Ten years ago, Nashville songwriter Bob DiPiero had an idea to let country’s songwriters sing their own songs. It had been going on for years in Nashville, of course, but nobody had ever taken the show on the road. He hoped the idea would catch on with the Country Music Association and fans. And, man,… Read more »

Reba Mcentire and a reunited Brooks & Dunn will team up for a residency at the Colosseum at Caesars Palace next year. The artists announced the shows in person at a press conference in Las Vegas on Wednesday (Dec. 3). .@Reba and @Brooks_Dunn to launch residency at @ColosseumatCP 6/24/15. Tickets on sale 12/4. http://t.co/iAYZnhTzrQ #TogetherinVegas… Read more »

I heard Kenny Rogers and Wynonna’s rendition of “Mary, Did You Know?” at the grocery store this weekend. I admit I got a little warm and fuzzy, right there in the cereal aisle. As a country fan, I’m familiar with quite a few versions but I’ve always had a soft spot for this one. OK,… Read more »

Carrie Underwood and Dick’s Sporting Goods, a retailer specializing in athletic and outdoor gear, have announced a new clothing line of women’s active wear. Called Calia by Carrie Underwood, the line was designed for workouts and everyday activity with help from the country superstar. In an interview with The Associated Press, Underwood said she had… Read more »

Blake Shelton is in the recent People magazine’s Sexiest Man Alive issue. Sadly, he didn’t top the list, but he does have what sounds like might be the scariest fear alive. In the section where some of the sexiest Hollywood A-listers are asked to reveal what scares them the most, Shelton said, “My biggest fear… Read more »

CMT saluted another spectacular year in country music with its fifth annual Artists of the Year show Tuesday night (Dec. 2) at Nashville’s Schermerhorn Symphony Center. The special honored Miranda Lambert, Luke Bryan, Keith Urban, Florida Georgia Line and Jason Aldean for their outstanding contributions to music in the last year. Comedian Larry the Cable… Read more »

Keith Urban felt the love in the room Tuesday night (Dec. 2) when he was honored at the CMT Artists of the Year special in Nashville. “I love you, too, and I don’t even know who you are,” Urban grinned while accepting the honor. He was introduced by Soundgarden frontman Chris Cornell. “Keith Urban is… Read more »

Merle Haggard politely accepted the first-ever CMT Artist of a Lifetime award in Nashville on Tuesday night (Dec. 2). Though he’s been incredibly prolific in his career, he kept his speech brief at the conclusion of the CMT Artists of the Year special. “Anything I’d say would be short remarks, so thank you very much… Read more »

Florida Georgia Line coaxed a party vibe out of the glamorous crowd in attendance at Nashville’s Schermerhorn Symphony Center for the 2014 CMT Artist of the Year special. The red-hot duo took the stage for a grooving, laid-back version of their latest single “Sun Daze,” and despite the elegant surroundings, got the audience dancing in… Read more »

Miranda Lambert performed “Holdin’ On to You” and accepted accolades from two of her friends during Tuesday night’s (Dec. 2) CMT Artists of the Year special in Nashville. “Our next CMT Artist of the Year is one bad-ass sweetheart,” NASCAR star Danica Patrick said in introducing Lambert’s live performance. “Whatever house built her, it definitely… Read more »