ABC/Image Group LACarly Pearce is getting closer to finishing her sophomore album. With its debut single, “Closer to You,” catching on at country radio, the “Every Little Thing” hitmaker is hard at work on the rest of her record. “Last day of writing this week then studio to work on CP2 tomorrow,” she tweeted on Wednesday. “If y’all only knew …
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Jan 09
See all the “Stages” of Cassadee Pope on her new album coming February 1
Awake MusicCassadee Pope’s new album, Stages, will arrive February 1, and it was produced by Corey Crowder, who-co-wrote her #1 with Chris Young, “Think of You.” The eleven original songs — including the singles “Take You Home” and “One More Red Light” — follow Cassadee’s journey as she rebuilds after heartbreak. “It’s a validating feeling to look back …
Jan 09
Wonder why you love “Down to the Honkytonk?” Jake Owen says it’s simple: It’s an “earworm”
ABC/Randy HolmesJake Owen admits when he picked his latest hit, “Down to the Honkytonk,” he was hoping it would get stuck in your head. “It’s a special kinda song. I think when people hear that song, it’s one of those that’s just like an earworm,” he explains. “It’s something that connects, and I feel like in …
Jan 09
Florida Georgia Line announce Can’t Say I Ain’t Country tour with Dan + Shay, Morgan Wallen
ABC/Image Group LAFlorida Georgia Line have announced they’re hitting the road this summer in support of their new album Can’t Say I Ain’t Country, which arrives February 15. Billboard reports that the trek will kick off June 13 in Rogers, Arkansas and is right now scheduled to wrap up in Irving, California on September 28. …
Jan 08
“Alcohol You Later”: Mitchell Tenpenny’s busy celebrating the platinum certification of “Drunk Me”
Nathan Congleton/NBCNewcomer Mitchell Tenpenny not only made his national TV debut Tuesday on NBC’s Today show, the hosts also surprised him with a plaque commemorating the platinum certification of his debut single, “Drunk Me.” In fact, the #1 hit remains at the top of Nielsen’s most-streamed country songs chart. You can check out Mitchell’s Today show performance of “Drunk Me” online now. Mitchell’s …
Jan 08
Kenny Chesney adds a second show in D.C. after his Songs for the Saints stop sells out
Allister AnnKenny Chesney’s Washington, D.C. stop on his Songs for the Saints Tour is sold out, so the country superstar is adding another date. The “Better Boat” hitmaker initially only planned to play the nation’s capital on Thursday, April 18; now, he’ll take the stage at The Anthem that Friday as well. Pre-sales for the …
Jan 08
Maren, Kacey and more are Bonnaroo-bound in 2019
Courtesy Bonnaroo Music & Arts FestivalMaren Morris, Kacey Musgraves and more are headed for Bonnaroo this year. The two — who’ve both been on major pop tours in the past year — are set to play the annual Music & Arts Festival, which takes place June 13-16 in Manchester, Tennessee, about an hour outside of Nashville. Maren and Kacey …
Jan 08
Keith Urban is headed for Australia, but he’s “Never Comin Down” from the College Football Championship
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 …
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 …