Leah Turner has had such an interesting career since moving from California to Nashville in 2012. She is a true example of how finicky the country music industry can be—but her hard work and talent have not gone unnoticed. While Leah has had many challenges, she’s also had many victories, including releasing her self-titled EP…… MORE
Kelsea Ballerini to Headline “Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve” Event
Kelsea Ballerini will celebrate 2019 by headlining Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve event on the West Coast with a number of other artists, including The Chainsmokers, Foster the People, Dua Lipa, Macklemore, Skylar Grey, Ella Mai and Charlie Puth. Ryan Seacrest will host the five-plus-hour event from New York City, while Lucy Hale will…… MORE
Dan + Shay to Headline Unity Concert to Benefit Pittsburgh Synagogue
Dan + Shay will headline a Concert for Unity for the Tree of Life Synagogue at Byham Theater in Pittsburgh on Dec. 2. The synagogue was the site of a mass shooting on Oct. 27 that left 11 people dead and seven injured. Proceeds from all ticket sales will go to the Tree of Life…… MORE
Jimmie Allen’s “Best Shot” Is No. 1 on the Country Charts for the Second Week in a Row
Jimmie Allen’s debut single, “Best Shot,” is living up to its moniker as it clocks in at No. 1 on the Billboard Country Airplay chart and Mediabase chart for the second consecutive week. Written by Jimmie, Josh London and JP Williams, “Best Shot” is the first single from Jimmie’s debut album, Mercury Lane. “In writing…… MORE
Grammy Nominations to Be Announced on Dec. 7
The Recording Academy will announce the nominations for the 61st annual Grammy Awards on Dec. 7. The nominations were originally scheduled to be announced on Dec. 5, but the Recording Academy postponed the announcement out of respect for President George H. W. Bush’s funeral and public viewing. Many of the top categories will be announced…… MORE
Jake Owen and Girlfriend Erica Hartlein Are Expecting a Baby
Jake Owen revealed that he and girlfriend Erica Hartlein are expecting a baby in spring/summer 2019. Jake and Erica shared the news during the ABC TV special, I’m Coming Home, on Nov. 22, as the couple visited Jake’s family in his hometown of Vero Beach, Fla. “This will throw you guys for a loop,” said…… MORE
Margo Price Announces Pregnancy During Nashville Show
Margo Price revealed she and husband Jeremy Ivey are expecting a little bundle of joy in May. Margo made the announcement during her show at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena on Nov. 20, where she opened for Jack White. “I’ve been hiding something behind my guitar,” Margo said from the stage. “We’re expecting a baby this May.”…… MORE
Levi Hummon Talks Nashville Roots, Inspirational Parents, New EP, Upcoming Tour Dates & More
Jim Casey talks with Levi Hummon about: being born and raised in Nashville watching the city change over his 27 years growing up with a successful songwriting father, Marcus Hummon being influenced by all genres of music, including the Ramones and the Clash the homegrown singer/songwriters coming out of Nashville, including Thomas Rhett and Tucker…… MORE
Chris Stapleton, Pink, Norah Jones, Shawn Mendes & More to Honor “2019 MusiCares Person of the Year” Dolly Parton
Dolly Parton can add another honor to her Hall of Fame career: 2019 MusiCares Person of the Year. Following in the footsteps of past honorees like Paul McCartney, Natalie Cole, Stevie Wonder, Aretha Franklin, Tom Petty and more, Dolly will be presented with the award at the 29th annual benefit gala at the Los Angeles…… MORE
Watch Blake Shelton & Gwen Stefani Spread Holiday Cheer in New Video, “You Make It Feel Like Christmas”
Musical super-couple Gwen Stefani and Blake Shelton dropped a new video for “You Make It Feel Like Christmas,” the title track to Gwen’s 2017 holiday album. The holiday tune, which was co-penned by Blake, Gwen, Justin Tranter and busbee, also features vocals from Blake. Check out the new video for “You Make It Feel Like…… MORE
