Music City Minute

Brooks & Dunn lifted the lid on what it is really like to make music in Nashville. Ronnie Dunn explained that country music is often described as one big happy family. In reality, the folks who call you a friend in pubic likely hate you because it is such a competitive field. However, that competitive nature is also a big motivator for artists to keep making the best music they can. Kix Brooks...

Rascal Flatts has been teasing fans with something big...now we know what is up their sleeve. The country trio are celebrating their 25th anniversary by reuniting and hitting the road. The "Life Is A Highway" tour will run February through April of next year. Unfortunately, the closest they will come to Colorado is Oklahoma. General ticket sales start October 4 through Live Nation.   A number...

Some of the biggest stars in country music are coming together to help folks devastated by Hurricane Helene is eastern Tennessee and western North Carolina. Chris Janson and his family, with a little help from Bass Pro, loaded pallets of non-perishables and water that they hand-delivering to survivors and first responders. Morgan Wallen stepped up with a donation of half-a-million dollars to the A...

Legendary singer, songwriter and actor Kris Kristofferson has passed away at the age of 88 surrounded by family on September 28. Initially, Kristofferson's early life was dedicated to academia and military service. He notably earned a Rhode Scholarship to Oxford University, then served as a ranger and helicopter pilot in the U.S. Army. Kristofferson would eventually leave all that behind and move...

Keith Urban recently stopped by "The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon" to promote his new album, "High." Jimmy and Keith shared a hilarious anecdote about prank they played on Nicole Kidman. As Urban explains, he and his wife were attending the Met Gala. At one point, Jimmy Fallon innocently came over to say "Hi" to the couple. That's when Fallon was roped into the prank by Urban. As usual, Urban an...

Elle King has shared a major life update — she is pregnant! The "Ex's & Oh's" singer shared a gender reveal video filmed at the famous Billy Bob's in Fort Worth, Texas. She is joined by her partner Dan Tooker and son Lucky. The happy family jumped with joy, as they are expecting another baby boy.   Ella Langley has a hilarious story about her dad's reaction to her latest tattoo. She...

Dolly Parton and Miley Cyrus have always had a close relationship. Dolly is, after all, Miley's godmother. Also, the genre-crossing stars have recorded and performed together many times over.  Well, it turns out, the ladies' close bond could be also due to the fact they are seventh cousins, once removed! According to a recently revealed ancestry chart, Miley and Dolly share a relative who liv...

The Cadillac Three are taking a break from the road as Jaren Johnston seeks treatment for his mental health. The band released a statement saying the last three years have been challenging, and right now they need to make space to focus on family, health and longevity. The decision to cancel the rest of their 2024 shows was not made lightly, and they appreciate respect and support for Jaren and hi...

Luke Combs’ wife, Nicole, legitimately thought her husband was in jail. On the morning of September 18, Nicole turned on the news and the headline read: “Combs Denied Bail.” The shock made her “Jump out of her seat!” she said on social media. In the next few minutes, Nicole learned that the story was actually about the arrest of Sean “Diddy” Combs and not...

Hang on to your cowboy hats, the Cody Johnson and Carrie Underwood collaboration has finally been revealed. It's been well over a year since Johnson started teasing the duet with Underwood. Fans were hoping it would be included on the initial release of Johnson's album, "Leather." When the track was absent, it was a huge bummer. Well, the country stars have confirmed, the wait is nearly over. "I'm...

Joe Don Rooney of Rascal Flatts has a lot to celebrate. He took to social media to thank friends, family and fans for their birthday wishes on September 13. He also shared that he is officially three years sober. Rooney shared words of encouragement for anyone who might be struggling with addiction saying, "Please know, there is light at the other end of that long seemingly endless small tunnel. L...

I genuinely wonder if Jelly Roll wakes up every day and pinches himself to make sure this is real life. Most recently, the country rocker was invited to perform "I Am Not Okay" during the "In Memoriam" segment at the 2024 Emmy Awards. Apparently, Jelly Roll had so much fun at the awards that he now strives to be in a TV show so he can return in the future.   Tim McGraw and Faith Hill's daught...

Brantley Gilbert shut down Lower Broadway in Nashville for the "World's Largest Album Release Party" on Friday night. Gilbert's show included a few special guests like Ashley Cooke, who took the stage for their duet, "Over When We're Sober." However, the biggest surprise of the night was the triumphant return of Colt Ford to the stage! The crowd went wild seeing the besties perform their 4x platin...

There is an incredible story circulating about how Jon Bon Jovi saved a woman's life in Nashville. The rock icon was shooting a music video on a pedestrian bridge that stretches across the Cumberland River. It was during filming that Jon and his team member noticed a woman climb over the railing of the bridge. Jon and the team member gently approached the woman and literally talked her off the led...

Kelsea Ballerini will be celebrating the release of her new album, "Patterns," in the most epic way. The "Miss Me More" singer posted a promo video featuring her dog, Dibs, checking out iconic locations around New York City. Dibs is then met by Kelsea inside of an arena. She kneels down and asks "How cool would it be if Mom played Madison Square Garden?" The "Patterns" celebration concert is slate...

Congratulations to Kane Brown — he will be presented the 2024 People's Choice Country Champion Award. This particular award "Highlights and honors passion for service and groundbreaking contributions to country music and beyond." The "Miles On It" singer was chosen for this award because of his dedication to and support of younger musicians. Fans can see Brown accept the award during the Peo...

The Country Music Association has announced the nominees for the 2024 CMA Awards. Post Malone makes an impressive CMA debut with four nominations. Morgan Wallen is the most nominated artist with seven nods. Close behind Wallen is Cody Johnson and Chris Stapleton who earned five nods. Lainey Wilson earned four nominations this year, while Jelly Roll and Luke Combs received three nominations each. A...

After 23 years, Blake Shelton is separating from his label, Warner Music Nashville. He extended a heartfelt "thank you" to the record company for making his country music dreams come true. Now, just because Shelton is without a record deal doesn't mean he's slowing down. Starting in February, he will kick off a Las Vegas residency, followed by the Friends and Heroes Tour 2025. Bestie Trace Adkins...

Brad and Kimberly Paisley are opening a second free grocery store in Nashville. In a video from the ground breaking ceremony, the couple highlighted the success of their first non-profit store, which has expanded their services to include free counseling, budgeting and cooking instruction. The Paisley’s expressed their gratitude to the community and excitement for the new location’s op...

It has not been a good year for new country music festivals. First, the inaugural KickOff Jam featuring Carrie Underwood and Garth Brooks was canceled. Then, what would have been the second annual Sugar Bowl Country Kick Off featuring Thomas Rhett and Eric Church was canceled. Now, another new multi-day fest has been canceled on short notice in Las Vegas. Giddy Up Music Festival was set to take pl...

Congratulations to Jelly Roll and his wife, Bunnie XO, on their eight years of marriage. The country couple celebrated with gushy posts to each other, as well as a cute video of Jelly Roll’s onstage proposal to Bunnie. The “Save Me” singer admitted the couple actually got hitched the same night he proposed in Las Vegas. Fast forward to the present, Jelly and Bunnie are thinking o...