![The World’s 11 Highest-Paid Country Artists Took in Almost $400 Million Last Year, According to “Forbes” [See the List]](https://cdn.socast.io/6616/sites/1446/2017/07/11095303/Garth-Brooks1.jpg#aqua_resizer_image_not_local)
Forbes magazine released its annual list of the World’s Highest Paid Country Musicians, and once again Garth Brooks was at the top of the queue. No. 1: Garth Brooks, $60 million No. 2: Kenny Chesney, $42.5 million No. 3: Luke Bryan, $42 million No. 4: Dolly Parton, $37 million No. 5: Toby Keith, $34.5 million…… MORE
Some of country music’s biggest stars shared their favorite memories from the Fourth of July. And wouldn’t you know it, most of ’em involve fireworks. Check out what Luke Bryan, Sam Hunt, Eric Church, Darius Rucker and more had to say about their fond Fourth flashbacks. Luke Bryan “Some of my favorite Fourth of July…… MORE
Luke Bryan added a new four-legged friend to his family over the weekend—a chocolate lab named Choc. The “Huntin’, Fishin’ & Lovin’ Every Day” singer made the revelation on Instagram by posting a couple of photos of Choc. Check them out below. Meet the new pup. Choc. A post shared by Luke Bryan Official (@lukebryan)…… 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
Forbes magazine released its annual list of the Top 100 Highest-Paid Celebrities on Monday, June 12—and seven country acts made the cut. No. 26: Garth Brooks, $60 million No. 53: Kenny Chesney, $42.5 million No. 55: Luke Bryan, $42 million No. 71: Dolly Parton, $37 million No. 83: Toby Keith, $34.5 million No. 83: Florida…… 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
More than 50,000 fans packed Nissan Stadium for Night 1 of CMA Fest to see performances by Brett Eldredge, Cole Swindell, Dierks Bentley, Miranda Lambert and Luke Bryan. But the crowd also got a couple of surprises: both Garth Brooks and Lauren Alaina made unannounced visits to the stage. Garth treated fans to a set…… 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
