Willie Jones just released his “2-Piece Combo” (11.19), and since one of the two new tracks, “Slow Cookin’,” samples Hank Williams‘ 1950’s classic, “Hey Good Lookin’,” Jones recently took a special trip to the last place the “Hillbilly Shakespeare” was seen alive, Bristol, TN.
After a COVID-related pause, the COUNTRY MUSIC HALL OF FAME began to get caught up last night (11/21) with a gala ceremony inducting its class of 2020, songwriter DEAN DILLON and artist/writers MARTY STUART and HANK WILLIAMS JR. The ceremony, held at the CMA THEATER inside the COUNTRY MUSIC HALL OF FAME AND MUSEUM, was highlighted by little moments, two of them involving 1997 inductee BRENDA LEE.
CARLY PEARCE leads with four nominations, including Favorite Female Artist, Favorite Album (“29: Written In Stone”), Favorite Collaboration (“Never Wanted To Be That Girl” with ASHLEY McBRYDE) and Favorite Breakup Song (“What He Didn’t Do”). Continue reading Carly Pearce Leads Nominees For New, Fan-Voted Country Now Awards
ST. JUDE CHILDREN’S RESEARCH HOSPITAL is launching its new “Love Music, Stop Cancer” t-shirt and social campaign, where the public can join over 100 of their favorite Country artists in becoming a “Partner in Hope for ST. JUDE,” a $20 monthly donor, to receive the campaign t-shirt. Continue reading St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital Launches ‘Love Music, Stop Cancer’ Campaign
The 12th annual “CMA Country Christmas” special airs Monday, Nov. 29 at 8/7c on ABC – just in time to get into the yuletide spirit! The show blends holiday classics with several original songs performed in an intimate at-home setting that invites viewers to sit back, get cozy and celebrate the joys of the Christmas season.
2022 GRAMMYs Awards Complete Nominations List – The 2022 GRAMMYs Awards show, officially known as the 64th GRAMMY Awards, is just around the corner. Today, the Recording Academy announced the nominations for each of the 86 categories Continue reading 2022 Grammy Nominees Complete List
Jimmie Allen Nominated for BEST NEW ARTIST at 64th GRAMMY Awards Continue reading Jimmie Allen Nominated for BEST NEW ARTIST at 64th GRAMMY Awards
Out Now: Randy Travis Releases Remastered Version of An Old Time Christmas Continue reading Out Now: Randy Travis Releases Remastered Version of An Old Time Christmas
Country Artist / Songwriter Jillian Cardarelli releases the Official Music Video for her new single “Dropped,” available now on YouTube and all streaming platforms. The music video, produced by Dusty Dale Barker with VAYLL, will also begin airing on CMT Music (CMT’s 24-hour music channel) the week of 11/29.
Carrie Underwood Wins 16th and 17th American Music Awards Continue reading Carrie Underwood Wins 16th and 17th American Music Awards
