ABC RadioAs Jordan Davis‘s second single, “Take It from Me,” nears the top of the chart, the Louisiana native’s particularly excited about its success, since he shares it with his co-writer, his brother Jacob. In fact, it’s based on something their father would often say to them. “It was Jacob’s idea…” Jordan explains. “He said he’d always loved that …
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Feb 25
As Michael Ray and Carly Pearce’s wedding day approaches, Carly and her mom are doing all the planning
ABC/Image Group LAMichael Ray‘s latest top ten hit may be titled “One That Got Away,” but that won’t be the case with his fiancee, Carly Pearce. The two confirmed they were dating in July, before Michael popped the question in December. By the end of January, Carly had picked out her dress and wedding plans were underway, though …
Feb 24
Keith Urban, Miranda Lambert, Thomas Rhett & more join Dierks Bentley for star-studded Nashville stop on Burning Man Tour
ABC/Image Group LADierks Bentley delivered a star-studded, surprise-filled show Friday night as his Burning Man tour pulled into Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena. Even Dierks’ nineties cover band, Hot Country Knights, brought on big-name guests, with an outrageously-dressed Thomas Rhett joining the set, along with Sawyer Brown’s Mark Miller. Dierks’ son Knox made a cameo, too. When Dierks returned for his headlining performance, the star …
Feb 22
It’s no bull: George Strait adds two Vegas dates during National Finals Rodeo
MCA NashvilleGeorge Strait has a new single, a new album on the way — and now two more dates in Las Vegas this year. King George is extending his Strait to Vegas run at T-Mobile Arena in 2019, adding shows on Friday, December 6 and Saturday, December 7. It’s a busy time in Sin City, as the dates …
Feb 22
Listen now: “The Bones” are good in the relationship between Maren Morris and Ryan Hurd
Columbia NashvilleIn the new track from her forthcoming album, GIRL, Maren Morris compares a relationship facing challenges to a house weathering storms. According to Maren, just as a sturdy house can withstand bad weather, so can a strong relationship make it through any hard times. “When the bones are good/The rest don’t matter/Yeah the paint could peel/The glass …
Feb 22
Can’t Say I Ain’t #1 Country: Florida Georgia Line debuts atop album chart
BMLGFlorida Georgia Line’s fourth studio album, Can’t Say I Ain’t Country, debuts at #1 on Billboard’s Top Country Album chart, having sold 300,000 album equivalent units in its first week. The news comes as Tyler Hubbard and Brian Kelley are up for four Academy of Country Music Awards in April: Duo, Single, Song and Music Event of the Year, all on …
Feb 22
Watch now: Reba records a sassy swing tune with “No U in Oklahoma”
Cliff Lipson/CBSIf you enjoy a little “Oklahoma Swing” — like Reba McEntire’s 1990 hit with Vince Gill, for example — you’re going to love the latest track from her Stronger Than the Truth album. It’s one of the rare songs Reba co-wrote herself, with the help of another famous friend: Ronnie Dunn. They crafted “No U in Oklahoma” based on an idea …
Feb 22
Listen now: Thomas Rhett teases fans with a snippet of his new song, “Look What God Gave Her”
The Valory Music Co.“Look What God Gave Her,” the lead single from Thomas Rhett‘s forthcoming fourth album, won’t be available in full until next Friday, but he’s teasing fans with a short snippet of the song now. “Look what God gave her/How perfect he made her/She walks in the room/It’s like he answered my prayers,” TR …
Feb 22
Luke Bryan stands up to critics with “What Makes You Country,” as his fans say “He’s speaking to me”
ABC/Image Group LAFor Luke Bryan, “What Makes You Country” is more than just the title track of his latest album and likely the song that will be his next number one: it’s an anthem for folks just like him, who grew up in rural America. “I love the song. It’s a statement song,” Luke says. “And …
Feb 21
A little bit country, a little bit rock and roll: Tim McGraw and Rascal Flatts to headline festival with Aerosmith and REO Speedwagon
ABC/Image Group LARascal Flatts will join Tim McGraw in headlining the three-day Twin Cities Summer Jam Festival, along with rock legends Aerosmith. Rapper Pitbull and eighties rockers REO Speedwagon are on the bill as well for the July 18-20 event, which takes place on the infield of the Canterbury Park racetrack in Shakopee, Minnesota. Tim’s not just one of the performers, by the …