ABC Luke Combs‘ cover of Tracy Chapman‘s “Fast Car” has been certified Platinum by the RIAA. This milestone arrives as “Fast Car” sits atop both the Billboard Country Airplay and Mediabase Country charts this week. “That song’s just been a huge part of my life for a really long time,” Luke says of “Fast Car.” “It’s one of the first …
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Jul 19
Chayce Beckham spotlights pain and struggle in “23” video
ABC/Eric McCandless Chayce Beckham has dropped the music video for his autobiographical single, “23.” The movie-like visualizer follows the protagonist as he navigates his troubled life, which involves both relationship and alcohol struggles. “Now I’m 23 and there ain’t nobody who can drink like me/ Soon I’ll be 24 and the Lord knows that I can’t drink no more/ I know I shoulda …
Jul 19
Walker Hayes to drop two new songs soon
Jason Kempin/Getty Images “Fancy Like” hitmaker Walker Hayes will be releasing two new songs on Friday, July 28. The tracks, “Stetson” and “Show Me The Country,” will follow “if father time had a daughter” and “6 string american dream,” both of which arrived in March. Walker’s two new tracks are available for presave now. While you wait, check out a preview of “Stetson” on …
Jul 19
Performing on the CMA Fest main stage has been a dream come true for Jordan Davis
ABC/Connie Chornuk Jordan Davis recently experienced a “wild,” full-circle moment. After years of hard work, he finally got to perform at Nissan Stadium for this year’s CMA Fest. “This is my first time ever playing a stadium,” Jordan tells the press prior to his performance. “During soundcheck, I was thinking about how I used to drive past the stadium on the …
Jul 18
Jason Aldean says “Try That In A Small Town” accusations are “not only meritless, but dangerous”
ABC/Larry McCormack Jason Aldean says online accusations his “Try That In A Small Town” video is “pro-lynching” are “not only meritless, but dangerous.” The video shows the Georgia native performing the song in front of a courthouse with an American flag at the entrance, intercut with news footage of a burning flag, protesters clashing with police and a …
Jul 18
Nashville notes: Boy Named Banjo’s tour + Alana Springsteen and Chris Stapleton’s duet
Boy Named Banjo has announced their Dusk Til Dawn Tour. The multi-city trek kicks off September 14 in Atlanta, Georgia. Tickets go on sale Friday, July 21, at boynamedbanjo.com. Alana Springsteen has enlisted Chris Stapleton for her new song, “ghost in my guitar.” The duet is featured on TWENTY SOMETHING: Figuring It Out, the second part of her forthcoming three-part debut album. Jordan Davis has released a …
Jul 18
Beat the heat with Kelsea Ballerini + Lainey Wilson’s new SONIC Drive-In drinks
ABC Country stars Kelsea Ballerini and Lainey Wilson have teamed up with SONIC Drive-In to release new summertime SONIC drink customizations. Kelsea’s refreshing drink is Ocean Water® with Blue Raspberry and Lime, while Lainey’s is Sprite® Zero with Strawberries and Sugar-Free Peach. “I have so many summertime memories from my teen years until now that involve SONIC,” shares Kelsea. “From going …
Jul 18
Eric Church believes CMA Fest is what “makes country music unique”
ABC/Larry McCormack Ask Eric Church what distinguishes country music from other genres, and he’ll tell you it’s CMA Fest. “Well, I think it’s what makes country music unique. Find me another format that happens in, it’s just not something that happens,” Eric notes. “I think it’s because country music is the one format where the fans…the music is really …
Jul 18
Priscilla Block needs your help: “Is it time” to put up a Christmas tree?
Jason Davis/Getty Images for SiriusXM How early is too early for a Christmas tree? Priscilla Block recently posted an Instagram Reel asking fans to help her decide when she should put up her Christmas tree. “I just need to know, is it time?” Priscilla asks with her artificial Christmas tree in the background. “Is it time? Or do I just wait until …
Jul 18
Chris Young announces new song, “Young Love & Saturday Nights”
Ethan Miller/Getty Images The wait is over for new music from Chris Young. After several teases of the track, Chris has shared that his brand-new song, “Young Love & Saturday Nights,” will be out Friday, July 21. “Been waitin’ to drop a summer jam for y’all… ‘Young Love & Saturday Nights’ out this Friday!!!” Chris announced on Instagram alongside the song’s cover art. Prior …