Love and Theft’s Stephen Barker Liles and wife Jenna welcomed a new addition to their family on June 8: daughter Rayni Bell, who joins big brother Jett (3). Love and Theft had to cancel their CMA Fest performance on Thursday afternoon (June 8) because Jenna went into labor. Newcomer Filmore covered their vacant spot on…… MORE
More than 50,000 fans packed Nissan Stadium for Night 1 of CMA Fest to see performances by Brett Eldredge, Cole Swindell, Dierks Bentley, Miranda Lambert and Luke Bryan. But the crowd also got a couple of surprises: both Garth Brooks and Lauren Alaina made unannounced visits to the stage. Garth treated fans to a set…… MORE
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On the heels of the June 7 release of her new single, “Legends,” Kelsea Ballerini partnered with Cracker Barrel Old Country Store and NASH Icon for a night of karaoke at Ascend Amphitheater on Thursday evening (June 8). Three lucky karaoke contestants—Kaila Dakota, Chelsea Rhodes and Karen Meiers—got the chance to show off their pipes on…… MORE
As Blake Shelton was headlining a gig at the Grand Ole Opry last night (June 8), the Oak Ridge Boys were doing the same thing across town at Ascend Amphitheater. Once the Oaks finished their set, they hopped on their bus and motored over to the Opry, where they joined Blake onstage for a rendition…… MORE
As Blake Shelton gears up for his headlining gig at Nissan Stadium on Friday night (June 9), the 40-year-old superstar sat down with Nash Country Daily on his tour bus on Lower Broadway to reflect on his first CMA Fest experience in 1994, when the event was known as Fan Fair. At the time, Blake…… MORE
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As the CMT Music Awards were ending last night (June 8) at 9:30 p.m. CT, two-time ACM Entertainer of the Year Jason Aldean decided it was the perfect time for an impromptu show outside the Country Music Hall of Fame. Thousands of fans swarmed the lawn at Walk of Fame Park to hear Jason play…… MORE
Before the trophies were dished out at the 2017 CMT Music Awards last night (June 7), the stars walked the red carpet in their best duds and dresses. From Carrie Underwood and Keith Urban to Little Big Town and Lady Antebellum—and everyone in between—check out 99 of our favorite photos courtesy of Tammie Arroyo/AFF-USA. photos…… MORE
Over the past eight months, Keith Urban has been nominated for seven ACM Awards, two Grammys and five CMA Awards. How many did he win? Zero, zip, zilch, nada. When it came time to vote, the industry decided that Keith’s Ripcord album, multiple singles like “Blue Ain’t Your Color,” and entertainment prowess weren’t numero uno.…… MORE
Hosted by Charles Esten, the CMT Music Awards will feature performances from Luke Bryan, Blake Shelton, Miranda Lambert, Thomas Rhett, Brett Eldredge and more. The awards show takes place live from Nashville on June 7 at 7 p.m. CT. Check out all of the nominees below. Winners will be indicated as they are announced! Video…… MORE
This Bud’s for you, Thomas Rhett. The reigning ACM Male Vocalist of the Year has teamed with Budweiser for a new commercial that features footage from his current Home Team Tour. “Budweiser has some of the most iconic commercials of all time, so it’s pretty awesome to actually be in one,” says Thomas Rhett. “It’s…… MORE
