Atlantic RecordsKelsea Ballerini has often talked about how much she loves Kelly Clarkson, and next year, she’ll get the chance to open for her idol on Kelly’s Meaning of Life Tour. “I saw Kelly Clarkson on her Behind These Hazel Eyes tour when I was 13,” Kelsea tweeted, “and it solidified my dream of being an artist. Now …
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Sep 14
Dolly Parton is bringing ‘9 to 5’ to the London stage in new musical
ABC/Lou RoccoDolly Parton will be working around the clock to bring the classic 1980 film 9 to 5 to the stage in a new musical. The show will make its debut in London’s Savoy Theatre for a limited run from Jan. 28 to Aug. 31, 2019. The book is written by the original film’s writer Patricia Resnick, and …
Sep 13
Thomas Rhett, Brett Young and Midland hit the road for more Life Changes this fall
The Valory Music Co.After supporting Kenny Chesney on his Trip Around the Sun stadium dates this summer, Thomas Rhett is cranking up the fall leg of his Life Changes Tour. Brett Young and Midland will open up for TR when the run kicks off tonight, Thursday, in Bangor, Maine. “The energy and response to this tour so far has completely exceeded my …
Sep 13
The Heart of South Georgia: Luke Bryan and Cole Swindell pitch in to help their home state
ABC/Image Group LA Luke Bryan is headed down home to headline a benefit concert for South Georgia, where he was raised. Fellow Peach State natives Cole Swindell, American Idol winner Phillip Phillips, DJ Rock, and the group of hit songwriters known as The Peach Pickers will join him as well. Proceeds will go to fund ongoing natural disaster relief, as well as other needs …
Sep 13
Long Stretch of Lonesome: Michael Ray is counting the seconds until he sees Carly Pearce again
ABC/Image Group LA If you’re keeping up with the romance of Michael Ray and Carly Pearce, you know the two hitmakers are just fine with a little show of PDA on social media. But as Michael joins the Happy Endings World Tour with Old Dominion and Carly plays What Makes You Country dates with Luke Bryan, they’re preparing for a …
Sep 13
Jake Owen, Randy Houser, Terri Clark and more go “Down to the Honkytonk” to celebrate Tootsie’s 58th birthday
ABC RadioJake Owen’s new single is called “Down to the Honkytonk,” and that’s exactly where he’ll be headed next month, as he helps Tootsie’s Orchid Lounge celebrate its 58th anniversary. The world famous honky-tonk will once again celebrate its birthday with a massive, star-studded free show in the middle of the Nashville district known as …
Sep 13
Pretty in pink: Carrie Underwood returns for the Opry’s 10th annual show to combat breast cancer
Photo courtesy Grand Ole Opry LLC. Chris Hollo, photographerCarrie Underwood played the first Opry Goes Pink show back in 2009, and next month, she’ll return for the Grand Ole Opry’s 10th annual edition of the special charity night, which raises money to help end breast cancer. Carrie will start the night by flipping an oversize light switch to …
Sep 13
Coming soon: Kelsea Ballerini’s collaboration with The Chainsmokers arrives next Tuesday
ABC/Mark LevineThey’ve been hinting at it for some time, and now it’s official: Kelsea Ballerini’s collaboration with Grammy-winning electronic duo The Chainsmokers is coming out on Tuesday. Both artists tweeted the news via social media Thursday morning, sharing a black, white and red drawing that simply says Tuesday’s date, 9/18. The picture shows a female skeleton in the foreground, between …
Sep 13
The “Experiment” is on: Kane Brown’s ready with his sophomore album, on the heels of multiple AMA noms
Sony Music Nashville Even though Kane Brown is one of the most-nominated country artists at next month’s American Music Awards, the “Lose It” hitmaker is still pretty low-key about the whole affair. “It feels great, man, because I’m still new to the game,” he tells ABC Radio. “So just being nominated, you know, you just feel accomplished …
Sep 12
Watch now: Michael Ray explores Miami with the “One That Got Away”
Atlantic/Warner Music NashvilleThe “One That Got Away” takes Michael Ray on a romantic, impromptu jaunt around South Beach in the new music video for his latest hit. Even though Michael himself is a Florida native, he was eager to embrace a part of the Sunshine State he didn’t know quite so well. “We wanted to treat Miami …