CMT Music Awards Move to October 14

The CMT Music Awards will move from June to October 14, in light of concerns about coronavirus.

FRESH TAKE: Loretta Lynn Cuts Brand New “I Fall to Pieces”

Back in 1961, “I Fall to Pieces” became Patsy Cline’s first No. 1 song. The song was released in January, but just six months later, Cline was in a car accident that nearly killed her. While she was in the hospital, country newcomer Loretta Lynn was on a popular radio show and dedicated a performance... Read more »

HOT 20: Ashley McBryde on Stories from Laundromats, Hotels, and Beauty Shops

Everyone in Nashville knows that an artist’s second album is more important than the first one. Because what if the new’s worn off? What if all the best songs were already written? What if the artist was in a rush? All good questions, but all irrelevant to Ashley McBryde. Her second album Never Will is... Read more »

Sykamore Honors Her Musical Roots in “Record High”

Listen to "Record High" by Sykamore, one of CMT's Next Women of Country.

Tiera Hits “Rewind” on an Unraveling Relationship

Watch "Rewind" by Tiera, who is one of CMT's Next Women of Country

New CMT GIANTS Will Honor Kenny Rogers on April 8

CMT today announced CMT GIANTS Kenny Rogers: A Benefit For MusiCares, an uplifting celebration to honor the extraordinary life and legendary music of the late Kenny Rogers. The special will premiere Wednesday, April 8 at 8 PM ET/PT on CMT and will encore on both MTV Live at 8:00 PM ET/PT on April 10 and... Read more »

The 19-Song Set List from Garth & Trisha Live

Live streams are cool. But have you ever walked away from your laptop and just watched an entire TV hour of country stars bringing the hits from their home to yours? On Wednesday night (April 1), Garth Brooks and his wife Trisha Yearwood went live on CBS for a new primetime special GARTH & TRISHA... Read more »

The 2020 Vol Jam Line Up Is Here and It Is Everything

Just when you thought everything good had been cancelled, Charlie Daniels has revealed a line up for his 2020 Volunteer Jam that’s the best there’s ever been. Daniels has recruited some of country’s biggest names for his legendary Volunteer Jam scheduled for September 15 at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena. While the Charlie Daniels Band will headline... Read more »

Like Annie, Jennifer Nettles Looks to “Tomorrow”

Jennifer Nettles is turning to a classic Broadway tune to remind us that, yes, the sun will come out tomorrow. Enjoy her rendition of “Tomorrow,” the optimistic anthem from the musical Annie, and read her thoughtful and inspiring statement below the player. Embedded from www.youtube.com. From Jennifer Nettles: In this strange and scary moment, I... Read more »

Blake Shelton Will Not Back Down from a Challenge

Tim McGraw started it when he tweeted about starting a #DeepCutsChallenge. But it took Carly Pearce to get Blake Shelton to join the challenge. After Pearce covered Patty Loveless’ “Sorrowful Angels,” she threw the baton over to Shelton. And this is what he came up with: Wynonna Judd’s 1993 song “Only Love,” written by Roger... Read more »