The Roundup: New Music from Lily Rose, Charley Crockett, Reba McEntire, And More

CMT’s Weekly Roundup of new hits this week features an incredible plethora of songs that all fall within the realm of country music’s broad tradition. Click here to take a listen to the following tunes. Embedded from www.youtube.com. Lily Rose – Stronger Than I Am The lead track from Lily Rose’s seven-song project from Big... Read more »

Alana Springsteen Learned How To Love From The ‘History Of Breaking Up (Part One)’

Alana Springsteen is 20 years old, but given that she first picked up a guitar at the age of nine and signed a publishing deal at 14, she’s an atypical artist. As well, she also has a razor-sharp memory when it comes to being able to access stories from which songs like those that comprise... Read more »

Gabby Barrett’s “Footprints On The Moon” Is An Aspirational Anthem For Dreamers

Embedded from www.youtube.com. Gabby Barrett’s Zach Kale and Jon Nite co-written single “Footprints On The Moon” is an inspirational song that is a live favorite of the recently multiple CMA Award-nominated artist and 2021 CMT Artists of the Year honoree. “One of the reasons why I wanted to release it, is with my first three... Read more »

CMT Announces Its 2021 Artists Of The Year Ahead Of October 13th Celebration

October 13th’s 2021 CMT Artists of the Year event from Nashville’s Schermerhorn Symphony Center will honor Chris Stapleton, Gabby Barrett, Kane Brown, Kelsea Ballerini, and Luke Combs. The festivities will emanate live from Music City at 9p/8c. Via a press release, it’s noted that “these five “Artists of the Year” collectively dominated the last 12... Read more »

Adia Victoria’s ‘A Southern Gothic’ Boldly Redefines The Narrative Of America’s Evolving South

The magic of Adia Victoria’s bluesy, countrified folk music comes from her creative essence existing in an unbothered realm where Black excellence is unified and equal to white-defined standards of American greatness. In 2020, her critically-acclaimed single “South Gotta Change” yearned for reparational social justice emboldened by her self-defined societal standards. One year later, her... Read more »

Leah Turner’s Sultry “Wax On The Table” Also Reminds Her Fans To “Love Who They Are”

“Be comfortable in your skin, love who you are no matter shape, size, or color, take no bull and know your worth,” says Leah Turner to CMT in regards to the lessons best learned from her latest single, “Wax On The Table.” Talk of romance that burns as bright as a lit candle and keeps... Read more »

WATCH: Reba McEntire Saved From A Collapsing Building

“I’m A Survivor” isn’t just the name of an iconic, two-decade-old Reba McEntire song. Rather, in a frightening moment, the legendary vocalist was recently saved from a crumbling Oklahoma structure. Close call for @reba in Atoka, Oklahoma Tuesday (9/14/21) Sure glad she and boyfriend Rex Linn are ok! While touring an old building, a staircase... Read more »

Carly Pearce Pairs With Ashley McBryde For “Never Wanted To Be That Girl”

Embedded from www.youtube.com. Carly Pearce’s hotly-anticipated album 29: Written In Stone is to be released Friday, September 17. The rising superstar vocalist released “Never Wanted To Be That Girl,” a heartbreaking duet with Ashley McBryde, in preparation for the event. Locked in much the same vein of deep melancholy as much of McBryde’s 2020-released album... Read more »

Erin Enderlin And Terri Clark’s “If There Weren’t So Many Damn Songs” Laughs At Heartbreak

“First of all, I love getting to do music videos. I grew up fascinated by them, and it’s part of how I fell in love with country music. It felt so good to be working and creating. Obviously, this video was extra special because I got to work with one of my heroes Terri Clark.... Read more »

Dolly Parton, Kane Brown Named To TIME’s 2021 List Of Most Influential People in the World

Country icon Dolly Parton and rising country music superstar Kane Brown were recently named two of TIME Magazine’s Most Influential People The World. The magazine’s renowned list was just announced for 2021, and two of Music City’s favorites were named alongside a diverse group including Kamala Harris, Britney Spears, and England’s Prince Harry. The entire... Read more »