ABC Morgan Wallen is closing out 2022 with a new chart record. The singer has become the first artist to ever simultaneously hold all three of the top spots on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart, according to a report from Billboard. For the week of December 17, Morgan’s “You Proof” comes in at number …
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Dec 13
Parmalee gears up for headlining spring 2023 Take My Name Tour
ABC Country rock act Parmalee will hit the road next spring for an 11-date headlining tour. Kicking off on February 2 in Champaign, Illinois, the run will keep them busy through late April. Dubbed the Take My Name Tour, the trek borrows its title from Parmalee’s number-one country hit, “Take My Name.” Not only did …
Dec 13
Keith Urban sells his master recordings catalog to Litmus Music
ABC/Ed Rode Keith Urban has announced that he’s selling his master recordings catalog to recording and publishing music rights company Litmus, which was founded by music business VIPs Hank Forsyth and Dan McCarroll back in August. The news comes via Billboard, which also reports that the sale took place for an “undisclosed sum.” An avid …
Dec 13
Luke Bryan shouts out his best A&R team — his kids — as he celebrates his 30th chart-topping hit
ABC Luke Bryan earned the 30th number-one country hit of his career this week, thanks to “Country On,” a patriotic, unifying song of gratitude for the hard-working people who keep America going. The singer says he’s got a lot of people to thank for his radio success, including a team of music industry experts. But …
Dec 13
The Christmas tune Scotty McCreery’s wife and band wish he would stop singing
ABC/Larry McCormack Die-hard Scotty McCreery fans have known about his love for Elvis Presley dating all the way back to when he won the 10th season of American Idol in 2011. So it’s not exactly a surprise what the North Carolina native’s favorite holiday record is. “The Elvis Christmas album has got to be the best ever made,” Scotty asserts. “And …
Dec 12
Nashville notes: Tour news from Maddie & Tae, Chase Rice and Scotty McCreery, plus a new song from Jelly Roll
Maddie & Tae have announced a spring 2023 leg of their All Song No Static Tour. They’ll play 12 shows between mid-March and early April. Newcomer Patrick Murphy will join them for select dates. Chase Rice has announced his Way Down Yonder Tour, set for spring 2023. A long list of supporting acts will join …
Dec 12
Walker Hayes sets his sights on 2023 Duck Buck Tour
Terry Wyatt/Getty Images Walker Hayes will return to the road in 2023 for his 22-stop Duck Buck Tour. The trek kicks off on April 30 with a stop in Rosemont, Illinois, and it will continue through August 5. Joining Walker on the trek are an array of powerhouse up-and-coming acts, including Ingrid Andress, Breland, Chris …
Dec 12
Ashley McBryde joins the Grand Ole Opry with a tearful speech: “This moment is the biggest of my life”
ABC Ashley McBryde officially became a member of the Grand Ole Opry on Saturday night, claiming her trophy from country music icon-turned-friend Terri Clark, who shared some powerful words as she inducted Ashley into the hallowed halls. “To me, the Opry is about family. It is a family, and my sister, you have earned your …
Dec 12
Jelly Roll, Jackson Dean, Priscilla Block + more named to 2023 CRS New Faces class
ABC Jelly Roll, Jackson Dean, Priscilla Block, Frank Ray and Nate Smith have been named the newest class of the Country Radio Seminar’s New Faces program. The five promising up-and-comers will perform during the New Faces of Country Music show lineup at the 2023 Country Radio Seminar next March. The show is a cornerstone event …
Dec 12
“Tattoo on a Sunburn”: Luke Combs previews new breakup song, asks fans their thoughts
ABC Luke Combs is known for throwing unreleased songs on social media to gauge fan interest and was at it again this week: The singer posted a video clip of himself performing part of a new song called “Tattoo on a Sunburn.” Nostalgic and bittersweet, the song centers around a tattoo that serves as a …