Little Big Town Play Brentwood Benefit
by Alison Bonaguro 3h ago This is the life. Going to an intimate Little Big Town concert, being greeted with trays of champagne, and knowing the whole night that you’re a part of something even Read More
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Country Stars Mourn Mel Tillis
by Alison Bonaguro 2h ago Even though country legend Mel Tillis had his heyday a few decades ago — from the late ’60s to the early ’80s — he made an indelible mark on the Read More
Darius Rucker Is Giving Back to His Hometown of Charleston by Building Affordable Homes for Families in Need
South Carolina’s very own Darius Rucker is lending a hand to his hometown. The country star is teaming up with Habitat for Humanity and Ply Gem, a manufacturer of exterior building materials, to build 15 Read More
Gwen Stefani Says Things Get ‘Muddy and Dirty’ When She Spends Time at Blake Shelton’s Ranch
Gwen Stefani has a lot to be happy for this holiday season, including the time she spends with her boyfriend — and PEOPLE’s Sexiest Man Alive — Blake Shelton. In Stefani’s cover story for Marie Claire’s Holiday 2017 Read More
Nicole Kidman and Husband Keith Urban Rival Each Other for Most Plunging Top as He Takes Home 3 AMAs
Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban at 2017 AMAsNeilson Barnard/Getty It’s no easy feat to top best dressed lists as often as Nicole Kidman does (it’s no wonder she was crowned Most Stylish Star of 2017 Read More
Country Singer and Songwriter Mel Tillis Dies at 85
Country singer and songwriter Mel Tillis has died, according to multiple outlets. He was 85. The country legend had battled intestinal issues since early 2016 and died following a lengthy struggle to regain his health in Read More
Mel Tillis Dies at Age 85
by Edward Morris 22 mins ago Country Music Hall of Fame member Mel Tillis died on Sunday (Nov. 19) at the Munroe Regional Medical Center in Ocala, Florida. He was 85. The suspected cause of Read More
Tim McGraw and Faith Hill Reveal the Secret to Their 21-Year Marriage: ‘We Like Each Other’
[embedded content] Tim McGraw and Faith Hill have learned a thing or two about love during their 21-year marriage. During an appearance on Today to promote their new collaborative album The Rest Of Our Life, when asked what Read More
New Exhibit Reveals Where It All Began for Tim McGraw and Faith Hill: ‘I’m Gonna Be Your Wife!’
There’s Tim. There’s Faith. But right now there’s Tim and Faith, and the couple is everywhere: on an ongoing sold-out world tour, on a new duets album, in a new television documentary, and in a Read More
The Inspiration Behind Taylor Swift’s “New Year’s Day”
by Lauren Tingle 6 mins ago Last week, she won the CMA song of the year as the sole writer behind Little Big Town’s No. 1 hit “Better Man.” But “New Year’s Day” marks Taylor Read More
Sexiest Man Alive Blake Shelton Takes on Twitter Trolls by Reading His ‘Favorite’ Mean Posts
Blake Shelton is clapping back at Twitter trolls with the sense of humor that helped him win the Sexiest Man Alive crown. In a video posted to his Twitter account, the country superstar read the Read More
With Blake Shelton, Christmas Is Always Merry
by Alison Bonaguro 22 mins ago One Christmas in Oklahoma, then another Christmas in California. That definitely sounds like twice as much fun, if you love the holidays as much as Blake Shelton and Gwen Read More
How Darius Rucker Felt About “Hold My Hand”
by Alison Bonaguro 42 mins ago When the Country Music Association called Darius Rucker and asked if he’d help open the Nov. 8 Awards show with his 1994 hit song “Hold My Hand,” he said Read More
PHOTOS: Tour Faith Hill and Tim McGraw’s New Exhibit
by Lauren Tingle 4 mins ago Nashville’s Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum hosted a private preview of the new exhibit Faith Hill & Tim McGraw: Mississippi Woman, Louisiana Man on Wednesday (Nov. 15). Read More
Blake Shelton Wants to Bring the Mullet Back Now That He’s PEOPLE’s Sexiest Man Alive
Before he was PEOPLE’s Sexiest Man Alive, country star Blake Shelton rocked one of fashion’s biggest accessorizes: the mullet. And now that he’s got the coveted title, he’s looking to bring it back. “The mullet’s coming back Read More
What Garth Brooks’ Book Taught Me
by Alison Bonaguro 49 mins ago Garth Brooks’ new book The Anthology: Part 1 starts 32 years ago. His first chapter is titled “Late Summer, 1985,” and it begins with Brooks’ pre-Nashville days. His band Read More
Blake Shelton Loves Gwen Stefani Makeup-Free: ‘She Looks 25 – It’s Literally Unbelievable’
Blake Shelton was just crowned PEOPLE‘s Sexiest Man Alive 2017, and in his eyes, girlfriend of two years Gwen Stefani is deserving of her own sexiest woman title. And even though the glamorous singer’s known for Read More
Blake Shelton Says Gwen Stefani ‘Teases Me About My Age’—And Why No One Should Ever See Him Naked!
It’s easy to tease the ones you love. Gwen Stefani may have encouraged Blake Shelton to embrace being crowned 2017’s Sexiest Man Alive, but that doesn’t mean she doesn’t still give him a hard time. “I’m younger Read More
WATCH: Kids Ask Blake Shelton What His Favorite Gwen Stefani Song Is – and His Answer May Surprise You!
Every time Blake Shelton hears that Gwen Stefani song, he can’t help but groove. The 2017 Sexiest Man Alive sat down with PEOPLE to answer a few burning questions from some young fans when he Read More
Jessie James Decker Says Her Daughter’s Reaction to Baby Boy on the Way Was the ‘Only Feeling of Disappointment’
Jessie James Decker and husband Eric Decker are ecstatic to be welcoming another son into their family soon, but their daughter couldn’t help feeling a bit let down at finding out she would be getting Read More
Blake Shelton Puts Gwen Stefani ‘on a Pedestal’ Every Day Because That’s What ‘She Needs Most in Her Life’
There’s nothing sexier than a guy who adores his girlfriend — just ask Gwen Stefani. “I try to be a gentleman as much as I can. I think the thing that she needs most in Read More
Eddie Montgomery Breaks Silence on Troy Gentry’s Death: ‘It Was a Horrific Day — My World Changed’
Years ago, Troy Gentry and Eddie Montgomery had a difficult discussion: what to do if the other died first. More than just buddies, their musical bond forged the hit making country duo Montgomery Gentry. They Read More
Singing Carly Pearce’s Praises
by Alison Bonaguro 24 mins ago When Carly Pearce‘s debut single “Every Little Thing” went to No. 1, I’m sure nobody was more thrilled than Pearce. Well, except maybe her co-writer and producer busbee. He Read More
What Lee Brice Did Differently on Lee Brice
by Alison Bonaguro 39 mins ago When it came time for Lee Brice to name his fourth studio album, he simply called it Lee Brice. Usually, artists reserve their own name for their debut albums. Read More
PHOTOS: Reba McEntire Hosts CMA Country Christmas
by CMT.com Staff 48 mins ago The Grand Ole Opry was transformed into a winter wonderland on Tuesday night (Nov. 14) for the 2017 CMA Country Christmas taping. Host Reba McEntire had the biggest role Read More
The Moment When Jason Aldean Knew
by Alison Bonaguro 49 mins ago Almost 45 days after the tragedy in Las Vegas, Jason Aldean opened up in an interview with Today about what was going through his mind when he first heard Read More
Blake Shelton Woke Up Still Sexy
by Alison Bonaguro 24 mins ago In case you haven’t heard, People named Blake Shelton the Sexist Man Alive on Tuesday (Nov. 14). And he was quick to post about it on Twitter — six Read More
Why Blake Shelton Is 2017’s Sexiest Man Alive
People Editor in Chief Jess Cagle explains this year’s choice—and why the Sexiest Man Alive issue feels a little strange this year. It’s been a stressful year for America. And so when it came time Read More
Hugh Jackman, Hoda Kotb, Carson Daly and More React to Blake Shelton Being Named Sexiest Man Alive
Blake Shelton is PEOPLE’s 2017 Sexiest Man Alive! “Thank you @people!!!! Don’t hate me because I’m beautiful,” the country star, 41, tweeted following the reveal on Tuesday’s episode of The Voice. In a follow-up tweet, Shelton Read More
Gwen Stefani’s Sons Helped Blake Shelton Discover His Dad Instincts: ‘It’s Easy to Fall in Love with Those Kids’
It’s no secret Blake Shelton and Gwen Stefani are madly in love — but the country superstar is also head over heels for her three sons. “For a long time, it was awkward trying to Read More
Blake Shelton Is This Year’s Sexiest Man Alive: ‘I Can’t Wait to Shove This Up Adam’s A—!’
Country superstar Blake Shelton might have made a name for himself as a judge on NBC’s hit series, The Voice, but he’s got another title now: 2017’s Sexiest Man Alive! So what went through his Read More
Gwen Stefani Is Convinced Blake Shelton Is PEOPLE’s Sexiest Man Alive: ‘I Really Scored’
Gwen Stefani feels like the luckiest girl to be dating Blake Shelton. When asked earlier Tuesday about the rumors speculating if her boyfriend of two years has been named PEOPLE’s Sexiest Man Alive, the mother Read More
Thomas Rhett Nevers Forgets the Unforgettable
by Alison Bonaguro 1h ago I had a Bud Light Mang-O-Rita on Oct. 14, and I immediately thought of Thomas Rhett and his wife, Lauren. How could I not? It’s literally the very first lyric Read More
Luke Bryan’s Crash My Playa Grows With Additional Performers
by Lauren Tingle 43 mins ago Luke Bryan‘s Crash My Playa concert vacation grows with the additions of Dustin Lynch, Maren Morris and Brett Young. They join the event’s previously announced headliners Bryan, Blake Shelton Read More
MerleFest 2018 Books More Than 100 Acts
by Lauren Tingle 1h ago The initial lineup for the 31st annual MerleFest, presented by Window World, promises more than 100 live acts representing a mix of traditional, roots-oriented music from the Appalachian region. The Read More
Blake Shelton Throws Back to 1990
by Alison Bonaguro 26 mins ago About six years ago, most country fans found out about Blake Shelton‘s loss through a song. It was a 2012 tune from Shelton’s then-wife Miranda Lambert, and it was Read More
Brandi Carlile Details New Album
by Lauren Tingle 34 mins ago Brandi Carlile announced her new album By the Way, I Forgive You arrives Feb. 16. Digital pre-orders of the new music come with an instant download of the collection’s Read More
Chris Stapleton’s Life is a Fairy Tale Right Now
by Alison Bonaguro 22 mins ago When Chris Stapleton came backstage after accepting his CMA Award for male vocalist of the year on Wednesday night (Nov. 8), he described his life right now as an Read More
Eric Church, Florida Georgia Line and Keith Urban Set for Tortuga Music Festival 2018
by Lauren Tingle 37 mins ago Eric Church, Florida Georgia Line and Keith Urban will headline the sixth annual Tortuga Music Festival, running April 6-8 in Fort Lauderdale, FL. The eclectic 2018 lineup will feature Read More
All for the Hall Concert Series Returns to New York
by Lauren Tingle 58 mins ago The Country Music Hall of Fame’s All for the Hall concert series returns to New York City on Feb. 13 for an intimate guitar pull with Vince Gill, Maren Read More
Jason Aldean Says He’ll ‘Never Get Over’ Las Vegas Shooting: ‘I Hope Everybody Can Start to Heal’
Jason Aldean is trying to move forward after the deadly mass shooting in Las Vegas, but the experience of being onstage amid the terror will be something that always stays with him. The 40-year-old country star gave an Read More
Darius Rucker Reflects on His First Decade in Country Music
by Lauren Tingle 35 mins ago It’s hard to believe that Darius Rucker‘s platinum country debut Learn to Live turns 10 in 2018. But it’s also hard to remember a time when Rucker’s music wasn’t Read More
Jason Aldean Recounts His Experience on Stage During the Las Vegas Shooting: ‘I Thought a Speaker Had Blown’
Jason Aldean is speaking out on for the first time on camera about his experience on stage the night of the mass shooting in Las Vegas. The country star was performing at the Route 91 Harvest Read More
PHOTOS: Jason Aldean, George Strait and More Raise Funds at Country Rising Benefit
by Lauren Tingle 28 mins ago Sunday’s (Nov. 12) Country Rising benefit in Nashville showed that philanthropy is the heart of the country music community. The sold-out concert at the Bridgestone Arena featured live performances Read More
Garth Brooks Raves About Miranda Lambert
by Alison Bonaguro 37 mins ago After Garth Brooks won the grand prize at the CMA Awards on Wednesday (Nov. 8), he went backstage and talked about what he loved about the show. One of Read More
Tim McGraw on Faith Hill: “I Needed Her in My Life”
by Alison Bonaguro 1h ago Just when you think you know a guy. I assumed that by now, I’d heard every story Tim McGraw had. But this one was news to me. In the brand Read More
Carrie Underwood’s Fall Brings Out the Tweets
by Alison Bonaguro 11 mins ago Just when Carrie Underwood should’ve been taking some time off after a job very well done on Wednesday night’s (Nov. 8) CMA Awards, she fell. The fall reportedly happened Read More
Last Weekend’s Greatest Hits
by Alison Bonaguro 30 mins ago Obviously, last weekend was one of rest and recovery after Wednesday night’s (Nov. 8) CMA Awards and the after-parties that followed. But some of the country stars spent their Read More
Carrie Underwood Breaks Wrist After a Fall: ‘I’ll Be Alright… Might Just Take Some Time’
Carrie Underwood is on the mend. Just a few days after hosting the CMA Awards, the 34-year-old singer fell on the steps outside of her home and suffered “multiple injuries” — including a broken wrist, Read More
Brantley Gilbert and Wife Amber Welcome Son Barrett Hardy-Clay – See His First Photo!
Brantley Gilbert‘s “Kind of Crazy”? New fatherhood! The 32-year-old country rocker and his wife Amber welcomed their first child, son Barrett Hardy-Clay Gilbert, on Saturday, Nov. 11, his rep confirms to PEOPLE exclusively. Born at 1:37 Read More