Years Later, Jake Owen Is Still North Bound
by Alison Bonaguro 2h ago For Jake Owen, his memory lane happens to be a long stretch of I-65 North. Because that’s the road that brought him to Nashville from Tallahassee more than a decade Read More
November 2017
Tune-In Alert: Grammy Nominee Announcements
save the date: 60th GRAMMY Awards® Nominations The Recording Academy™ will kick off the 60th GRAMMY Awards® nominations by revealing nominees in the four General Field categories (Best New Artist, Record Of The Year, Song Read More
Watch Now: Chris Lane & Tori Kelly – Take Back Home Girl
As he crisscrosses the country on his first ever headlining tour, CHRIS LANE gets down-home cool for the “Take Back Home Girl” music video featuring GRAMMY-nominated artist TORI KELLY making its world premiere today at Read More
Luke Bryan on Ups, Downs and Casseroles
by Alison Bonaguro 8 mins ago It’s not an act, according to Caroline Bryan. On Monday night’s (Nov. 6) Living Every Day with Luke Bryan special, Bryan’s wife made it clear that he is the Read More
Jake Owen Joins Big Loud Records
BIG LOUD RECORDS has signed JAKE OWEN to the label, effective today. The move reunites OWEN with BIG LOUD founder JOEY MOI, who produced OWEN’s “Barefoot Blue Jean Night” album, which earned OWEN four consecutive Read More
Blake Shelton Celebrates Success with Texoma Shore
Congratulations to WARNER MUSIC NASHVILLE (WMN)’s BLAKE SHELTON, who charted six songs on the MEDIASBASE chart at one time this week, as six of the 11 tracks from his just-released “Texoma Shore” album hit the Read More
Carrie Underwood in Charge of Family Reunion
by Alison Bonaguro 18 mins ago Fanily is what we’re calling the fans who make up the country music family. And Carrie Underwood may not have technically used the word “fanily,” but I know that’s Read More
Ashley Gorley Wins ASCAP’s Songwriter of the Year Prize for Fifth Time
by Edward Morris 5h ago The ASCAP Country Music Awards show Monday night (Nov. 6) ran much too long, but it yielded some fascinating stories and vivid, emotion-drenched performances. Held at Nashville’s Ryman auditorium, the Read More
Chely Wright ‘Ashamed of My Country’ After Texas Church Shooting
Chely Wright turned to Twitter to vent her anger and frustration after the mass shooting at a Texas church on Sunday (Nov. 5), writing that she’s “ashamed of my country” over its inability to pass tighter Read More
Tim McGraw, Faith Hill Extend ‘Soul2Soul’ Tour Through 2018
Tim & Faith Not that there was any doubt whether TIM MCGRAW and FAITH HILL’s “SOUL2SOUL THE WORLD TOUR 2017” was a total success, but if further proof was needed, now Country music’s power couple Read More
Brad Paisley, John Fogerty Perform On ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live’
Brad Paisley ARISTA NASHVILLE’s BRAD PAISLEY, along with JOHN FOGERTY, appeared on ABC-TV’s “JIMMY KIMMEL Live!” last night (11/6) to perform several of PAISLEY’s and FOGERTY’s hit songs, as well as a few other covers. Read More
A Brand-New Keith Urban Single Might Be Coming Nov. 8
Keith Urban has been teasing something big on social media. Whatever it is, it’s coming on Wednesday (Nov. 8). Urban first dropped a hint about whatever he’s got up his sleeve on Oct. 30: That Read More
2017 CMA Awards Winners Predictions: The Boot Readers vs. Staff
The Country Music Association will crown the 2017 CMA Awards winners on Wednesday night (Nov. 8). Country music fans will have to wait ’til then to find out who will go home with each trophy … Read More
Kelly Clarkson Reveals What Kind of Coach She’ll Be on ‘The Voice’
Kelly Clarkson will join Blake Shelton, Adam Levine and Alicia Keys on the 14th season of NBC’s The Voice, but what kind of coach will she be? Reality singing shows have a history of portraying “nice” Read More
David Lee Murphy, Kenny Chesney Most-Added With ‘Everything’s Gonna Be Alright’
Murphy & Chesney Congratulations to REVIVER RECORDS’ DAVID LEE MURPHY and BLUE CHAIR/COLUMBIA NASHVILLE’s KENNY CHESNEY, who earned most-added at Country radio this week with the single, “Everything’s Gonna Be Alright.” Kudos to REVIVER ENTERTAINMENT Read More
Blake Shelton Reveals Which Hit He Never Wants to Sing Again
Blake Shelton is gearing up to hit the road on his upcoming 2018 tour in support of his new album Texoma Shore, which he released Nov. 3. While the singer is eager to spend time Read More
Ryan Hurd, Maren Morris Share Their Love in ‘Love in a Bar’ Video [WATCH]
Maren Morris has millions of fans, but her biggest one is undoubtedly her fiance, Ryan Hurd. The singer-songwriter, who proposed to Morris earlier this year, shines a light on their love in the music video for Read More
Trisha Yearwood’s Favorite CMA Awards Memories: One Trophy, One Performance
Trisha Yearwood has won three CMA Awards and been nominated at the annual awards show a total of 20 times. The country music icon, who also has two ACM Awards and three Grammys trophies to her Read More
Janie Fricke Defends Kirt Webster: ‘Kirt Is Just a Good Person’
Country singer Janie Fricke — a former Webster PR client — has stepped up to defend Kirt Webster in light of the sexual harassment and assault allegations recently made against him. The artist tells a Read More
Carrie Underwood and Brad Paisley Share Their Favorite CMA Awards Hosting Moments
With nine years of co-hosting under their belts, Carrie Underwood and Brad Paisley have had some pretty hysterical moments together onstage at the CMA Awards, and now they’re sharing some of their favorite memories with fans. Sitting Read More
WWRS 2018: Consumption Vs. Traditional Metrics; Prepare To Win With Gen Z & Millennials
Great Programming Minds Share Their Knowledge The WORLDWIDE RADIO SUMMIT 2018 Agenda is coming together, and you can finalize your plans to attend now — WEDNESDAY, MAY 2nd through FRIDAY, MAY 4th at W HOTEL/HOLLYWOOD — and save Read More
Everything You Need to Know About the 2017 CMA Awards
After 2016’s 50th anniversary extravaganza, the bar is set high for the 51st annual Country Music Association Awards in 2017. Read on for everything you need to know about the 2017 CMA Awards, Country Music’s Read More
Everything You Need to Know About the CMA Awards Voting Process
Ever wondered why your favorite artist wasn’t front and center when the envelopes got opened at the CMA Awards? Of course you have — there’s always a difference of opinions when nominees, and then winners, Read More
Tim McGraw, Faith Hill Extend Soul2Soul Tour With 2018 Dates
Tim McGraw and Faith Hill have announced the dates for a 2018 leg of their Soul2Soul Tour. The couple will perform more than 25 additional dates beginning on May 31, 2018, in Richmond, Va., and Read More
Tim McGraw and Faith Hill Extend Soul2Soul Tour Into 2018
Tim McGraw and Faith Hill have added a string of 2018 shows to their Soul2Soul Tour. On Tuesday (Nov. 7), the country power couple announced more than two dozen new dates. McGraw and Hill’s 2018 Soul2Soul Read More
Heading Into Merger With Entercom, Moody’s Assigns CBS Radio A Ba3 Rating
Weighs In MOODY’S INVESTORS SERVICE has weighed in on the ENTERCOM/CBS RADIO merger by assigning CBS RADIO’s proposed $250 million revolving credit facility a Ba3 rating. MOODY’S notes, “The transaction is expected to close following Read More
‘The Voice’ Knockouts: Keisha Renae vs. Kathrina Feigh
Tonight (Nov. 6), The Voice‘s Season 13 Knockouts rounds continue. In these rounds, team members are pitted against each other — however, they don’t sing together; each singer is allowed to perform a solo of Read More
‘The Voice’ Knockouts: Mitchell Lee Goes Against Anna Catherine DeHart
Tonight (Nov. 6), The Voice‘s Season 13 Knockouts rounds continue. In these rounds, team members are pitted against each other — however, they don’t sing together; each singer is allowed to perform a solo of Read More
Interview: It’s Officially Time to Meet Danielle Bradbery
Photo credit: Cameron Powell We had the privilege of sitting down with Danielle Bradbery a couple of weeks ago and learning more about her and her new music. Specifically, we were able to get all Read More
50 Greatest CMA Awards Moments Ever
The greatest moments at the CMA Awards leave fans and viewers talking about them for days or weeks. In 2015, that moment was all night — Chris Stapleton‘s unbelievable night. Two years earlier, it was the King’s Read More
“American Idol” reboot finally gets a premiere date
The new network home is in place, the judges and host are in place, and now the American Idol reboot’s premiere date is in place. After months of planning, ABC has finally revealed the official Read More
Luke Bryan’s Late Brother and Sister Affect How He Parents His Kids
Luke Bryan admits that talking about his late brother and sister brings him comfort and emotional healing. The deaths of Chris and Kelly also affect how he parents sons Bo and Tate, and how he relates Read More
Jake Owen Swaps Record Labels, Reunites With Breakthrough Producer
Jake Owen announced on Monday (Nov. 6) that he would be joining the roster of Big Loud Records, a move that reunites him with the producer of his breakthrough album, 2011’s Barefoot Blue Jean Night. Read More
Shawn Stevens Named PD At KCYE/Las Vegas
Shawn Stevens BEASLEY Country KCYE/LAS VEGAS has added SHAWN STEVENS as PD. STEVENS previously served as CUMULUS Country KUBL (KBULL 93)/SALT LAKE CITY PD before departing the company in JULY (NET NEWS 7/18). He fills Read More
Everything You Need to Know About the 2017 CMA Awards
Put on your cowboy boots! It’s almost time for country music’s biggest night. If it’s anything like in past years, the 51st Annual Country Music Awards will feature heartwarming performances, comedic sketches from the hosts Read More
Luke Bryan Opens Up to Robin Roberts About the Death of His Siblings
When Luke Bryan invited Good Morning America co-anchor Robin Roberts to visit his home for the ABC special Living Every Day: Luke Bryan, he and his wife Caroline showed fans that his happy-go-lucky, joking personality Read More
Carrie Underwood Takes Us Inside Her CMA Awards Dressing Room
Carrie Underwood Carrie Underwood is gearing up to host her 10th CMA Awards on Wednesday, and in between performance rehearsals she’s focusing on one thing: Her wardrobe. Underwood is known for her epic fashion parade Read More
Kirt Webster Said to Have Paid Off Alleged Victims So They’d Keep Quiet
More allegations have surfaced against Nashville publicist Kirt Webster, with a former employee claiming that the PR giant had some of his alleged victims sign non-disclosure agreements prohibiting them to speak of any abuse they may have suffered. “I’ve sat in Read More
Report: Jimmy De Castro To Manage Entercom’s Ex-CBS Chicago Cluster
De Castro ROBERTFEDER.COM is reporting that CHICAGO radio management veteran JIMMY DE CASTRO will be serving as SVP and Market Manager of the cluster about to be taken over by ENTERCOM from CBS RADIO in Read More
Luke Bryan and Wife Caroline on Taking in His Nieces and Nephew: ‘We Never Thought Twice’
Luke Bryan may be enjoying life as one of country music’s biggest stars, but the singer dealt with a tremendous amount of tragedy during his road to stardom. In a candid interview with ABC News, Read More
Luke Combs Gives Back in Houston
by CMT.com Staff 2h ago As Hurricane Harvey recovery efforts continue in Texas, Luke Combs partnered with the CMA Foundation to help the music program at the Houston Independent School District (HISD) return to normal. Read More
Jason Aldean Connects With ‘They Don’t Know’ Because He’s Lived It
Jason Aldean honors blue collar America in the title track of his 2016 album, They Don’t Know, and he connects deeply with the song. Growing up in the Southern town of Macon, Ga., the singer saw firsthand the Read More
Luke Bryan Delivers Necessary Positivity With ‘Most People Are Good’ [Listen]
Fans eagerly awaiting the release of Luke Bryan‘s new album get a glimpse at his softer side on a new song called “Most People Are Good.” It’s an honest message of hope, with the superstar belting heartfelt Read More
POLL: Which 2017 CMA Awards Performance Are You Most Excited to See?
More than two dozen country stars will take the stage to perform during Wednesday night’s (Nov. 8) CMA Awards ceremony. Whose set are you most looking forward to? Throughout the second half of October, the Country Read More
Jake Owen Moves to Big Loud Records
After more than a decade with RCA Nashville, Jake Owen has signed with Big Loud Records. The self-described “independent, Nashville-based music-business hybrid that brings song publishing, artist development, management, production, promotion and capital investment under Read More
Interview: Scott Miller Discusses New Album, New Band and Old Farming
Scott Miller takes a break from farming to chat about his brand-new album — his first in four years — ‘Ladies Auxiliary’. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/scott-miller-ladies-auxiliary-interview-2017/
‘American Idol’ Revival Sets Premiere Date
The American Idol reboot officially has a premiere date. The 2018 edition of the much-loved series will debut on a Sunday night, March 11, at 8PM ET on ABC. Longtime AI host Ryan Seacrest shared the news on Live With Kelly and Ryan 0n Read More
Garth Brooks’ Favorite CMA Awards Memory Is Something No One Else Saw
Garth Brooks recalls his favorite CMA Awards memory, and shares the categories in which he most likes to be nominated. Continue reading… This Article Was Originally Posted at www.TheBoot.com http://theboot.com/garth-brooks-favorite-cma-awards-memory/
Country Artists React to Sutherland Springs Tragedy
by Lauren Tingle 6h ago More than 24 hours after the tragedy in Sutherland Springs, TX, an unincorporated community with approximately 600 residents, country artists have been among the those to offer prayers to the Read More
Jordan Davis Knows ‘Singles You Up’ Is Easy to Relate to, Because Other People Have Been There
“Singles You Up” — Jordan Davis‘ debut offering to country radio — is a breezy, catchy number that’s bound to catch people’s ears, but it wasn’t inspired by a breakup like it seems. In fact, it was Read More