©Grand Ole Opry/Chris Hollo Tuesday night in Nashville, Dustin Lynch, Mark Wills, the Gatlins and more walked onstage at the Grand Ole Opry to help induct Luke Combs as its newest member. Since Luke’s mom sneaked him into a Vince Gill show as his first concert, the Country Music Hall of Famer led the honors. …
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Jul 17
“There Was This Girl” — and a song about her changed Riley Green’s life
Big Machine Tuesday, Riley Green marked a coveted milestone, celebrating his debut single, “There Was This Girl,” at a number-one party at Nashville’s Sutler saloon. Riley recalls hearing the song on the radio for the first time, not that long ago. “I was coming back from a hunting trip in Georgia,” he remembers, “and one of those …
Jul 16
“Make Me Want To” marry you: Jimmie Allen engaged to girlfriend Alexis Gale
Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagicJimmie Allen put a ring on it! The “Best Shot” singer proposed to his girlfriend Alexis Gale, a nurse from his hometown of Milton, Delaware, on Monday, July 15, during a trip to one of his favorite places — Disney World. The two were surrounded by family and friends — including both sets of …
Jul 16
Maren Morris is “Rich” with RIAA certifications
Maren Morris; Scott Legato/NBCMaren Morris continues to climb the ladder of success with a series of new sales certifications from the Recording Industry Association of America. The star was surprised with four new plaques commemorating the success of her two albums, Hero and Girl during a private reception at the home of Randy Goodman, chairman and CEO of Maren’s record …
Jul 16
Dierks Bentley keeps spirits high with 5-hour Energy partnership
ABC/Image Group LADierks Bentley has found a new way to energize his fans. The “Free and Easy” singer is expanding his partnership with energy drink brand 5-hour Energy through a new initiative. The 5-hour Energy Country Sweepstakes will give one fan the opportunity to meet Dierks during an exclusive trip to Nashville. After buying a 5-hour Energy shot …
Jul 16
Spend “61” digital “Days in Church” with The Chief
ABC/Image Group LA For the first time ever, you can now download the first volume of Eric Church’s 61 Days in Church recordings. The thirty live tracks were captured during the North Carolina native’s Holdin’ My Own Tour in 2017 and 2018. Previously, 61 Days in Church was only available to stream or on vinyl. You can download the album …
Jul 16
Brooks & Dunn are “Proud of the House We Built” in Hall of Fame’s new “Kings of Neon” exhibit
Country Music Hall of Fame and MuseumThe new exhibit Brooks & Dunn: Kings of Neon will open Friday, August 9 at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum in Nashville. The display honors Kix Brooks and Ronnie Dunn, who’ll be officially inducted as members of the Hall during the annual Medallion Ceremony in October. “Ronnie and I are really …
Jul 16
Garth Brooks delivers a 100-minute set in Chicago, while fans await his next Dive Bar destination
ABC/Randy Holmes Garth Brooks kicked off his Dive Bar Tour Monday night with a 100-minute set at Joe’s on Weed Street in the Windy City, according to the Chicago Tribune. For his scaled-back tour, Garth brought six of his band mates, but left his back-up singers at home. He delivered his version of several country classics, plus …
Jul 16
Tenille Townes jumped on the Bandwagon for career firsts with Miranda Lambert and Little Big Town
Columbia Nashville Most artists never forget the first time they hear themselves on the radio, and newcomer Tenille Townes is no exception. For her, it happened last year with her debut single, “Somebody’s Daughter,” while she was on The Bandwagon Tour with Miranda Lambert and Little Big Town. “I was in a rental car in …
Jul 15
Brad Paisley admits he had bad, bad advice about Chris Lane’s “Big, Big Plans”
ABC/Image Group LA Chris Lane planned what he believed was the perfect proposal for his girlfriend Lauren Bushnell, writing and recording the song “Big, Big Plans” to play for her in her parents’ backyard on Father’s Day. But his current tour mate Brad Paisley didn’t think it was such a great idea. “I had some friends on the [tour] bus, and …