Congrats to Jordan Davis, Jacob Davis, Josh Jenkins and Matt Jenkins as their track “Buy Dirt” was announced as the Song Of The Year at the 56th CMA Awards. This was the first CMA Award win for all four songwriters. Jordan and Luke Bryan took “Buy Dirt” all the way to the top of the chart. Photo Courtesy of Jordan Davis Additional Photo Courtesy of CMA ..read more

Cody Johnson walked home from the 56th CMA Awards with two trophies thanks to his massive hit “‘Til You Can’t” – the track was announced as the Music Video and Single Of The Year. This was Cody’s first wins at the CMA Awards. Photo Courtesy of Cody Johnson Additional Photo Courtesy of CMA ..read more

Wednesday night November 9th at the 56th CMA Awards Luke Combs‘ Growin’ Up was named Album Of The Year. This is Luke’s second win in the Album Of The Year category at the CMA Awards – his What You See Is What You Get took home the trophy at the 2020 awards. Photo Credit: Zach Massey Additional Photo Courtesy of CMA ..read more

Congrats to Old Dominion! At the 56th CMA Awards the 5-man band heard their named announced once again as the winner in the Vocal Group Of The Year category. This is Old Dominion’s 5th straight win for CMA Vocal Group Of The Year. Photo Credit: Mason Allen Additional Photo Courtesy of CMA ..read more

Congrats to Lainey Wilson as she was named the New Artist Of The Year at the 56th CMA Awards. Photo Courtesy of BBR Additional Photo Courtesy of CMA ..read more

Jeff Cook, founding member and legendary guitarist of the supergroup ALABAMA, has died. Cook, a member of the Country Music Hall of Fame,  Musicians Hall of Fame, Fiddlers Hall of Fame and Gibson’s Guitarist of the Year, passed away peacefully yesterday, November 7, with his family and close friends by his side at his beach home in Destin, Florida. He was 73. The multi-award winning guitarist was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease in 2012. Cook was a champion in all he attempted and he courageously faced his battle with a positive attitude. ALABAMA – Fort Payne; Alabama – 5.26.15 Ph ..read more

Congrats to Scotty McCreery and his wife Gabi as the happy couple welcomes their first son, Merrick Avery McCreery into the world. Arriving 11 days before his due date, Merrick Avery was born on October 24th 2022 at 7 lbs 13 oz. Scotty shared, “Never known a love like this. Thank yall for all of your prayers during this exciting season of life! Healthy baby and a healthy mama! Praise God.” Scotty McCreery’s song “Small Town Story” from his upcoming Same Truck: The Deluxe Album is out now. Photo Credit: Jeff Ray Additional Photos Courtesy of Scotty McCreery ..read more

This past weekend Kenny Chesney went back to college! The country superstar returned to East Tennessee State University to honor the man who taught him how to play guitar in college, Dr. Jack Tottle. Kenny Chesney joins ETSU President Brian Noland (R) to honor Dr. Jack Tottle (L) | Photo Courtesy of ETSU Dr. Tottle founded the Bluegrass, Old-Time and Roots Music Studies Program, which is internationally acclaimed and has graduated GRAMMY, International Bluegrass Music Association, Country Music Association and Academy of Country Music Awards winners. Kenny says, “Jack Tottle tau ..read more

During an appearance on CBS Mornings late last week with hosts Gayle King, Tony Dokoupil and Nate Burleson to promote her new album Lindeville, Ashley McBryde got the surprise of a lifetime from Garth Brooks. Visibly emotional, Ashley answered Garth’s invite to become the latest member of the Grand Ole Opry with “It would be the great joy and the great honor of my life.” Ashley added, “There’s Grammys and there’s being a member of the Grand Ole Opry are the two greatest things that can ever happen to you as an entertai ..read more

The world of country music mourns the passing of a legend – Loretta Lynn. The country superstar passed peacefully, at the age of 90, in her sleep early this morning, Tuesday, October 4, at her home in Hurricane Mills, Tennessee. Over the course of her 60-year career, the famous native of Butcher Hollow, Ky. amassed a staggering 51 Top 10 hits, garnered every accolade available in music from GRAMMY awards to induction into the Country Music Hall of Fame, and broke down barriers for women everywhere with songs like “Don’t Come Home a Drinkin’ (With Lovin’ on Your Mind),” “Fist City” and “Coal M ..read more