Laura Douglas
New Country Artists
This year, we saw a talented crop of bright new singers burst onto the scene, staking their claim in country music. Together, these up-and-comers have dominated the charts, toured with country's biggest names, and have won over fans and critics alike with their fresh new music...
Martina McBride and Train Meet at ‘Crossroads’
A brand-new installment of 'CMT Crossroads' premieres November 20 on Country Music Television. This time, rockers Train roll into Music City to share the stage with Martina McBride for the hit concert series, which pairs together country music artists with musicians from other genres...
Martina McBride Exits RCA, Signs With Republic Nashville
After nearly 20 years of making music with RCA Records, country music icon Martina McBride has inked a brand-new record deal with Big Machine Label Group's Republic Nashville.
President and CEO of Big Machine Label Group Scott Borchetta and Republic Nashville President Jimmy Harnen announced the big news Monday, November 8, at Nashville's Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum -- the same place Bo
Ne-Yo Wants to Go Country With Lady Gaga
Ne-Yo and Lady Gaga may become country music's newest duo! OK, that's a stretch, but the R&B star did reveal that he has his eye on the pop-music phenomenon to record a -- drum roll, please -- country duet!
Ne-Yo told the Daily Star, "I've reached out to GaGa and our people are talking. It...
Brad Paisley Rolls Out a Prank on Easton Corbin
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Brad Paisley is up to his old tricks again! His latest victim: Easton Corbin. The country newcomer knew that his prank-free tour with Brad was too good to be true. Easton had survived an entire summer as an opening act on Brad's H20 World Tour without any shenanigans from the country superstar -- who is notorious for pulling fast ones on his tour mates...
Alan Jackson Plans His First Australian Tour
Alan Jackson fans down under are in for a 'Good Time' next year. The country superstar has announced that he'll be taking his roadshow to Australia for the first time ever in his 20-plus-year career. Alan will play a total of four shows in Melbourne, Sydney and Queensland starting March 4, 2011...
Kenny Chesney Not Surprised by CMA Entertainer Snub
Kenny Chesney is used to seeing his name among the nominees for the prestigious CMA Entertainer of the Year honor. He's been nominated eight years in a row -- winning four of those times. But that streak came to an end this year, much to the surprise of fans ...
Miranda Lambert Surprises Her Alma Mater
Students and faculty members of Lindale High School in Texas had to do a double take Wednesday morning when former student Miranda Lambert walked through the doors. The country songbird made the surprise visit to say thanks to her alma mater in response to the Lindale Independent School District's efforts in the Nickels for Nashville campaign...