More than 25 stars—including newly announced Rodney Crowell, Buddy Miller, Jake Owen, Aaron Lewis, Tanya Tucker and Chris Janson—will come together at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena on April 6 for a Merle Haggard tribute concert. Dubbed Sing Me Back Home: The Music of Merle Haggard, the concert will also feature performances from Willie Nelson, Keith Richards, Kenny…… MORE
Hall of Fame Songwriter Dean Dillon Shares the Story Behind “Tennessee Whiskey” and Talks His New Documentary
Hall of Fame songwriter Dean Dillon co-wrote “Tennessee Whiskey” with Linda Hargrove more than 35 years ago, after a night together at Nashville’s Bluebird Cafe. Since that time, “Tennessee Whiskey” has been recorded by a who’s who of artists, including David Allan Coe (1981), George Jones (1983) and Brad Paisley. In 2015, Chris Stapleton put…… MORE
Tim McGraw and Faith Hill Just Get Better With Age—Returning to ACM Stage 20 Years After “It’s Your Love”
Tim McGraw and Faith Hill’s performance of “Speak to a Girl” at the 52nd annual Academy Awards Sunday night (April 2) marked the television debut of the lead single from their upcoming duets album, which is due out later this year. I love listening to her sing #ACMs #SpeakToAGirl pic.twitter.com/ehCITrKvbt — Tim McGraw (@TheTimMcGraw) April…… MORE
Giddy-Up: Ronnie Dunn Buys $2.25 Million Horse Ranch in Nashville
One of the perks of being half of the best-selling duo in country music history? Being able to afford a $2.25 million horse ranch. Ronnie Dunn—of Brooks & Dunn fame—recently bought six acres of pristine Nashville real estate from Thomas F. Frist Jr., who happens to be the richest man in Tennessee (estimated net worth…… MORE
Miranda Lambert Pours Her Heart Into “The Weight of These Wings”—“It’s Basically Like My Diary Won Album of the Year”
Miranda Lambert may have broken a longstanding record Sunday night (April 2) when she took home the ACM Award for Female Vocalist of the Year, but it was her Album of the Year win for The Weight of These Wings that had her talking about her personal life. After divorcing Blake Shelton in 2015, Miranda…… MORE
Thomas Rhett Celebrates ACM Award Wins by Stripping Down to His Undies With Luke Bryan [Watch]
Thomas Rhett had a big night at the ACM Awards on Sunday (April 2), winning both Male Vocalist of the Year and Song of the Year (“Die a Happy Man”). And how did TR celebrate the milestone accomplishments? He stripped down to his skivvies with Luke Bryan for a late-night swim. What happens in Vegas…… MORE
With Back-to-Back ACM Entertainer of the Year Awards, Jason Aldean Joins an Exclusive Club
When presenter Joe Walsh announced Jason Aldean (and his red jacket) as the ACM Entertainer of the Year on Sunday night (April 2), Jason became one of 10 artists in the 52-year history of the show to win the award in back-to-back years. Jason joins the exclusive company of past back-to-back winners Roy Clark (1972–73),…… MORE
Clay Walker and Wife Jessica Expecting Baby No. 4
Congratulations are in order for Clay Walker and his wife Jessica, who are expecting their fourth child. Clay and Jessica, who are celebrating ten years of marriage in September, let the cat out of the bag as they talked to the media on the ACM awards red carpet Sunday night (April 2). “Jessica and I…… MORE
Jason Aldean’s Wax Figure Gets Unveiled in Las Vegas
When Madame Tussauds opens their doors on April 14 in Nashville, Jason Aldean will find himself among the wax figures residing at the attraction. Jason’s figure made it’s way from Nashville to Las Vegas this weekend (April 1) for a special meeting in the lobby of the MGM Grand Hotel. As visitors checked out the…… MORE
Florida Georgia Line Win Two Early Academy of Country Music Awards
Florida Georgia Line are already big winners, taking home two of the five awards they were nominated for at tonight’s (April 2) 52nd Annualy Academy of Country Music Awards. The duo were surprised half way through their show Saturday night (April 1) at ACM Party For A Cause: WME Bash at the Beach, when the Academy…… MORE
