Blue Chair/Reviver RecordsDavid Lee Murphy has his first top 20 hit since 2004’s “Loco” with “Everything’s Gonna Be Alright,” a duet with Kenny Chesney. Next month, he’ll follow that song with a full album produced by the superstar. No Zip Code got its unintentional start when David Lee was pitching Kenny songs for his record. “I’ve been friends …
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Mar 07
“In Case You Didn’t Know,” Brett Young’s the first new artist to go triple platinum since 2014
BMLG Records Three seems to be Brett Young‘s lucky number these days: He’s had three number ones in a row, and one of those — “In Case You Didn’t Know” — has just been certified triple platinum. The California native is the only new artist to accomplish that feat since 2014. Brett celebrated with his co-writers Trent …
Mar 07
It’s “Meant to Be”: Bebe Rexha and FGL will do their crossover hit at the ACMs
ABC/Kelsey McNealPop star Bebe Rexha will join Florida Georgia Line to sing their crossover hit, “Meant to Be,” at the 53rd Annual Academy of Country Music Awards. Jason Aldean, Kelsea Ballerini, Dierks Bentley, Luke Bryan, Miranda Lambert, Maren Morris, and Thomas Rhett are also among the first round of performers announced for the annual show in Las Vegas. After a few years away, Reba McEntire will host the …
Mar 07
From cater-waiters to “American Currents,” Brothers Osborne leave their mark on the Country Music Hall of Fame
ABC/Image Group LAThe new incarnation of the American Currents exhibit at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum doesn’t officially open until Friday. But a group of Nashville insiders got an early look Tuesday night at a red-carpet preview. Florida Georgia Line, Chris Young, Luke Combs, and Kane Brown all showed up to check …
Mar 07
Smokey Robinson makes Cam’s Motown dreams come true, in the newest episode of “CMT Crossroads”
ABC/Image Group LAIt was business as usual Tuesday night on the legendary Grand Ole Opry stage. But just a few feet away in the building’s Studio A, things were getting soulful, as Cam teamed up with R&B legend Smokey Robinson for a new episode of CMT Crossroads. The California native first met the Motown legend …
Mar 07
“Losing Sleep” and gaining #1’s: Chris Young’s chart-topping tour trend
ABC/Image Group LAChris Young turned the Tin Roof in downtown Nashville into the TEN Roof on Tuesday night, as he partied to celebrate his tenth #1, “Losing Sleep.” Fresh off a run of sold-out shows on the first leg of his Losing Sleep trek, Chris pointed out number-ones are a phenomenon that’s been sweeping his …
Mar 06
Keith Urban praises voice doctor for lifting his spirit
ABC/Image Group LAYears of performing four-hour sets five nights a week early on in his career took a toll on Keith Urban‘s vocal cords. It’s no wonder that Keith wanted to celebrate the doctor who saved his golden throat. During The Voice Health Institute’s Raise Your Voice Gala on March 5 in New York City, several …
Mar 06
Families affected by Las Vegas concert shooting to receive up to $275K from Las Vegas Victims Fund
Drew Angerer/Getty ImagesStarting this week, the families of 58 people who lost their lives last year after a man opened fire at a country festival in Las Vegas will receive compensation from the Las Vegas Victims Fund. The campaign, which started as a Go Fund Me page following the mass shooting at the Route 91 …
Mar 06
Dierks Bentley partners with 5-hour Energy for national campaign
Courtesy Dierks BentleyDierks Bentley is well known for his energetic live show and now the singer is getting an extra boost thanks to a partnership with 5-hour ENERGY shots. The singer will be part of the brand’s national marketing campaign ahead of his 2018 Mountain High Tour. “With a very full personal life and touring schedule, …
Mar 06
Florida Georgia Line & Bebe Rexha’s “Meant to Be” breaks Billboard chart record
ABC/Kelsey McNealFlorida Georgia Line have broken yet another chart record, thanks to some help from pop star Bebe Rexha. The country duo’s recent collaboration with Bebe on “Meant to Be” is currently at number-one on Billboard’s Hot Country Songs chart for the 14th week. According to Billboard, that breaks the record for the longest running #1 song with lead female …