ABC/Image Group LA Carrie Underwood stopped by this week’s National Association of Broadcasters gathering in Las Vegas to pick up the BMI Board of Directors Award. The performing rights organization also played catch-up with the reigning CMA Female Vocalist of the Year, giving Carrie her three latest BMI songwriting awards. The Oklahoma native would’ve typically picked …
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Apr 26
Brad Paisley dropping visual album to accompany “Love and War”
Arista NashvilleBrad Paisley has revealed that he’ll be releasing a “visual album” style video companion to his new album, Love and War, with concept videos for all of the album’s 16 songs coming initially as an Apple Music exclusive on Friday, April 28. Brad tells Variety he didn’t come up with the idea to do …
Apr 25
Darius Rucker goes undercover for a new spin on a reality hit
ABC/Image Group LACBS is putting a celebrity spin on its reality hit Undercover Boss, and Darius Rucker will be the first star to try out the new take on the show. Using state-of-the-art prosthetic makeup, the series will disguise the Hootie & the Blowfish front man as he heads to Austin, Texas to look for …
Apr 25
Shania Twain readies “Life's About to Get Good” for June, ahead of full-length album in September
Brian Bowen Smith/NBCShania Twain’s new single “Life’s About to Get Good” is on the way in June, followed by her first album in 15 years in September. Fans will have the chance to hear the new song this Saturday night, as the Canadian superstar performs it for the first time at the Stagecoach Festival …
Apr 25
Kellie Pickler's new talk show — executive produced by Faith Hill — set to premiere from Nashville this fall
Paul Morigi/Getty ImagesKellie Pickler will star in a new daytime talk show, executive-produced by Faith Hill, that’s set to debut this fall. The as-yet-untitled lifestyle program will originate from Nashville, and be co-hosted by New York City-based journalist Ben Aaron, who’s married to Good Morning America meteorologist Ginger Zee. “We will bring a little bit …
Apr 25
Fans' reaction to Hillary Scott's LaBellum fashions? We “Need You Now”
Bryan Kasm/HSNDuring the recent two-day launch of her new LaBellum line of fashions on HSN, Lady Antebellum’s Hillary Scott sure left ‘em wanting more. Eight of the items in Hillary’s collection instantly sold out, including a lace-up blouse and a faux-suede vest. Though she’s surely used to success in the musical arena by now, the …
Apr 25
Why Tim & Faith are “Madea's” favorite country stars
ABC/Image Group LAIt looks like the man behind Madea is a big fan of Tim McGraw and Faith Hill. “I saw one of the best concerts I’ve seen in years! Tim & Faith #Soul2Soul tour,” entertainment mogul Tyler Perry tweeted, after taking in this weekend’s Atlanta-area show. “Trying to find another city to go again,” …
Apr 25
“A Real Fine Place to Start”: Sara Evans starts new label to launch 8th studio album
Photo Courtesy Sony REDSara Evans is starting her own record label, and she expects to be back with a new album sometime this summer. The new partnership with Sony is called Born to Fly Records, and it takes its name from Sara’s 2000 #1 hit. “I love that the label is [called] ‘Born to Fly,’” …
Apr 25
Jason Aldean, Luke Bryan, FGL and more: How to score a $20 ticket to summer's hottest shows
ABC/Image Group LAIf you happen to be in New York City on May 1, you can check out Jason Aldean’s performance at Irving Plaza during National Concert Day. And if you’re really lucky, you may be able to land a $20 ticket to his They Don’t Know Tour this summer. The ACM Entertainer of the …
Apr 25
Why Brett Young owes the wedding song of 2017 to Trent Tomlinson's mom
BMLGThis week, Brett Young lands the second top-10 of his career with “In Case You Didn’t Know.” And in case you didn’t know, the inspiration for the popular wedding song originally came from co-writer Trent Tomlinson’s mother. “He said his mom always used to stop him on his way out the door and say, ‘Hey …
