Close observers of country music were of two minds when “Redneck Woman,” Gretchen Wilson’s first single, went No. 1 on May 29, 2004, where it would remain for five weeks. But Wilson had the... Read more
CMT Music Awards: A History Quiz
Test your knowledge of the all things CMT Music Awards with our brand-new trivia game! Read more
Ram Jam: Artists to Watch, CMT Block Party Presented by Wendy’s, CMT Crossroads and CMT Sweat with Barry’s Bootcamp return for the 2019 CMT Music Awards. Read more
Had he lived, Donald Eugene Lytle, a.k.a. Johnny Paycheck, would have been celebrating his 81st birthday Friday (May 31). Read more
CMT Music Awards: Keith Urban, Little Big Town, Luke Combs, Zac Brown Band Among Second Round Performers
The latest performers joining the night include Keith Urban, hosts Little Big Town, two-time nominee Luke Combs, Zac Brown Band, Brandi Carlile, Tanya Tucker, Thomas Rhett, Trombone Shorty,... Read more
Five at Five: Four Must-See CMT Music Awards Collabs + Tim McGraw’s Big Catch
Four Must-See CMT Music Awards Collabs; Tim McGraw’s Big Catch; John Prine Signs Kelsey Waldon Live; Chris Stapleton and Morgane Stapleton Introduce Baby Boy; Read more
CMT Music Awards: Keith Urban, Little Big Town, Luke Combs, Zac Brown Band Among Second Round Performers
The latest performers joining the night include Keith Urban, hosts Little Big Town, two-time nominee Luke Combs, Zac Brown Band, Brandi Carlile, Tanya Tucker, Thomas Rhett, Trombone Shorty,... Read more
Lauren Alaina announces her very first headlining tour, the “That Girl Was Me” Tour kicking on Sept. 14 in Columbia, Missouri. Read more
Five at Five: Birthday Boy Hank Jr., Maren in Manchester, a Midland Engagement and More
Hot topics in country music for May 28 include Hank Jr.’s birthday celebration, Lauren Alaina’s headlining tour announcement, Eric Church’s CMA Fest return to Nissan Stadiu... Read more
In the years since, McGraw has scored 26 more No. 1s, the most prominent of which was “Live Like You Were Dying” in 2004 — exactly a decade after his first triumph. Read more