Atlantic/Warner Nashville2018 will go down as the year the world discovered Ashley McBryde — and the singer/songwriter can count former President Barack Obama among her fans. The Arkansas native makes President Obama’s list of Favorite Songs of 2018, alongside cuts by Beyoncé and Jay-Z, Prince, Mavis Staples, Anderson East, and jazz vocalist Nancy Wilson, among others. “As 2018 draws to a close, I’m continuing a favorite …
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Dec 28
Lauren Alaina’s “Doin’ Fine,” as she closes out 2018 on “Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve”
ABC/Image Group LAFor Lauren Alaina, 2018 was a year filled with so many good things, it’s hard for her to pick a favorite, at least professionally. On the personal side, the Peach State native admits saying yes to her longtime boyfriend Alex Hopkins is at the top of the list. “I got engaged. That was a pretty …
Dec 28
CMA Entertainer of the Year Keith Urban to take Nashville’s Music City Midnight to TV two ways this year
ABC/Image Group LAKeith Urban will be everywhere this New Year’s Eve. In actuality, the CMA Entertainer of the Year will be headlining the annual Music City Midnight celebration in Nashville for the third year in a row. But at the same time, he’ll also be making multiple appearances on several major network specials on December 31. …
Dec 28
The Year in Country Music 2018: “Billboard”‘s biggest Hot Country Song of all time was “Meant to Be”
ABC/Image Group LAEven though the odds were against it, one of the biggest country and pop hits of 2018 was simply “Meant to Be.” The idea came from Hayley Hubbard, the wife of Florida Georgia Line’s Tyler Hubbard. As the two discussed an impromptu writing appointment in L.A. with pop star Bebe Rexha, Hayley told Tyler, “Relax. If it’s …
Dec 28
Kane, Kelsea and Lauren all agree: Hold the resolutions this “New Year’s Rockin’ Eve”
Dick Clark ProductionsKane Brown, Kelsea Ballerini and Lauren Alaina are in complete agreement about two things: They’re stoked to be on Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve on Monday — and they hate New Year’s resolutions. In fact, Lauren says she’s swearing them off for 2019, in favor of something she thinks will work better. “I usually do them, and it …
Dec 28
Why don’t you just meet me in New Orleans? Maren Morris plans a “bucket list” performance for “New Year’s Rockin’ Eve”
ABC/Image Group LAAfter playing Nashville’s Music City Midnight celebration last year, Maren Morris thought she’d take it easy this New Year’s Eve — until her phone rang. “I was so excited to get that call, because I hadn’t planned on playing a show this year on New Year’s Eve, because I did the Nashville one last year …
Dec 27
Aaron Watson urges you to “Kiss That Girl Goodbye” in 2019
ABC/Image Group LAAaron Watson is heading into the new year with a new single. The infectious, percussion-driven “Kiss That Girl Goodbye” is the lead release from his new album, Red Bandana, which is set to arrive in June. You’ll be able to stream or download “Kiss That Girl Goodbye” on Friday, January 4. Red Bandana is the follow-up …
Dec 27
Old Dominion looks back on how they managed to “Make It Sweet” in 2018
ABC/Image Group LA Old Dominion looks back on a life-changing year in a dramatic new flashback video posted on social media. “Time, it passes so quickly that it’s hard to take a moment to see where we’ve been this year,” lead singer Matthew Ramsey reflects in the one-minute clip. “As we pause and reflect for a moment, it was an …
Dec 27
“Let’s Be Frank”: Trisha Yearwood’s planning an intimate Valentine’s Day concert high above NYC
Rainbow Room/PR NewswireTrisha Yearwood will do one of her first full concerts in some time on Valentine’s Day at New York City’s iconic Rainbow Room. The two-time CMA Female Vocalist of the Year will perform songs from her new Let’s Be Frankalbum of Sinatra covers. Ol’ Blue Eyes himself both sang and hung out at the Rainbow Room — …
Dec 27
The Kennedy Center honors Reba McEntire
Sarah L. Voisin/The Washington Post via Getty ImagesA televised special, featuring highlights from the 41st Annual Kennedy Center Honors, aired Wednesday night on CBS, and among the artists honored was Reba McEntire. The event took place in Washington, D.C. in early December. Reba was the first honoree of the night, and among those paying tribute …