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Dec 07
ABC Jimmie Allen says country music is in the midst of a “movement” when it comes to diversity. Chatting with The Nick Cannon Show, Jimmie cites Charley Pride as a major source of inspiration for his career and paving the way for other Black country artists. “I remember I was growing up listening to country music and my dad was …
Dec 07
John Shearer Florida Georgia Line are the latest artists to have their legacy cemented at the Country Music Hall of Fame with the upcoming exhibit, Florida Georgia Line: Mix It Up Strong. Opening in 2022, the exhibit chronicles the duo of Tyler Hubbard and Brian Kelley‘s journey from meeting as students at an on-campus worship service at Belmont University in …
Dec 07
ABC These days, Keith Urban and Nicole Kidman are happily married, but it turns out they almost didn’t even go on a first date. While appearing on The Kelly Clarkson Show, Keith revealed that he was hesitant to pursue the Nine Perfect Strangers actress simply because he was “nervous.” “Literally, I was like, ‘There’s no way this girl is interested in me at all,’” Urban said. “Somebody …
Dec 07
ABC Sounds like Blake Shelton is going all-out for wife Gwen Stefani this Christmas. Blake reveals that each year, the couple encourages each other to not buy gifts. But Gwen hasn’t always followed that advice when it comes to shopping for her now-husband and her three children: Kingston, 15, Zuma, 13, and Apollo, 7. “We do the deal every year where it’s …
Dec 07
Hunter Berry/CMA For Carrie Underwood, Christmas is a time for family, making new memories and music. Growing up in Checotah, Oklahoma, Carrie recalls the beloved family tradition of traveling to a local nursing home with her parents and two older sisters to spread Christmas cheer through song. “Christmas was always about family. One thing that we always …
Dec 06
Luke Combs has achieved several new RIAA certifications. His debut album, This One’s for You, has been certified four times Platinum while his 2019 sophomore album, What You See Is What You Get, is three times Platinum. Five of Luke’s singles have also been certified: “Beer Never Broke My Heart” (4x Platinum), “Forever After All” (3x Platinum), “Even Though I’m Leaving” (3x …
Dec 06
Warner Music Nashville Cole Swindell is heading Down to the Bar on his 2022 tour. On Monday, the hitmaker unveiled dates for the Down to the Bar Tour that kicks off February 17 in Illinois and continues through April 3, when it wraps in New Hampshire. Along the way, Cole will make stops in his home state of …
Dec 06
ABC Jimmie Allen is crossing yet another career threshold with his first headlining tour. The “Best Shot” hitmaker is set to embark on the 2022 Down Home Tour that runs from February through May. The 19-city trek kicks off on February 3 at the famed Troubadour in Los Angeles, and continues on to Las Vegas, Tulsa, The …
Dec 06
ABC Blake Shelton is taking country music to the California coast with a headlining set at 2022 Boots in the Park. The one-day event takes over Waterfront Park in San Diego on April 2, with Carly Pearce and Brett Young also performing. Additions to the lineup will be announced in the coming weeks. “Y’all don’t miss out on San Diego’s Biggest …
Dec 06
Warner Music Nashville Kenny Chesney is carrying his nostalgic single, “Knowing You,” to the top of the charts. The superstar has amassed his 34th #1 hit with the song as it reaches the pinnacle position on the country chart after a 37-week climb. It’s the latest single off his 2020 album, Here and Now, which debuted atop the Billboard Top …
