UMG Nashville Darius Rucker has dropped a new single, “Fires Don’t Start Themselves.” Composed by Dan Isbell, Ben Hayslip and Jacob Rice, the song features a nostalgic ’90s country-inspired production with infectious guitar lines. “So, let’s drink what’s left of this bottle of wine/ Move a little closer ’til the sparks start flyin’/ Turn the lights down low and pull the …
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Mar 31
Megan Moroney called her mom as soon as she got her first CMT nominations
Catherine Powell/Getty Images for CMT Megan Moroney‘s hit “Tennessee Orange” is up for two awards at the 2023 CMT Music Awards: Breakthrough Female Video of the Year and CMT Digital-First Performance of the Year. This is a big deal to Megan, a Savannah, Georgia, native who once thought she’d be an accountant. “I’m nominated for two, which is crazy,” Megan …
Mar 31
Justin Moore + Riley Green’s “Everybody Get Along” celebrates unity
The Valory Music Co. Justin Moore has enlisted Riley Green for his new song, “Everybody Get Along.” The uptempo track finds Justin and Riley offering quips about their polar opposite likes and dislikes in the verses, before highlighting the value of unity in the chorus. “I like this and I like that/ But when it comes down to it, we got each other’s backs/ …
Mar 31
2023 CMT Music Awards: Gary Clark Jr. to tribute Steve Ray Vaughan + presenters announced
CMT More stars have been announced as performers and presenters at the upcoming 2023 CMT Music Awards. Acclaimed musician and artist Gary Clark Jr. will join the show to perform a special tribute to the late Texas Blues icon Stevie Ray Vaughan. A slew of stars across the music, sports and entertainment worlds have also been tapped to be presenters. This includes Carly Pearce, Carrie Underwood, Charles Esten, Dixie …
Mar 31
Kelsea Ballerini is excited to “wear all the hats” for the 2023 CMT Music Awards
ABC With the 2023 CMT Music Awards just days away, co-host Kelsea Ballerini is excited to join the show in ushering in its “new chapter” this year. “CMTs are moving to Austin at this beautiful new venue called the Moody Center, and it’s just going to be, like, a new chapter,” Kelsea tells ABC Audio. “A new breath …
Mar 30
Nashville notes: Jimmie’s new single + Reba on ‘The Jennifer Hudson Show’
Jimmie Allen has announced “be alright” as his next single. A special version of the song, “be alright (15 edition),” will hit country radio on Monday, April 10, and will be available digitally on Saturday, April 15. “be alright” is featured on Jimmie’s latest album, Tulip Drive. Reba McEntire appeared on The Jennifer Hudson Show recently to talk about joining The Voice as a Mega …
Mar 30
Get a sample of Brothers Osborne’s new ‘Sampler’
ABC Brothers Osborne‘s Nobody’s Nobody Sampler won’t be out until April 7, but you can hear snippets of all three tracks in an Instagram video now. The clip, which features footage of John and T.J. Osborne in the recording studio, offers fans previews of the uptempo “Nobody’s Nobody,” piano-driven “Rollercoaster (Forever and a Day)” and rowdy “Might As Well Be Me.” This release will be Brothers Osborne’s …
Mar 30
Sam Hunt added to the Breland & Friends lineup
Todd Owyoung/NBC It’s going to be a “House Party” at the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville. Sam Hunt has been added to the list of performers for Breland‘s upcoming Breland & Friends concert on April 4. “Thought I was done? Nahhhh, my buddy @SamHuntMusic always comes through,” Breland tweeted. “BRELAND & Friends is gonna be wild!! Grab those tickets for both the show …
Mar 30
Darius Rucker’s got a new song dropping soon
ABC Darius Rucker fans, get ready for new music. Darius took to Instagram recently to announce that his new song “Fires Don’t Start Themselves” is dropping on Friday, March 31. “Hey, I’m passing the phone to somebody who’s got a new song coming out this Friday,” Darius said, before revealing, “It’s me! My new song ‘Fires Don’t Start …
Mar 30
Slash, Billy F. Gibbons & more to pay tribute to Lynyrd Skynyrd at the CMT Music Awards
CMT The music of Lynyrd Skynyrd will be celebrated with an all-star tribute performance at Sunday’s CMT Music Awards. The segment will feature a who’s who of guitarists, including Guns N’ Roses’ Slash, ZZ Top’s Billy F. Gibbons and Gov’t Mule’s Warren Haynes. The performance will also feature Bad Company’s Paul Rodgers and country star Cody Johnson on vocals, along with the Rolling Stones’ keyboardist Chuck Leavell, and Lynyrd Skynyrd tribute …