The nominees for the 2017 Americana Honors & Awards were announced today (May 9), and a familiar name is front and center: Sturgill Simpson. Sturgill, who won Americana Awards in 2014 and 2015, leads the pack with three nominations in 2017, including Album, Artist and Song of the Year. Other artists with multiple nominations include…… MORE
Grand Proposal: Brad Paisley Helps Couple Get Engaged During Grand Ole Opry Performance [Watch]
A Grand Ole Opry member since 2001, you never know what Brad Paisley is going to do when he steps on the hallowed Opry circle. On Saturday, May 6, he helped one couple continue the circle of love. Brad invited local fireman Cody and his girlfriend, Brittany, onstage. After making a little small talk with…… MORE
Kelsea Ballerini, Thomas Rhett & Keith Urban Lead the Pack With Multiple Nominations at the 2017 CMT Music Awards [See Full List]
Brett Eldredge stopped by the Today show (May 9) to announced the nominees for the 2017 CMT Music Awards on June 7. Kelsea Ballerini, Thomas Rhett and Keith Urban lead the pack with four nominations apiece. Other artists picking up multiple nominations include Brett Eldredge, Lauren Alaina, Carrie Underwood, Luke Bryan, Jon Pardi, Florida Georgia…… MORE
Watch Blake Shelton Perform “Every Time I Hear That Song” on “The Voice”
Last night on The Voice (May 8), Blake Shelton took a break from his coaching duties so he could hit the stage to perform his current single, “Every Time I Hear That Song.” The tune, written by Chris Lindsey, Brad Warren, Brett Warren and Aimee Mayo, is Blake’s fifth single from his 2016 album, If…… MORE
Chris Stapleton Teams With Kevin Bacon & Jimmy Fallon for a Remake of ZZ Top’s “Legs” on “The Tonight Show”
Chris Stapleton had a busy night on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon on May 8. In a sketch called “First Drafts of Rock,” Chris teamed with Jimmy and Kevin Bacon (drums) for a remake of ZZ Top’s “Legs,” with more than a few altered lyrics, including “She’s got hands / She knows how to…… MORE
Jason Aldean and Wife Brittany Are Expecting Their First Child
Jason Aldean and his wife, Brittany, have a bun in the oven. The happy couple announced that they are expecting their first child together in a pair of Instagram posts today (May 8). On Jason’s Instagram pic, Brittany and Jason were literally sitting next to a bun in the oven, with a caption that read:…… MORE
Willie Nelson Is Back Atop Billboard’s Country Albums Chart With “God’s Problem Child”
If Willie Nelson’s 84th birthday wish was to have another No. 1 album, he got it. Willie dropped his new album, God’s Problem Child, on April 28, the eve of his 84th birthday. One week later, God’s Problem Child is the No. 1 album on Billboard’s Top Country Albums chart and No. 10 on the…… MORE
“Big Country Music Fan” Chris Pratt Smells Like Tim McGraw
You never know what’s going to come out of the mouth of actor Chris Pratt—but we do know what he smells like thanks to an amusing anecdote he shared with Seth Meyers. Chris, who has recently been making the late-night television rounds to promote his Guardians of the Galaxy sequel, stopped by Late Night With…… MORE
Jake Owen Donates $15,000 to Education Foundation in Florida; Plus, Check Out His New Beachy Video, “Good Company”
Vero Beach, Fla., native Jake Owen made his hometown very happy last week by donating $15,000 to the Education Foundation of Indian River County. The funds from the Jake Owen Foundation will be used to send students to the INTEL International Science & Engineering Fair, expand the STEP Into Kindergarten Program and implement the new…… MORE
Nashville Native Kelleigh Bannen Talks About Her Fine Irish Name, Hosting Her Own Podcast, New Song/Video, “Church Clothes,” & More
Jim Casey talks with Kelleigh Bannen about her Irish name, her podcast series, This Nashville Life, what it means to be a member of CMT’s Next Women of Country class, her new single, “Church Clothes,” working on new music and more. Show Participants Kelleigh Bannen Jim Casey, NCD director of editorial Show Notes & Links Kelleigh Bannen’s website Listen…… MORE
