Lauren Alaina announces engagement to boyfriend Cameron Arnold

Lauren Alaina announced that she and boyfriend Cameron Arnold are engaged. Alaina wrote via Instagram on Sunday, November 20:  “BRIDE be dang’d, y’all. My best friend, @arnold.cam, asked me to marry him, and I announced it at my favorite place in the world, @opry.  I didn’t know happiness and excitement like this existed. I can’t wait …

Granger Smith releases new album “Moonrise” from upcoming film debut

Granger Smith has just released his latest album Moonrise and announced his acting debut as the star of the upcoming film Moonrise, available on December 15th. Produced by Granger with John Marlin, every song on the new album will also be featured in the film. In the movie, Smith portrays Will Brown – a country …

Chase Rice announces new album ‘I Hate Cowboys and All Dogs Go To Hell’

Chase Rice has shared the title and release date for his upcoming album.  I Hate Cowboys and All Dogs Go To Hell, Rice’s sixth studio album, will be released on Feb. 10, 2023.  In addition to the title and release date, Rice also unveiled the album’s cover art, which is a vintage photo of his …

Jordan Davis to release new full-length album ‘Bluebird Days’

Jordan Davis has announced his new full-length album, Bluebird Days, will be released on February 17th, 2023. Davis shared on Instagram: “New album #bluebirddays will be out Feb. 17…pumped to share new music with y’all next year. Join the Parish to pre-order exclusive merch bundles now.” Bluebird Days will feature Davis’ 2x Platinum No. 1 single, “Buy Dirt,” …

13th Annual ‘CMA Country Christmas’ to return with host Carly Pearce

The Country Music Association has revealed this year’s host and performers for the 13th annual holiday television special, CMA Country Christmas. This year’s CMA Country Christmas, hosted by Carly Pearce, will also feature performances by Steven Curtis Chapman, Dan + Shay, Scotty McCreery, Maren Morris, Old Dominion, Pearce, Molly Tuttle, and The War And Treaty. …

Scotty McCreery debuts his video for ‘It Matters To Her’

Scotty McCreery has debuted the official music video for his current single “It Matters to Her.” The song follows Scotty’s five consecutive No. 1 hits, including his recent No. 1, RIAA- Gold certified single, “Damn Strait.” The video for “It Matters to Her” was filmed in North Carolina and directed by Austin, Texas-based filmmaker Jeff …

Russell Dickerson reveals 2022 ‘She Likes It Tour’

Russell Dickerson has announced a handful of 2022 tour dates, dubbed the ‘She Likes It Tour’, which will kick-off the end of November and run until the beginning of December. Dickerson shared the news on social media, saying, “Couldn’t end the year without hitting the road one more time!” Drew Green will join Dickerson on the road …

Garth Brooks to launch 2023 Las Vegas residency

Garth Brooks will launch a new Las Vegas residency show in May 2023. The 60-year-old country is taking his live show to Sin City with the announcement of his Garth Brooks/Plus ONE Las Vegas Residency. Brooks explained, “we’re calling it the ‘Plus One’ because we’re going to try something we’ve never tried before. The band is coming but it’s …

Dolly Parton is awarded $100 Million for charity from Amazon’s Jeff Bezos

Dolly Parton was awarded the prestigious Courage and Civility award from Amazon’s Jeff Bezos, accompanied by a $100 million prize that Dolly said will be used to “help people.”  Parton is the latest recipient in 2022, with past winners including Van Jones and Chef Jose Andres. Wrote Bezos on Twitter, “We’ve just announced a new …

Kenny Chesney, Eric Church and Shania Twain to headline Tortuga Music Festival

Kenny Chesney, Shania Twain and Eric Church are set to headline Rock The Ocean’s 2023 Tortuga Music Festival, which marks Tortuga’s 10th anniversary. The three-day festival will take place on the beach in Fort Lauderdale, Florida from April 14 through April 16, 2023. The event, which raises funds for marine conservation efforts, features three stages: the Main …