hosted by Little…MORE

Kacey Musgraves, John Prine, Brandi Carlile, Dave Cobb & More Earn Americana Awards Nominations

The nominees for the 2019 Americana Honors & Awards were announced on May 14. Artists with multiple nominations include Dave Cobb, Lori McKenna, Yola and John Prine. The 2019 Americana Honors & Awards show will be held September 11 at Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium. The ceremony is the centerpiece of AmericanaFest (Sept. 10–15), which features more…MORE

Who’s New: Brinley Addington

Brinley Addington Born: Kingsport, Tenn. Lives: Nashville Age: 30 EP: Songs From a Bar Single: “Come Back” Twitter: @brinley_ Instagram: @brinleyaddington Facebook: @brinleyaddington Since making his way to Music City more than 10 years ago, Tennessee native Brinley Addington has been pounding the musical pavement. The traditionally-steeped troubadour co-penned Tyler Farr’s recent single, “I Should…MORE

Listen to Keith Urban Reminisce About Lost Love in New Single, “We Were”

Keith Urban has returned to country radio airwaves with the release of his new single, “We Were.” Penned by Eric Church, Jeff Hyde and Ryan Tyndell, the new tune reminisces about lost teenage love with lyrics like “We were a couple of line steppers who just couldn’t wait to step over the line / Never…MORE