On July 29, country music’s biggest stars will come together at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena for a live concert event, “Toby Keith: American Icon.” The special event will air on NBC Wednesday, August 28, from 8-10pm ET/PT. Luke Bryan, Eric Church, Ashley McBryde, Parker McCollum, Jelly Roll, Darius Rucker, Carrie Underwood, …
Read More »Additional Performers Announced For 59th ACM Awards
Today, the Academy of Country Music revealed the latest lineup of superstar performances and exclusive collaborations set to take the stage at the 59th Academy of Country Music Awards. Hosted by 16-time ACM Award-winning entertainment icon, Reba McEntire, the ACM Awards will be broadcast live from Ford Center at The …
Read More »2024 Class Of Music Teachers Of Excellence Revealed
The CMA Foundation, the philanthropic arm of the Country Music Association, has revealed its 2024 class of Music Teachers of Excellence, representing a distinguished group of music educators from across the country who are making the greatest impact on their students and communities. This morning, in celebration of Teacher Appreciation …
Read More »Big Machine Signs George Birge To Exclusive Co-Publishing Deal
Big Machine Music (BMM), a subsidiary of HYBE America, announced today the signing of artist/songwriter George Birge to an exclusive co-publishing agreement. Birge officially joins BMM’s roster of hit writers including Jessie Jo Dillon, Brett Young, Laura Veltz, Matt Dragstrem, Ryan Hurd and Geoff Warburton, among others. “George’s hit trajectory …
Read More »CMA Fest Announces Initial 2024 Lineup
The Country Music Association announced the initial lineup for the 51st CMA Fest in downtown Nashville Thursday through Sunday, June 6-9. GET TICKETS HERE! The nightly shows at Nissan Stadium will see some of the biggest stars in Country Music, including Kelsea Ballerini, Brothers Osborne, Luke Bryan, Jordan Davis, HARDY, …
Read More »WATCH: George Birge’s “Cowboy Songs”
RECORDS Nashville artist-songwriter George Birge released the official music video for his new single “Cowboy Songs” today, arriving as the new track hits Country radio airwaves nationwide. “Cowboy Songs” clip captures the dusky, electrifying essence of a stormy new power anthem, co-written by Birge as the follow-up to first #1 …
Read More »George Birge Celebrates His First Number One
It was a milestone celebration for rising country star George Birge as ASCAP, along with BMI and SESAC, hosted a #1 party for his first career chart-topper, “Mind On You,” last night at Barstool Nashville. Written by Birge, Jaron Boyer (SESAC), Michael Tyler (SESAC) and Colt Ford (BMI), and produced …
Read More »Cattle Country Music Festival Tickets, Lineup, 3 Day Pass!
Cattle Country Fest 2025 > Get Tickets! April 10-12 Cattle Country Fest Grounds in Gonzales, Texas. The lineup includes headliner Parker McCollum, Nickelback (more headliners TBA) + Tanya Tucker, Clint Black, Wyatt Flores, Gretchen Wilson, Chase Rice, Clay Walker, Reckless Kelly, Aaron Watson, Pecos & The Rooftops, 49 Winchester, Giovannie …
Read More »Nashville’s New Year’s Eve Show Doubles Viewership
CBS’ “New Year’s Eve Live: Nashville’s Big Bash” had more viewers than ever across the nation doubling viewership from last year. The show is 2023’s #1 country program of the year––followed by the CMA’s (6.84m), CMT’s (5.64m) as well as “CMA Fest” (3.65m), “People’s Choice Country Awards” (3.90m), NBC’s “Christmas …
Read More »George Birge Scores His First Country Radio #1
RECORDS Nashville artist-songwriter George Birge just scored his first ever Country radio #1 with debut single, “Mind On You.” Co-written by the Texas native with Jaron Boyer, Michael Tyler and Colt Ford, the hypnotic late-night anthem tops the Country Aircheck/Mediabase Country Airplay chart this week – and alongside other accolades, …
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