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Apr 21
Keith Urban was left speechless — and impressed — by a ‘The Voice Australia’ contestant’s song about him
ABC Keith Urban is busy hearing blind auditions as a coach on this season of The Voice Australia, and one contestant, Kaylee, shocked the country superstar with a song she wrote just for him. Aptly titled “Keith,” the song name drops more than 10 of Keith’s biggest hits, including “Somewhere in Your Car,” “Long Hot …
Apr 21
‘Growin’ Up’: Luke Combs drops details about his new album, including the title and cover art
ABC Luke Combs is filling in some of the blanks about his upcoming third studio album. On Thursday, he shared the album’s title, which is Growin’ Up. That’s a phrase that will make many listeners’ ears perk up, since it all but confirms that the track list will include Luke’s unreleased fan-favorite song, “Growin’ Up …
Apr 21
“Beers on Me” marks Breland’s first number-one, and that’s a big point of pride for collaborator Dierks Bentley
ABC It’s always exciting to have a song go number-one at country radio. Dierks Bentley should know: He’s been at the top of the chart 21 times. But his latest hit, “Beers on Me,” is extra-special: It’s a collaboration with two younger artists, Hardy and Breland, and marks Breland’s first-ever number-one hit. “That was a …
Apr 20
Eric Church takes “Heart on Fire” acoustic as he celebrates the one year anniversary of his ‘Heart & Soul’ album
Kevin Winter/Getty Images for ACM It’s been a year since Eric Church dropped Heart & Soul, the massive, chart-topping triple album that produced hit singles like “Hell of a View.” To celebrate, Eric just shared a new acoustic version of another single off the project, “Heart on Fire.” The original version of the song was …
Apr 20
Nashville notes
Reba McEntire is set to publish her first-ever lifestyle book in 2023. Published on Harper Collins’ gift book imprint, Harper Celebrate, it’ll feature personal stories, recipes and lifestyle tips and tricks. Brett Eldredge has a new song on the way. He was on social media this week teasing a track called “Songs About You,” which …
Apr 20
“Crazy Angels”: Carrie Underwood teases the next track off Denim & Rhinestones
ABC Carrie Underwood promised a “sing into your hairbrush” kind of album, and from the sound of it, Denim & Rhinestones will deliver. The singer is teasing another high-energy new song off the track list, called “Crazy Angels.” With a powerhouse, retro guitar line and soaring vocals, Carrie sings about being “one of those crazy …
Apr 20
Jason Aldean says Morgan Wallen and Sam Hunt are two of the artists carrying his musical legacy forward
ABC Jason Aldean drops the second half of his double album, Macon, Georgia, on Friday. The 10th studio album of his career, it’s a landmark project — part greatest hits, part live album, part brand-new record dedicated to his hometown — and the milestone is causing the singer to reflect on his legacy. Jason tells …
Apr 20
Chris Stapleton leads the 2022 Pilgrimage Music & Cultural Festival lineup
ABC Chris Stapleton tops the bill for the 2022 Pilgrimage Music & Cultural Festival, along with a host of other big names from the country and Americana spheres. Joining Chris as a headliner is Brandi Carlile. Elle King, the Avett Brothers, Brittney Spencer, Marty Stuart and many others also appear on the bill. Two-day general …
Apr 20
Garth Brooks adds a second night in Cincinnati to kick off his 2022 Stadium Tour
Jesse Grant/Getty Images for NAMM Garth Brooks is doubling up on Cincinnati fun to kick off his 2022 Stadium Tour shows. After previously announcing a show at the city’s Paul Brown Stadium on May 14, Garth is adding a new opening night at the same venue a day earlier, on Friday, May 13. That means …
Apr 20
Old Dominion is looking forward to their “dream gig” opening for Kenny Chesney
ABC There’s many reasons Old Dominion is looking forward to hitting the road with Kenny Chesney, one of which being able to watch the crowd’s reaction when they perform “I Was on a Boat That Day.” The single peaked inside the top 10 on the country charts in 2021, and has since become a crowd pleaser at their …