MCA NashvilleGeorge Strait has set another personal record. His latest album, Honky Tonk Time Machine, marks his 27th album to reach the #1 spot on the Billboard Top Country Albums chart. That extends his record of the most number one albums in the chart’s 50-year history, according to Billboard. Willie Nelson and Garth Brooks are tied for second place behind George: Each have scored …
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Apr 08
Make it Sweet: Old Dominion adds European dates to 2019 tour
RCA NashvilleOld Dominion is heading across the pond. The band is bringing their Make it Sweet Tour to Europe in the fall, and play nine dates in cities such as London, Berlin, Amsterdam and Belfast. Jordan Davis will join them as their opening act. The trek kicks off October 4 in Stockholm, Sweden and marks the fourth time the …
Apr 08
“Do I still have it?” Carrie Underwood says returning to music after baby is “an adjustment”
Francis Specker/CBSCarrie Underwood admits that having a second child made her wonder if she’d still be able to sing. The country star opened up to Entertainment Tonight ahead of the 2019 ACM Awards, revealing that she questioned her vocal ability after giving birth to her second son, Jacob, in January. “My body is completely different than when it was a …
Apr 08
Keith Urban bags first ACM Entertainer of the Year honor
Keith Urban, with Ronnie Dunn in the background, accepts the ACM Entertainer of the Year award; Francis Specker/CBSFor the first time in his career, Keith Urban took home Entertainer of the Year honors at the 54th Academy of Country Music Awards, held Sunday night in Las Vegas and broadcast live on CBS. The win, which …
Apr 08
Backstage at the 54th ACM Awards, change was in the air, as Dan + Shay, Keith Urban, Thomas Rhett & more stepped up to the mic
Francis Specker/CBSChange was in the air Sunday night at the 54th Academy of Country Music Awards in Las Vegas, as a largely new group of winners came backstage to talk to the media after accepting their trophies. Dan + Shay, the night’s big winners, were practically giddy as they visited with reporters about their three …
Apr 08
‘American Idol’ heartbreaker: Three go home, seven go through as contestants sing all-star duets
ABC/Eric LiebowitzThe first seven contestants who’ll be competing for America’s vote were revealed on Sunday night’s episode of American Idol — and we also saw the first dramatic elimination, complete with empty stools and Ryan Seacrest asking for the lights to be dimmed. During the episode, ten of the remaining 20 contestants sang duets with …
Apr 08
ACM Awards 2019: The winners
George Strait and Miranda Lambert perform at the 54th ACM Awards; Sam Morris/CBSHere are the winners from Sunday night’s Academy of Country Music Awards, presented live in Las Vegas: Entertainer of the YearKeith Urban Female Artist of the YearKacey Musgraves Male Artist of the YearThomas Rhett Duo of the YearDan + Shay Group of the …
Apr 07
In case you didn’t know, Brett Young and wife are expecting a baby
ABC/Image Group LABrett Young and his wife Taylor were just married in November, but they’re wasting no time expanding their family. The singer announced that he and Taylor are expecting a little one by posting a photo of himself embracing her — she’s holding a onesie with the words “I’m with the band” on it. …
Apr 05
Florida Georgia Line’s Tyler Hubbard is “excited” about second child
ABC/Image Group LATyler Hubbard says that he and wife Hayley Hubbard are feeling more confident as they prepare to welcome their second child. The couple announced in February that they are expecting a new baby and revealed during an appearance on the Ellen DeGeneres Show that it’s a boy. “This time around is amazing,” he tells People. “It’s not as stressful as the …
Apr 05
Jake Owen shares story of confronting golfer Phil Mickelson
ABC/Randy HolmesJake Owen is not afraid to tell it like it is. Sitting down with the Barstool Sports podcast “Fore Play,” the country singer shares a story of how he confronted golfer Phil Mickelson about the disappointing game between him and Tiger Woods in the much buzzed about event dubbed The Match in November 2018. The game featured Mickelson and Woods …