Country Evolution is proud to premiere JD Shelburne’s brand-new rendition of “Silver Bells,” featuring special guest and Grammy Award-winning artist Crystal Gayle. Recorded in Nashville, the festive duet arrives tonight at midnight and marks a full-circle moment for Shelburne, who recently shared the Grand Ole Opry stage with Gayle for the very first time. A […]
Seven-time GRAMMY winner Randy Travis and Warner Records Nashville are surprising fans this holiday season with the release of an unreleased Christmas recording, “Where My Heart Is.” The newly uncovered track, recorded before Travis’ 2013 stroke, is now available for listeners to enjoy. “Where My Heart Is” showcases the warmth and timeless quality of Travis’
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Rising country vocalist Ashley Ryan is kicking off the festive season with “Mistletoe Missin’ You,” a tender, bittersweet Christmas release now available on all streaming platforms. The song mixes warm, classic country tones with nostalgic holiday imagery, showcasing Ryan’s ability to merge emotional storytelling with her powerful vocal style. Though the message centers on longing,
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Updated November 6, 2025 The Country Music Association has officially unveiled the nominees for the 59th Annual CMA Awards, setting the stage for country music’s biggest night. Airing live on Wednesday, November 19 (8:00 – 11:00 PM EST) on ABC and streaming the next day on Hulu, the event will celebrate the genre’s most impactful
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“CMA Country Christmas” Returns December 2 on ABC The holiday season is getting a festive kick-off with the return of the 16th annual “CMA Country Christmas,” airing Tuesday, December 2 at 9/8c on ABC, and streaming the next day on Hulu and Disney+. Hosted for the first time by Lauren Daigle and Jordan Davis, this
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Texas native and country hitmaker Clay Walker will return to his home state on November 22 to host the annual Band Against MS Gala. Founded by The Clay Walker Foundation in 2012, the event supports patients living with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) and funds critical research toward finding a cure. The gala will take place at
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Two-time Grammy winners Old Crow Medicine Show are ringing in the holidays with a brand-new record. Their first holiday project, OCMS XMAS, will be released November 21 on Hartland Records and features 13 tracks, including 11 originals and two reimagined classics. True to the band’s signature style, the album blends festive storytelling with string-band energy,
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Country superstar Blake Shelton will return to The Colosseum at Caesars Palace for another round of high-energy performances. Eight shows are scheduled between January 15 and January 31, 2026. “We had so much fun earlier this year, I figured—why not do it again,” Shelton shared. “This time we’re gonna do it more country, with more
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The Prine family has announced the schedule for the fourth and final You Got Gold: Celebrating the Songs of John Prine, which will return to Nashville from October 9–12, 2025. The highly anticipated event will feature performances at several of the city’s most iconic venues, including the historic Ryman Auditorium on October 10, which would
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For the first time in its history, the MTV Video Music Awards will honor country music with a brand-new “Best Country” category. The announcement comes as part of the 2025 VMA nominations, unveiled today by CBS and MTV. This marks a significant milestone for country artists and fans, as the genre gains a larger presence
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