Jason Aldean and newcomer Dasha have joined the lineup of performers at the 2024 CMT Music Awards. They join a star-studded list of performers and presenters, including 2024 CMT Music Awards host Kelsea Ballerini, Trisha Yearwood, Megan Moroney, Parker McCollum with Brittney Spencer, Old Dominion, Jelly Roll, Keith Urban, Lainey Wilson, Cody Johnson and Sam…… Read More
An open letter from the non-profit Artist Rights Alliance, carrying the signatures of more than 200 artists, asks tech companies, digital service providers and AI developers to refrain from AI practices that infringe upon and devalue the rights of artists. The letter calls on such organizations to “cease the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to…… Read More
Carlene Carter, the daughter of late country icon June Carter Cash claims Beyonce is part of the Carter family’s legacy. Following Bey’s new album Cowboy Carter stirring up some discourse over whether she should be considered “country,” Carlene says the superstar is in the same league as her mom. Beyonce’s full name is Beyonce Knowles-Carter.…… Read More
Multi-platinum selling country band Alabama have announced the lineup for the upcoming June Jam XVIII, scheduled to take place at the VFW Fairgrounds in Fort Payne, Alabama, on June 1. According to the announcement, Alabama’s Randy Owen and Teddy Gentry will be joined by special guest performers Old Dominion, Shenandoah, Lee Greenwood, Montgomery Gentry featuring…… Read More
SiriusXM has announced global superstar and 14-time Grammy winner Taylor Swift will have her own limited engagement exclusive SiriusXM channel. Channel 13 (Taylor’s Version) will launch on April 7, 13 days ahead of the release of her highly anticipated new album, The Tortured Poets Department. Channel 13 (Taylor’s Version) will air 24/7 across North America…… Read More
The top six finalists for Video of the Year at the 2024 CMT Music Awards have been revealed. The nominees are Ashley McBryde – “Light On In the Kitchen”; Cody Johnson – “The Painter”; HARDY – “Truck Bed”; Jelly Roll – “Need A Favor”; Kelsea Ballerini – “IF YOU GO DOWN (I’M GOIN’ DOWN TOO);…… Read More
Billy Ray Cyrus and his wife Firerose Cyrus recently released a new song, called “After The Storm.” The song’s lyrics find the singers looking to faith in order to find a positive outlook toward the future after a difficult period of time. “After the storm is gone / What’s meant to live lives on /…… Read More
Taylor Swift, SZA and Jelly Roll were among the winners at the 2024 iHeartRadio Music Awards. Some of music’s biggest stars were honored for their contributions to the industry and pop culture overall on Monday night at the 12th annual iHeartRadio Music Awards. SZA and Swift were the big winners. SZA won awards for Song…… Read More
Country superstar Sam Hunt has announced a North American summer headlining tour, called the Locked Up Tour. The tour is named after Hunt’s Locked Up EP, which drops this Friday, April 5th. The trek kicks off on June 28th at Hayden Homes Amphitheater in Bend, Oregon, and concludes on September 28 at Budweiser Gardens in…… Read More
“American Idol” season 19 winner Chayce Beckham has earned his first No. 1 on Billboard’s Country Airplay Chart With “23.” The lead single from his debut album, Bad for Me, “23” jumped five spot to top Billboard’s Country Airplay chart dated April 6. The song earned 28.2 million audience impressions during the tracking week ending…… Read More
