More than 50 people are confirmed dead and more than 400 injured after a “lone wolf” gunman opened fire during Jason Aldean’s set at the Route 91 Harvest Festival in Las Vegas last night (Oct. 1). The male suspect, a 64-year-old local resident, has been killed. The suspect fired on the crowd from the 32nd…… MORE
Mass Shooting at Las Vegas’ Route 91 Harvest Festival, 59 Confirmed Dead, More Than 500 Injured
More than 50 people are confirmed dead—59 is the most recent number—and more than 500 injured after a “lone wolf” gunman opened fire during Jason Aldean’s set at the Route 91 Harvest Festival in Las Vegas last night (Oct. 1). The male suspect, a 64-year-old local resident, has been killed. The suspect fired on the…… MORE
Country Rising: Carrie Underwood, Garth Brooks, George Strait, Reba, Jason Aldean, Sam Hunt & More to Perform at Nashville Hurricane Benefit
Some of country music’s biggest stars—including Jason Aldean, Dierks Bentley, Garth Brooks, Sam Hunt, Lady Antebellum, Little Big Town, Martina McBride, Reba McEntire, Chris Stapleton, George Strait and Carrie Underwood—will be taking part in a benefit concert to support those affected by the recent hurricanes. The star-studded lineup will perform on Nov. 12 at Nashville’s…… MORE
Luke Bryan Will Be a Judge on Upcoming Season of “American Idol”
Luke Bryan announced today (Sept. 29) that he will join Katy Perry and Lionel Richie as judges on the new season of American Idol on ABC. Ryan Seacrest will return to host the series. “I’m excited at the chance to help some deserving artists reach their dreams,” said Luke. “To be in a position in…… MORE
Watch Cole Swindell Perform New Single, “Stay Downtown,” on “Ellen”
Cole Swindell performed his new single, “Stay Downtown,” during his debut on Ellen yesterday (Sept. 28). The new tune is Cole’s fourth single from his 2016 album, You Should Be Here,” which has already spawned three No. 1 hits, including the title track, “Middle of a Memory” and “Flatliner.” “Stay Downtown,” which was penned by…… MORE
Scotty McCreery Opens Up About Proposing to Gabi Dugal: “I Was Nervous” & “That Was Some Scary Stuff”
Scotty McCreery and his longtime girlfriend, Gabi Dugal, got engaged on Sept. 26. Scotty popped the question during a hike in the mountains of North Carolina near Grandfather Mountain. When the couple summited the mountain, Scotty got down on one knee, presented a ring he had helped design specifically for her, and asked Gabi to…… MORE
Nashville Native Mitchell Tenpenny Talks About Developing His Unique Sound, Finding Songwriting Success & Releasing His New EP, “Linden Ave”
Jim Casey talks with Nashville native Mitchell Tenpenny about growing up in Music City, how he got started in the music business, finding success as a songwriter on Granger Smith’s Top 10 single, “If the Boot Fits,” the mix of styles on his new EP, Linden Ave, and more. Show Participants Mitchell Tenpenny Jim Casey, NCD director…… MORE
Keith Urban, Kelsea Ballerini, Rodney Crowell & More Earn Songwriting Awards
Keith Urban, Kelsea Ballerini, Rodney Crowell and Bob DiPiero will be receiving individual honors for their songwriting prowess in November. Keith will receive the BMI Champion Award on Nov. 7 at the 65th BMI Country Awards for his work in “supporting the next generation of songwriters and music makers, as well as his tireless commitment…… MORE
Garth Brooks Teases Something “Crazy” & “Historic” at Upcoming Tour Stop in Indy
Garth Brooks’ World Tour has been a seemingly infinite string of dates since launching more than three years ago. But after more than 350 shows, Garth’s tour is winding down—at least for now. There’s always the very real possibility he’ll schedule more dates, as he did this week with the announcement of a stop in…… MORE
Cam: Best Coast Tour
Cam will launch a new Best Coast Tour on Nov. 28 in San Luis Obispo, Calif. The “Burning House” singer will visit a total of nine cities on her westernly jaunt before wrapping on Dec. 16 in Portland, Ore. Logan Mize will serve as the opening act. “I’m coming home to tour the West Coast,”…… MORE
