Loretta Lynn Celebrates 50th Anniversary as a Grand Ole Opry Member

Loretta Lynn celebrated 50 years as a member of the Grand Ole Opry on Tuesday night with an evening full of musical tributes from Miranda Lambert, Pistol Annies, Lee Ann Womack, her sister Crystal Gayle and more. A true rags to riches story, Loretta made her Opry debut in 1960. She remembers that day clearly. [...] Read More

Lauren Alaina Will Celebrate 18th Birthday with 18-City Tour

Lauren Alaina will turn 18 on November 8 and to celebrate, she’s embarking on an 18-city tour in support of her current single, “Eighteen Inches.” Lauren is also giving back during the tour. She’s teamed up with local charities and the Special Olympics to donate a portion of the proceeds from the sales of her [...] Read More

Little Big Town’s Kimberly Schlapman Hosts New GAC Series Kimberly’s Simply Southern

“I’m not a professional chef but when I was a kid, I would stand at the counter and pretend I was a cooking show host,” says Kimberly Schlapman of country group Little Big Town. “I never, ever thought it would be a reality.” Dreams continue to come true for the talented and engaging singer with [...] Read More

Keith Urban Confirms His New Role as American Idol Judge

It’s official – Keith Urban is joining American Idol. After media outlet The Country Vibe reported Keith had said yes back in August, Keith himself has now confirmed he’ll be on the upcoming 12th season. He (along with Nicki Minaj) joins previously announced new judge Mariah Carey and Idol staple Randy Jackson in the judges’ [...] Read More

ICM Faith, Family & Country Awards Nominees Announced

The nominees for the 18th Annual ICM Faith, Family & Country Awards have been announced. Dedicated to honoring and showcasing the biggest names and emerging talent among artists who perform Inspirational Country Music, the awards will take place Oct. 18 at Schermerhorn Symphony Center in Nashville. In addition to the awards, the Inspirational Country Music [...] Read More