Gwen Stefani
This combination of photos shows cover art for "Sour" by Olivia Rodrigo, from left, "Standing in the Doorway" by Chrissie Hynde and "Body Language" by Blake Shelton. (Geffen Records/BMG/Warner Music Nashville via AP)
New this week: Chrissie Hynde, loads of zombies & M.O.D.O.K

By The Associated Press May. 17, 2021 12:17 PM EDT

FILE - In this Nov. 13, 2019, file photo, singer Blake Shelton speaks in the press room after winning single of the year award for "God's Country" at the 53rd annual CMA Awards at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn. The CMA will provide 4 million meals in cities with large populations of musicians and music industry professionals in partnership with Feeding America, and will also launch a donation challenge to fund additional meals through its MICS Covid-19 initiative Monday, May 10, 2021. Shelton said he is proud to be part of the initiative and drumming up more support to raise funds for the food banks. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP, File)
Blake Shelton joins drive to help feed out-of-work musicians

By Glenn Gamboa May. 10, 2021 10:12 AM EDT

FILE - This April 29, 2015 file photo shows from left, Tom Johnston, Michael McDonald, John McFee and Pat Simmons of the Doobie Brothers after receiving the ASCAP Voice of Music Award at the 32nd Annual ASCAP Pop Music Awards in Los Angeles. The band will be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, joined by Depeche Mode, Nine Inch Nails and T-Rex. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP, File)
It was all a dream: Whitney, B.I.G. inducted into Rock Hall

By Mesfin Fekadu Nov. 07, 2020 06:00 AM EST

In this video image provided by CMT, Blake Shelton, left, and Gwen Stefani toast as they accept the collaboration of the year award for “Nobody But You” during the Country Music Television awards airing on Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2020. (CMT via AP)
Carrie Underwood named top artist at CMT Music Awards

By Kristin M. Hall Oct. 21, 2020 03:11 AM EDT

Diddy, Springsteen among rock hall of fame guest list

Oct. 08, 2020 06:33 PM EDT
CLEVELAND (AP) — Sean “Diddy” Combs, Bruce Springsteen and Alicia Keys will be among a star-studded guest list for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 2020...

This combination photo shows, from left, Kelsea Ballerini, Luke Combs, Shay Mooney and Dan Smyers, of Dan + Shay, Sam Hunt, Ashley McBryde and Thomas Rhett, who top the 2020 CMT Music Awards nominations with three each. The fan-voted music video awards show was delayed from the summer because of the COVID-19 pandemic and will air on Oct. 21, 2020. (AP Photo)
Thomas Rhett, Kelsea Ballerini, Luke Combs top CMT noms

Sep. 23, 2020 12:27 PM EDT

Thomas Rhett, right, winner of the entertainer of the year award, elbow bumps host Keith Urban on stage during the 55th annual Academy of Country Music Awards at the Grand Ole Opry House on Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2020, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
Carrie Underwood, Thomas Rhett tie for top prize at ACMs

By Kristin M. Hall Sep. 16, 2020 03:15 AM EDT

This image released by Netflix shows Tom Holland in a scene from "The Devil All The Time." Antonio Campos’ Appalachian noir film premieres Wednesday on Netflix. (Glen Wilson/Netflix via AP)
New this week: Alicia Keys, 'Filthy Rich' and the Emmys

By The Associated Press Sep. 14, 2020 10:52 AM EDT

FILE - This Feb. 10, 2019 file photo shows Shane McAnally, winner of the award for best country song for "Space Cowboy" in the press room at the 61st annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles. Songwriters are taking their writing sessions online during the pandemic, sometimes co-writing songs across continents. McAnally said he prefers feeling the energy in a room with another writer and finds the sound quality on video calls to be lacking.. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP, File)
Songwriters go online to craft the next hit song remotely

By Kristin M. Hall May. 15, 2020 09:51 AM EDT

This combination photo shows country music stars, from left, Miranda Lambert, Keith Urban and Carrie Underwood, who are among 23 performers that will be featured in “ACM Presents: Our Country,” an at-home country music special that is airing on CBS on April 5, in lieu of their delayed Academy of Country Music awards show. (AP Photo)
At home with kids, pets and spouses, country stars play on

By Kristin M. Hall Apr. 05, 2020 11:36 PM EDT