Last night on The Voice (May 8), Blake Shelton took a break from his coaching duties so he could hit the stage to perform his current single, “Every Time I Hear That Song.” The tune, written by Chris Lindsey, Brad Warren, Brett Warren and Aimee Mayo, is Blake’s fifth single from his 2016 album, If…… MORE
Chris Stapleton Teams With Kevin Bacon & Jimmy Fallon for a Remake of ZZ Top’s “Legs” on “The Tonight Show”
Chris Stapleton had a busy night on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon on May 8. In a sketch called “First Drafts of Rock,” Chris teamed with Jimmy and Kevin Bacon (drums) for a remake of ZZ Top’s “Legs,” with more than a few altered lyrics, including “She’s got hands / She knows how to…… MORE
Jason Aldean and Wife Brittany Are Expecting Their First Child
Jason Aldean and his wife, Brittany, have a bun in the oven. The happy couple announced that they are expecting their first child together in a pair of Instagram posts today (May 8). On Jason’s Instagram pic, Brittany and Jason were literally sitting next to a bun in the oven, with a caption that read:…… MORE
Willie Nelson Is Back Atop Billboard’s Country Albums Chart With “God’s Problem Child”
If Willie Nelson’s 84th birthday wish was to have another No. 1 album, he got it. Willie dropped his new album, God’s Problem Child, on April 28, the eve of his 84th birthday. One week later, God’s Problem Child is the No. 1 album on Billboard’s Top Country Albums chart and No. 10 on the…… MORE
“Big Country Music Fan” Chris Pratt Smells Like Tim McGraw
You never know what’s going to come out of the mouth of actor Chris Pratt—but we do know what he smells like thanks to an amusing anecdote he shared with Seth Meyers. Chris, who has recently been making the late-night television rounds to promote his Guardians of the Galaxy sequel, stopped by Late Night With…… MORE
Jake Owen Donates $15,000 to Education Foundation in Florida; Plus, Check Out His New Beachy Video, “Good Company”
Vero Beach, Fla., native Jake Owen made his hometown very happy last week by donating $15,000 to the Education Foundation of Indian River County. The funds from the Jake Owen Foundation will be used to send students to the INTEL International Science & Engineering Fair, expand the STEP Into Kindergarten Program and implement the new…… MORE
Nashville Native Kelleigh Bannen Talks About Her Fine Irish Name, Hosting Her Own Podcast, New Song/Video, “Church Clothes,” & More
Jim Casey talks with Kelleigh Bannen about her Irish name, her podcast series, This Nashville Life, what it means to be a member of CMT’s Next Women of Country class, her new single, “Church Clothes,” working on new music and more. Show Participants Kelleigh Bannen Jim Casey, NCD director of editorial Show Notes & Links Kelleigh Bannen’s website Listen…… MORE
Watch Dan + Shay Surprise Wedding Couple With Impromptu Performance
The boys from Dan + Shay had a little fun over the weekend by “crashing” a couple’s wedding reception. The surprise performance delighted the bride, Madeline, who claimed she was Dan + Shay’s “biggest fan.” Dan + Shay posted several videos as an Instagram Story of the memorable day. After singing their No. 1 single,…… MORE
Margo vs. Cargo: Margo Price Has Unpleasant Experience Aboard American Airlines [Watch]
American Airlines may have recently been voted Cargo Airline of the Year for the third year in a row for “the best overall customer experience,” but you can bet singer/songwriter Margo Price will be disputing that claim. Margo posted a video today (May 7) of American Airlines’ employees removing her guitar from the overhead bin…… MORE
Dierks Bentley, Scotty McCreery, Chris Young & More Celebrate Nashville Predators Historic Win With Sweet Tweets
The Nashville Predators defeated the St. Louis Blues today (May 7) to advance to the NHL’s Western Conference Finals for the first time, where they will take on the winner of the Anaheim Ducks vs. the Edmonton Oilers. Nashville’s country music community chimed in on Twitter to congratulate the Preds on their historic win. Check…… MORE
