The Valory Music Co.This week, Thomas Rhett bests his buddies Dustin Lynch and Kip Moore, debuting at #1 on the all-genre Billboard 200 albums chart. Life Changes is TR’s first chart-topper on the tally, marking the best sales week of his career so far. It’s also the first country record to debut at the top of the all-genre ranking since Jason Aldean did last October …
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Sep 18
From private planes to pricey bourbon: Ashley McBryde's unforgettable ride with Eric Church
John Peets PhotographyThis weekend, newcomer Ashley McBryde stepped into a coveted spot, opening two dates for Eric Church. But while the Arkansas native has gotten plenty of attention for her latest single, “A Little Dive Bar in Dahlonega,” it was an earlier appearance with Eric that initially put her on the map. At the time, Ashley was working …
Sep 18
Big & Rich: Still “(Doing) It for the Party,” after all these years
Big & Rich Records/Sony RED/Thirty TigersBig & Rich’s new album, Did It for the Party, is out now, and John Rich says the title track is more than just a fun tune: it’s a reflection of who the duo really is. “Big Kenny wrote ‘Did It for the Party” and played it for me on the back of our …
Sep 15
All this and Dolly, too! Kellie Pickler gets a surprise during Monday's premiere of “Pickler & Ben”
Photo Credit: George Burns, JrKellie Pickler got quite a surprise during the taping of the first episode of her new syndicated Nashville-based talk show: a surprise visit from her hero, Dolly Parton. You can share the moment on Monday, when Pickler & Ben premieres in close to forty markets across the U.S. Executive-produced by Faith Hill, the show is co-hosted …
Sep 15
No more “Hangin' On”: You can hear more of Chris Young's new album now
RCAChris Young is inviting you on a little “Holiday” as he gets ready to release his new record. If you pre-order Losing Sleep, you’ll instantly get the track titled “Holiday,” as well as the lead single and title song — and there’s more on the way. You’ll get an instant download of “Hangin’ On” on September 29, …
Sep 15
Listen now: One of Troy Gentry's final recordings, “Better Me,” available one day after his memorial
Average Joes EntertainmentYou can now stream or download “Better Me,” the song that premiered Thursday at the end of Troy Gentry’s funeral at Nashville’s Grand Ole Opry House. The tune is one of the final batch of songs that Troy recorded with his Montgomery Gentry bandmate, Eddie Montgomery, and was to be included on the …
Sep 15
Alabama marks the 35th anniversary of “Christmas in Dixie” with new holiday album
BMGThis season, Country-Music-Hall of Famers Alabama will release their first all-new holiday album in more than twenty years. The 15-track American Christmas includes four new songs written by the band members, as well as an update of “Christmas in Dixie,” which celebrates its 35th anniversary this year. The new record comes just six months after Jeff Cook announced he’d scale back …
Sep 15
Luke Bryan beefs up the lineup for Farm Tour
ABC/Ida Mae AstuteThe line-up for Luke Bryan’s ninth annual Farm Tour is growing. Newcomers Adam Craig, Jon Langston and DJ Rock will join the four-time Entertainer of the Year for his yearly trek, along with Georgia-born songwriters Rhett Akins, Dallas Davidson and Ben Hayslip, who are known as the Peach Pickers. As previously announced, reigning ACM New Male Vocalist Jon Pardi will take the stage as well. Money …
Sep 15
Chris Lane sets out to Take Back Home on first headlining trek
ABC/Image Group LAWith his latest single, “For Her,” now officially a top-ten hit, Chris Lane is mapping out his first run as a headliner. The Take Back Home Tour will kick off October 25 in Baltimore, with newcomers Bailey Bryan, Dylan Scheider and Morgan Wallen opening. “I couldn’t be more excited for my first headlining …
Sep 15
Chris Young is “Losing Sleep” at the Nashville Omni
RCA NashvilleFrom the valet to the bar to the bedroom, Chris Young’s sexy new video for “Losing Sleep” was shot entirely at Nashville’s Omni Hotel. If you check out the clip on YouTube, you’ll also spot a cameo by the Nashville skyline, as Chris and his leading lady overlook downtown’s Music City Center. “Losing Sleep” …