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Luke Combs and his wife, Nicole Hocking Combs recently welcomed their baby boy into the world, and now they are adjusting to their new life. While juggling new mom duties, Nicole previously took to social media to share a quick update with fans. “I’ve been super MIA lately just trying to figure life out,” Nicole...… ... Continue Reading

While many Americans host backyard barbecues to celebrate the Fourth of July, Justin Moore hits the beach with his family. The “Small Town USA” singer recently caught up with Big Machine Label Group to share how he celebrates the patriotic holiday. BMLG asked Moore if he ever shoots off fireworks for his four children. The...… ... Continue Reading

Reba McEntire likes working with her people. Deadline revealed the Country Music Hall of Famer will star in the new Lifetime movie “The Hammer” alongside her boyfriend Rex Linn and friend and “Reba” show alum Melissa Peterman. Reba will also serve as executive producer on the show, inspired by the life of traveling circuit judge...… ... Continue Reading

It’s a unifying red, white and blue summer weekend with this week’s new music. Luke Bryan, Little Big Town, Brian Kelley, Dustin Lynch and more dropped new songs that are sure to be the soundtrack to the season’s hottest days. Hear their new tracks and more on CMT’s Roundup playlist linked at the bottom. Embedded...… ... Continue Reading

Emerging artist Shy Carter recently proved he’s a triple threat – a savvy songwriter, soulful singer, and a showstopping performer. The hitmaker recently made his Grand Ole Opry debut, and the thunderous applause that echoed throughout the sacred venue solidified his future success in country music. PEOPLE went behind the scenes with Carter and documented...… ... Continue Reading

Country music star Chris Lane recently proved that he has the reflexes of a ninja. The “Big, Big Plans” singer took to social media to share home surveillance footage of his dog getting sprayed by a skunk. As Lane quickly bolts out of the house screaming, “Cooper! Cooper! Cooper, No!” his wife Lauren Bushnell Lane...… ... Continue Reading

What happens when a relationship ends? Who gets to keep the concert tickets you bought together? What about the trip you planned? And who keeps the Target, and who finds a new place to shop? These are all questions Spencer Crandall asks in his new song and video “What Do We Do Now?” Written by...… ... Continue Reading

Celebrate Independence Day on Monday with Old Dominion and CMT when CMT airs Nashville’s July 4 celebration Let Freedom Sing at 10 p.m. ET on July 4. The program typically draws more than 350,000 spectators and takes place downtown Nashville. There is a full day of music leading up to Old Dominion and the fireworks,...… ... Continue Reading

Thomas Rhett may be a master singer-songwriter, but he’s also a master on the grill. The country crooner recently (June 27) caught up with Big Machine Label Group to talk about his big plans for the Fourth of July. The “Slow Down Summer” singer will be pressing pause on his nationwide Where We Started trek...… ... Continue Reading

Breakout star Zach Bryan has country music fans in the palm of his hand. Just weeks after he dropped his massive 34-song label debut record “American Heartbreak” – he recently teased an unreleased track titled, “Small Town Smokeshow.” The military veteran kicked off the mid-tempo melody, as he picked at his acoustic guitar under the...… ... Continue Reading

Since Mickey Guyton broke into the industry with her debut single, “Better Than You Left Me,” her main mission was to push for inclusivity and diversity within the country music space. For nearly seven years, the vocalist has used her powerful platform to advocate for underrepresented voices and to be a cheerleader for other black...… ... Continue Reading

Country-pop singer Fancy Hagood transports fans to an alternate universe with Kacey Musgraves in their recently (June 28) released single, “Blue Dream Baby.” In honor of pride month, the queer musician and LGBTQ+ ally dropped an out-of-this-world music video featuring “gayliens” and Musgraves’ alter ego “Spacey Kacey.” Throughout the seventies-inspired clip – Hagood debates whether...… ... Continue Reading

Luke Combs’ highly anticipated new album “Growin’ Up” is out now, and it’s home to superstar collaboration “Outrunnin’ Your Memory” with Miranda Lambert. The pair co-wrote and perform the song together. Combs gushed over the opportunity to work with the Academy of Country Music’s reigning Entertainer of the Year. “I’ve always been a big fan...… ... Continue Reading

Miranda Lambert’s beaming smile can be seen from miles away, but behind her pearly whites are years of ups and downs. The powerhouse vocalist recently (June 29) caught up with People to dish out how she maintains a work-life balance, what it was like falling in love again, and to reveal that her mother, Beverly...… ... Continue Reading

Kelsea Ballerini is closing the book on chapter four. Her fourth album is finished, and she’s celebrating with some California dreaming. “drove the PCH and listened to the final mixes of my album today and now i am going to eat copious amounts of sushi and drown in gratitude for this new little chapter we...… ... Continue Reading

The summer is bringing a trifecta of goodness for Garth Brooks. Brooks will wrap his headlining stadium tour in Ireland in September. Later that month, Brooks will be honored with the Kris Kristofferson Lifetime Achievement Award at the 5th annual Nashville Songwriter Awards presented by City National Bank. And Brooks revealed his new box set,...… ... Continue Reading

Toby Keith and his camp are setting the record straight. “Team Toby” took to social media late to address imposter profiles pretending to be the country hitmaker. The “Red Solo Cup” singer witnessed an increase in fake accounts since revealing his cancer diagnosis. “We are aware of the many imposter profiles claiming to be Toby...… ... Continue Reading

Brantley Gilbert and country newcomer Jelly Roll recently dropped a cross-genre track, “Son Of The Dirty South,” just days before embarking on their highly-anticipated tour. The up-tempo banger brings a new sound to the honky tonk space, as it displays Jelly Roll’s spitfire rap skills and Gilbert’s signature country-rock sound. With heavy percussion keeping the...… ... Continue Reading

Ty Herndon is singing in the holiday weekend with an uplifting burst of positivity and reassurance that someday the hard times will make sense. With a voice that is as strong and clear as it was decades ago, Herndon enthusiastically delivers “Till You Get There.” Written by Herndon, Jamie Floyd, Erik Halbig and Jimmy Thow,...… ... Continue Reading

Ashley McBryde is hitting pause for a bit. McBryde’s team revealed on the singer’s social media that she is taking some time off and will not be on stage in the immediate future. The statement read: “For personal reasons, Ashley will not be performing for a few weeks. We will share more details regarding when...… ... Continue Reading