BBR Music Group Miranda Lambert teams with Jason Aldean for “Drowns the Whiskey,” a track on Rearview Town, the new album by the two-time ACM Entertainer of the Year. Rearview Town also includes another song written by Florida Georgia Line’s Tyler Hubbard and newcomer Morgan Wallen, titled “Love Me or Don’t.” Tyler and Morgan are …
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Mar 16
“Seasons Change”: The aural autobiography of Scotty McCreery
Triple Tigers Records / Sony Music Seasons have changed for Scotty McCreery. The 2011 American Idol went from having #1 albums to parting ways with his record label in early 2016. Thankfully, things changed again for the North Carolina native, and last year, he signed a new deal, launched on the strength of “Five More …
Mar 15
More Blake, more often: “The Voice” star sets out to own the NBC schedule
Trae Patton/NBCIf you’re not getting enough Blake Shelton Mondays and Tuesdays on The Voice, the Texoma Shore hitmaker is ready to do everything he can to help you out. The perpetual prankster is going for an all-out takeover of the NBC schedule the beginning of next week. On Monday, Blake will stay up late to perform his latest single on The Tonight …
Mar 15
“Every Mile a Memory”: Dierks recalls a crazy ride with Tim McGraw, as he joins Walk of Champions
ABC RadioOn Thursday, Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt honored Dierks Bentley with the inaugural star on its new Walk of Champions. The “Woman, Amen” hitmaker has raised millions of dollars for the Nashville hospital through his Miles and Music for Kids motorcycle rides and concerts. Just as in his 2006 chart topper “Every …
Mar 15
ACM After-Party for a Cause: The scoop on where to celebrate after the awards
Academy of Country MusicWe know the 53rd Academy of Country Music Awards will be Sunday, April 15 at MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas — but where’s the after-party? This year, the official event will be at The Joint at nearby Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, and you’re invited. Luke Combs, Lauren Alaina, Lee Brice, High Valley, Tracy Lawrence, Jerrod Niemann, Eric …
Mar 15
Daryle Singletary’s friends will remember him by Keepin’ It Country
Absolute PublicityThe late Daryle Singletary will be remembered at a special concert Tuesday, March 27 at Nashville’s historic Ryman Auditorium The Keepin’ It Country Tribute Show will start at 7 p.m. CT, and be free and open to the public. Chris Young, Josh Turner, Alison Krauss, Rhett Akins, Darryl Worley, Andy Griggs, Jamey Johnson, Rhonda …
Mar 15
Catch a fish, then catch a concert: Jason Aldean’s free Friday show at the Bassmaster Classic
ABC/Image Group LAIt’s no fish tale: Jason Aldean is headed to Greenville, South Carolina to do a free show at this year’s Bassmaster Classic. The two-time ACM Entertainer of the Year will take the stage at Bon Secours Wellness Arena this Friday, immediately following the Day One Weigh-In of the bass fishing tournament. Seats will …
Mar 15
Chris Stapleton, Dierks, Brothers Osborne, Willie, Dolly and more “Revamp” and “Restor[e]” the songs of Elton John and Bernie Taupin
Island Records/Universal Music Group NashvilleThe biggest names in country and pop are putting a new twist on the songs of Elton John and Bernie Taupin, with two new records, Revamp and Restoration, set to be released April 6. “We have two completely different albums,” Elton says. “Revamp being the pop one and Restoration being the …
Mar 15
Dive bars, Dahlonega and “worst day[s]”: A crash course in Ashley McBryde’s breakthrough hit
Warner Music NashvilleIf you’re trying to unravel the mysteries of Ashley McBryde’s first top forty hit, “A Little Dive Bar in Dahlonega,” here’s a crash course: Dahlonega is a town in the mountains of North Georgia, and the watering hole in question is a place called the Crimson Moon. The song was based on something that …
Mar 14
Morgan Evans’ “Kiss Somebody” competes for a major award Down Under
ABC/Image Group LA Morgan Evans‘ “Kiss Somebody” has just become his first top-25 country hit in the U.S. But in his native Australia, Kelsea Ballerini‘s better half is already up for a major honor. “Kiss Somebody” is nominated for “Country Work of the Year” at the APRA Awards. The trophies are handed out by the Australian Performing …