CMA Fest week got an unofficial kickoff on June 3 at Nashville’s Wildhorse Saloon during the second annual ’80s Dance Party to End Alz, which benefited the Alzheimer’s Association. This year’s event, which was hosted by Kimberly Williams-Paisley and Blair Garner, featured performances from Brad Paisley, Darius Rucker, Chris Young, Lindsay Ell, Charles Esten, Ashley…… MORE
Dolly Parton Teams With Netflix for New Series Based on Her Classic Songs
After Lily Tomlin let the cat out of the bag during a Grace and Frankie panel discussion on June 2 that her 9 to 5 co-star Dolly Parton had a gig with Netflix in the works, Dolly made the official announcement on June 4. Dolly announced that her Dixie Pixie Productions is partnering with Warner…… MORE
At John Rich’s New Nashville Honky-Tonk, the “First Drink Is On the House” for Military, Vets & First Responders
Active duty members of the military, veterans or first responders who are headed to Nashville this week for CMA Fest can stop by John Rich’s new downtown honky-tonk, Redneck Riviera, for a cold one on the house. The Big & Rich star created a Heroes Bar inside Redneck Riviera that offers servicemen and women and…… MORE
Cassadee Pope Kicks Off CMA Fest Week at Paws & Play Music Festival [Photo Gallery]
Cassadee Pope—and her dog Cuppy—helped kick off the unofficial start to CMA Fest week at Nashville’s Cumberland Park on June 3 as she headlined the inaugural Paws & Play Music Festival. CMT and Pedigree teamed up for the event that helped celebrate the role that dogs play in making lives better. Dogs—and their humans—participated in…… MORE
Florida Georgia Line Announces 5-Show Las Vegas Residency at Planet Hollywood
Florida Georgia Line is coming to Sin City in December for a limited residency. The duo will headline a five-show residency inside Zappos Theater at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino on Dec. 1, 5, 7, 8 and 11. Mason Ramsey—the yodeling youngster of Walmart fame—will serve as the opener each night. Tickets for Florida Georgia…… MORE
Maddie & Tae’s Maddie Marlow Gets Engaged
Maddie & Tae’s Maddie Marlow, 22, and her longtime boyfriend, Jonah Font, 23, announced their engagement on June 1. The couple got engaged in May before embarking on a vacation to Cabo San Lucas, Mexico. Maddie shared the big news on Instagram, saying: “WE ARE GETTING HITCHED Y’ALL!! 💍 I cannot wait to spend forever…… MORE
Cole Swindell Announces August 17 Release of New Album, “All of It”
Cole Swindell announced that he will release his third studio album, All of It, on August 17. The new album follows the release of Cole’s 2016 sophomore album, You Should Be Here, which spawned No. 1 hits “You Should Be Here,” “Middle of a Memory” and “Flatliner.” The new album’s lead single, “Break Up In…… MORE
With New Restaurant & CMA Fest Stadium Show, Blake Shelton Is Living His Dreams 24 Years After Moving to Nashville
This year’s CMA Fest will be especially rewarding for Blake Shelton. Not only is Blake performing at Nissan Stadium on June 8, but his new venue, Ole Red Nashville, is officially celebrating its grand opening as more than 50 artists take the stage June 7-10, including Scotty McCreery, Midland, Cole Swindell, Lindsay Ell and more.…… MORE
Listen to the Mystical Title Track From Kenny Chesney’s Upcoming Album, “Songs for the Saints”
Kenny Chesney dropped the title track to his upcoming 17th studio album, Songs for the Saints, which will be released on July 27. The new tune follows Kenny’s May release of lead single, “Get Along,” which is currently No. 9 on Billboard’s Country Airplay chart after eight weeks. The catalyst for the new 12-song offering…… MORE
Listen to Florida Georgia Line’s Straightforward New Single, “Simple”
Florida Georgia Line released a new single, “Simple,” which is the first offering from their upcoming fourth studio album. “The song ‘Simple’ was born on the road on the Tree Vibez Bus,” says FGL’s Tyler Hubbard. “That was just a special song that was born out of an idea that I kinda had—just living in…… MORE
