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Kelsea Ballerini is currently in the midst of her Heartfirst Tour, and during a stop at Chicago’s Rosemont Theatre on Saturday night (Oct. 1), the singer had a very special surprise in store: She brought out her longtime friend and duet partner Carly Pearce for a surprise onstage rendition of “You’re Drunk, Go Home.” “I

The shooting during the Route 91 Harvest Festival in Las Vegas, Nev., on Oct. 1, 2017, claimed the lives of more than 50 people — 58, to be exact. The victims were 58 country music-loving people who gathered on the Las Vegas Strip to enjoy the company of friends and hear plenty of live music.

Wynonna Judd took the stage for the opening night of the Judds‘ Final Tour on Friday night, and she paid touching tribute to the life and legacy of her late mother, Naomi Judd, in a series of powerful moments. Naomi Judd died on April 30, and her daughters issued a statement attributing her death to

Teddy Swims has dropped his brand new single ‘Someone Who Loved You’, via Warner Records. The single tells the story of a fall out after a breakout. The song is taken from Swims forthcoming EP, “Sleep Is Exhausting”, set for release November 4th. “My whole life I’ve had trouble letting things go. With any relationship

Ashley McBryde has a little game she sometimes plays when she’s out at a bar and there’s music in the background. “Let’s say [the Chicks’] ‘Goodbye Earl’ or something is on, and I’ll go, ‘OK, who wrote it? I’ll buy you a beer,’” she says. “They’re like, ‘I don’t know.’ I’m like, ‘Dennis Linde!’” Longtime

Country music would look much different without Ross Copperman. The ace songwriter has penned hits for the likes of Keith Urban, Blake Shelton, Kenny Chesney and Dierks Bentley, and that’s not all: This Nashville insider is a triple threat, with producing and singing talents that rival his songwriting chops. Born in Roanoke, Va., on Oct. 1, 1982,

Zac Brown Band have enlisted Jimmy Buffett for a duet version of their spirited No. 1 single, “Same Boat.” In this remake. the 75-year-old “Margaritaville” hitmaker goes solo on the second verse as he delivers its universally relatable lyrics in true laidback Jimmy Buffett fashion. “We all been kicked and knocked around / But you

Thirty-five years ago today, on Oct. 1, 1986, Patty Loveless kicked off her run as one of the leading ladies of country music with the release of her eponymous debut album on MCA Records. By the time that Loveless, born Patty Lee Ramey, released her first record, she was already a seasoned performer, having worked for

Béla Fleck came away the big winner at Thursday night’s 33rd annual International Bluegrass Music Association awards in Raleigh, North Carolina, winning Album of the Year for My Bluegrass Heart. The banjo virtuoso also won Instrumental Group of the Year, Banjo Player of the Year, and Instrumental Recording of the Year. “Things grow and they

Turnpike Troubadours frontman Evan Felker has teamed up with influential punk rockers Dropkick Murphys for their searing new anthem, “The Last One.” This new collaboration is included on Dropkick Murphy’s new album This Machine Still Kills Fascists, which was released today (Sept. 30). Thematically, the project is a celebration and continuation of the philosophies vocalized by

The King of Country has put his own spin on a classic track penned by influential singer-songwriter Billy Joe Shaver. Released today (Sept. 30), George Strait‘s version of “Willy the Wandering Gypsy and Me” is the latest preview of the upcoming all-star album Live Forever: A Tribute to Billy Joe Shaver. The tune is a beloved

Carrie Underwood has her hands full at home, and she’s outnumbered! Between her husband, Mike, and her two sons, Isaiah, 7, and Jacob, 3, it’s a house filled with masculinity — and bodily functions. “They’re seven and three. Everything with them is farts and wrestling,” she tells Country Countdown USA host Lon Helton of her young

For fans of Ed Sheeran you’ll know how much a fan he is of Pokémon. Now Ed Sheeran releases his new music video “Celestial”. In the video Sheeran is plagued by Pokémon hallucinations. In a comment on the YouTube video, Sheeran plugged Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet, new games launching on Nintendo Switch November 18, telling fans: “Play

Every week, The Boot highlights recent favorites from country, Americana and everything in between. In each list, music fans will find picks from our contributing team that we think you’ll love. Keep reading to check out the latest installment of The Boot’s Weekly Picks. Tiera Kennedy “Alabama Nights” This breezy, fun new cut from burgeoning

Acclaimed Nashville singer-songwriter Caitlin Rose heads to the stables in her new music video for “Nobody’s Sweetheart.” Released today (Sept. 28), the fresh track serves as the latest preview of Rose’s highly-awaited new record Cazimi, due out Nov. 18 via Missing Pierce Records. Co-written with accomplished songwriter and producer Daniel Tashian, “Nobody’s Sweetheart” finds Rose trying

Twenty-eight years ago today (Sept. 29, 1993), Vince Gill was doing plenty of celebrating. The singer took home five trophies at the 27th annual CMA Awards, including Entertainer of the Year, making Gill the night’s biggest winner. Along with Entertainer of the Year, Gill’s awards during the evening included Male Vocalist of the Year, Vocal

Carlile is joined by Shooter Jennings for the live-music mainstay’s 48th season Brandi Carlile anchors this weekend’s 48th-season premiere of Austin City Limits, bringing a little bit of church into Austin’s Moody Theater with her. Specifically, Carlile recalled attending vacation bible school as a kid and doing little projects around parables such as the wise

Twelve years ago today (Sept. 28, 2010) was a day of celebration for the city of Nashville, following several months of heartache: It was on that date that the Grand Ole Opry re-opened its doors, after being closed for repairs for five months due to damage from the devastating 2010 Nashville flood. On May 1-2, 2010,

Rachel McIntyre Smith hit the ground running at a young age. As a child prodigy of piano and poetry, music was the only path she could follow. But it wasn’t until college at The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, when McIntyre Smith listened to Kacey Musgraves for the first time, that she saw country music

By the fall of 1991, Garth Brooks had notched six No. 1 singles and two Top 5 albums, as well as a slew of ACM and CMA Awards — all in a little over two years. His third studio album, Ropin’ the Wind, however, made him a Billboard chart record-setter. For the chart week dated Sept. 28, 1991,

Eighteen years ago today, on Sept. 27, 2003, Dierks Bentley earned his first No. 1 hit, with his debut single, “What Was I Thinkin’.” Bentley co-wrote “What Was I Thinkin’,” which appears on his eponymously titled freshman album, with songwriter Deric Ruttan and his record producer and frequent collaborator, Brett Beavers. With lines such as,

Katelyn and Derek Dryes have undeniable musical chemistry. The now-married couple met on a blind date 15 years ago and have been singing together for more than a decade since. So, when they stepped foot onstage on Monday (Sept. 26) as part of Season 22’s NBC’s The Voice, they went from blind date to the blinds —

Upbeat single marks Twain’s first release since 2017 and first with Republic Nashville Shania Twain wants to embrace the thrill of being in love in her new song “Waking Up Dreaming,” which was released on Friday. It’s the country-pop icon’s first new music since 2017 and first under a recording agreement with Republic Nashville. “Do

Born Sept. 26, 1960, Doug Supernaw first formed a connection with country music during his youth. His mother’s love of the genre introduced him to greats like George Jones, whom Supernaw would later reference as a lasting influence on his career. The Texas native made his way to Nashville in the late 1980s and began

Tenille Townes is commenting on the impermanence of life in her new song, “The Last Time.” Co-written by Townes along with Ben Goldsmith and Gordie Sampson, the tune finds the singer highlighting the temporary nature of life and relationships and the importance of holding onto special moments. Accompanied by acoustic guitar, Townes begins the song

New Fox series Monarch — which stars Trace Adkins opposite Susan Sarandon — already features a number of high profile country cameos, with the likes of Shania Twain, Little Big Town, Tanya Tucker and Martina McBride all making appearances in the first season. Plus, the show’s theme song, “The Card You Gamble,” was recorded by

Nashville artists join up for a heartfelt song about being “together through ups and the downs, dungeons, and ivory towers” Joy Oladokun and Chris Stapleton make for thrilling duet partners in the collaborative tune “Sweet Symphony,” the fourth new song that Oladokun has released this year. Written by Oladokun with Mike Elizondo, Ian Fitchuk, and

On Sept. 25, 1999, Tim McGraw scored his 10th No. 1 hit with “Something Like That.” The tune was the second single from his multi-platinum-selling A Place in the Sun album. Tim McGraw Something Like ThatCurb Records loading… Written by Rick Ferrell and Keith Follese, “Something Like That” tells the story of a summer romance: “She had

Country-pop megastar Shania Twain has signed with a new label home, Republic Nashville, and she’s accompanying the announcement with a vivacious new song, “Waking Up Dreaming.” Twain wrote the song with David Stewart and Jessica Agombar, and the up-tempo track is all about celebrating the euphoria of being in love and spending every moment with one’s significant other.