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Carrie Underwood and Brad Paisley didn’t shy away from poking fun at the political climate in their opening monologue as hosts of the 51st CMA Awards. As expected, they helped further heal a rift between the Country Music Association and members of the media, after the CMA released (and later …

A few years back, life in many ways was much simpler for Ryan Hurd. Sure, much as he is today, the Michigan-born singer-songwriter was making his way in Nashville, charting his course toward a career in country music. But in the interim, having fallen in love and gotten engaged to …

Colter Wall is the oldest 22-year-old in folk music. Championed by roots-music icons like Steve Earle, he’s built his career on a foundation of sad-eyed songwriting and low, rumbling vocals, bringing a new face (and a blast of younger energy) to a sound typically made by Baby Boomers. Add his …

Musical collaborations are becoming an annual tradition for the CMA Awards and this year’s telecast presents four unique pairings, including five-time nominee Kelsea Ballerini and the CMA’s record-holder for most nominated female artist of all time, Reba McEntire. Also set to perform together are Male Vocalist of the Year nominee …

Turnpike Troubadours are the definition of road warriors. For the past dozen years, the Red Dirt six-piece have built their reputation on the back of tireless touring, selling out honky-tonks and dance halls throughout their home state of Oklahoma and nearby Texas. They’ll play over 100 shows this year, mostly …

Jake Owen was watching from the side of the stage at the Route 91 Harvest Festival as chaos erupted when a gunman opened fire during Jason Aldean’s set, killing more than 50 people and wounding some 400 concertgoers in the huge crowd across from Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino. Early …

Miranda Lambert will start the new year with a road trip, as her Livin’ Like Hippies Tour kicks off January 18th in Greenville, South Carolina. Along the way, the tour will stop in 23 cities including Atlanta, Los Angeles, Phoenix, Cleveland, San Diego and Kansas City. Taking its name from …

Maren Morris took to social media this past weekend to express her disdain for “slut-shaming.” The singer has been catching flak for her midriff-baring fashion choices, as well as a pair of pants with strategically placed slits she wore to perform at Madison Square Garden in New York last week. …

In April 2016, the Dixie Chicks kicked off their MMXVI World Tour in Europe, followed by a string of dates in the U.S.,including a sold-out show in Nashville –their firstin over a decade. The trek, which also hit Australia and New Zealand, has been documented on film, with MMXVI a …

In just one hour, this week’s Nashville moves from darkness to light, with a whole lot of gray area in between as everyone tries to navigate their way through unfamiliar and, in some cases, very wet territory. The episode opens on a morning that finds Deacon sitting in the dark, …