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At the very start of New York City's final Nash Bash concert (Feb. 20), celebrating the city's first country radio station in 17 years, Nash FM 94.7, host Kix Brooks promised that it was "going to be an awesome night." His prediction was an understatement...

On the 11th anniversary of the terrorist attacks on 9/11/01, three members of the AOL Music team reflect on their own memories of that time, and how music helped them through the devastating moment in our nation's history. Sarah Chazan, Editor in Chief, AOL Music The day after the terrorist attacks on 9/11/01, I woke up to the news that my beloved grandfather had passed away...

Nominees for the 2012 Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame include a long list of hitmakers. Ronnie Dunn, Kix Brooks, Mary Chapin Carpenter and Larry Gatlin are the four tunesmiths recognized in the Songwriter/Artist category. One of the four will be recognized alongside two of the finalists in the Songwriter category at the Hall of Fame Dinner and Induction Ceremony on Oct...

Nashville's Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum had to go through an unexpected -- and unwelcome -- renovation earlier this year after flood waters damaged parts of the famous building. Now the fully-recovered landmark, which houses some of the most historical artifacts in music history, is planning a multi-million dollar expansion which will allow even more memorabilia, and ensure the museum wi

Although we fully expect the 44th annual CMA Awards to be a night of surprises, The Boot has some solid predictions for Wednesday night's broadcast. From a veteran getting overdue recognition to a dark horse winner, here's who we think will take home that sparkling glass trophy in some of the night's top categories...

On September 2, Brooks & Dunn bid farewell as a duo when they performed to a sold-out crowd in Nashville on the last stop of their Last Rodeo tour, but neither artist was ready to settle into retirement just yet. Ronnie Dunn is working on a solo album, while Kix Brooks is continuing his hosting duties on the 'American Country Countdown' radio show, which he began in 2006. He...

Fall may be in the air, but it's not too early to start thinking about the upcoming spring and summer festival season. With a star-packed lineup, the fifth annual Stagecoach Music Festival is a great place to start. Set for Saturday, April 30, and Sunday, May 1, 2011, acts announced for the two-day fest in California include Kenny Chesney, Rascal Flatts and Carrie Underwood, along with Darius Ruck

Stoney Creek You're invited to Thompson Square! But before you get out your GPS, we should explain that Thompson Square isn't a place you can get to by car. Thompson Square is more a dream than a place, a dream where the jukebox is forever playing your songs and people are always having a good time... Read More ...

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...

"How y'all doin? Welcome to Nashville," Bob DiPiero joked before introducing fellow celebrated songwriters Jamey Johnson, Buddy Cannon and Kendell Marvel at the CMA Songwriter Series at Joe's Pub ... in New York City Wednesday night. Now in its sixth year, the CMA series brings country to the city every few months, recruiting some of Nashville's finest songwriters to the Big Apple to te