At Last, James Otto Scores No. 1 Song
Raise your glasses -- whether convivial or corrective -- to James Otto as he scores his first No. 1 Billboard single with "Just Got Started Lovin' You." It's been a long haul for the tall singer. He first visited the country chart in 2002 with "The
John Michael Montgomery Enters Substance Abuse Rehab
John Michael Montgomery has voluntarily checked himself into a rehabilitation treatment center for substance abuse, due to severe anxiety attacks and sleep disorder, his management company said Friday (May 9).
Sugarland's Jennifer Nettles Gives Credit to Eddie's Attic
DECATUR, Ga. -- As one of the breakout country bands of the last few years, Sugarland can easily draw thousands of people to their high-energy concerts. But back in the day, Jennifer Nettles would finesse her singer-songwriter skills at a very laidback ba
NASHVILLE SKYLINE: Remembering Eddy Arnold
As remarkable as the late Eddy Arnold's country music career was, his lasting legacy will be that he made the world safe for country pop music. His enormous success with a smooth brand of mellow songs won over pop and country audiences alike and took the
Singer Jerry Wallace Dies in California
Funeral services will be held Friday (May 9) in Corona, Calif., for singer Jerry Wallace, who scored a No. 1 country hit in 1972 with "If You Leave Me Tonight I'll Cry."
Country Music Hall of Fame Member Eddy Arnold Dies at Age 89
Country Music Hall of Fame member Eddy Arnold died early Thursday morning (May 8) at NHC Place, an assisted living facility near Nashville at age 89. His wife of 66 years, Sally Gayhart Arnold, died in March while he was recovering in a Nashville hospital
Book Excerpt: Willie Nelson: An Epic Life
"When I came to Nashville, the people I hung out with were serious songwriters, none of whom were successful yet," said Kris Kristofferson. "Willie was the hero of the soulful set -- the people who were in the business because they loved the soul of count
ACM Honoring Brenda Lee, Oaks, Conway Twitty, Porter Wagoner With Pioneer Awards
Brenda Lee, the Oak Ridge Boys and the late Conway Twitty and Porter Wagoner have been named as this year's recipients of the Academy of Country Music's Cliffie Stone Pioneer Award. Additionally, Dick Clark will receive the ACM's Jim Reeves International
James Otto Rattles the Charts With a No. 1 Single
James Otto titled his new album Sunset Man, but he could have just as aptly dubbed it Persistent Man. The album has been nearly five years in the making, during which time Otto saw the careers of his buddies Big & Rich and Gretchen Wilso
Kellie Pickler Goes to Washington
Kellie Pickler will sing Wednesday afternoon (May 7) on the west lawn of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., as part of the AARP GrandRally, an event targeting grandfamilies -- grandparents raising their grandchildren.
Country Superstars, Good Vibes Ride Shotgun at California's Stagecoach Festival
INDIO, Calif. -- If I could sum up Stagecoach 2008 with just one lyric, I'd choose this one: "I want to sleep with you in the desert tonight with a billion stars all around." Of course, that's from the Eagles' "Peaceful Easy Feeling," and that iconic Cali
Kenny Chesney Performing During Sturgis Bike Week
Kenny Chesney will perform Aug. 6 in Sturgis, S.D., as one of the headliners during Sturgis Bike Week, one of the biggest motorcycle rallies in the world.
CMT Partners With People for TV Special
CMT has partnered with People magazine for a TV special to coincide with the magazine's upcoming country music issue.
HOT DISH: Love, Life and Good Friends
Good friends joined in the celebrating of the wedding of the wonderful and much-loved Renee Bell and Shane Bortscheller in Nashville. Renee is senior vice president of A&R at Sony BMG Nashville, and Shane is Brad Paisley's pilot.
George Strait Commands Both Billboard Charts
George Strait owns both Billboard country charts this time around as his single, "I Saw God Today," spends its second week at No. 1, and his album, Troubadour, reclaims the peak position it lost last week to Lady Antebellum.
The Eagles Take It Easy at Stagecoach Festival's Opening Night
The Eagles headlined the first night of the Stagecoach country music festival on Friday night (May 2) in Indio, Calif. Although the band began their extensive set with four new songs (including the hit, "How Long"), they eventually rolled out many of thei
CMT Insider Interview: Kenny Chesney Talks About His Injury
"My foot looked like it had a baseball on it," Kenny Chesney said Thursday (May 1) during an interview with CMT Insider host Katie Cook. "But it's better now. It's getting better. It's black and blue."
Eagles, Fogerty and Yearwood Kick Off Stagecoach Festival
The Eagles, John Fogerty and Trisha Yearwood will headline Friday night (May 2) during the first day of Stagecoach, a country music festival running through Sunday in Indio, Calif. Rascal Flatts, Dierks Bentley, Dwight Yoakam, Taylor Swift and a reunion o
