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 …
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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 …
Aug 11
Maren Morris is “very proud” of her team of women on tour
Sony Music Nashville Maren Morris is praising the women she works with on tour. The hitmaker is currently on her headlining Humble Quest Tour, and she’s brought a team of women with her to help run the show. Maren reveals that half of her crew is female and notes that while she’s steering the ship, she …
Aug 11
Cole Swindell says it was “cool” working with Jo Dee Messina on “She Had Me at Heads Carolina” video
ABC/Connie Chornuk Cole Swindell‘s video for “She Had Me at Heads Carolina” is filled with personal touches. As confirmed in the teaser, “Heads Carolina, Tails California” singer Jo Dee Messina makes an appearance in the video as the bartender serving up drinks at the karaoke bar that Cole and his friends visit in downtown Nashville. Additionally, one …
Aug 11
Scotty McCreery celebrates success of three consecutive #1 hits
ABC/Christopher Willard Scotty McCreery is riding high on the success of his recent singles. This week, Scotty was presented with plaques commemorating his three consecutive singles that have sat at #1 on country radio: “In Between,” “You Time” and current multiweek #1, “Damn Strait.” He also received plaques for Gold certification by the RIAA for each track. …
Aug 11
“Ain’t life grand”: Kane Brown to make VMA performance debut
ABC Kane Brown is making VMA history. The “Grand” singer will make his MTV Video Music Awards debut on the Toyota Stage with the first live TV performance of his new single, “Grand.” He’s also the first male country act to perform on the VMAs. Past country artists who’ve performed at the all-genre show include Kacey Musgraves and Taylor …
Aug 11
Keith Urban recalls “surreal” first time meeting Olivia Newton-John
ABC/Image Group LA Keith Urban has nothing but fond memories of the late Olivia Newton-John. The country singer met the Grease star at a songwriters’ retreat in the late ’90s and reveals he was a bit of a “fanboy.” “It was surreal to get to meet her. She couldn’t have been more down to earth, kind, friendly, warm, funny, everything I thought …
Aug 11
Carrie Underwood plans to share the workout secrets behind her famous sculpted legs
ABC Ever wonder how Carrie Underwood gets her trademark chiseled legs? Well, wonder no more: the superstar is taking fans along with her for leg day, with help from her fitness app, fit52. “People are always asking me about my leg workouts, and my actual leg workouts are coming to the fit52 app,” Carrie tells …
Aug 11
Justin Moore’s “With a Woman You Love” coincides with major milestones in his marriage
Jason Kempin/Getty Images Justin Moore’s fast-rising new country single, “With a Woman You Love,” is one of the most romantic songs he’s ever put out. “With a woman you love, you’ll get home at a decent hour / Don’t need to look no more, ‘cause you’ve finally found her,” he sings in the chorus. “No, …