Natalie Maines of the Dixie Chicks may have opened up some old wounds. Take a look below. Twelve years ago Tuesday (March 10), Maines made her infamous comments about the Iraq war and president George W. Bush onstage in a London theater. “Just so you know, we’re on the good side with y’all. We do… Read more »

As the 50th annual ACM Awards show inches ever closer, the first round of performers were revealed Wednesday (March 11). 1st Round of Performers Announced for #ACMawards50 on @CBSTweet! http://t.co/XgFQe5ri8X pic.twitter.com/3YUdagxIZI — ACM Awards (@ACMawards) March 11, 2015 In alphabetical order, the performers announced so far are Jason Aldean, Dierks Bentley, Garth Brooks, Luke Bryan,… Read more »

I know, I know. I take country songs way too literally. So when I’ve been listening to Miranda Lambert‘s “Little Red Wagon,” which is on the radio about every five minutes, I’ve been thinking how sweet the video would be. What with the little red wagon and all.   Well, I’m here to tell you,… Read more »

Ashley Monroe is on to something good — in her life, and in her music. As she releases her brand new song, “On to Something Good,” to country radio this week, she talks openly about picking herself up after getting knocked down. “This song speaks to where I am in my life and who I… Read more »

Country singer Meghan Linsey (formerly of duo Steel Magnolia) brought her A-game to last night’s battle on The Voice. Linsey squared-off with Paul Pfau for an intense duet of The Beatles’ hit “Don’t Let Me Down.” Watch below. While Pharrell named Pfau the winner, the other three judges were quick to buzz for a chance… Read more »

Country singer-songwriter Kacey Musgraves has some new friends and they’re pretty cute. The “Follow Your Arrow” singer is in Australia and posted photos of her encounters with the country’s most well-known and well-loved animals. Check out all the cuteness below. Dreams DO come true, you guys! Loving Australia! #lonepinekoalasanctuary #thisisqueensland pic.twitter.com/zLqQYYfYVh — KACEY MUSGRAVES (@KaceyMusgraves)… Read more »

The duo Striking Matches ignited immediate interest in Nashville – the real city and the one on TV – through smart songwriting, youthful energy and outstanding guitar playing. Country fans may recognize them from tours with Vince Gill and Hunter Hayes, while dedicated Nashville viewers already know that six Striking Matches songs have been placed… Read more »

Social media can be used for doing a lot of good. Sharing, connecting, laughing. But it has its downsides, too. And no one explains that better that Clare Bowen, who plays singer-songwriter Scarlett on ABC’s Nashville. “Social media can be a really, really good thing, and it can also be used against you,” Bowen says… Read more »

Behind every great love song is a great love story, and Vince Gill’s “Whenever You Come Around” is no exception. The inspiration behind the heart-melting tune? That would be his wife, Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Amy Grant. The two are celebrating 15 years of wedded bliss Tuesday (March 10), but Gill recently revealed that when he wrote… Read more »

With a packed tour schedule and new music in the works, it’s a rare occasion when Justin Moore and his family are not on the road. But on a recent day off, the Arkansas native invited CMT Hot 20 Countdown to document a normal day of family life. It’s not lost on the singer that… Read more »