Dapperly dressed Chris Janson stopped by the Today show (Jan. 5) to perform his new single, “Drunk Girl.” The tune—which was co-penned by Chris, Tom Douglas and Scooter Carusoe, is the second single from Chris’ 2017 sophomore album, Everybody. “Both of my co-writers are legendary,” said Chris to Nash Country Daily. “They certainly didn’t need…… MORE
Mickey Gilley, 81, is recovering after fracturing his left ankle and right shoulder in an automobile accident on Jan. 3. Mickey and his son were on their way back to Branson, Mo., after an event in Texas when the accident occurred. Mickey’s son also sustained minor injuries and is on the mend. “I had an…… MORE
A public memorial will be held for Mel Tillis at Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium on Wednesday, Jan. 31, 10 a.m. CT. Mel, one of country music’s most versatile artists, died on Nov. 19, 2017, of respiratory failure at age 85. Mel battled intestinal issues since early 2016 and never fully recovered. Those scheduled to take the…… MORE
No one’s stock in country music has increased more in the past couple of years than Chris Stapleton’s. The Kentucky native became the darling of the 2015 CMA Awards, winning three trophies, while putting on a show-stopping performance with Justin Timberlake during their collaborations on “Tennessee Whiskey” and “Drink You Away.” Grammys Awards, ACM Awards…… MORE
Thomas Rhett can claim he has the best manners in country music—although that would be rude—thanks to a new list compiled by the National League of Junior Cotillions. TR landed at No. 8 on the NLJC’s annual Best Mannered People of 2017 list, which also included celebs Selena Gomez, Meghan Markle, David Beckham and more.…… MORE
The Recording Academy announced its first round of performers for the 60th Grammy Awards on Jan. 28. Little Big Town, Lady Gaga, Pink and Childish Gambino will all take the stage on “Music’s Biggest Night.” Little Big Town is nominated for both Best Country Album (The Breaker) and Best Country Duo/Group Performance (“Better Man”). In…… MORE
Sugarland is back . . . and they may be coming to a city near you. After dropping a new single, “Still the Same,” and performing as part of Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve in December, the duo has announced plans for a new 40-plus-city tour. And now for the moment we’ve certainly been waiting…… MORE
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TJ and John Osborne of Brothers Osborne are giving fans a taste of their upcoming sophomore album with the release of a new single, “Shoot Me Straight,” which will be available for download and stream on Jan. 5. The reigning CMA and ACM Duo of the Year says the song bridges the gap between their…… MORE
“Huntin’, fishin’, and lovin’ every day / That’s the prayer that a country boy prays,” sings Luke Bryan in his 2016 No. 1 hit. Just don’t own kangaroos. Colleen O’Brien, the vice president for the People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA), released a statement that calls for Luke to relinquish ownership of two…… MORE
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The country music-loving community added more than 20 babies into the “family” in 2017. Check out all of the country stars who welcomed bundles of joy into their families over the past year. Little Big Town’s Kimberly Schlapman Daughter: Dolly Grace The New Year brought our family new love. We’re so excited to introduce you…… MORE
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