ABC/Lou RoccoChildhood literacy has long been one of the causes closest to Dolly Parton’s heart, and this August, she’s pitching in to help YouTube Kids with its Reading Month. In addition to recording a new intro video for the video platform, the global superstar has also curated her own #ReadAlong playlist that includes lyric videos from her recent children’s album, …
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Aug 16
Watch now: Spend the “Weekend” with Kane Brown in new video
ABC/Image Group LA As Kane Brown continues work on his sophomore album, which comes out November 9, he’s just released a new video for the song “Weekend.” The clip starts as Kane, his band, crew and friends pick up some party supplies at Walmart, before retiring to a lake house for some boating, barbecuing and trips down a homemade …
Aug 16
Fans are “Hooked” on Dylan Scott’s second top ten hit
CurbFor the second summer in a row, Dylan Scott has a top ten hit on the country chart. “Hooked” checks in at #9 this week, a little more than a year after “My Girl” peaked at #1. The Louisiana native’s breakthrough went on to become the seventh most-played song of 2017. “It is a real honor to …
Aug 16
Reba, Tim, Faith, Darius and more: Nothing but “R-E-S-P-E-C-T” for the Queen of Soul
Taylor Hill/Getty ImagesAretha Franklin was the Queen of Soul, but her appeal and influence was so universal it extended to nearly every other musical genre, including country. Thursday morning, some of the biggest stars in the country format responded to the loss of the 76-year-old legend, who died from advanced pancreatic cancer at her home in …
Aug 16
How to be a country star: Russell Dickerson’s getting a crash course from his pals Thomas Rhett and FGL
ABC/Image Group LA With his first #1, “Yours,” already under his belt, and the follow-up single, “Blue Tacoma,” rapidly approaching the top ten, Russell Dickerson‘s career is definitely on the rise. Add to that a high-profile opening spot on the Summer Plays On Tour with Lady Antebellum and Darius Rucker, and the relative newcomer is …
Aug 16
Queen of Soul Aretha Franklin dead at 76
Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images Aretha Franklin, the pastor’s daughter who became the undisputed Queen of Soul over a career that spanned more than five decades, has died of advanced pancreatic cancer, ABC News has confirmed. “It is with deep and profound sadness that we announce the passing of Aretha Louise Franklin, the Queen of Soul, …
Aug 16
Dan + Shay are pouring shots of “Tequila,” and pop fans are drinking it up
ABC/Randy Holmes After two weeks at the top of the country chart with “Tequila,” Dan + Shay are poised to follow Florida Georgia Line and Maren Morris with a hit on the pop chart. But Dan Smyers is quick to point out the crossover success of “Tequila” won’t signal any change of direction for the …
Aug 15
Ten thousand fans turn out to celebrate “Tequila Tuesday” with Dan + Shay in Nashville
Photo credit: Jeremy HarrisTen thousand fans crowded the street next to Warner Music on Nashville’s Music Row yesterday, as Dan + Shay delivered a high-energy “Tequila Tuesday” concert celebrating their recent multi-week #1. “This is one of the craziest things I’ve ever seen,” Shay Mooney said shortly after kicking off the free event. “This is my favorite show we’ve …
Aug 15
Charles Kelley’s turning Lady A’s summer tour into a playdate with son Ward
ABC/Randy HolmesEven though Charles Kelley’s son Ward isn’t even three yet, he’s already become quite the world traveler. Charles estimates the boy’s already been on more than one hundred flights and traveled to multiple continents, including Europe. The Lady Antebellum hitmaker brings Ward and his wife Cassie on tour as much as he can, because he doesn’t want to miss any of …
Aug 15
Thomas Rhett’s “Life Changes” bring him gold and platinum
BMLGLess than a year since its release, Thomas Rhett’s latest album, Life Changes, has already been certified platinum. The top-five title track has also gone gold as well. TR got the news last weekend as he was opening Kenny Chesney’s Trip Around the Sun date in Music City. “I found out Life Changes went platinum and the single was gold the …