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Watch Florida Georgia Line’s Brian Kelley Lead ‘No More Chemo’ Song for St. Jude Patient
Florida Georgia Line's Brian Kelley made a "No More Chemo" party even more memorable for one special St. Jude patient.
Country Cares Today: Artists, Former St. Jude Kids Share Stories, Champion the Cause
First-time and returning artists flocked to Memphis, Tenn., in January for the 30th anniversary of Country Cares, and former St. Jude patients shared their stories.
Luke Bryan, Kacey Musgraves and More in 2019 RodeoHouston Lineup
The rumors were true!
LoCash’s Positive Music Is a ‘Tip of the Hat’ to Their Outlook on Life
"[Songs about heartbreak] don't make the album, for some reason. All the positive songs make our album ..."
Keith Urban and Nicole Kidman Steal the Show at 2018 ARIA Awards [PICTURES]
Also, who knew Keith Urban was such a comedian?!
Shania Twain Calls for Diversity, Gender Equality in Country Music
"If you're good enough, genuinely, as a talent, I don't care what you are. As long as you're a human being, the rest doesn't matter."
Lady Antebellum Say Next Record Will Be ‘a Little Meatier … Riskier’
"We honestly have a pile of close to 50-55 songs that we've written right now that we're starting to look at ..."
Maren Morris Receives CMT’s Next Women of Country 2018 Impact Award
Plus, CMT unveiled its 2019 Next Women of Country, as well as the 2019 Next Women of Country Tour, headlined by Cassadee Pope.
Brett Young: CMA Awards Nod Is ‘Validating in a Different Way’
Young knows it's a cliche to say he's honored to be nominated, but it's the truth.
Interview: Jerrod Niemann Hopes to Unite Listeners With Patriotic Anthem ‘Old Glory’
"You could delete me from the scenario. I felt this message was one that needed to be heard."
Darius Rucker, Chris Young, Cam + More Salute Ray Charles at the Grand Ole Opry [PICTURES]
'An Opry Salute to Ray Charles' was all about bridging gaps between different kinds of performers, and different kinds of music.
Luke Combs Says Success Hasn’t Changed How His Family Treats Him
"I try not to talk about music. If it comes up, it's fine, but most of the time, we just hang out ..."