Keith Urban is leading the country genre in the 2017 ACM Awards nominations and he has posted a statement talking about it. He wrote “this is so humbling and I am in some GREAT company”. Keith Urban Reacts to His Seven ‘Humbling’ 2017 ACM Awards Nominations Via tasteofcountry.com 02/17/2017 9:00
Thomas Rhett and wife Lauren Akins dropped a major announcement, they’ll be adopting a baby from Africa and she’s also pregnant. Thomas is busy with his Home Team Tour which will be starting next week and now he’ll be busy with family planning as well. Thomas Rhett and Wife Share Baby News Via
Jason Aldean and Carrie Underwood will certainly be looking forward to April 2nd’s event. Jason has been nominated under “Entertainer of the Year” and Carrie “Female Vocalist of the Year”. 2017 ACM Awards Nominees Announced Via tasteofcountry.com 02/16/2017 8:30 AM Editorial credit: Helga
Country singer and former The Voice contestant RaeLynn has posted through Instagram that her husband Joshua Davis has enlisted in the military. She mentioned Joshua “left for basic training to serve in our military and serve his country”. RaeLynn Reveals Her Husband Has Enlisted in the Military Via
Reba’s new album titled “Sing it Now: Songs of Faith & Hope” topped the charts and become the number 1 country album this week. Reba’s last number 1 album was Love Somebody back in 2015. Reba Ascends to Top Album Tier With Sing It Now: Songs of Faith & Hope Via www.cmt.com 02/14/2017 5:25
Dolly Parton has received many awards in her successful career. On Sunday night she picked up her eighth Grammy Award in the category of Country Duo/Group Performance as she collaborated with Pentatonix’s “Jolene”. Dolly Parton Reacts to 2017 Grammy Awards Win Via tasteofcountry.com 02/13/2017 1:09
Country stars Luke Bryan and Dierks Bentley will return to host the 52nd ACM Awards. Luke had previously hosted the ACM Awards with Blake Shelton back in 2015. Luke Bryan and Dierks Bentley Return to Host ACM Awards Via www.cmt.com 02/13/2017 11:21 AM Editorial credit: Debby Wong / Shutterstock, Inc.
Tim McGraw’s hit “Humble and Kind” has won the Best Country song award at the 2017 Grammys, beating Keith Urban’s “Blue Ain’t Your Color” and Maren Morris “My Church”. Songwriter Lori McKenna accepted the award and broke up in tears during her acceptance speech. Tim
Carrie Underwood, Kelsea Ballerini, Maren Morris, Ellie King and Dierks Bentley were among some of the stars that represented the country genre at the 2017 Grammys. Check out the photos. Country Makes Its Mark on the Grammys’ Red Carpet [PHOTOS] Via www.cmt.com 02/12/2017 8:27 PM Editorial credit: Tinseltown /
Toby Keith is scheduled to perform at the annual Naperville Ribfest in Naperville and he’s drawing criticism. Toby recently took part in President’s Trump inauguration festivities and local fans did not appreciate it. Upcoming Toby Keith Performance Draws Controversy Due to Trump Inaguration Gig Via
