From nominations and notes to performers and presenters, here’s everything a country music fan needs to know about the 2017 Grammys on Sunday, Feb. 12. The Notes Date: Feb. 12 Location: Staples Center in LA Time: 8 p.m ET Channel: CBS Live Stream: CBS.com Host: James Corden Non-Televised Awards: Grammy.com at 3:30 p.m. ET Country…… MORE
While Kix Brooks is vacationing halfway across the world, the superstar asked his friends from Little Big Town—Karen Fairchild, Jimi Westbrook, Kimberly Schlapman and Phillip Sweet—to cover for him as host of American Country Countdown this upcoming weekend (Feb. 10-12). The Grammy-winning quartet was more than happy to oblige. “This is the way that people…… MORE
Everybody loves Little Big Town—not just as musicians, but as human beings. There I’ve said it. They are known in the industry as some of the nicest people you’d ever want to meet, so it’s understandable that there would be high demand to catch their recently announced residency at the Ryman—Little Big Town at the…… MORE
The Recording Academy just upped its country cred with the announcement that Little Big Town and Sturgill Simpson will perform at the 59th Grammy Awards on Feb. 12. Two-time Grammy winners Little Big Town and Sturgill, who is nominated for Album of the Year and Best Country Album for A Sailor’s Guide to Earth, join…… MORE
Controversy can be a double-edged sword in country music. On the one hand, some spirited conversation about a song or album can elevate an artist’s profile, particularly in our present on-demand world. On the other, there’s a real risk of being banished from radio. Here are 10 of country music’s most controversial tunes, in order…… MORE
Blake Shelton, Carrie Underwood and Little Big Town took home trophies at the People’s Choice Awards last night (Jan. 18). Blake became the first country artist ever to win the People’s Choice Award in the all-genre Favorite Album category, where his 2016 album, If I’m Honest, knocked off Rihanna’s Anti, Ariana Grande’s Dangerous Woman, Beyoncé’s…… MORE
Over the weekend, Little Big Town added some “magic” to the most magical place on earth. The fabulous foursome made the day of some Ohio students from Wadsworth High School when they made a surprise appearance at the Disney Performing Arts workshop at Saratoga Springs Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Fla., to share some inspiring…… MORE
Congratulations are going out to Little Big Town’s Kimberly Schlapman and her husband Stephen, who welcomed a new addition to the family — a new daughter Dolly Grace. Just this morning (Jan. 12), Kimberly broke the surprise news on her twitter page with a photo of her new bundle of joy. “The New Year brought…… MORE
Before the kickoff to the 2017 College Football National Championship game last night (Jan. 9) in Tampa, Fla., Little Big Town had the honor of performing the national anthem. The country music quartet performed a beautiful a cappella anthem in front of more than 74,000 people in attendance and the millions watching at home. Check…… MORE
Congratulations are in order for Little Big Town’s Karen Fairchild and Jimi Westbrook who have added a new member to the Westbrook family. The couple and their son, Elijah, added a brand-new puppy, Honey Westbrook, to their crew. Honey, who looks to be a golden doodle, was introduced by Karen on her Twitter page (@KarenFairchild)…… MORE
