Country music’s top stars are in Nashville this weekend for the CMA Music Festival and Fan Fair. The performances began Thursday morning with Montgomery Gentry, and continued through the weekend. Hundreds of artists are performing on multiple stages around downtown Nashville, including the LP Field football stadium. Those who come are creating memories for their […]
The weather was unseasonably cool and sunny Thursday morning as Country Countdown USA’s Lon Helton hosted the CMA Music Fest Kick Off Concert at the Riverfront Stage in downtown Nashville. The first performer was the veteran duo Montgomery Gentry. The concert launched the annual 4-day event. Other performers Thursday morning included Craig Morgan, Lee Brice, Josh Thompson, […]
CMA Music Fest week began Wednesday night with the annual CMT Music Awards, hosted by Toby Keith & Kristen Bell. From the first performance, featuring Lady Antebellum & Hot Chelle Rae, to the last, with Rascal Flatts and Journey, the night was filled with surprises, including cameos from President Obama and candidate Romney. Carrie Underwood was the […]
Tim McGraw announced today that he has signed a record deal with the Big Machine Label Group. The press conference was held in Nashville’s Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum. Tim said he actually signed the deal a few weeks ago: “Many people know that I came to Nashville 23 years ago on a […]
Jake Owen married his fiance Lacey Monday morning at a private, sunrise, ocean-side wedding in Vero Beach Florida. Moments later, Jake tweeted, “A best friend for life. I now have a wifey 🙂 my face hurts from smiling. What a wonderful way to start the rest of my life.” Jake and Lacey got engaged one […]
It’s Kentucky Derby weekend, and lots of celebrities were in Louisville for the 138th run for the roses. Where there are celebrities, you’ll find a red carpet, and Miranda Lambert was there. One year ago, she held her bachelorette party at the Derby. Other country stars in Louisville this weekend include Travis Tritt, Montgomery Gentry’s […]
Normally, #1 parties are held on Music Row, near all the record labels and recording studios. But for this one, Dierks Bentley invited the music industry to one of his favorite hang-outs, Arnold’s Country Kitchen, a local diner where the food is home cooked, the tea is sweet and the pie is topped with meringue. […]
Jay DeMarcus & his wife Alison are expecting their second child this summer, and we now know the baby’s name! Rascal Flatts co-host Country Countdown USA this weekend, and Jay broke the news to host Lon Helton: “We really are thrilled to be having a boy, and we’re gonna name him Dylan Jay DeMarcus. My wife, being […]
This week, Kip Moore has his first Top 10 with “Somethin’ ‘Bout a Truck.” Kip is from Tifton, Georgia. He’s been in Nashville for 9 years. He began work on this record over two years ago. His debut CD will be released this Tuesday. We sat down with Kip Moore to talk about his life and his music. […]
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – (April, 21, 2012) Keith Urban was inducted into the Grand Ole Opry family this evening by Opry members Trace Adkins and Josh Turner. On stage after Urban had performed his hits “Days Go By” and “Without You,” Adkins presented him with his Opry Member Award and made membership official. “Thank you […]
