Carrie Underwood, Brad Paisley return as hosts of 48th Annual CMA Awards

Randy Travis ready for release of new 'Influence Vol. 2' CD

Kenny Rogers interviews live as part of Country Music Hall of Fame exhibit event

 

Lady Antebellum earns inclusion in the Georgia Music Hall of Fame this fall

The Band Perry lead vocalist Kimberly weds Texas Rangers catcher J. P. Arencibia

Country artist Elizabeth Lyons chats about her new summer singles with Examiner

Country artist Elizabeth Lyons chats about her 

new summer singles with Examiner

Creators of 'Super Xtar' focus on creating 1st worldwide, online talent contest

Creators of 'Super Xtar' focus on creating 

first worldwide, online talent contest

Country-meets-hip-hop artist Demun Jones gears for solo CD's release

Country-meets-hip-hop artist Demun Jones 

gears for solo album's June 10 release 

Daphne Willis collaborates with John Oates on new 'Live To Try' CD

Daphne Willis collaborates with John Oates 

on new 13-song 'Live To Try' release

Kristin Bell returns for third consecutive year as host of the CMT Music Awards

Kristin Bell returns for third consecutive 

year as host of the CMT Music Awards

Country star Lisa Matassa shares what's in her purse with Examiner readers

Country star Lisa Matassa shares what's in her purse with Examiner readers

 

Country hit-maker Jamie O'Neal returns to the studio to deliver new 'Eternal' CD

Country hit-maker Jamie O'Neal returns to the studio to deliver new 'Eternal' CD

Bellamy Brothers' new 'Boobs' video, single augments the duo's fan base

Bellamy Brothers' new 'Boobs' video, 

single augments the duo's fan base

Country newcomer Steven Padilla slates open album-release party in Nashville

Country newcomer Steven Padilla slates 

open album-release party in Nashville

Radney Foster unveils his first album of new music in five years

Radney Foster unveils his first album 

of new music in five years

The Band Perry readies to crank up new 'Chainsaw' video for fans

The Band Perry readies to crank up 

new 'Chainsaw' video for fans

Country newcomer Lizzie Sider earns HateBraker Hero status

Country newcomer Lizzie Sider earns HateBraker Hero status

First leg of Jason Aldean's sold-out 'Burn It Down Tour' gets raves, rolls on

First leg of Jason Aldean's sold-out 'Burn It Down Tour' gets raves, rolls on

Red-dirt alert: Medicine Stone fest returns to Diamondhead Resort in Oklahoma

Red-dirt alert: Medicine Stone fest returns to Diamondhead Resort in Oklahoma

The Band Perry earns 2014 CMT Music Awards nods, multi-platinum single

The Band Perry earns 2014 CMT Music Awards nods, multi-platinum single

Joe Ely becomes newest member of Lone Star Music Hall of Fame

Joe Ely becomes newest member of Lone Star Music Hall of Fame

Marshall Tucker Band set to launch CMA Music Festival for 2nd consecutive year

Marshall Tucker Band set to launch CMA Music Festival for 2nd consecutive year

Michael Martin Murphey guests on NPR's 'Mountain Stage' program

Michael Martin Murphey guests on NPR's 

'Mountain Stage' program May 9

Country's Granger Smith walks for the troops, slates Boot Walk concert

Country's Granger Smith walks for the troops, slates Boot Walk concert

Founding member of Tennessee Mafia Jug Band succumbs to cancer

Founding member of Tennessee Mafia Jug Band succumbs to cancer

First tribute CD for the late Ted Hawkins is labor of love for its creators

First tribute CD for the late Ted Hawkins is labor of love for its creators

Stormy weather doesn't deter Christmas 4 Kids tournament celebs and golfers

Stormy weather doesn't deter Christmas 4 Kids tournament celebs and golfers

Loni Anderson, daughter guest on 'The Doctors' to discuss autoimmune disease

Loni Anderson, daughter guest on 'The Doctors' 

to discuss autoimmune disease

Crystal Gayle 'When I Dream' exhibit opens at the Country Music Hall of Fame

Crystal Gayle 'When I Dream' exhibit opens May 2 at the Country Music Hall of Fame

Country artist Jason Sturgeon expands his brand to the beef-jerky business

Country artist Jason Sturgeon expands his brand to the beef-jerky business

Tracy Lawrence, David Ball and more confirm for Christmas 4 Kids golf event

Tracy Lawrence, David Ball and more confirm for Christmas 4 Kids golf event

Sherry Lynn's new 'Girls Will Be Girls' video debuts on CMT.com

Sherry Lynn's new 'Girls Will Be Girls' video debuts on CMT.com

Journalism Writing: News Values 101 with Dr. Lisa L. Rollins

Kenny Rogers career of five decades becomes a hall of fame exhibit

Kenny Rogers career of five decades 
becomes a hall of fame exhibit

Music insiders express outrage that killer of Hee Haw's Stringbean up for parole

Music insiders express outrage that killer 

of Hee Haw's Stringbean and his wife up for parole

Examiner announces its 'Top 5 Female Country Newcomers' of 2014

Examiner announces its 'Top 5 Female Country Newcomers' of 2014

Hit-makers Joey and Rory welcome a new baby, ready to release new CD

Hit-makers Joey and Rory welcome a new baby, ready to release new CD

Hall of fame reps reveal more details about Miranda Lambert's exhibit

Hall of fame reps reveal more details 

about Miranda Lambert's exhibit

Dr. Phil talks with the biological mother of severely malnourished 5-year-old

Dr. Phil talks with the biological mother 

of severely malnourished 5-year-old

Ronnie Milsap, Mac Wiseman, Hank Cochran gain Country Music Hall of Fame status

Ronnie Milsap, Mac Wiseman, Hank Cochran 

gain Country Music Hall of Fame status

Rachele Lynae unveils her debut country CD, with Jamie O'Neal producing

Rachele Lynae unveils her debut country CD, 

with Jamie O'Neal producing

Jessie James Decker has a new baby and a new hit EP, 'Comin' Home'

Jessie James Decker has a new baby 

and a new hit EP, 'Comin' Home'

Grammy-nominated James House set to release first new CD in more than a decade

Grammy-nominated James House set to release 

first new CD in more than a decade

Own a piece of hit-music history: Bobby G. Rice's publishing company for sale

Own a piece of hit-music history: Bobby G. Rice's publishing company for sale

Journalism Writing; Attribution 101 with Dr. Lisa L. Rollins

Newcomer Lizzie Sider revs up to sing national anthem at NHRA Spring Nationals

Newcomer Lizzie Sider revs up to sing national anthem at NHRA Spring Nationals

George Jones' widow plans April 26 memorial that's open to the public

George Jones' widow plans April 26 memorial and tree planting that's open to the public

 

MerleFest teams with Music City Roots for April 23 artist showcase at Loveless Cafe

Luke Bryan, Lee Greenwood & more wow audience at Charlie Daniels' event

Luke Bryan, Lee Greenwood & more wow audience at Charlie Daniels' event