“Give it Away:” George Strait's San Antonio home is on the market

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ABC/Image Group LAGeorge Strait is selling his extravagant San Antonio home.  According to Realtor.com, the superstar is selling the custom-designed home in San Antonio’s exclusive Dominion neighborhood for $8.9 million. The three-bedroom, six-bath mansion was designed by Bill Tull and features

Dustin Lynch, Midland to headline 2020 Headwaters Country Jam

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ABC/Image Group LAHeadwaters Country Jam has announced its 2020 lineup.  The 13th annual festival, which takes place June 18-20 in Three Forks, Montana, will feature Dustin Lynch, Midland and Clay Walker as headliners. A mix of veteran and rising stars will also

Loretta Lynn to release memoir about friendship with Patsy Cline

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Erika Goldring/WireImageLoretta Lynn is sharing the story of her friendship with Patsy Cline in her own words.  The “Coal Miner’s Daughter” singer has teamed up with her daughter, Patsy Lynn, to pen Me & Patsy Kickin’ Up Dust, a new memoir chronicling her

CMT announces equal video airplay for women

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Courtesy CMTCMT has instituted a new initiative to combat the ongoing issue of unequal airplay on country radio. The country music channel has announced that it will now feature 50/50 video airplay for female artists on both its

Country star trivia

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Comstock/ThinkstockThree years ago on this date, this “Drunk on a Plane” hitmaker headlined Bridgestone Arena for the first time, bringing out special guests Elle King, Kelsea Ballerini, Jon Pardi and others. Can you guess who it is? ANSWER: Dierks Bentley.  Copyright ©

Nashville notes

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Burke/Triolo Productions/ThinkstockGene Watson has been invited by Vince Gill to join the Grand Ole Opry, 55 years after he made his Opry debut at the age of 21.  Lauren Jenkins has released two Bruce Springsteen covers: “Hungry Heart” and “Stolen Car.” Both appear on