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Carrie Underwood, Dan + Shay, Kane Brown, Luke Combs and Thomas Rhett were announced as 2019 CMT Artists of the Year. This year will mark the fifth time Carrie has been honored with a CMT Artist of

The Highwomen — the supergroup consisting of Brandi Carlile, Amanda Shires, Maren Morris and Natalie Hemby—have reached No. 1 on the Billboard Top Country Albums chart with the release of their self-titled debut album.  The new album also reached

George Strait’s new single, “The Weight of the Badge,” will be released to country radio on Sept. 30.  “The Weight of the Badge” is featured on George’s 2019 album, Honky Tonk Time Machine. “The Weight of the Badge”

Justin Moore is hoping to earn his 9th No. 1 hit with the release of his new single, “Why We Drink.”  The new tune will be released to country radio on September 30. Co-written by Moore along

Jason Aldean announced he will hit the road in 2020 for his headlining We Back Tour, featuring support from Morgan Wallen, Riley Green and Dee Jay Silver.  The 20-date trek will kick-off on Jan. 20 in Columbia, S.C., taking

Kip Moore has dropped the lead single off his upcoming fourth studio album with “She’s Mine.”  Kip produced the new single, which was co-written by Kip, with Dan Couch and Scott Stepakoff. The new video for “She’s

Luke Combs will release his sophomore album What You See Is What You Get on Nov. 8, and he is dropping a new track from the album, called “1, 2 Many,” featuring collaborators Brooks & Dunn.  In the

Craig Morgan’s new song, “The Father, My Son & the Holy Ghost” just went to No. 1 on the iTunes chart, thanks in part to Blake Shelton spearheading a successful viral campaign to get it there. The

Michael Hardy — known professionally as Hardy — just dropped his new album titled Hixtape Vol. 1.  The album features 17 guest artists, including Keith Urban, Thomas Rhett, Dustin Lynch, Lauren Alaina, Tracy Lawrence, Trace Adkins and

Florida Georgia Line have released their new single “Blessings,” which ships to country radio on September 23rd. FGL’s Tyler Hubbard and Brian Kelley co-wrote the song with Tom Douglas, Jesse Frasure, Jordan Schmidt and Ernest K. Smith.

Luke Bryan has earned his 23rd No. 1 with “Knockin’ Boots.”  The track is at the top of both the Billboard Country Airplay chart and the Mediabase chart this week. “Knockin’ Boots” is the lead single from

Luke Combs dropped a new video for his current single, “Even Though I’m Leaving,” which features a live performance. Luke is trying to score his seventh consecutive No. 1 single with the release of the new tune.

Little Big Town have announced their new album and upcoming headlining tour, titled “The Nightfall Tour.” LBT will release their ninth studio album, Nightfall, on Jan 17 and have dropped the lead single, “Over Drinking,” which was

Blake Shelton and Trace Adkins just released the new video for their collaboration, the single “Hell Right.” Blake’s new single, which features vocals from Trace, was penned by David Garcia, Brett Tyler and Michael Hardy, who also

Jason Aldean dropped the lead track from his new album, titled “We Back,” along with 3 other songs.  Aldean’s new album, titled “9,”  is set to drop on Nov. 22. Jason’s most recent album, 2018’s Rearview Town,

Brantley Gilbert has announced he will embark on his headlining Fire’t Up Tour in 2020. The 30-plus-date tour kicks off on Jan. 23 in London, Ontario and will make stops in Milwaukee, Minneapolis, Las Vegas and more.  The tour takes

Chris Janson will release this third studio album, Real Friends, on Oct. 18, featuring the hit single “Good Vibes,” which is currently No. 11 on Billboard’s Country Airplay chart. In addition to “Good Vibes,” Chris has released

Kelsea Ballerini is dropping new music from her upcoming third studio album with the release of new single “Homecoming Queen?” Kelsea co-penned the new tune with Jimmy Robbins and Nicole Galyon, both of whom co-wrote tunes on

Miranda Lambert shared a new song, “Pretty Bitchin’,” from her upcoming seventh studio album, Wildcard. “Pretty Bitchin’” follows the release of lead single “It All Comes Out in the Wash,” “Locomotive,” “Mess With My Head,” “Bluebird” and

Midland has debuted at No. 1 on Billboard’s Top Country Albums chart with their sophomore album, Let It Roll.  Their new LP was co-produced by Dann Huff, Shane McAnally and Josh Osborne. Since releasing On the Rocks,

Maddie & Tae’s Taylor Dye got engaged to hit songwriter Josh Kerr, with Tae revealinf the news via Instagram, stating, in part: “can’t wait to love you forever Joshua Peter Kerr  WE’RE ENGAGED!!!!!!!!!!” Josh also shared the

Justin Moore just hit No. 1 for the eighth time in his career with his single “The Ones That Didn’t Make It Back Home.”  Tthe new tune is the lead single from Justin’s fifth studio album, Late

After her breakout debut album from 2018, Girl Going Nowhere, Ashley McBryde is about to drop her sophomore album in 2020. Now McBryde is sharing the first single from the album, titled “One Night Standards.” The new

Dolly Parton has teamed up with Australian Christian pop duo King & Country for a remix of their hit song, “God Only Knows.” The duo — comprised of brothers Joel and Luke Smallbone — first reached No.

Craig Morgan is sharing his first new music in more than three years with the release of “The Father, My Son and the Holy Ghost,” which Craig wrote and produced. The new tune honors his late son,

Miranda Lambert has dropped the video for her current single, “It All Comes Out in the Wash.” The visual was filmed outside Nashville and is directed by frequent collaborator Trey Fanjoy. It features Miranda behind the wheel in

Dylan Scott and wife Blair welcomed baby girl Finley Gray on August 28. Finley Gray joins older brother Beckett Scott Robinson, 20 months. “Beckett loves his little sister and so does momma and daddy,” said Dylan via

Nominees for the 53rd annual CMA Awards were revealed Aug. 28, with select categories announced live on ABC’s Good Morning America by Jimmie Allen and Ashley McBryde. Maren Morris and Dan + Shay are among the year’s most-nominated acts, while Carrie

Carrie Underwood’s new rendition of the Sunday Night Football opening will be released September 8, featuring Joan Jett. “Waiting All Day for Sunday Night” will also feature 13 NFL players including Julio Jones, Kyle Fuller, Khalil Mack,

Eric Church will follow up his recent No. 1 hit, “Some Of It,” with the release of his new single, “Monsters.” Penned by Eric and Jeff Hyde, “Monsters” is the third single from Eric’s 2018 album, Desperate