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Sep 23
Rascal Flatts Gives Fans "The Greatest Gift of All" This Christmas
BMLGRascal Flatts’ follow-up to 2014’s Rewind will be the trio’s very first holiday collection, titled The Greatest Gift of All. “It probably seems crazy that we waited this long to release a Christmas record,” Jay DeMarcus says. “We just wanted to do it right! There are certain songs I think most everyone wants to hear during Christmas, and we wanted to …
Sep 23
Carrie Underwood Wows Music City Crowd During Hometown Storyteller Stop
Arista NashvilleNashville’s Bridgestone Arena may typically be the home turf of Predators’ captain Mike Fisher, but on Thursday night, it was his wife’s turn. Fifteen-thousand fans, including Kelsea Ballerini and Dan+Shay’s Shay Mooney, all turned out to see Carrie Underwood’s hometown stop on her Storyteller tour. The impressive in-the-round moving stage, pyrotechnics, and wardrobe changes combined with Carrie’s stellar vocals and …
Sep 23
William Michael Morgan and RaeLynn Keep NYC Country This Fall
Warner Music NashvilleThe Circle in the City concert series will continue into the fall in New York City’s Bryant Park. “I Met a Girl” hitmaker William Michael Morgan will play the October 3 show, while RaeLynn is sure to do her latest single, “Love Triangle,” during her October 4 set. You can stream both shows live on the Grand Ole …
Sep 23
Miranda Lambert on "Vice": "The Inspiration Is Just the Truth"
Image Credit: Becky FlukeWhile Miranda Lambert hasn’t explicitly discussed whether her new album addresses her divorce from Blake Shelton last year, the reigning CMA and ACM Female Vocalist of the Year does open up a bit in the latest edition of Nashville LGBT publication Unite. As for the inspiration for her current top-15 hit “Vice,” …
Sep 23
"How Not To": How Dan+Shay Are Mixing Things Up with Their New Single
Warner Music NashvilleWith two number-ones in row under their belts, Dan+Shay admit it can be hard to decide which song to release to radio next. But Dan Smyers says the duo turned to some familiar allies to pick the follow-up to “Nothin’ Like You” and “From the Ground Up.” “It’s tough man! We always listen …
Sep 22
Why Michael Ray Is Ready to "Think a Little Less" on the Road This Fall
Warner Music Nashville Having just wrapped the Good for a Good Time tour with Darius Rucker and Dan+Shay this summer, Michael Ray is now ready to strike out on his own this fall. He’ll kick off a headlining trek, named for his top-40 single “Think a Little Less,” on October 14 in Phoenix, Arizona. “[I’m] …
Sep 22
Joe to Go: How a Helicopter Helped Joe Nichols Surprise Garth Brooks Fans
BBR Music Group Joe Nichols proved he’s a champion multi-tasker this past weekend in the Golden State, pulling double duty by headlining the California Beer Festival in Ventura and surprising two sold-out crowds in Anaheim by opening for Garth Brooks. The “Tequila Makes Her Clothes Fall Off” hitmaker managed to avoid the traffic by jumping …
Sep 22
Live Nation Names LOCASH One of the Ones to Watch
Reviver RecordsJust as they’re enjoying their second top-ten hit in a row, LOCASH is now officially one of the Ones to Watch. They’ll headline 17 dates on the Live Nation tour of the same name, starting November 17 in Louisville, Kentucky, and stretching into next April. Newcomers Ryan Follese and Michael Tyler will join them for select shows. Preston Brust and Chris Lucas currently …
Sep 21
Luke Bryan Breaks Down Walls (Literally) in "Move" Music Video
Capitol NashvilleLuke Bryan is certainly no stranger to doing a little hip-shaking, but he primarily turns the dancing duties over to his co-star in his latest music video. As the video begins, the casually dressed CMA Entertainer of the Year performs his latest top-ten hit, “Move,” while the camera pans to reveal a Flashdance-esque female …
Sep 21
A Glimpse at "Cosmic Hallelujah": Kenny Chesney Reveals Cover Art and Track List for New Album
Blue Chair Bay/Columbia NashvilleWhen Kenny Chesney’s Cosmic Hallelujah arrives October 28, it’ll boast eleven tracks and a black-and-white cover photo shot on the Jersey shore. Originally titled Some Town Somewhere, the collection began to evolve after the superstar from East Tennessee had the opportunity to record his current hit, “Setting the World on Fire,” with Pink. “…Some songs that had …