Country Music AssociationThis fall, Chris Lane, Devin Dawson, Danielle Bradbery, Travis Denning, and Rachel Wammack will all be “Introducing Nashville” to fans in Europe and the United Kingdom. The Country Music Association puts on the “Introducing Nashville” concert series, which brings the familiar Music City in-the-round format to new audiences across the globe. During the shows, all the artists are on stage at …
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May 13
Chase Rice is keeping his “Eyes on You” and sticking around at #1
ABC/Image Group LAChase Rice hangs on to number one for the second week in a row, as “Eyes on You” remains on top of the country chart. Though he initially found massive success as a songwriter, having penned Florida Georgia Line’s 2012 smash “Cruise,” this is Chase’s first trip to the top as an artist. “From the …
May 13
Rodney Atkins connects “the ground and the sky” on “Caught Up in the Country”
Curb Caught Up in the Country is the first new album from Rodney Atkins in nearly eight years. Its top-20 lead single is also the Tennessee native’s first significant hit since 2011’s chart-topping “Take a Back Road.” Rodney says “Caught Up in the Country” has one particular element you’ll always find in his biggest hits. …
May 13
Chris Stapleton and wife Morgane welcome their fifth child
ABC/Image Group LAChris Stapleton and his wife Morgane are now the proud parents of five. On Instagram, Morgane announced the arrival of the couple’s latest little one over the weekend, sharing a photo of the new baby’s tiny arm. “The most perfect Mother’s day…” she added on Sunday. “I wish all you Mamas the happiest of days today!” Morgane didn’t reveal the …
May 13
‘American Idol’ picks its top three finalists
L-R: Finalists Alejandro Aranda, Madison VanDenburg and Laine Hardy; ABC/Eric McCandlessWe’re one step closer to crowning this season’s American Idol. On Sunday night’s penultimate episode, the remaining five contestants performed three songs each. The first was a song chosen by season-long mentor Bobby Bones; the second was an Elton John song in honor of the …
May 13
Morgan Evans recalls star-studded Grammy moments with Dolly Parton, Lady Gaga & Jennifer Lopez
Warner NashvilleMorgan Evans‘ latest single, “Day Drunk,” is already a huge hit in his native Australia. In fact, it was recently named Country Work of the Year at the APRA Awards, which are handed out by the Australasian Performing Rights Association. The “Kiss Somebody” hitmaker’s becoming an awards show regular, even attending the Grammys earlier …
May 10
Blake, Kelly, Adam and John all returning for The Voice season 17
Trae Patton/NBCBlake Shelton, Kelly Clarkson, Adam Levine and John Legend are all returning to NBC’s The Voicefor season 17. Adam and Blake have been with the show since it started in 2011. This will mark Kelly’s fourth time in the big red chairs and John’s second. Carson Daly will also return as host. Season 17 is set to debut this fall. Meanwhile, …
May 10
Watch now: Brett Young and Charles Kelley are “Here Tonight” for the new “Acoustic Sessions” series
ABC/Image Group LALady Antebellum’s Charles Kelley joins Brett Young for the first installment of his new Acoustic Sessions series. For the debut of the YouTube series, the pair perform a stripped-down version of Brett’s multi-week number one they wrote together, “Here Tonight.” The song was written during Lady A’s 2017 You Look Good Tour, and it was Charles who originally sang …
May 10
Listen now: Vince Gill teases new “Okie” album with “A Letter to My Mama”
MCA NashvilleVince Gill’s first new record since 2016’s Down to My Last Bad Habit will arrive August 23. It’s called Okie, in a nod to the Country Music Hall of Famer’s Sooner State heritage. The accomplished guitarist and prolific composer had a hand in writing all 12 tracks on the project. “I thought this was going to be …
May 10
On May 24, it’ll be “Everywhere But On” for “Prayed for You” hitmaker Matt Stell
RECORDS/Arista NashvilleIf you want to hear more from “Prayed for You” hitmaker Matt Stell, there’s good news: The newcomer from Arkansas will put out his debut EP on May 24. In addition to his breakthrough hit, the collection also includes a duet with Jimmie Allen. “I can’t tell you how excited I am to release my new EP, Everywhere But …