ABC/Mark LevineThe Clemson Tigers and the Alabama Crimson Tide weren’t the only ones stepping into the spotlight at this year’s College Football National Championship: CMA Entertainer of the Year Keith Urban also took center stage on Monday, playing the Allstate Championship Tailgate at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California. If you missed the part of Keith’s set …
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Jan 08
Country stars join with pop and rock artists to salute The King on NBC’s “Elvis All-Star Tribute,” airing February 17
2019 NBCUniversal Media, LLCIt was announced last year, but now we have details on NBC’s planned tribute to Elvis Presley, courtesy of Variety. Elvis All-Star Tribute will air February 17 from 9-11 p.m. ET/PT. Hosted by Blake Shelton, the special was taped in October, and features Keith Urban, Kelsea Ballerini, Little Big Town, Pistol Annies, …
Jan 08
No pictures please: Why Old Dominion caved to the pressure to put their own photo on “Make It Sweet” cover
RCA NashvilleOld Dominion marks a career milestone of sorts with their latest hit, “Make It Sweet”: It’s one of the few times the five-man-band has used their own photo on the cover of one of their albums or singles. “That’s one of the first times,” lead singer Matthew Ramsey agrees, as the band laughs. “Well, but we’re not …
Jan 07
We’ll find out what Travis Denning is like “After a Few” on January 18
Mercury NashvilleNewcomer Travis Denning is teasing the follow-up to his debut hit “David Ashley Parker from Powder Springs” with a new clip on social media. The Georgia native’s second single, “After a Few,” will be available to stream or download on Friday, January 18. In the 30-second video preview of the song, you can see Travis having a drink, …
Jan 07
See Keith Urban on ESPN ahead of tonight’s Clemson-Alabama game
ABC/Image Group LAIf you watched the Golden Globes on Sunday night, you likely spotted Keith Urban seated up front next to his A-list actress/wife, Nicole Kidman. But on Monday, it’s back to work for the CMA Entertainer of the Year. Keith is set to play the Allstate Tailgate in Santa Clara, California, ahead of the College Football Playoff National Championship. …
Jan 07
Watch now: Riley Green takes “There Was This Girl” nationwide on TV debut
BMLGNewcomer Riley Green has his first top fifteen hit with his debut single, “There Was This Girl,” which is only poised to get bigger now that he’s made his national TV debut. The Alabama native made his first nationwide appearance Monday on the 10 a.m. hour of Today with Hoda Kotb and Jenna Bush Hager. During his segment, he explained that his …
Jan 07
Meet Moose: Scotty McCreery and his wife Gabi adopt a puppy
ABC/Image Group LAScotty McCreery and his wife Gabi are hearing the pitter-patter of little feet. But it’s not a baby for the newlyweds — it’s a puppy! Scotty and Gabi introduced the world to their new addition this weekend. “Today is a big day for the McCreery family!” Scotty tweeted, before sharing a photo of Gabi and the golden-colored …
Jan 07
Dan + Shay admit they’re “Speechless,” after spending a month atop the country airplay chart
ABC/Image Group LAThis week, Dan + Shay continue a nearly unheard-of month-long stay atop the country airplay charts with their latest single, “Speechless.” The duo’s latest chart-topper has even surpassed the success of their most recent multiple-week #1, “Tequila.” “Spent all day processing this and trying to find a way to properly express our gratitude, but words …
Jan 07
Listen now: Chris Young conjures his new “anthem” “Raised on Country” on the road
RCA NashvilleWhen Chris Young set out to write his latest single, “Raised on Country,” he admits he had a pretty ambitious goal in mind. “This song is so crazy, because when I wrote ‘Raised on Country,’ we were actually out on the road,” he explains. “And we were like, ‘You know, we really want just kind of …
Jan 07
For Jordan Davis, the success of “Take It from Me” is even sweeter since he shares it with his brother
ABC/Image Group LAJordan Davis‘s breakthrough hit, “Singles You Up,” made him the most successful new artist of 2018, according to Billboard. Now that he has his second top ten hit with “Take It from Me,” the Louisiana native says it’s even sweeter, since he crafted the song with his brother, Jacob Davis, who’s also an artist. “Oh man, it’s …