Luke Combs’ highly anticipated sophomore album, What You See Is What You Get, debuted at No. 1 on the all-genre Billboard 200 chart this week. The new album, which dropped on Nov. 8, moved 172,000 equivalent units, according to Nielsen Music. What You See Is What You Get is Luke’s second full-length studio album, following…… MORE
Alabama Announces 2 Nashville Shows as Part of Rescheduled 50th Anniversary Tour
After postponing more than 25 shows on their 50th Anniversary Tour in 2019 as frontman Randy Owen dealt with vertigo and migraines, Alabama is planning to announce rescheduled shows for 2020 in the coming weeks. Alabama’s show at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena—originally scheduled for Nov. 20, 2019—has been rescheduled for July 17. In addition, a second…… MORE
Chris Young to Team With Gavin DeGraw for “CMT Crossroads” [Register for Free Tickets]
Chris Young will team with Gavin DeGraw for a new episode of CMT Crossroads. The episode will be taped at The Factory in Franklin, Tenn., on Nov. 26. The taping of the show is open to the public on a first-come, first-served basis—and you must register to attend. Doors open at 7 p.m. and close…… MORE
Scotty McCreery Headed Back to the Studio in December to Record New Album: “We Want to Be Ready to Go”
Scotty McCreery’s tour dates in 2019 may be winding down, but the North Carolina native still has plenty of work to do before closing out the year. Scotty has four dates—Nov. 21, 22 and 23 and Dec. 14—remaining as part of Old Dominion’s Make It Sweet Tour, and then it’s back into the studio to…… MORE
Brantley Gilbert Drops Driving New Single, “Fire’t Up” [Listen]
Brantley Gilbert is following up his recent No. 1 single, “What Happen in a Small Town,” with the release of “Fire’t Up.” The new tune, which Brantley co-penned with Brandon Day and Justin Weaver,” is featured on Brantley’s 2019 No. 1 album, Fire & Brimstone. “Fire’t Up” will impact country radio on Dec. 2. Watch…… MORE
“Austin City Limits” to Premiere 2019 AmericanaFest TV Special With Brandi Carlile, John Prine, Elvis Costello & More
If you didn’t make it to Nashville in September for AmericanaFest, you can still catch some of the action thanks to Austin City Limits on PBS. Austin City Limits will air highlights of the 18th annual Americana Honors & Awards on PBS on Nov. 23 (check local listings) with performances by Brandi Carlile; Elvis Costello…… MORE
Watch Dolly Parton, Reba McEntire, Carrie Underwood & More Open the CMA Awards With All-Star Medley
Co-hosts Carrie Underwood, Reba McEntire and Dolly Parton kicked off the CMA Awards on Nov. 13 with a rendition of “Those Memories of You,” a Top 5 tune made popular by Dolly, Linda Ronstadt and Emmylou Harris on their 1987 album, Trio. Jennifer Nettles and Little Big Town’s Karen Fairchild and Kimberly Schlapman joined the…… MORE
Watch Pink & Chris Stapleton’s Stunning Performance of “Love Me Anyway” at CMA Awards
Vocal powerhouses Pink and Chris Stapleton teamed up to perform “Love Me Anyway” at the CMA Awards on Nov. 13. Pink co-penned the tune with Allen Shamblin and Tom Douglas, the songwriting tandem behind Miranda Lambert’s “The House That Built Me.” The heavy-hearted piano ballad features Chris’ harmony vocals. The song is featured on Pink’s…… MORE
31 of Our Favorite Red Carpet Photos From the CMA Awards With The Highwomen, Randy Travis, Dustin Lynch & More
Before the 53rd CMA Awards kicked off at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena on Nov. 13, many of country’s biggest stars walked the red carpet. Check out our red carpet photo gallery, featuring Scotty McCreery, Lindsay Ell, Dustin Lynch, Ashley McBryde, Jennifer Nettles, Randy Travis, Midland and more, courtesy of photographer Tammie Arroyo, AFF-USA.com. photos by Tammie…… MORE
Zac Brown Band Extends “The Owl Tour” With 2020 Dates
Zac Brown Band has extended its The Owl Tour with 20 dates in 2020. The tour takes its name from ZBB’s 2019 album, The Owl. ZBB’s 2020 trek will kick off on Feb. 28 in Moline, Ill., with additional stops in Toronto, Las Vegas, Nashville and more. Tickets will go on sale to the general…… MORE
