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Mike Coppola, Getty Images Trace Adkins, Dwight Yoakam, Rodney Atkins and Tanya Tucker are among the first artists announced by AXS TV as part of the network's live coverage of the upcoming Stagecoach Country Music Festival, April 26-28, The Boot has learned exclusively.

Country music has been an integral part of the Grammy Awards since the first trophies were presented in 1959, although the first country Grammy was actually awarded to folk group the Kingston Trio for the murder ballad "Tom Dooley." Country music has also been a presence since the first Grammy live telecast in 1971, although arguably a limited one until recent years...

The Boot rounds up today's (Jan. 17) headlines from around the web. Carrie Underwood will perform on the 55th Annual Grammy Awards. The country superstar joins fellow 2013 Grammy nominees the Black Keys, FUN., Mumford & Sons, Rihanna, and Taylor Swift as the first performers announced for the Feb. 10...

Charley Pride has sold more than 70 million albums in his legendary career that began with his debut album, 'Country,' more than 45 years ago. The Country Music Hall of Fame member will have his life chronicled in a new film, with actor (and former wrestling star) Dwayne Johnson portraying the iconic singer, as well as serving as one of the producers...

If there's one thing Charley Pride enjoys as much as making music, it's playing baseball. This spring, the country music veteran is indulging his passion for both. He's releasing a new, self-produced collection of country songs, 'Choices,' and he's been training with his beloved Texas Rangers...

On March 18 -- his 73rd birthday -- country music legend Charley Pride will release his first new studio album since 2006's 'Pride & Joy: A Gospel Music Collection.' The Grand Ole Opry member's latest project is titled 'Choices' and will feature 13 original tracks penned by some familiar country music names, including Eddy Raven and former Lonestar frontman, Richie McDonald. Al...

The 2011 lineup for Florida's annual Strawberry Festival has been announced, featuring an eclectic who's-who list of country legends and rising stars. Lady Antebellum, George Jones, Trace Adkins, Jamey Johnson, Kenny Rogers, John Conlee, Clint Black, Charley Pride, the Judds, Chris Young, Tanya Tucker, Billy Ray Cyrus, Jennette McCurdy and Easton Corbin are just a few of the country singers who w

Playing the Grand Ole Opry for the first time is a magical experience for any artist, and it will be no different for Brett Eldredge when he takes the historic stage Friday, October 29. The newcomer, whose debut single 'Raymond' has just broke onto the charts, feels like it's taken a lifetime to get to this point...

Frederick Breedon, Getty Images "It's the house that holds all the music," Vince Gill said last Tuesday night (October 5) from the stage of Nashville's Bridgestone Arena. "Everything that came before us and everything that came after us, that's where it will live ...

Some of country music's biggest names were on stage in Nashville Monday night to celebrate and raise money for the Country Music Hall of Fame for Keith Urban's second annual All for the Hall benefit show. Keith kicked off the unforgettable night with a scorching rendition of 'Kiss a Girl,' followed immediately by 'Days Go By,' before paring it down to do 'Stupid Boy,' and then welcoming the wall-