Suzy Bogguss and the Glengarry Elementary Singers put the finishing touches on their performance for the Jan. 31 Keep the Music Playing All Star's Concert to be held at the Schermerhorn Symphony Center. Bogguss and the group will perform two songs from her latest project, American Folk Songbook. The CD and companion songbook were created to help educate a new generation of fans about the classic American folk tradition.   Hosted ... Read more

Three was the lucky number at the annual CMA Songwriters Luncheon with the presentation of the CMA Triple Play Awards, which honor songwriters who pen three chart-topping hits in a 12 month period. “This occasion affords CMA the opportunity to honor true creators,” said CMA Board President-Elect Troy Tomlinson, President and CEO, Sony/ATV Music Publishing Nashville. “These exceptional songwriters begin every song with a blank page. They proceed to create ... Read more

Presented by BMI and CMA, the Songwriters Series Features Country Music Hall of Fame Member Bill Anderson; CMA Award Winner Clint Black; and  Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame Member Bob DiPiero The Country Music Association’s popular CMA Songwriters Series is coming to the U.K. and Ireland for the first time and dates have been announced for London, Belfast, and Dublin. The international tour will be known as CMA & BMI ... Read more

Luke Bryan, Eric Church, Faith Hill, reigning CMA Vocal Group of the Year Lady Antebellum, Brad Paisley, Rascal Flatts, and Zac Brown Band have joined the performance lineup for the Nightly Concerts at LP Field during 2012 CMA Music Festival. The event that USA Today calls "the crown jewel of Country Music festivals" will once again take over downtown Nashville for four days this summer, Thursday-Sunday, June 7-10, 2012. 2011 ... Read more

Music City's finest student musicians will once again take to the Schermerhorn Symphony Center's  stage during CMA's Third Annual Keep the Music Playing All Stars Concert on Tuesday, Jan. 31 (6:30 PM/CT). Hosted by RCA recording artist and two-time CMA Award nominee Chris Young, CMA's Keep the Music Playing All Stars Concert will honor several of the brightest music groups from Metro Nashville Public Schools that have benefited from CMA's ... Read more

The Country Music Association’s very popular CMA Songwriters Series is coming to the U.K. and Ireland for the first time with special performances in February 2012 scheduled for Belfast, and Dublin, CMA Chief Executive Officer Steve Moore announced today. The international tour will be known as CMA & BMI Present the CMA Songwriter Series. “The CMA Songwriter Series began in 2005 in New York and has expanded to cities across ... Read more

2011 CMA Award winners Jason Aldean and The Band Perry have joined the performance lineup for the Nightly Concerts at LP Field during 2012 CMA Music Festival. The event that USA Today calls "the crown jewel of Country Music festivals" will once again take over downtown Nashville for four days this summer, Thursday-Sunday, June 7-10, 2012. Five-time CMA Award winner Carrie Underwood was previously announced as performing at the legendary ... Read more

Two-Hour Special, Hosted for the Second Year by Jennifer Nettles of Sugarland, Features Interviews with Artists and their Families and Performances of Holiday Classics by Lauren Alaina, Amy Grant, Faith Hill, Little Big Town, Martina McBride, Scotty McCreery, Kellie Pickler, Rascal Flatts, Darius Rucker, Brian Setzer with Special Guest Brad Paisley, Sugarland, Keith Urban, and Vince Gill with Miss Piggy! NASHVILLE – “CMA Country Christmas,” hosted for the second year ... Read more

With help of special guest guitarist Brad Paisley, legendary American guitarist, singer, and songwriter Brian Setzer will put his twist on Christmas favorites "Sleigh Ride" and "Boogie Woogie Santa Claus" during "CMA Country Christmas," airing tomorrow (9:00-11:00 PM/ET) on the ABC Television Network.   Sugarland's Jennifer Nettles will host the two-hour holiday extravaganza with performances from "American Idol" runner up Lauren Alaina, Amy Grant, Faith Hill, Little Big Town, Martina McBride, ... Read more

Country Music’s biggest stars share their family traditions and treasured holiday memories on “CMA Country Christmas,” which airs Thursday, Dec. 1 (9:00-11:00 PM/ET) on the ABC Television Network.   Hosted for the second year by Jennifer Nettles of Sugarland, the special includes performances from “American Idol” runner up Lauren Alaina, Amy Grant, Faith Hill, Little Big Town, Martina McBride, “American Idol” winner Scotty McCreery, Kellie Pickler, Rascal Flatts, Darius Rucker, ... Read more

Following her long awaited comeback on "The 45th Annual CMA Awards," former CMA Female Vocalist of the Year Faith Hill brought the crowd to its feet with an a cappella rendition of "Little Drummer Boy" during the taping for "CMA Country Christmas." The two-hour special hosted by Jennifer Nettles of Sugarland, airing Thursday, Dec. 1 (9:00-11:00 PM/ET) on the ABC Television Network.   The holiday showcase features performances from "American Idol" ... Read more

The Country Music Association’s very popular CMA Songwriters Series is coming to the U.K. and Ireland for the first time with special performances in February 2012 scheduled for Belfast and Dublin, CMA Chief Executive Officer Steve Moore announced today. The international tour will be known as CMA & BMI Present the CMA Songwriter Series. “The CMA Songwriter Series began in 2005 in New York and has expanded to cities across ... Read more

Kellie Pickler and a bevy of dancing elves rock the stage when she performs "Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree" during "CMA Country Christmas," airing Thursday, Dec. 1 (9:00-11:00 PM/ET) on the ABC Television Network.   Sugarland's Jennifer Nettles hosts the two-hour holiday extravaganza, which also includes performances from "American Idol" runner up Lauren Alaina, Amy Grant, Faith Hill, Little Big Town, Martina McBride, "American Idol" winner Scotty McCreery, Rascal Flatts, Darius ... Read more

Country group Rascal Flatts performs two Christmas classics -- "White Christmas" and "Mary Did You Know" -- during "CMA Country Christmas," airing Thursday, Dec. 1 (9:00-11:00 PM/ET) on the ABC Television Network.   Sugarland's Jennifer Nettles hosts the two-hour holiday extravaganza with performances from "American Idol" runner up Lauren Alaina, Amy Grant, Faith Hill, Little Big Town, Martina McBride, "American Idol" winner Scotty McCreery, Kellie Pickler, Darius Rucker, Brian Setzer with ... Read more

"American Idol" winner Scotty McCreery wows the crowd with his signature baritone on the Christmas classic "The First Noel" during "CMA Country Christmas," airing Thursday, Dec. 1 (9:00-11:00 PM/ET) on the ABC Television Network.   Sugarland's Jennifer Nettles hosts the two-hour holiday extravaganza with performances from "American Idol" runner up Lauren Alaina, Amy Grant, Faith Hill, Little Big Town, Martina McBride, Kellie Pickler, Rascal Flatts, Darius Rucker, Brian Setzer with special ... Read more

Little Big Town and special guest guitarist Keith Urban perform "Santa Claus Is Back In Town" during "CMA Country Christmas," airing Thursday, Dec. 1 (9:00-11:00 PM/ET) on the ABC Television Network. The nine-time CMA Award nominated group later returns to the stage with a harmonious rendition of "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas."   Sugarland's Jennifer Nettles hosts the two-hour holiday extravaganza with performances from "American Idol" runner up Lauren Alaina, ... Read more

Vince Gill will be pulling triple duty during "CMA Country Christmas," airing Thursday, Dec. 1 (9:00-11:00 PM/ET) on the ABC Television Network.   Gill will perform the upbeat Christmas classic "It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year" and later join Miss Piggy in a special duet of "Baby, It's Cold Outside." Gill also contributes background vocals to his wife Amy Grant for "Breath of Heaven (Mary's Song)." Sugarland's Jennifer Nettles ... Read more

Best-selling Contemporary Christian singer Amy Grant will be joined by her husband Vince Gill for a breathtaking performance of “Breath of Heaven (Mary’s Song)” during “CMA Country Christmas,” airing Thursday, Dec. 1 (9:00-11:00 PM/ET) on the ABC Television Network.   Sugarland’s Jennifer Nettles will host the two-hour holiday extravaganza with performances from “American Idol” runner up Lauren Alaina, Faith Hill, Little Big Town, Martina McBride, “American Idol” winner Scotty McCreery, Kellie ... Read more

Country Music star Darius Rucker performs a rockin' version of the Christmas hit "Winter Wonderland" during "CMA Country Christmas," airing Thursday, Dec. 1 (9:00-11:00 PM/ET) on the ABC Television Network. Sugarland's Jennifer Nettles will host the two-hour holiday extravaganza with performances from "American Idol" runner up Lauren Alaina, Amy Grant, Faith Hill, Little Big Town, Martina McBride, "American Idol" winner Scotty McCreery, Kellie Pickler, Rascal Flatts, Brian Setzer with special ... Read more

Four-time CMA Female Vocalist of the Year Martina McBride rings in the holidays, with a soaring rendition of "Please Come Home for Christmas" during "CMA Country Christmas," airing Thursday, Dec. 1 (9:00-11:00 PM/ET) on the ABC Television Network. Sugarland's Jennifer Nettles will host the two-hour holiday extravaganza with performances from "American Idol" runner up Lauren Alaina, Amy Grant, Faith Hill, Little Big Town, "American Idol" winner Scotty McCreery, Kellie Pickler, ... Read more