Mercury NashvilleLauren Alaina’s headed back to the twentieth century in her new single, “Ladies in the ‘90s,” which comes out on Friday. The American Idol runner-up co-wrote the tune, which looks back on a time when female artists didn’t struggle to be heard on country radio, as they do now. “I was raised on radio …
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Oct 01
Loretta Lynn’s determined to perform again, even as she battles health setbacks
Sony LegacyNearly seventeen months after suffering a stroke, Loretta Lynn still deals with some weakness on her left side, relies on a walker, and uses a wheelchair when necessary. “I hate that damn wheelchair,” she tells People, with her characteristic spunk. The 86-year-old has also moved closer to Nashville for easier access to her doctors, …
Oct 01
Luke Bryan, Jason Aldean and many more duet with Ronnie Milsap on star-studded new album
Riser House/SonyLuke Bryan, Jason Aldean, Dolly Parton, George Strait, and Little Big Town are just some of the big names who’ll be joining Ronnie Milsap on his new album, The Duets, which comes out January 18. Kacey Musgraves teams up with the Country Music Hall of Famer on his #1 from 1981, “No Getting Over …
Oct 01
#VegasStrong: Country music marks the one-year anniversary of the Route 91 Harvest Festival shooting
Country AircheckMonday at 1:05 p.m. ET, the country music family paused to remember those forever affected by the Route 91 Harvest Festival shooting, which happened exactly one year ago today. Fifty-eight people lost their lives when a gunman opened fire during Jason Aldean‘s closing set at the gathering in Las Vegas. In addition to reminding …
Oct 01
“Platinum” and beyond: Miranda Lambert adds to her collection of precious metal
ABC/Image Group LAMiranda Lambert called her 2014 album Platinum, and thanks to a new round of certifications from the RIAA she can add that designation to several more of her records. Both 2007’s Crazy Ex-Girlfriend and 2009’s Revolution are now double-platinum, having hit the two million sales mark. Miranda’s singles “Over You” and “Automatic” have …
Oct 01
Why Blake Shelton thinks Jennifer Hudson may be his biggest Voice competition this season: “She’s the sneaky one here”
Art Streiber/NBCThe blind auditions continue tonight on The Voice, with Blake Shelton keeping a close eye on his competition. Even as they begin their fifteenth season together, the bromance is still alive between Blake and Adam Levine. “Of course, Adam has been here since day one,” Blake points out, “and he makes the show so …
Sep 28
Country music will pause to mark the one-year anniversary of the Las Vegas shooting on Monday
Country AircheckThe country music family will observe a moment of silence at 1:05 p.m. ET on Monday, October 1, the one-year anniversary of the mass shooting at the Route 91 Harvest Festival in Las Vegas. Country radio — as well as all radio stations in the state of Nevada — will take part in the …
Sep 28
“Hooked” on “Live”: Dylan Scott will start the week with an early-morning TV performance
CurbIf you’re “Hooked” on Dylan Scott, you’ll want to be sure to tune in for Live with Kelly and Ryan on Monday. The Louisiana native will start off October by singing his latest top-five hit on the show. “Hooked” is Dylan’s second gold single in a row, following his breakthrough number one, “My Girl.” You …
Sep 28
A reason to “Smile”: Mitchell Tenpenny’s debut single, “Drunk Me,” is certified gold
Jim WrightNewcomer Mitchell Tenpenny’s first top-fifteen hit is now also his first gold single, as the RIAA certifies “Drunk Me” for sales and streams equivalent to 500,000 units. “This is something I’ve always dreamed about,” Mitchell says. “I have the best team and fans in the world! Thank y’all for being a huge part in this …
Sep 28
Zac Brown Band will serenade Mickey Mouse at his 90th birthday party
Shore Fire Media/Jimmy FontaineZac Brown Band will help Mickey Mouse celebrate his 90th birthday during a 2-hour TV special this November on ABC. ZBB is just one of the musical luminaries who’ll pay tribute to the Mouse by performing a Disney classic. Zac and company will do “Bare Necessities” from The Jungle Book, while pop …