Annie Reuter
Nash Bash Brings Country to the Big City
After an absence of 17 years, country radio has returned to New York City. And what better way to celebrate than a three-day concert with some of country music's biggest acts?
Monday night (Feb. 18), Kix Brooks kicked off the celebration of New York's new country station Nash FM 94...
Justin Moore Plays Comedian in Road Videos
Justin Moore has a lot to celebrate. His fastest rising single, 'If Heaven Wasn't So Far Away,' rose to No. 1 this week on the Billboard & Country Aircheck/USA Today Country Singles charts. The song shows the Arkansas' native's softer, more sensitive side. Bu...
Kenny Chesney Recalls Speed Bumps on Road to the Top
It's hard to believe, given his record-breaking sales and countless accolades, but Kenny Chesney's career path was not always smooth sailing.
"We all get caught up in the idea of, 'We want this now,' and I was no different," Kenny recalls to Billboard of his anxious early days in the business...
Kenny Chesney Raises a Glass to His Fans
As Kenny Chesney's first headlining tour progressed, he became more and more intrigued watching his fans tailgate before his show. One day, in 2002, he decided to join them.
"It started purely out of boredom. There are only so many hours you can sit on the bus and watch TV or play basketball or whatever we do to pass the time before we go out onstage," Kenny admits to Billboard...
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Justin Moore Celebrates ‘Outlaws’ Live From the Lake
Justin Moore took a different approach to the release of his sophomore album, 'Outlaws Like Me.' He went fishing in New York City.
An avid outdoorsman, Justin spent six hours doing press interviews from a bass boat in the middle of Manhattan's beautiful Central Park Lake...
Kenny Chesney Reflects on Strait-ening Out His Career
A country icon, George Strait has millions of admirers, none bigger than Kenny Chesney. In Nashville for Billboard's Country Music Summit last week, Kenny expressed his respect for King George. The Tennessee native also explained how he found his own path and unique style in country music...
Carrie Underwood’s Penchant for Punctuality ‘Frightens People’
While it's normally a given that celebrities are never on time, Carrie Underwood proves this stereotype wrong. In Nashville for Billboard's Country Music Summit last week, Carrie gave credit to her parents for her work ethic.
"I honestly thank my awesome parents," said Carrie...
Blake Shelton Parties With Fans and Famous Friends
Country music's favorite funny guy, Blake Shelton, hosted his fan party Friday (June 10) night at Nashville's Wildhorse Saloon. Blake took the stage to screams and greeted his fans with, "Hello, everybody! Welcome to CMA Music Fest. I know you all came here to see all your favorite artists...
Carrie Underwood Admits Becoming a ‘Sentimental Weenie’
Carrie Underwood's mega-hits 'Before He Cheats,' 'Cowboy Casanova' and 'Last Name' don't exactly showcase her softer side. Songs about guys who've done her wrong, each track is powerful and in-your-face, a part of the country superstar's repertoire that grabs the fan's attention right away...
Jason Aldean Talks Music, Moving and Motivation
Jason Aldean took the stage at Billboard's Country Music Summit in Nashville Monday (June 6) afternoon, to share the story of his long road to success. The singer moved to Nashville in '98, but it took him seven years to see the release of his debut single, 'Hicktown...