Congratulations to Kix Brooks on his two CMA Awards nominations!… MORE
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Kix Brooks Nominated at the 57th Annual CMA Awards
Congratulations to Kix Brooks on his two CMA Awards nominations!… MORE
Kix Brooks Wins National On-Air Personality of the Year at the 56th Annual ACM Awards
We are so excited to announce that Kix Brooks has won National On-Air Personality of the Year for American Country Countdown at this year’s ACM Awards!… MORE
Rascal Flatts Reveal “2017 Wedding Crash” Was One of the Highlights of 20-Year Career
In January, country music trio Rascal Flatts—comprised of Gary LeVox, Jay DeMarcus and Joe Don Rooney—revealed they will disband at the end of the year to tackle individual projects. While the COVID-19 pandemic put a kibosh on their Farewell Tour, the trio continued to entertain their fans by releasing a seven-song EP, How They Remember You,…… MORE
Chris Stapleton Fond of Marty Stuart’s Maxim: “A Real Outlaw Doesn’t Need a Sign That Says He’s One”
Led by Willie Nelson and Waylon Jennings, the Outlaw Movement of the 1970s was a musical revolt against the so-called Nashville Sound, the polished country/pop fusion created to lure listeners back to country music in the late ’50s when rock came rolling along. Artists like Kris Kristofferson, Jessi Colter, Jerry Jeff Walker, David Allan Coe,…… MORE
Lee Brice Says His Wife Is the “Judge” When It Comes to Releasing Songs Like “One of Them Girls”
Lee Brice’s “One of Them Girls” is No. 2 on the Billboard Country Airplay chart for the second straight week as Luke Combs’ “Lovin’ On You” continues its four-week reign atop the chart. The tune follows Lee’s No. 1 single, “Rumors,” which topped the charts in July 2019, and his collaboration with Carly Pearce, “I…… MORE
Instead of Learning to Cook, Keith Urban Created “The Speed of Now: Part 1”
Keith Urban released his new studio album, The Speed of Now: Part 1, on Sept. 18. While the idea for the album’s title came to Keith in October 2019, many of the tunes on the 16-song project were created in 2020 when Keith immersed himself in music during his self-quarantine. Keith’s time at home—where he…… MORE
Kix Brooks Nominated for 2 CMA Awards
We are honored to be listed among this year’s finalists for CMA Broadcast Personality of the Year, National, at this year’s CMA Awards! In addition to this nomination, Kix Brooks is also a nominee in the Vocal Duo of the Year category for his work as part of Brooks & Dunn. Congratulations, Kix! … MORE
Lindsay Ell Says Co-Penning 11 Tracks on Her New Album Was About Being “Honest & Vulnerable”
Lindsay Ell released her new concept album, heart theory, on Aug. 14. Produced by Dann Huff, heart theory is comprised of 12 tracks that journey through each stage of grief: shock, denial, anger, bargaining, depression, testing and acceptance. Lindsay co-penned 11 tracks on the new project with a host of top songwriters, including Brandy Clark,…… MORE
Thomas Rhett Says Wife Lauren Akins’ New Book Is “Hilarious, Sad, Embarrassing, Inspiring” & More
Lauren Akins released her new memoir, Live in Love: Growing Together Through Life’s Changes, on Aug. 18. The new book chronicles Lauren’s childhood friendship with husband-to-be Thomas Rhett, explaining how they reconnected as young adults, got married and are now raising three girls. The book also delves into many of the “challenges they faced as…… MORE