![The Dog Days of Summer Are Upon Us: Country Stars and Their Dogs [Photo Gallery]](https://cdn.socast.io/6616/sites/1446/2017/06/21141900/Brett-Eldredge1.jpg#aqua_resizer_image_not_local)
Today (June 21) is the first official day of summer, which means those hot, humid “dog days of summer” will be here soon here. In the spirit of the season, check out some of your favorite country stars and their dogs, including Jake Owen, Carrie Underwood, Jason Aldean, Justin Moore, Brett Eldredge, Miranda Lambert and…… MORE
The Teen Choice Awards announced its first wave of nominations on June 20. On the country music front, both Sam Hunt and Florida Georgia Line earned two nominations apiece. Sam is nominated for Choice Country Artist and Choice Song: Male Artist, while FGL earned nods for Choice Country Artist and Choice Collaboration. Blake Shelton, Carrie…… MORE
Although the Nashville Predators’ season came to a close last night (June 11) as the Pittsburgh Penguins defeated the Preds in Game 6 of the Stanley Cup Final, Smashville can still be proud of its incredible season. During the Preds playoff run, the hockey-loving world took notice of Nashville’s fanfare, crowd support and love of…… MORE
![7 Finalists Announced for 2017 CMT Music Awards Video of the Year [Vote Now]](https://cdn.socast.io/6616/sites/1446/2017/06/07102542/CMT-Awards.jpg#aqua_resizer_image_not_local)
After weeks of fan voting, the 14 nominees for Video of the Year at the 2017 CMT Music Awards have been whittled down to seven finalists: “Forever Country” – Artists of Then, Now & Forever “Church Bells” – Carrie Underwood, “Middle of a Memory” – Cole Swindell “H.O.L.Y.” – Florida Georgia Line “Blue Ain’t Your…… MORE
We thought it would be interesting to crunch a few numbers to see which country stars have the biggest reach on social media. Taking into account an artist’s total number of Twitter, Facebook and Instagram followers, we compiled a list of the Top 20 country stars with the biggest social media reach. While total Twitter,…… MORE
Memorial Day is an opportunity to pay tribute to all of the veterans who died serving our great nation. As we relax with family and friends today (May 29), let’s be sure to remember those who lost their lives protecting our freedom and thank those who serve or have served in our Armed Forces. Many…… MORE
As a farm girl from Checotah, Okla., Carrie Underwood burst onto the scene and into America’s heart during the fourth season of American Idol in 2005. Cute as a button with a voice as powerful as a cannon, Carrie left no doubt night after night who the next American Idol was going to be (sorry,…… MORE
In addition to host Charles Esten and performers Luke Bryan, Blake Shelton, Miranda Lambert, Thomas Rhett and Brett Eldredge, the 2017 CMT Music Awards on June 7 will feature a trio of collaborative performances, including: Carrie Underwood and Keith Urban Florida Georgia Line and The Chainsmokers Lady Antebellum and Earth, Wind & Fire More performers…… MORE
Carrie Underwood is proud to be an Okie from . . . Checotah. Oklahoma is pretty proud of Carrie, too. The Oklahoma Hall of Fame announced its 2017 inductees yesterday (May 18) and Carrie is among those who will be honored. Carrie will follow in the hallowed footsteps of past Hall of Fame members Vince…… MORE
The New Kids on the Block brought their Total Package Tour to Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena last night, with tourmates Paula Abdul and Boyz II Men. But a tour stop in Music City wouldn’t be complete without a special guest, and that’s just what the capacity crowd got when Carrie Underwood made an appearance to sing…… MORE
