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(CMT Offstage keeps a 24/7 watch on everything that’s happening with country music artists behind the scenes and out of the spotlight.) Now that American Idol is over, runner-up Kree Harrison’s country career is about to begin. She’s back in Nashville, ready to make music, and talked to me about all things Idol and beyond. [...]

Carrie Underwood is donating $1 million from her current tour to the American Red Cross to assist in disaster relief efforts in Oklahoma. The contribution comes from concert proceeds during her Blown Away tour which wrapped up Thursday night (May 23) in Abbottsford, British Columbia. “I have watched the devastation in my home state of [...]

Darius Rucker puts a racist Twitter user in his place. Trisha Yearwood helps honor Carole King at the White House. Miranda Lambert sends help for displaced animals in Moore, Okla. Hank Williams Jr. sets Old School, New Rules tour dates. Amy Grant reveals how husband Vince Gill makes her laugh.

(CMT Offstage keeps a 24/7 watch on everything that’s happening with country music artists behind the scenes and out of the spotlight.) Now I know better. After Wednesday night’s (May 22) season finale of Nashville, I know better because I know everything. So many people came clean about so many things. 1. Rayna comes clean [...]

Little Big Town are this year’s hosts for ABC’s television special dedicated to the CMA Music Festival taking place June 6-9 in Nashville. CMA Music Festival: Country’s Night to Rock will feature performances from the nightly concert series. Scheduled performers at the concerts include Gary Allan, Dierks Bentley, Luke Bryan, Eric Church, Kelly Clarkson, Florida [...]