Warner Music NashvilleDan + Shay, Jason Aldean and Brett Young have the best-selling country songs so far this year, according to the Recording Industry Association of America. Out of all the music released in the first six months of 2018, the RIAA has certified 12 albums and 48 songs either gold or platinum. Dan + Shay’s “Tequila,” Jason Aldean’s …
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Jul 05
Morgan Evans joins Keith and Kelsea on the Graffiti U Tour this weekend
ABC/Image Group LA Fans who come out to see Keith Urban and Kelsea Ballerini this weekend will likely get an unexpected bonus. “On the road again…with a handsome plus one this weekend…” Kelsea tweeted, along with a photo of her getting a kiss from her husband, Morgan Evans. She added, “So excited for 2 nights in Gilford, NH!!” The “Kiss Somebody” …
Jul 05
Carrie Underwood reveals the “Girl” power behind “Cry Pretty”
UMGCarrie Underwood has a junkie to thank for her latest hit — a Love Junkie, that is. “‘Cry Pretty’ all started when I had a writing day with Hillary Lindsey, Liz Rose and Lori McKenna, a.k.a. The Love Junkies,” Carrie recalls. “And Hillary came in with the title and a few lines and we all just loved it.” The three songwriters …
Jul 05
Kenny Chesney believes “Get Along” is “perfect medicine” on this year’s Trip Around the Sun
Warner Music NashvilleKenny Chesney’s latest hit, “Get Along,” is currently at #2, with no signs of slowing down. That comes as no surprise to the superstar from East Tennessee, who always believed the song is exactly what his fans and his live show needs. “It fits in our show perfectly, but it also fits our …
Jul 04
My Country ‘Tis of Thee: How to celebrate the Fourth with your favorite stars
NBCUniversalIf you like to celebrate our country’s birthday with country music, you’ll have plenty of options this Fourth of July, whether you’re heading outdoors or staying at home in your air-conditioned living room. In Music City, Lady Antebellum will headline the annual festivities in downtown Nashville known as Let Freedom Sing!, with Chris Janson warming up the crowd earlier. While …
Jul 03
Chris Janson delivers twice the patriotism with multiple Fourth of July performances
ABC RadioChris Janson will be pulling double duty this Fourth of July. If you happen to be in Nashville, you can see him performing as part of Music City’s annual celebration on the Riverfront. If you’re at home, you can check out his performance on the Hallmark Channel’s Independence Day special. The “Drunk Girl” hitmaker recorded …
Jul 03
Miranda Lambert says she shut down interview plans after being asked “How do you feel about Gwen?'”
ABC/Image Group LA Miranda Lambert has done very few interviews since her The Weight of These Wings album came out in late 2016, and in a new extended chat with journalist Holly Gleason for Hits Daily Double, she explains why. The reigning CMA and ACM Female Vocalist of the Year vowed she’d be silent until the double record was released and …
Jul 03
Coming soon: Florida Georgia Line teases new music on Friday
Big Machine There’s new music on the way from Florida Georgia Line this Friday. The duo tweeted a short, instrumental clip Tuesday morning, along with a murky red-and-black video that seems to show a couple kissing. The new track will be the third taste of Tyler Hubbard and Brian Kelley‘s follow-up to Dig Your Roots. Its lead single, the top twenty hit “Simple,” …
Jul 03
Watch now: Lauren Alaina gets emotional in new “Three” video
ABC/Image Group LA If you wonder how Lauren Alaina feels about her career in show business, all you need to do is check out her new lyric video for “Three.” The moving ballad about her life since American Idol has long been a concert favorite, as well as the emotional center of her Road Less Traveled album. “It’s my favorite song …
Jul 03
“Lights Come On”: How to catch a Jason Aldean show, even though his tour’s on a break
ABC/Image Group LA Jason Aldean’s High Noon Neon Tour doesn’t crank back up until July 13, but you can enjoy a free concert from the three-time ACM Entertainer of the Year this Friday night, from the comfort of your own home. Jason’s new AUDIENCE Network special premieres Friday at 9 p.m. ET. The performance was …