The Recording Academy just upped its country cred with the announcement that Little Big Town and Sturgill Simpson will perform at the 59th Grammy Awards on Feb. 12. Two-time Grammy winners Little Big Town and Sturgill, who is nominated for Album of the Year and Best Country Album for A Sailor’s Guide to Earth, join…
Controversy can be a double-edged sword in country music. On the one hand, some spirited conversation about a song or album can elevate an artist’s profile, particularly in our present on-demand world. On the other, there’s a real risk of being banished from radio. Here are 10 of country music’s most controversial tunes, in order…
Blake Shelton, Carrie Underwood and Little Big Town took home trophies at the People’s Choice Awards last night (Jan. 18). Blake became the first country artist ever to win the People’s Choice Award in the all-genre Favorite Album category, where his 2016 album, If I’m Honest, knocked off Rihanna’s Anti, Ariana Grande’s Dangerous Woman, Beyoncé’s…
Over the weekend, Little Big Town added some “magic” to the most magical place on earth. The fabulous foursome made the day of some Ohio students from Wadsworth High School when they made a surprise appearance at the Disney Performing Arts workshop at Saratoga Springs Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Fla., to share some inspiring…
Congratulations are going out to Little Big Town’s Kimberly Schlapman and her husband Stephen, who welcomed a new addition to the family — a new daughter Dolly Grace. Just this morning (Jan. 12), Kimberly broke the surprise news on her twitter page with a photo of her new bundle of joy. “The New Year brought…
Before the kickoff to the 2017 College Football National Championship game last night (Jan. 9) in Tampa, Fla., Little Big Town had the honor of performing the national anthem. The country music quartet performed a beautiful a cappella anthem in front of more than 74,000 people in attendance and the millions watching at home. Check…
Congratulations are in order for Little Big Town’s Karen Fairchild and Jimi Westbrook who have added a new member to the Westbrook family. The couple and their son, Elijah, added a brand-new puppy, Honey Westbrook, to their crew. Honey, who looks to be a golden doodle, was introduced by Karen on her Twitter page (@KarenFairchild)…
Little Big Town—Karen Fairchild, Kimberly Schlapman, Jimi Westbrook and Phillip Sweet—found themselves in a precarious situation as the visited Jimmy Fallon last night (Nov. 14) on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon. The band was there to perform their new song, “Better Man,” but as most guests learn upon arrival, they are lured into some…
Some of country’s biggest stars kept the party rolling last night (Nov. 2) after the CMA Awards by taking part in Jimmy Kimmel Live’s Mean Tweets. Trace Adkins, Bonnie Raitt, Randy Houser, Cassadee Pope, Dan + Shay, Cole Swindell, Jana Kramer, Granger Smith, Miranda Lambert, Florida Georgia Line, Jake Owen, Little Big Town, Brett Eldredge,…
The stars came out tonight (Nov. 2) for the 50th Annual CMA Awards held at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville. In celebration of the golden anniversary, legends and today’s hottest artists walked the expansive red carpet before entering the tribute filled show. From Charlie Daniels, The Oak Ridge Boys and Charley Pride to Garth and Trisha,…
Getting our kids to read in the summer can sometimes be challenging but there are lots of teacher approved ideas and incentive programs available to keep them on track! They can earn game tokens from our Friends at Chuck E Cheese who has tons of rewards ideas for being a good student and a good…