Music News

1. 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 »

2. 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 »

3. Tenille Townes Gets Six Friends to Virtually Cover “Lean On Me”

   Embedded from www.youtube.com. When social distancing sounds this good, being #AloneTogether doesn’t seem all that bad. Tenille Townes recently virtually connected with fellow country singers Abby Anderson, Kassi Ashton, Keelan Donovan, Alex Hall, Adam Hambrick and Caylee Hammack to sing a classic R&B song of hope for the days, weeks, months and possibly even years... Read more »

4. Thomas Rhett Shares a Message From His Heart in “Be a Light”

   Thomas Rhett is beaming hope and love to country fans with a previously unheard song, “Be a Light,” which features Reba McEntire, Hillary Scott, Chris Tomlin, and Keith Urban. Additionally, Thomas Rhett and the song’s collaborators will donate all proceeds from “Be a Light” to the MusiCares COVID-19 Relief Fund. Embedded from www.youtube.com. “I wrote... Read more »

5. Clay Walker: A Few Questions About His Biggest Hits, New Music

   Read an interview with Clay Walker about his biggest hits, what's next.

6. Country Songs Have Been Fooling Us From the Start

   Enjoy Our Fool's Gold Playlist With Miranda Lambert, George Strait, Reba, and More

7. EXCLUSIVE: Jake Hoot Puts Country Muscle into “Tennessee Strong”

   Embedded from www.youtube.com. The idea for Jake Hoot’s brand new song “Tennessee Strong” came to him when he was flying to Nicaragua, but staying in touch with his friends and family on the ground back home in Tennessee. And it was right after the devastating tornado tore through Nashville and Hoot’s current hometown of Cookeville,... Read more »

8. JUST IN: The 2020 CMA Fest Is Officially Cancelled

   After a long list of postponements and cancellations because of COVID-19, the Country Music Association shared the sad news that their CMA Fest 2020 (scheduled for June 4-7 in Nashville) has been cancelled. In a press statement and on the CMA’s social media pages, they shared what went into making this tough decision that impacts... Read more »

9. Workout Like a Country Star: Florida Georgia Line

   In CMT’s new series Workout Like a Country Star, we’ll be bringing you the easy-to-follow advice of Nashville celebrity trainer Erin Oprea who has been working out with Carrie Underwood, Maren Morris, Kacey Musgraves, Carly Pearce, Kelsea Ballerini, Jana Kramer, Florida Georgia Line and more since she first started her fitness career in 2007. (Before... Read more »

10. Time Enough for Counting: Kenny Rogers Dealt This Week’s No.1 Album

    Kenny Rogers, Luke Bryan Top This Week's Country Charts