Benny's 11'O Clock News: Wednesday Sept 18th

Craig Morgan shared his first new music in more than three years with the release of “The Father, My Son and the Holy Ghost” in August.

The new tune, which Craig penned and produced, honors his late son, Jerry Greer, who passed away after a boating accident in July 2016 at the age of 19.

source: http://www.nashcountrydaily.com/2019/09/16/craig-morgan-to-release-the-father-my-son-the-holy-ghost-to-country-radio-as-official-single-on-oct-7/

CMT has named their five 2019 Artists of the Year. Carrie Underwood,Dan + Shay,Kane Brown,Luke Combs and Thomas Rhett will all be celebrated during a television special in mid-October.

CMT's Artists of the Year honor goes to acts "who have collectively ruled the last 12 months in country music," according to the TV network. The 2019 Artists of the Year TV special will feature speeches from the honorees, tribute performances and special collaborations.

source: https://theboot.com/2019-cmt-artists-of-the-year/

Lauren Alaina is newly single.

The country star, 24, announced she and boyfriend John Crist have split during an interview with The Bobby Bones Show on Monday, hours before she is set to make her debut on Dancing with the Stars season 28 premiere.

source: https://people.com/country/lauren-alaina-john-crist-split-ahead-of-her-dancing-with-the-stars-debut/?fbclid=IwAR2vyWXpsDwnsldP5GQdbU4mNslAKRSBv3BOdvQaG5o5Stcb6aPt8YilgC8