Extremely sad news reported from TMZ today. Former Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant has passed away after a horrific helicopter crash. TMZ also reported that no one on board the helicopter survived the crash. Bryant played 20 seasons with the Los Angeles Lakers. Bryant was considered one of the greatest NBA players of all-time…… MORE
Hot Country Knights Drop Debut Video, “Pick Her Up,” Starring ’90s Knockout [Watch]
The Hot Country Knights—a band fronted by an incognito Dierks Bentley—dropped a new video for their debut single, “Pick Her Up.” The Hot Country Knights are comprised of Dierks’ road band, performing ’90s-esque country tunes while donning aliases, mullet wigs and over-the-top attire from the era. In addition to featuring Travis Tritt, the Wes Edwards-directed…… MORE
Keith Urban Extends Las Vegas Residency With New Dates
Keith Urban has extended his residency at Caesars Palace’s Colosseum in Las Vegas. Keith added four dates—one in July and three in September—to his Sin City residency, which is dubbed Keith Urban Live. Keith has already performed four residency shows in January, with a number of previously announced dates in April, July, Aug. and Nov.…… MORE
Chase Rice on Being Thrown Under the Bus on Upcoming “The Bachelor” Appearance: “I Have Zero Desire to Be Part of Some BS Reality TV Drama”
Chase Rice will release his new seven-song project, The Album Part 1, on Jan. 24. The newly revealed release date coincides with Chase’s upcoming appearance on ABC’s The Bachelor on Jan. 27. Cue the dramatic music. Apparently, one of the show’s contestants, Victoria F., previously dated Chase. During the upcoming episode, bachelor Peter surprises Victoria…… MORE
Dierks Bentley’s Hot Country Knights Release First Single, “Pick Her Up,” Featuring Travis Tritt [Listen]
The Hot Country Knights—a band fronted by an incognito Dierks Bentley—announced their first single, “Pick Her Up,” which features Travis Tritt. Penned by Brett Beavers, Jim Beavers and Dierks Bentley, “Pick Her Up” will impact country radio on Feb. 3. In January, the band signed a recording contract with Universal Music Group Nashville, which is…… MORE
Kelsea Ballerini to Release Third Album, “Kelsea,” on March 20 [Watch New “la” Video]
Kelsea Ballerini revealed that she will release her third studio album, Kelsea, on March 20. Kelsea shared the news via a secret pop-up show on Jan. 22, before posting on social media: “my third album, kelsea, will be released march 20th and will be available for preorder/presave this friday,” she said via Instagram. The album’s…… MORE
Rascal Flatts, Vince Gill, Carly Pearce, Michael Ray & More to Perform at Nashville Honors Gala
Before the guys from Rascal Flatts embark on their Farewell Tour this summer, they will perform at the 12th annual T.J. Martell Foundation Nashville Honors Gala on Feb. 24 at the Omni Hotel. In addition, Vince Gill, Carly Pearce, Michael Ray, Wade Hayes and CeCe Winas will take the stage at the annual celebration that…… MORE
Roger Miller Tribute Concert to Feature Willie Nelson, Kris Kristofferson, Trisha Yearwood, Chris Janson & More
The Grand Ole Opry House in Nashville will host a Roger Miller tribute concert, King of the Road: Celebrating The Music of Roger Miller, on March 22. The all-star lineup includes Willie Nelson, Kris Kristofferson, Toby Keith, Trisha Yearwood, Jamey Johnson, Wynonna, Rodney Crowell, Chris Janson, Lee Ann Womack, Larry Gatlin, Cake and The War…… MORE
Watch Kelsea Ballerini & Halsey Perform “Graveyard” From Upcoming Episode of “CMT Crossroads”
Kelsea Ballerini teamed with Halsey to tape the 70th episode of CMT Crossroads at Nashville’s Ascend Amphitheater on Oct. 11. The new installment will air on March 25 at 10 p.m. ET. The cross-genre stars collaborated on each other’s hits, shared stories and more. While Kelsea, 26, has scored five No. 1 hits on the…… MORE
CMA Honors Alan Jackson With the “Joe Talbot Award”
The Country Music Association presented Alan Jackson with the Joe Talbot Award during his Opry at the Ryman performance on Jan. 17. The Joe Talbot Award recognizes “outstanding leadership and contributions to the preservation and advancement of country music’s values and traditions.” Alan is the fourth artist to receive the award, following Merle Haggard (2016,…… MORE
