It was a balmy Saturday night (Feb. 11) in Nashville and it only got hotter inside when Martina McBride brought the ladies and her Love Unleashed Tour—with Lauren Alaina and Post Monroe—to the Ryman Auditorium. To open the show, the crowd was treated to beautiful harmonies from newcomers Post Monroe, an all-female trio ready to…… MORE
The Academy of Country Music revealed today (Feb. 9) the musical lineup and additional fan events for the 5th annual Party for a Cause in Las Vegas, March 30–April 2. The four-day country music smorgasbord culminates with the 52nd annual ACM Awards on April 2 in Las Vegas. The Week Vegas Goes Country will feature…… MORE
Kane Brown released his self-titled debut album in December 2016 and has been reaping the rewards of its success. The album debuted at No. 1 on Billboard’s Top Country Album chart and made the Top 10 of the all-genre Billboard 200 chart. “I feel like this album’s got so many good songs,” Kane said to…… MORE
Martina McBride is making her Love Unleashed Tour all about the ladies. The “I’m Gonna Love You Through It” singer joined forces with CMT to bring the Next Women of Country brand on the road. Maggie Rose and the new country trio Post Monroe have been added to the bill, along with Lauren Alaina, who was…… MORE
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In the lead-up to the release of her new album, Road Less Traveled, on Jan. 27, Lauren Alaina has been very candid about her past struggles with bulimia and body image issues. “I actually had an eating disorder for four years,” Lauren told Nash Country Daily in 2016. “I had it before [American Idol]. But…… MORE
Luke Bryan is garnering all of the headlines over the last few days. In addition to singing the national anthem at the Super Bowl in February and appearing as a mentor on the upcoming season of The Voice, Luke announced today (Jan. 24) that he is launching a new Huntin’, Fishin’ and Lovin’ Every Day…… MORE
Christmas is right around the corner—a time in the music industry when artists slow down and take some time off to be with their families and friends. We talked to some of your favorite artists before they departed for home to find out just what they may be doing during their Christmas break this year.…… MORE
What Is It: Smoky Mountains Rise is a three-hour telethon broadcast to raise money for the Dollywood Foundation’s My People Fund to benefit those affected by the Sevier County, Tennessee, wildfires. When: Tuesday, Dec. 13, 8 p.m–11 p.m. EST. Who’s Performing: Dolly Parton, Reba McEntire, Kenny Rogers, Alison Krauss, Chris Stapleton, Hank Williams Jr., Alabama,…… MORE
Five years after finishing as the runner-up on Season 10 of American Idol in 2011, Lauren Alaina has scored her first Top 20 single, “Road Less Traveled,” which is currently No. 19 on the Mediabase chart and No. 20 on Billboard’s Country Airplay chart. The anthemic tune, which was penned by Lauren, Jesse Frasure and…… MORE
Martina McBride has extended her Love Unleashed Tour into 2017 with the announcement of 15 new dates, including stops in Chicago, Nashville, Atlanta and New York. The tour is in partnership with CMT’s third annual Next Women of Country franchise, which supports and showcases females in the industry. Lauren Alaina will serve as the opener…… MORE
