The Country Music Association has announced the return of its free nightly concerts during CMA Fest at Nashville’s Ascend Amphitheater on June 7–9. June 7 Everette Runaway June Lindsay Ell Chase Bryant Craig Campbell Granger Smith Chase Rice June 8 Clare Dunn Drake White Maddie & Tae Tyler Farr Lee Brice June 9 Tegan Marie…… MORE

Carrie Underwood announced she will release her sixth studio album, Cry Pretty, on Sept. 14. The upcoming record will be her first since 2015’s Storyteller, which spawned hits such as “Smoke Break,” “Heartbeat,” “Church Bells” and “Dirty Laundry.” Carrie is co-producing Cry Pretty with David Garcia. “At this point in my career, I feel stronger…… MORE

CMA Fest week will get an unofficial kickoff during the second annual ’80s Dance Party to End Alz, which will benefit the Alzheimer’s Association, on June 3 at Nashville’s Wildhorse Saloon. This year’s event will feature Brad Paisley, Chris Young, Charles Esten and Lindsay Ell singing—and dancing to—their favorite ’80s songs. Additional artists will be…… MORE

Many performers, nominees and winners at the 53rd annual ACM Awards on April 15 got a coveted “ACM Sales Boost,” including Kane Brown, Carrie Underwood, Miranda Lambert, Midland, Luke Bryan and more. According to Nielsen Music, songs that were nominated enjoyed a 431 percent surge on April 15 compared to a baseline average on April…… MORE

Darius Rucker announced that his ninth annual Darius & Friends benefit concert will take place on June 4 at Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium. The concert, which benefits St Jude Children’s Research Hospital, will lead into Nashville’s CMA Music Festival on June 7–10. “When you see firsthand what this organization can do for families, it’s remarkable,” Darius…… MORE