Country music
Matthew McConaughey Joins Zach Bryan for ‘Nine Ball’ Music Video
Country star Zach Bryan recruited Western film legend Matthew McConaughey for his “Nine Ball” music video, released on Monday. The video, directed by Matthew Dillon Cohen, tells the story of a boy whose father is a gambling addict. McConaughey plays a pool shark who brings his young son to the bar while he bets cash […]
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Toby Keith’s Death Brings Condolences From Country Music World
After the news of Toby Keith’s death broke overnight, reactions from the stars of the country music world and beyond followed, as some legendary figures and admirers of the late Nashville star began to share tributes online. Keith “passed peacefully last night on Feb. 5, surrounded by his family,” read his official website’s announcement of […]
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Nashville DA Drops Charges Against Country Star Chris Young Following Arrest at Bar
Nashville District Attorney Glenn Funk has dismissed charges against country singer Chris Young after he was arrested earlier this week. “Regarding the Chris Young incident – After a review of all the evidence in this case, the Office of the District Attorney has determined that these charges will be dismissed,” Funk said in a statement. Young […]
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CMT Reveals Next Women of Country 2024 in Nashville Showcase
CMT introduced the 14 up-and-coming artists named this year’s Next Women of Country during a showcase event at City Winery Nashville. For more than a decade, the program has been spotlighting and supporting developing female talent. The 2024 class of rising stars is: Anne Wilson, Denitia, Ella Langley, Emily Ann Roberts, HunterGirl, Karley Scott Collins, Kylie […]
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Grammys CEO on SZA’s Chances of Winning Top Album, Drake’s Return and Latin Music Snub: “There’s Still More Work for Us to Do”
History has shown that rap and R&B artists will dominate in Grammy nominations but never take home the coveted prize of album of the year. Beyoncé, Kendrick Lamar, Jay-Z, Drake, Kanye West, Mariah Carey and John Legend are some of the acts who have played the role before — big Grammy contender, but top award […]
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CMA Awards: Lainey Wilson Owns the Night; Luke Combs, Tracy Chapman Win for “Fast Car”
Teary-eyed and shaking onstage, breakthrough singer Lainey Wilson won entertainer of the year at the CMA Awards — solidifying her spot as the darling of country music and potential multiple Grammy nominee; Grammy nominations will be unveiled Friday. Wilson beat out Chris Stapleton, Carrie Underwood, Morgan Wallen and last year’s champ, Luke Combs, to win […]
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Country Singer-Songwriter Charlie Robison Dies at 59
Charlie Robison, the Texas singer-songwriter whose rootsy anthems made the country charts until he was forced to retire after complications from a medical procedure left him unable to sing, died Sunday. He was 59. Robison died at a hospital in San Antonio after suffering cardiac arrest and other complications, according to a family representative. Robison […]
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2023 CMA Awards: Lainey Wilson Leads With 9 Nominations
For a second consecutive year, Lainey Wilson is the most-nominated act at the Country Music Association Awards. And this time she’s competing for the top prize: entertainer of the year. The rising country star earned nine nominations, including album of the year for Bell Bottom Country, song of the year for “Heart Like a Truck,” […]
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Zach Bryan Sets New Tour Dates: Here’s Where to Find Cheap Tickets Online
The country superstar hits the road in March for the 'Quittin Time Tour,' which will see the singer playing over 50 dates across North America.
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How Jason Aldean Cynically Built “Small Town” to Appeal to Trump Country
When Jason Aldean released “Try That in A Small Town” in May, the response was, well, small-scale. The song debuted at No. 35 on Billboard’s Hot country songs chart and fizzled out of the Top 50. Then he dropped the controversial music video, eight weeks after the song’s release, and the country star is having […]
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CMT Pulls Controversial Jason Aldean Music Video, Country Singer Defends Song
Jason Aldean is defending his new controversial song and music video that was pulled by CMT, calling claims made against the track “not only meritless, but dangerous.” After Aldean released “Try That in a Small Town” in May and its accompanying music video on Friday, it was criticized for promoting gun violence and taking aim […]
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Jimmie Allen Suspended by Label, Booking Agency, Manager; Removed From CMA Fest Following Sexual Abuse Allegations
Country singer Jimmie Allen has been suspended by his record label, booking agency and management company, and removed from the lineup for CMA Fest following allegations that he raped and sexually abused his former manager. “In light of [the] allegations against Jimmie Allen, BBR Music Group has decided to suspend all activity with him, effective […]
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