ABC/Image Group LA With his first #1, “Yours,” already under his belt, and the follow-up single, “Blue Tacoma,” rapidly approaching the top ten, Russell Dickerson‘s career is definitely on the rise. Add to that a high-profile opening spot on the Summer Plays On Tour with Lady Antebellum and Darius Rucker, and the relative newcomer is …
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Aug 16
Queen of Soul Aretha Franklin dead at 76
Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images Aretha Franklin, the pastor’s daughter who became the undisputed Queen of Soul over a career that spanned more than five decades, has died of advanced pancreatic cancer, ABC News has confirmed. “It is with deep and profound sadness that we announce the passing of Aretha Louise Franklin, the Queen of Soul, …
Aug 16
Dan + Shay are pouring shots of “Tequila,” and pop fans are drinking it up
ABC/Randy Holmes After two weeks at the top of the country chart with “Tequila,” Dan + Shay are poised to follow Florida Georgia Line and Maren Morris with a hit on the pop chart. But Dan Smyers is quick to point out the crossover success of “Tequila” won’t signal any change of direction for the …
Aug 15
Ten thousand fans turn out to celebrate “Tequila Tuesday” with Dan + Shay in Nashville
Photo credit: Jeremy HarrisTen thousand fans crowded the street next to Warner Music on Nashville’s Music Row yesterday, as Dan + Shay delivered a high-energy “Tequila Tuesday” concert celebrating their recent multi-week #1. “This is one of the craziest things I’ve ever seen,” Shay Mooney said shortly after kicking off the free event. “This is my favorite show we’ve …
Aug 15
Charles Kelley’s turning Lady A’s summer tour into a playdate with son Ward
ABC/Randy HolmesEven though Charles Kelley’s son Ward isn’t even three yet, he’s already become quite the world traveler. Charles estimates the boy’s already been on more than one hundred flights and traveled to multiple continents, including Europe. The Lady Antebellum hitmaker brings Ward and his wife Cassie on tour as much as he can, because he doesn’t want to miss any of …
Aug 15
Thomas Rhett’s “Life Changes” bring him gold and platinum
BMLGLess than a year since its release, Thomas Rhett’s latest album, Life Changes, has already been certified platinum. The top-five title track has also gone gold as well. TR got the news last weekend as he was opening Kenny Chesney’s Trip Around the Sun date in Music City. “I found out Life Changes went platinum and the single was gold the …
Aug 15
Watch Old Dominion cover Garth Brooks at the Wildhorse back in 2010
ABC/Mark LevineIf you’d like to hear what Old Dominion sounded like back in the days when they were just a bunch of songwriters playing in a bar in downtown Nashville, all you need to do is check out their socials. The reigning ACM Vocal Group of the Year shared a clip from nearly a decade ago, captured …
Aug 15
Much more than “The Tin Man”: Kenny Chesney’s entire Sony catalog certified either gold or platinum
Allister AnnEvery album Kenny Chesney ever released on his former record label, Sony Nashville, has now been certified gold or platinum. In all, that encompasses twenty projects, ranging from 1995’s All I Need to Know to 2017’s Live in No Shoes Nation. Five of Kenny’s albums are multi-platinum, ten are platinum, and five are gold. “It always amazes me how …
Aug 15
Feel the Tree Vibez: “Simple” reflects Florida Georgia Line’s back-to-basics attitude right now
BMLGIf you wonder how Florida Georgia Line‘s latest top ten hit came to be, the answer is “Simple,” just like the title of the song. It’s one of the many hits that have been born out of the duo’s tradition of bringing a bus filled with songwriters on tour, sponsored by their publishing company, Tree Vibez …
Aug 15
Six kids and counting: How Lady A manages to juggle home & family on the Summer Plays On Tour
ABC/Image Group LA As Lady Antebellum continues their Summer Plays On trek with pal Darius Rucker, there’s no denying things have changed drastically since last year’s You Look Good Tour. Both Dave Haywood and Hillary Scott have new babies. In fact, Hillary has two: twins Betsy Mack and Emory JoAnn, who were born in January. In December, Dave and wife Kelli welcomed daughter Lillie Renee –– she joined …
