ABC Keith Urban continues the spirit of giving with another surprise visit to a school. Keith recently met with students in his native Australia at The Urbenville Public School in New South Wales. The young students caught the singer’s eye after the school posted videos of them singing uplifting songs each Friday afternoon during the COVID-19 pandemic. Among their …
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Dec 13
Jason Aldean’s two young kids are starting to figure out what he does for a living, kind of
ABC When Jason Aldean goes out on tour, he often brings his family along. The singer’s wife, Brittany frequently shares snapshots from the road, hanging out behind the scenes with their two young children: four-year-old Memphis and two-year-old Navy. Though the kids are still a little young to fully understand their famous dad’s career, Jason …
Dec 10
Nashville notes
Charley Pride will be the subject of an upcoming biopic, called American Pride. It’s the first feature film to come from a new production company called Bonniedale, co-launched by actor Dennis Quaid. Martina McBride collaborates with her dad, Daryl Schiff, on the new album Satisfied. Martina’s brother, Marty, is also a collaborator on the project; …
Dec 10
Jake Owen offers $5,000 reward for info on the “punk” who vandalized his business
Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images Jake Owen has offered to “personally pay” for information regarding the man who vandalized his Good Company Entertainment’s building in west Nashville. According to a social media update from the singer, he’s offering a $5,000 reward. “Y’all, I need your help,” Jake wrote earlier this week on his Instagram stories. “An …
Dec 10
Carrie Underwood continues to bring televised holiday cheer as ‘My Gift’ hits 300 million total streams
ABC Carrie Underwood’s 2020 Christmas album, My Gift, is on a roll as it heads into its second holiday season. The record, along with its deluxe Special Edition iteration, has notched RIAA Gold certification, with over 300 million global streams to date. Meanwhile, Carrie’s 2020 holiday special is airing once again this year, streaming on …
Dec 10
Hardy, Morgan Wallen and Chris Shiflett are “Goin’ Nowhere” in the grand finale track drop for Hixtape: Vol. 2
Courtesy of Big Loud Records Hardy gets an assist from Morgan Wallen and Chris Shiflett on “Goin’ Nowhere,” the 14th and final track to be released off of Hixtape: Vol. 2. Backed by loud, hard rock-inspired guitar work, the singers trade verses on the song before coming together for a powerful chorus. Lyrically, it’s the …
Dec 10
Chris Lane’s new song, “Stop Coming Over,” is more romantic than it sounds
Big Loud Records Chris Lane delivers a story song with a classic twist today, releasing his twang-heavy new love ballad, “Stop Coming Over.” Though the title might call a breakup song to mind, this track is anything but. Its lyrics tell the story of a guy who’s already all-in on his relationship, and the obvious …
Dec 10
Tim McGraw set to launch McGraw Tour 2022 next April
Robby Klein Tim McGraw revealed plans for a new batch of tour dates this week. His 17-stop McGraw Tour 2022 will kick off on April 29 with a show in Rogers, Arkansas. The run will take Tim to amphitheaters across North America, concluding with a Mansfield, Massachusetts show in early June. He’s bringing “Home Sweet” …
Dec 10
Luke Bryan may be a high-profile duet partner, but says all the “Buy Dirt” buzz is thanks to Jordan Davis
ABC Sure, having Luke Bryan as your duet partner ups the chances of your song becoming a hit, but Luke says that when it comes to the success of “Buy Dirt,” Jordan Davis deserves all the credit. “I think ‘Buy Dirt’ would have been amazing for Jordan Davis whether I was on it or not, …
Dec 09
Nashville notes
Scotty McCreery will be the musical guest on Lone Star NYE: Countdown to 2022, a live, local North Texas celebration to ring in the new year. Check local listings for ways to watch, or stream it live here. Bonnie Raitt will receive a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award in 2022, the Recording Academy announced today. She’ll …