Jon Pardi has a lot of respect for Kenny Chesney. The California native credits Chesney with changing how country artists perform, especially ones with fans like Chesney has. “I think Kenny Chesney was the first to go to football fields — like out of everybody,” Pardi tells Taste of Country Nights (via American Songwriter). “I mean, of course there’s…
The Country Music Hall of Fame has for decades honored some of country music’s biggest legends. With Kenny Chesney, June Carter Cash and Tony Brown going into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 2025, there are several more artists who are more than worthy of being inducted. We picked ten of the most noteworthy artists who are deserving…
Keith Urban draws inspiration from a lot of places, including up-and-coming singers. The Grand Ole Opry member reveals that he is a big, big fan of new talent, of all genres, who become his biggest source of inspiration. “Getting out in the sun, going for a walk. New music,” Urban shares during a recent media event, when asked what…
Lainey Wilson is not the most nominated artist heading into the 2025 ACM Awards. That honor goes to relative newcomer, Ella Langley, who received the most nominations, with eight. Wilson received seven nods, along with Cody Johnson and Morgan Wallen. Although Langley and Wilson share a few categories, including Female Artist of the Year and Song of the Year,…
Brandon Davis has a new album coming out, and soon. The singer-songwriter will release Jumped Right In, 13 songs on two sides that sum up Davis’ life and career over the past couple of years. “Been working on this album for a year now, and man does it feel good to know I get to share it with the…
Reba McEntire is 70 years young today! The Country Music Hall of Fame member, born on March 28, 1955, shares the story of her birth on social media, along with gratitude for her mother, Jacqueline, who passed away in 2020. “The first thing I thought of this morning was I’m so glad Mama feels better today than she did…
Kelsea Ballerini never expected to hear her name among the list of nominees for Entertainer of the Year at the upcoming ACM Awards. Ballerini, who received a total of four nominations, shares her excitement over the surprising news on social media. “I am absolutely speechless,” Ballerini writes. “Being nominated for ENTERTAINER OF THE FREAKING YEAR has been one of my…
Rascal Flatts dropped another song from their Life Is A Highway: Refueled Duets album. The trio just released “Mayberry,” featuring Blake Shelton. The song was originally released in 2003, from Rascal Flatts’ sophomore Melt record. “It was so much fun playing with Blake again. He was on our first two tours with us back in the day, and it means…
The nominees for the 2025 ACM Awards are out. While there are plenty of artists that were rightfully nominated, including Ella Langley‘s eight nominations, and Post Malone‘s first ACM Awards nods, there are still several artists who should have been nominated, but weren’t. Keep reading to see who inexplicably didn’t hear their name mentioned when the nominees were announced….
The 2025 ACM Awards nominees are in! Ella Langley leads the list of nominees with eight nominations, followed by Cody Johnson, Morgan Wallen and Lainey Wilson, with seven nods each. The 2025 ACM Awards will take place on May 8 at Ford Center at The Star in Frisco, Texas. Reba McEntire will return to host the ceremony, for the…
