Kip Moore was on hand at the opening of a new skatepark in Cincinnati on July 27 as part of his Comeback Kid Skatepark Project. The project is the first initiative of Kip’s Kids Fund, a donor-advised fund through the Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee that is focused on youth and teens. Other skatepark locations…… MORE
Update: Kane Brown’s Sister Expected to Recover After Being Stabbed
Heidi Swafford, 19, the sister of country music artist Kane Brown, is recovering in a Chattanooga, Tenn., hospital after being stabbed in the neck and shoulder. The wounds are non-life threatening, but Heidi may have permanent nerve damage. Kane brought the incident to light with a Facebook post on July 27. The Chattanooga Police Department…… MORE
Jo Dee Messina Turns Up the “Heat” With Celebrity Trainer Autumn Calabrese
She’s known as a celebrity trainer and creator of the 21 Day Fix and 21 Day Fix Extreme fitness and portion control programs, but Autumn Calabrese is gearing up for a new project, teaming with country singer Jo Dee Messina to bring you Country Heat. “We are releasing Country Heat, which is my newest fitness…… MORE
Big Kiss
45 years ago today (July 28), Charley Pride recorded his signature hit, “Kiss an Angel Good Mornin’,” at Nashville’s RCA Studios. Charley released the tune in October, and by December it was No. 1 on Billboard‘s Hot Country Singles chart. photo by Mitch Peyser/StarVista LIVE… MORE
Charlie Daniels Gets Country Music Hall of Fame Exhibit
Today the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum announced that Charlie Daniels will be the subject of a new exhibition titled, “Charlie Daniels: Million Mile Reflections.” Earlier this year Charlie was revealed to be one of three 2016 Hall of Fame inductees along with Randy Travis and Monument Records founder, Fred Foster. The three men will be formally inducted…… MORE
Earls of Leicester, Del McCoury Band, Flatt Lonesome & More Nominated for Bluegrass Awards
Nominees for the 2016 International Bluegrass Music Awards were announced today (July 27) at a press conference in Nashville, with more than a few notable names leading the way. The Earls of Leicester, the reigning IBMA Entertainers of the Year, copped three nominations as a band and five individual nominations, while Del McCoury Band netted…… MORE
Watch Maren Morris Sing “My Church” on CMT’s “Next Women of Country Live”
Maren Morris stopped by CMT’s new web series, Next Women of Country Live, to perform her debut single, “My Church.” Written by Maren and busbee, “My Church” reached No. 5 on Billboard‘s Hot Country Songs chart and was certified gold by the RIAA in April. Check out the performance. Get More:… MORE
Mary Chapin Carpenter Gets Tamed . . . and Wild on “CBS This Morning”
Mary Chapin Carpenter, known for such ’90s hits as “He Thinks He’ll Keep Her” and “Passionate Kisses,” appeared on CBS This Morning on Saturday (July 23) to perform her latest single “Something Tamed, Something Wild.” Mary Chapin released her 14th studio album, The Things That We Are Made Of, in May and has been crossing…… MORE
Kane Brown Asks for Prayers After His Sister Is Stabbed
According to an early-morning post on his Facebook page, Kane Brown is asking for prayers after his sister was stabbed four times. Kane’s post reads: “Prayers for my sister please! I’m all the way out in Nebraska and get a text that she was stabbed 4 times. You better hope I don’t find out who…… MORE
“Carpool Karaoke” Is Getting Its Own Series on Apple Music
If you were a fan of Carrie Underwood’s appearance on James Corden’s Carpool Karaoke videos, we’ve got more good news: Apple Music will be the new home of the weekly series. The viral videos were developed on The Late Late Show With James Corden and have featured a who’s who of celebrities—including Michelle Obama, Justin…… MORE
