The American Music Awards featured a who’s who of performers from all genres of music on Oct. 9, including Taylor Swift, Mariah Carey, Jennifer Lopez, Post Malone and Ty Dolla $ign, Shawn Mendes with Zedd, Twenty One Pilots and more. On the country music front, Carrie Underwood took center stage to perform “Spinning Bottles,” a…… MORE
There are many different paths to success in the ever-changing country music industry—and Jessie Chris is forging her own. Jessie is making moves WITHOUT a traditional record contract, and it has been really impressive to watch the 21-year-old release new music, headline her own tour and acquire sponsorship deals with brands like Durango Boots. It’s…… MORE
Jimmy Kimmel rounded up some of his music-loving chums for another installment of his popular late-night bit, Mean Tweets: Music Edition 5. The premise is simple—and hilarious—as artists from all genres of music read unflattering tweets about themselves. Check out the new clip, which features Luke Bryan, Luke Combs, Gwen Stefani, The Chainsmokers, Tyga, Imagine…… MORE
Dan Smyers and Shay Mooney of Dan + Shay celebrated 100 million Spotify streams of their hit single, “Tequila,” with a special recording session at Nashville’s Sound Stage Studios. During the session, the duo recorded a new version of “Tequila,” as well as a cover of Lady Gaga’s 2016 Top 5 single, “Million Reasons.” Both…… MORE
Chris Janson will hit the road this fall for his Waitin’ on 5 Tour. The 19-date headlining tour kicks off on Oct. 12 in Memphis and makes additional stops in Kansas City, Los Angeles, Las Vegas and more. Three of the concerts will be acoustic performances. Tickets are on sale now. Waitin’ on 5 Tour…… MORE
George Strait will return to T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas for two shows on Feb. 1 and 2 with special guest Ashley McBryde. The Super Bowl weekend shows will George’s 21st and 22nd “Strait to Vegas” concerts, which initially started in 2016. George has used a number of supporting acts along the way, including Robert…… MORE
Before the American Music Awards kicked off in Los Angeles on Oct. 9, many country stars walked the red carpet outside the Microsoft Theater, including Carrie Underwood, Thomas Rhett, Kane Brown, Kelsea Ballerini, Florida Georgia Line and more. Take a look at 17 of our favorite photos, courtesy of O’Connor/AFF-USA.com. photos by O\’Connor/AFF-USA.com… MORE
Kane Brown was country music’s biggest winner at the 2018 American Music Awards on Oct. 9 at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles. Kane took home three trophies, including Favorite Male Artist – Country, Favorite Album – Country and Favorite Song – Country. Carrie Underwood copped the award for Favorite Female Artist – Country, while…… MORE
Luke Bryan’s 5th annual Crash My Playa concerts on January 23–26 in Riviera Maya, Mexico, are taking shape with the announcement of headliner Thomas Rhett and performers Dustin Lynch and Lauren Alaina. TR and Lauren will be making their first appearances at Crash My Playa, while Dustin will return for the fifth time. “So excited…… MORE
The Grand Ole Opry paid homage to icon Ray Charles on Oct. 8 with a special showcase that was hosted by Darius Rucker and featured performances by Darius, Cam, Brett Eldredge, Ronnie Milsap, Lukas Nelson, LeAnn Rimes, Allen Stone, Travis Tritt, Charlie Wilson, Leela James, Jessie Key, Chris Young and Boyz II Men. The night’s performances…… MORE
