Two Marines received the Navy & Marine Corps Medal—the highest non-combat decoration awarded for heroism by the U.S. Navy—for their bravery and selfless actions during the Route 91 Harvest Festival in October 2017. During the festival, a lone gunman opened fire on the crowd as Jason Aldean was performing, killing 58 people and wounding more…… MORE
The Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum treated media, industry insiders and Keith Whitley’s family and friends to a sneak preview of its new exhibit, Still Rings True: The Enduring Voice of Keith Whitley. Despite the brevity of his career, Keith, who died at age 33, produced many significant country hits over the course…… MORE
The Country Music Association revealed more than 110 additional artists slated to perform FREE daytime shows during this year’s CMA Fest, which takes place in downtown Nashville on June 6–9. Chevy Breakout Stage Located at Walk of Fame Park from 11:10 a.m–4:55 p.m. on June 6, and 10:30 a.m.–4:55 p.m. on June 7–9 Carlton Anderson,…… MORE
Florida Georgia Line will headline its first show at Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium on May 29, but fans won’t be able to attend via conventional ticket purchases. The invitation-only event will air live on SiriusXM’s The Highway (channel 56) at 8 p.m. CT on May 29. Fans can enter a sweepstakes at siriusxm.com for the chance…… MORE
From nominations and notes to performers and presenters, here’s everything a country music fan needs to know about the 2019 Billboard Music Awards on May 1. Date: Wednesday, May 1 Time: 8 p.m. ET/PT Location: MGM Grand Garden Arena, Las Vegas TV Channel: NBC Online Stream: NBC.com/live Host: Kelly Clarkson Performers: Taylor Swift and Panic!…… MORE
Jake Owen and girlfriend Erica Hartlein welcomed daughter Paris Hartley Owen into the world on April 29. Jake shared the news via Twitter, noting that his daughter shares a birthday with Willie Nelson: “It’s a Willie great day!! Well Happy Birthday to @WillieNelson born on this day April 29th, 1933. Also, happy birthday to my…… MORE
The guys from Old Dominion—Matthew Ramsey, Trevor Rosen, Geoff Sprung, Brad Tursi and Whit Sellers—scored their sixth No. 1 hit on the Billboard Country Airplay with “Make It Sweet.” The new track, which was co-penned by the band with Shane McAnally, is also No. 1 on the Mediabase chart this week. “We walked into the…… MORE
Blake Shelton and Luke Bryan will headline two concerts during the grand opening week (May 23–26) of Ole Red Tishomingo’s new music hall, The Doghouse. Luke will headline at The Doghouse on May 23 (tickets on sale on May 2), while Blake will headline on May 24 (tickets on sale on May 3). Proceeds from…… MORE
Maren Morris added a handful of new dates to her Girl: The World Tour, which kicked off earlier this month. New stops include Philadelphia, Minneapolis, Jacksonville and more. Tickets for many of the new dates go on sale on May 3, with pre-sale beginning on April 30. Girl: The World Tour (new dates) Sept. 5…… MORE
Jennifer Nettles will have the honor of singing the national anthem before the start of the 145th Kentucky Derby on May 4. Jennifer follows in the hallowed hoofprints of previous country stars who have performed the anthem at the Derby, including Lady Antebellum (2016), Jo Dee Messina (2014), Martina McBride (2013), Rascal Flatts (2010) and…… MORE
