Billy Ray Cyrus' Wife Files for Divorce
Filed under: Country News
Billy Ray Cyrus and his wife, Tish Cyrus, are headed for divorce again. Tish filed for divorce from the country star in Los Angeles Superior Court on Thursday (June 13), citing irreconcilable differences.
Bluegrass Nights at the Ryman Concert Series Kicks off June 20
Filed under: Bluegrass, Country News
The 20th Annual Springer Mountain Farms Bluegrass Nights at the Ryman concert series will kick off Thursday, June 20 with a performance by Vince Gill.
Brad Paisley to Headline 2014 Taste of Country Music Festival
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Brad Paisley has signed on to headline one of the nights of the 2014 Taste of Country Music Festival, which will take place next June in Hunter Mountain, N.Y. The announcement came Saturday night (June 15) during the final night of the inaugural festival, just before the final set.
Hit Songwriter Chris Stapleton Releases Debut Solo Single
Filed under: Country News
Even if you're not familiar with Chris Stapleton by name, you've heard his music. The Grammy-nominated musician has had more than 170 song cuts by artists as diverse as Tim McGraw, Brad Paisley, Dierks Bentley and Adele, as well as co-writing with such luminaries as Vince Gill, Peter Frampton and Sheryl Crow. But fans are about to have a chance to get more familiar with Stapleton as a solo artist; on Monday (June 17) he shipped his first solo single to radio.
'What Are You Listening To?' is Stapleton's first solo single for Mercury Nashville, and it's already receiving acclaim from noted Nashville critic Robert Oermann, who called it "sublimely soulful" and dubbed Stapleton "the Next Great Vocalist in country music...his powerful singing has always deserved its own spotlight."Inspirational Country Music Awards Set for October in Nashville
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The 2013 Inspirational Country Music Awards will take place at Two Rivers Fellowship at Nashville's Opryland on Oct. 24. The awards show will cap off an annual convention that features a talent show, media appreciation luncheon, member's breakfast and a number of live performances and showcases.
Beginning as the CCMA Awards in 1993, the show has grown substantially from its inaugural ceremony, where just six awards were presented. Now called the ICM Faith, Family and Country Awards, this year's show will present honors in more than 20 categories, including Entertainer of the Year, Vocal Duo of the Year, Vocal Group of the Year, Mainstream Country Artist of the Year, Mainstream Inspirational Song of the Year, Video of the Year and Inspirational Bluegrass Artist of the Year.Jared Ashley Welcomes a Baby Girl
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Singer-songwriter and Blaster Records recording artist Jared Ashley got perhaps the best early Father's Day_thumbnail.gift ever. He and his wife Taylor welcomed their first child, daughter Georgia McClain Ashley, in Nashville on Sunday, June 16.
Justin Moore Reveals Title, Track Listing + Release Date for New Album
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Justin Moore has revealed the title, release date and track listing for his upcoming third album. The record is his first studio effort since 2011's 'Outlaws Like Me.'
Kacey Musgraves Says It's Hard to Write Songs When She's Happy
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Rising country star Kacey Musgraves is fast becoming known for her wise-beyond-her-years songs. The 24-year-old had a hit straight out of the box with last year's 'Merry Go Round,' a rather bleak portrayal of small town life, and her current single, 'Blowin' Smoke,' is written from the perspective of a group of waitresses on a smoke break talking trash. But one thing she doesn't have a lot of is straight love songs, and in a new interview, Musgraves admits it's more difficult to write now that she's in a happy relationship herself.
Keith Urban Appearing on Upcoming Buddy Guy Album
Filed under: Country News
Keith Urban is one of the most commercially successful country acts of his generation, and he's also one of the very few country solo artists who is a standout lead guitarist. Urban will get a chance to display a very different side to his musicianship when blues great Buddy Guy releases his next album, titled 'Rhythm & Blues,' in July. Urban appears with Guy on a track titled 'One Day Away.'
Kellie Pickler to Co-Host 'The View'
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Kellie Pickler will co-host ABC's hit morning talk show 'The View' on Tuesday, June 18. The country singer will talk about her own hot topics alongside show regulars Barbara Walters, Whoopi Goldberg, Joy Behar, Sherri Shepherd and Elisabeth Hasselbeck, and she'll also perform a new song.
Kree Harrison Calls Her Success 'The Sweet After the Bitter'
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Kree Harrison hasn't been sitting around bored since placing second on 'American Idol' in May. She recently released her first single, she debuted on the Grand Ole Opry (with help from Keith Urban), and she even jumped up onstage with Wynonna Judd at a recent Nashville gig.
But life wasn't always so rosy for the 23-year-old rising country star. Harrison lost both of her parents before she was out of her teens, and in a new interview, she calls her newfound success "the sweet after the bitter."Lady Antebellum Perform Last Live Show Before Hillary Scott's Baby Is Due
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The members of Lady Antebellum took to the live stage for the last time before they break from touring at the inaugural Taste of Country Music Festival on Saturday night (June 15). The trio headlined the final night of the three-day festival at Hunter Mountain in New York, after which they are taking a break from their live schedule so Hillary Scott can prepare for the birth of her daughter in July.
LoCash Cowboys Involved in Serious Bus Accident
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Rising country duo LoCash Cowboys were involved in a serious bus accident Friday afternoon (June 14) in Wisconsin.
Miranda Lambert Joins CMA Songwriter Series in Boston
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Miranda Lambert has written or co-written several of her own biggest hits, including her No. 1 tune, 'Over You,' and now the singer will get a chance to show off even more of her writing skills. The 29-year-old is heading to Boston, Mass. to participate in the CMA Songwriters Series, where she will join several other tunesmiths for one unforgettable night.
News Roundup - Carrie Underwood and Mike Fisher's House For Sale, Taylor Swift Wins Video Award
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News Roundup - Luke Bryan Collaboration With T-Pain, New Justin Moore Album
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Ray Price Back in the Hospital
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Ray Price has been re-admitted to the hospital, just weeks after doctors gave him the okay to return home.
Ronnie Dunn Proud to Participate in Oklahoma Twister Relief Concert
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Ronnie Dunn has strong ties to Oklahoma, so the victims of the tornado that swept through the town of Moore on May 20 were of personal concern. That's why he says he's so proud to get the opportunity to give back to the state by performing at Toby Keith's Oklahoma Twister Relief Concert, which Keith announced Thursday (June 13).
Tim McGraw Reveals What He Has Learned From His Daughters
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Tim McGraw might teach his daughters Gracie, Maggie and Audrey plenty of life lessons, but the singer says they have taught him something very important as well.
Willie Nelson's Farm Aid Headed to New York
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Willie Nelson is headed to New York. The 80-year-old will take his annual Farm Aid concert to Saratoga Springs, N.Y.on Saturday, September 21, to help raise money for farmers and agricultural workers all across the United States.