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Aug 15
“She Likes It”: Russell Dickerson to embark on another headlining tour this year
ABC/Connie Chornuk Russell Dickerson is jetting off on his second headlining tour of the year with the She Likes It Tour. Named after his current hit single, the trek visits 10 cities across the U.S. in November and December. The tour kicks off on November 17 in Indianapolis and concludes on December 10 in Denver, with stops in …
Aug 15
Luke Combs’ “The Kind of Love We Make” is reminiscent of the ’90s pop acts he grew up listening to
Sony Music Nashville Luke Combs is a bona fide country star, but he notes that his new single, “The Kind of Love We Make,” is a call back to the ’90s music he grew up listening to. Though known for his extensive list of #1 country hits, Luke reveals he spent much of his childhood listening to pop …
Aug 12
Nashville notes: Walker Hayes RIAA certifications, Amy Grant postpones tour & more
Tickets for Chris Stapleton‘s show at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta are on sale now. Miranda Lambert, Dwight Yoakam and Katie Pruitt are also performing. Walker Hayes received new RIAA certifications for his hits “Fancy Like” (certified four times Platinum), “AA” (certified Platinum) and Country Stuff the Album (certified Gold). Amy Grant has postponed tour dates in September and October as she continues to recover from the …
Aug 12
Shay Mooney’s wife, Hannah, is pregnant with their third child
John Shearer/Getty Images for CMT Shay Mooney and his wife, Hannah, are expecting another child. On Friday, the Dan + Shay member took to Instagram to share that his wife is pregnant with their third child, another boy. Hannah posted a video showing the positive pregnancy test, in addition to telling their other two sons, 5-year-old Asher and 2-year-old Ames, the big news. “Do …
Aug 12
New Music Roundup: Jordan Davis, Parmalee & more
MCA Nashville Jordan Davis dropped his new song, “Next Thing You Know,” that follows a couple’s relationship from the day they met at a bar to getting married and having their first child. It will be featured on Jordan’s upcoming album, along with his current single, “What My World Spins Around,” and previous hit “Buy Dirt.” …
Aug 12
Reba McEntire is a no-frills judge in ’The Hammer’ trailer
David Livingston/Getty Images Reba McEntire is one tough judge in the trailer for The Hammer. The country legend is the star and executive producer of the upcoming Lifetime movie that is based on the life of Kimberly Wanker, a judge in the fifth district of Nevada. The trailer shows Reba in action in court, not hesitating to knock out a …
Aug 12
Why don’t you just meet me on Broadway?: Maren Morris “in tears” after scoring Wicked callback
ABC Maren Morris has made it no secret that a lifelong dream of hers is to star in Wicked, and “The Middle” singer is officially one step closer to turning her Broadway dreams into a reality. Maren celebrated some very good news on her Instagram Stories, writing in lime green letters against a white backdrop, “I got a …
Aug 12
‘Bell Bottom Country’: Lainey Wilson releasing new album this fall
BBR Music Group Lainey Wilson is entering Bell Bottom Country. The hit singer has announced that her sophomore album, Bell Bottom Country, will be released October 28. Described as a blend of country, ’70s rock, soul and funk, the album features current single “Heart Like a Truck” and newly released track “Watermelon Moonshine.” She also penned a tribute to …
Aug 12
Keith Urban on working with songwriting legend Richard Marx: “We clicked”
Shelter Records Keith Urban and Richard Marx have a natural songwriting chemistry, so much so that Richard has included him on his upcoming album, Songwriter. The superstars’ relationship spans decades, beginning with the country singer’s 2005 single, “Better Life,” which reached the top of the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart. Additionally, “Everybody” became a top five hit in 2008, followed by …
Aug 11
Nashville notes: Elle King, Brett Eldredge & more
Elle King has shared a behind-the-scenes video with Dierks Bentley on the set of the video for their new collaboration, “Worth a Shot.” Brett Eldredge‘s episode of CMT Campfire Sessions airs Friday at 10 p.m. ET. CMT has shared a sneak preview of his performance of “Songs About You.” Ingrid Andress has partnered with newcomer Avery Anna for a stripped-down performance of the title track of …