Dolly Parton can add another honor to her Hall of Fame career: 2019 MusiCares Person of the Year. Following in the footsteps of past honorees like Paul McCartney, Natalie Cole, Stevie Wonder, Aretha Franklin, Tom Petty and more, Dolly will be presented with the award at the 29th annual benefit gala at the Los Angeles…… MORE
1. Winner: Chris Stapleton With the whiskey-soaked voice of a bearded angel, Chris Stapleton burst onto the mainstream scene at the 2015 CMA Awards when he won Album, Male Vocalist and New Artist of the Year. The honeymoon ain’t over. In 2016, Chris won Male Vocalist and Music Video of the Year. In 2017, he…… MORE
The Country Music Association announced another round of performers for the 52nd annual CMA Awards: Lauren Alaina, Brad Paisley, Ricky Skaggs, and Chris Stapleton with Maren Morris and Mavis Staples. Previously announced performers include Kelsea Ballerini, Luke Bryan, Kenny Chesney, Dan + Shay, Old Dominion, Carrie Underwood, Keith Urban, Dierks Bentley with Brothers Osborne, Florida…… MORE
Chris Stapleton announced that he and wife Morgane are expecting their fifth child. Chris broke the news onstage during his concert at Madison Square Garden on Nov. 2, with his wife by his side. “I’ve got an announcement to make,” said Chris during his extended rendition of “Tennessee Whiskey.” “Some of you may know that…… MORE
The 2018 CMA Awards nominations were announced on Aug. 28. Here’s a breakdown of the the artists leading the pack. Chris Stapleton: 5 Nominations Entertainer of the Year Single of the Year (“Broken Halos”) Album of the Year (From A Room: Volume 2) Song of the Year (“Broken Halos”) Male Vocalist of the Year Stapleton…… MORE
The Academy of Country Music hosted the 12th annual ACM Honors ceremony on Aug. 22 at Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium to recognize the special honorees and off-camera category winners from the 53rd ACM Awards. Hosted by Lauren Alaina and Jon Pardi, the ceremony paid tribute to a number of artists for their specific achievements, including Alan…… MORE
The 2018 Farm Aid benefit concert will take place Saturday, Sept. 22, at the Xfinity Theatre in Hartford, Conn. In addition to performances from founders Willie Nelson, John Mellencamp, Neil Young and board member Dave Matthews, the lineup includes Chris Stapleton, Sturgill Simpson, Kacey Musgraves, Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats, Jamey Johnson, Margo Price…… MORE
The Academy of Country Music announced the additions of performer Chris Stapleton and presenters Kip Moore, Ricky Skaggs and Bobby Bones at the 12th annual ACM Honors ceremony, which will take place on August 22 at Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium. The ceremony will recognize the special honorees and off-camera category winners from the 53rd ACM Awards.…… MORE
CMA Fest 2018 may be gone, but it’s not forgotten. Check out 19 of our favorite photos from four nights at Nissan Stadium, including pics of Brothers Osborne, Dan + Shay, Darius Rucker, Jason Aldean, Blake Shelton, Brett Young, Carrie Underwood, Luke Combs, Chris Stapleton, Dustin Lynch, Jon Pardi, Kelsea Ballerini, Lee Ann Womack, Dierks…… MORE
Night 3 at CMA Fest’s Nissan Stadium on June 9 saw a packed house enjoying the sounds of Jillian Jacqueline (national anthem), Lee Ann Womack, Sam Hunt, Jon Pardi, Dustin Lynch, Kelsea Ballerini, Chris Stapleton and Keith Urban. Check out our photo gallery, courtesy of photographer Jason Simanek. all photos by Jason Simanek… MORE
