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
The Academy of Country Music revealed today (Feb. 9) the musical lineup and additional fan events for the 5th annual Party for a Cause in Las Vegas, March 30–April 2. The four-day country music smorgasbord culminates with the 52nd annual ACM Awards on April 2 in Las Vegas. The Week Vegas Goes Country will feature…… MORE
Kenny Chesney has added his name to the list of attendees (he’s not performing) for the 9th annual T.J. Martell Foundation Nashville Honors Gala on Feb. 27 at the Omni Hotel. Kenny will join previously announced attendees George Strait, Charlie Daniels, Brad Paisley, Kelsea Ballerini, Frankie Ballard, Tommy Shaw of Styx and Nashville actress Clare…… MORE
Kelsea Ballerini had an exciting Monday (Feb. 6). In addition to announcing that she will be performing at the Grammy Awards on Feb. 12—where she is nominated for Best New Artist—Kelsea made her debut on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, where she performed her current single, “Yeah Boy.” The tune, which Kelsea co-penned with…… MORE
Kelsea Ballerini wasn’t joking when she said she was taking a two week break from social media back in January. “The Love Me Like You Mean It” singer announced her hiatus from social media outlets, including Instagram, Snapchat, Twitter and Facebook, on Jan. 19 to focus on writing, recording and completing her sophomore album. During…… MORE
Nickelodeon announced its Kids’ Choice Awards yesterday (Feb. 2) and just one country star picked up a nomination: Kelsea Ballerini earned a nod in the Favorite New Artist category where she will compete against The Chainsmokers, Daya, Lukas Graham, Solange, Rae Sremmund, Hailee Steinfeld and Twenty One Pilots. The only other country-related nomination was in…… MORE
If you’re not planning to go to Las Vegas this year to catch one of George Strait’s 10 shows, your chances of seeing King George perform in 2017 are few and far between. However, Nashville happens to be one of those rare locales. George will perform at the 9th annual T.J. Martell Foundation Nashville Honors…… MORE
If you follow Kelsea Ballerini’s every move on social media, you might be at a loss for the next two weeks. Country’s current “It” girl has announced that she is taking a break from social media outlets, including Instagram, Snapchat, Twitter and Facebook, to put her creative inspiration to good use. The “Yeah Boy” singer…… MORE
In the final revelation of its week-long rollout of new exhibits in 2017, the Country Music Hall of Fame announced today (Jan. 13) that its new American Currents exhibit will open on March 17, 2017, and run though March 2018. The exhibit will provide an annual up-to-date snapshot of the state of country music, featuring…… MORE
During her visit to the Grand Ole Opry on Oct. 30, 2016, Kelsea Ballerini taped a special Opry 360° performance of her new single, “Yeah Boy,” which is currently No. 24 on Billboard’s Country Airplay chart. Backstage in the Opry’s Women of Country dressing room, Kelsea addresses viewers before belting out “Yeah Boy,” a tune…… MORE
