The Country Music Association announced Reba McEntire and Darius Rucker will host the 54th annual CMA Awards on Nov. 11. The show will air live from the Music City Center in downtown Nashville at 8 p.m. ET. “I’m thrilled to be back hosting the CMA Awards and even more thrilled that I get to share…… MORE
Carrie Underwood released her first-ever Christmas album, My Gift, on Sept. 25. The 11-song album features a combination of beloved traditional favorites, such as “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas,” “Silent Night” and “Away in the Manger,” as well as original material, including “Sweet Baby Jesus” and “Let There Be Peace.” Penned by Ralph Blane…… MORE
Dolly Parton released her new holiday album, A Holly Dolly Christmas, on Oct. 2. The 12-song collection features several holiday standards, such as “Pretty Paper,” “I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus,” “Holly Jolly Christmas” and more, as well as six original tunes that Dolly penned, including “Cuddle Up, Cozy Down Christmas,” which features Michael Bublé. The…… MORE
![Chris Janson Celebrates Working Hard & Playing Hard in New Video for “Waitin’ on 5” [Watch]](https://cdn.socast.io/6616/sites/737/2020/10/02105824/Chris-Janson-TA.jpg#aqua_resizer_image_not_local)
Chris Janson dropped a hard-working video for his new single, “Waitin’ on 5.” Penned by Chris, Craig Wiseman, Shy Carter and Tommy Cecil, “Waitin’ on 5” is featured on Chris’ 2019 album, Real Friends, which produced No. 1 hits “Good Vibes” and “Done.” The new clip, which was directed by Sam Siske at Highland Rim…… MORE
![Eric Church Pursues Passion in New Song, “Hell of a View” [Listen]](https://cdn.socast.io/6616/sites/737/2020/10/02102045/Eric-Church-JS.jpg#aqua_resizer_image_not_local)
Eric Church dropped a new song, “Hell of a View,” on Oct. 2. Penned by Eric, Casey Beathard and Monty Criswell, “Hell of a View” follows the recent release of “Crazyland,” “Bad Mother Trucker” and current Top 25 single, “Stick That in Your Country Song.” “Hell of a View” finds Eric crooning about chasing your…… MORE
Singer/songwriter Mac Davis, who died on Sept. 29 at age 78 following complications from heart surgery, will be laid to rest on Oct. 5 during a private family ceremony in Lubbock, Texas. The burial will be closed to the public, but fans and media are welcome to view the motorcade on Mac Davis Blvd. and…… MORE
![Maren Morris Releases New Protest Song & Video, “Better Than We Found It” [Watch]](https://cdn.socast.io/6616/sites/737/2020/10/02092016/Maren-Morris-TCD.jpg#aqua_resizer_image_not_local)
Maren Morris released a new protest song, “Better Than We Found It,” on Oct. 2, as well as an accompanying video. Penned by Maren, Jessie Jo Dillon, Jimmy Robbins and Laura Veltz and produced by Greg Kurstin, “Better Than We Found It” finds Maren singing the chorus: “When time turns this moment to dust /…… MORE
In celebration of the 25th anniversary of her 1995 album, The Woman in Me, Shania Twain released a new box set, The Woman in Me: Diamond Edition, on Oct. 2. The album features a newly remastered version of The Woman in Me, previously unreleased tracks and live recordings. The album is available in two- or…… MORE
![Cody Johnson & Reba McEntire Team Up for New Duet, “Dear Rodeo” [Listen]](https://cdn.socast.io/6616/sites/737/2020/10/02072411/Reba-Cody-Johnson.jpg#aqua_resizer_image_not_local)
In rodeo parlance, Cody Johnson and Reba McEntire are team roping. Cody and Reba have joined forces for a new duet, “Dear Rodeo.” Penned by Cody and Dan Couch, the original version of “Dear Rodeo” is featured on Cody’s 2019 major-label debut album, Ain’t Nothing To It. The tune is a personal one for Cody,…… MORE
The Oak Ridge Boys—Joe Bonsall, Duane Allen, William Lee Golden and Richard Sterban—are getting a jump on the Christmas season by announcing a 29-day residency at Nashville’s Opryland Resort. The Oaks’ Christmas in Tennessee residency will run from Nov. 20 to Dec. 25. The dinner show includes a holiday meal prepared by the resort’s culinary…… MORE
