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2016 CMT Artists of the Year

September 13, 2016 by Jarrod Vrazel

Chris Stapleton, Carrie Underwood, Luke Bryan, Thomas Rhett, and Florida Georgia Line will be honored as 2016 CMT Artists of the Year. In addition, Kelsea Ballerini will be honored as Breakout Artist of the Year at the 7th annual CMT Artists of the … [Read more...]

2016 CMA Awards Nominations

August 31, 2016 by Jarrod Vrazel

Eric Church, Maren Morris, and Chris Stapleton top the list of nominees for the 2016 CMA Awards with five nominations each, while Dierks Bentley, Carrie Underwood, and Keith Urban received four nominations. Garth Brooks, Luke Bryan, Chris … [Read more...]

Damn Good New Artist: Introducing Drew Jacobs

August 24, 2016 by Leah Concialdi

We are excited to feature Drew Jacobs, one of country music’s most standout young bucks in this week’s ACountry Artist Spotlight. Drew hails from Port Huron, Michigan, and is poised to take the country music scene by storm. At age 19, his single … [Read more...]

Garth Brooks At The Ryman

July 28, 2016 by Jarrod Vrazel

News Update: Garth Brooks kicked off the launch of SiriusXM's "The Garth Channel" (55) September 8 with his first-ever concert at the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville - a private show for SiriusXM subscribers that was also broadcast live on the new … [Read more...]

Introducing Elektrohorse: The Latest Hybrid in Country Music

July 27, 2016 by Leah Concialdi

Wow, this is something like you've probably never heard. Why? Because of the world we live in. The internet rules supreme in the realms of instant gratification where all you have to do is whisper in Google’s ear or scroll down your social profiles … [Read more...]

Kenny Chesney and P!NK : Setting The World On Fire

July 23, 2016 by Jarrod Vrazel

Kenny Chesney's duet with P!NK, “Setting The World On Fire” hits country radio on July 28 at 5 p.m. ET. Invoking the dazzle of being lost in the heart of Saturday night: lipstick on mirrors, philosophical conversations strewn across hours, bands on … [Read more...]

Prophets & Outlaws : Dallas Police Tribute

July 18, 2016 by Jarrod Vrazel

ACountry salutes Prophets & Outlaws for their awesome video tribute to their hometown Dallas Police Department (watch the video below): "This week's acapella video goes out to our home, Dallas. The events in Dallas over the past week, as well … [Read more...]

Farm Aid Has Announced Its 2016 Lineup

June 21, 2016 by Leah Concialdi

Yesterday, Farm Aid announced a monster lineup for its annual benefit concert at Bristow, Virginia’s Jiffy Lube Live on September 17, 2016. In 1985, the first Farm Aid was organized by Willie Nelson, Neil Young, and John Mellencamp. All three of … [Read more...]

Happy Birthday Hee Haw!

June 15, 2016 by Jarrod Vrazel

Hee Haw turns 47 today! The show premiered on June 15, 1969, with special guests Charley Pride and Loretta Lynn. Although the uber-corny variety show (pun intended) ended in 1992, it is still loved by viewers from all over, who can still catch it on … [Read more...]

JJ Watt and Erin Andrews To Host CMT Music Awards

May 25, 2016 by Jarrod Vrazel

JJ Watt and Erin Andrews will host the 2016 CMT Music Awards, broadcast live from the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville on Wednesday, June 8, 2016 at 8:00 pm ET/PT. Best known for his defense on the field with the Houston Texans and for her role as a … [Read more...]