This is how you know Luke Bryan is just a regular guy: When you ask him about Valentine’s Day, his plans for romance include things like foot rubs. That is true love, I think. I mean, any big country star could buy a private jet and whisk his wife away to Paris for a candlelit… Read more »

Rascal Flatts are gearing up to try their luck in Sin City. The trio will kick off a Las Vegas stint at the Joint in the Hard Rock Hotel on Feb. 25 with nine dates locked in through mid-March. CMT Hot 20 Countdown caught up with the band’s Gary LeVox, Jay DeMarcus and Joe Don… Read more »

It’s Valentine’s Day weekend, and we’re feelin’ the love on an all-new CMT Hot 20 Countdown. Madonna, the queen of pop, has the hots for one member of The Band Perry, and Kimberly, Neil and Reid give us all the juicy details. Take a look. But The Band Perry aren’t the only country stars who… Read more »

A morning phone call from Martina McBride? Oh, yeah, that’s definitely something to love. Earlier this week, I got to catch up with the superstar, whom I absolutely adore, and talk everything from touring to movies to classic love songs — and, of course, Valentine’s Day. I was even lucky enough to get some solid… Read more »

Just in time for Valentine’s Day, Reba McEntire has unveiled the cover art and full track list for her new album, Love Somebody. The album, which hits stores April 14, will feature 12 tracks. Two additional songs will be available on a Target-exclusive version. Country fans will find a number of familiar names included on… Read more »

Mattie, your favorite Party Down South Louisiana coonass girl, popped by the CMT offices in Nashville this week to hang out and chat with fans on the Party Down South Facebook page. She had so much to say that some of it didn’t make it to the comments section. So, we’re giving you a behind-the-scenes… Read more »

Taylor Swift or her likeness has arrived in London at Madame Tussauds. The wax figure was unveiled Tuesday (Feb. 10). According to Madame Tussauds, the “Shake It Off” figure will be styled in a different outfit each day of the two-week exhibit which runs from Feb. 14-22. Visitors will have an opportunity to be a… Read more »

Ashley Monroe — one third of the Pistol Annies and duet partner to Blake Shelton — has posted a preview clip to her new song, “On to Something Good.” Check it out: “Can’t wait much longer to share #OnToSomethingGood with you all!” she wrote. “Here’s a preview (Click the pic).” Earlier in the week the… Read more »

This is what Tim McGraw wanted for his new single: rough, dirty, gritty, melancholy — and with ache. So mission accomplished? Hell to the yes. “Diamond Rings and Old Barstools” is all that and then some. And McGraw told Billboard magazine just what it is that made him want to record such a traditional ballad…. Read more »

“Austin” – Blake Shelton Technically, “Austin” is a love-gone-wrong song. But for me, you need something to go wrong before you can make it right. And that’s where the romance comes in. She leaves for Austin, and he tries to get on with his life. He’s selling cars, bowling, going to ball games and heading… Read more »