Nashville notes: Chase Matthew’s Opry debut + Terri Clark to the Canadian Music Hall of Fame

Up-and-comer Chase Matthew made his Grand Ole Opry debut Wednesday, March 14. One of Warner Music Nashville's newest artists, Chase performed his songs "Born for This" and "County Line." Country music's Little Big Town, Lady A and LeAnn Rimes join the lineup of artists honoring the Beach Boys in the upcoming CBS television special, A Grammy Salute... Read More.

Watch Parker McCollum duet with Catie Offerman backstage at the Ryman

What do you get when you put two singing Texans in a room backstage? An impromptu performance, of course. Just before taking the Ryman Auditorium stage for Universal Music Group Nashville's industry showcase, label mates and Texas natives Parker McCollum and Catie Offerman decided to sing a duet of "Don’t Do It... Read More.

Jackson Dean wanted his debut album out before touring

Fast-rising newcomer Jackson Dean knew that he wanted a full-length album released before he went on tour. That's why he made that known to his now-label home Big Machine Records prior to signing a recording contract with them. “It was a really big part of signing a record... Read More.

Morgan Evans announces new song, “On My Own Again”

Morgan Evans is slated to release a new song, "On My Own Again," on Friday, March 17. Composed by Morgan with Zach Kale, Geoff Warburton and producer Chris DeStefano, the track is the follow-up to his 2022 viral single, "Over For You." Though not much is known about the song yet, a... Read More.

Check out the first round of performers at the 2023 CMT Music Awards

The first round of performers for the 2023 CMT Music Awards has been revealed.Blake Shelton, Carly Pearce, Cody Johnson, Keith Urban, co-host Kelsea Ballerini and Lainey Wilson are slated to perform, alongside earlier-announced superstars Carrie Underwood, co-host Kane Brown and his wife, Katelyn Brown.  Additional performers and presenters will be unveiled in the coming weeks.